The Daily Dish - Part 2

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Cinnamon Buckwheat Pancakes

2 Comments | Written on May 8, 2013 at 5:00 am , by

Mother’s Day is this Sunday!   If you are planning on serving your mom breakfast in bed, I highly suggest this recipe.  It also just happens to be my mom’s personal favorite!

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Three Step Cookies

1 Comment | Written on May 7, 2013 at 5:00 am , by

You know I love a good 3-ingredient recipe, so when I saw these “Three Step Cookies” I couldn’t wait to try them.  In fact, there are no-bake and all you will need is a microwave!

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Stackable Appetizer Maker

143 Comments | Written on May 6, 2013 at 5:00 am , by

This giveaway is now closed.  

Congratulations to our winner, comment #95 Betty Wilkerson!

Please email Kristina.Vanni@meredith.com right away to claim your prize.  Winners have 3 days to respond before an alternate winner is selected.  

If you didn’t win this time around, don’t worry!  Check out newest blog giveaway here.  

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The blog giveaway this week features a gadget that is sure to grab your attention!  If you love to make fun finger food when entertaining guests, wait until you see this new appetizer maker from Arcitec.

Did you enter the Slow Juicer giveaway last week?  Click here to find out if you are the winner!    (Winners have three days to respond before an alternate winner is selected!)

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Best Margarita Recipes to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

1 Comment | Written on May 3, 2013 at 12:00 am , by

How great is it that Cinco de Mayo is on a weekend this year?  If you ask me, it’s time to start mixing the margaritas right now!  Today I have assembled 10 of the best margarita recipes I know.  Some are on the rocks, others are blended.  Pick your favorites and get ready for a fiesta this weekend!

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What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season? May

1 Comment | Written on May 2, 2013 at 5:00 am , by

It’s that time again!  Our monthly round up of the beautiful produce in season this month.  April showers not only bring May flowers, they also bring beautiful fruits and vegetables.

If you are wondering what fruits and vegetables are in season this month, keep this image on hand throughout May to help guide your grocery shopping and meal planning.  Hopefully some of these recipes will make it to you dinner table!

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Easy Cheesy Mexican Cornbread

1 Comment | Written on May 1, 2013 at 5:00 am , by

If you are looking for a quick side dish to serve on Cinco de Mayo, I have the recipe for you!  This “Easy Cheesy Mexican Cornbread” can be whipped up in minutes.

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Best Gluten-Free Recipe Ever – Browned Butter Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

1 Comment | Written on April 30, 2013 at 5:00 am , by

Last week, we focused on “Gluten-Free” options here at Better Recipes.  These days, we are understanding more about gluten allergies, and many people are choosing to eliminate or reduce gluten from their diet.  We put the call out to our readers to show off their best gluten-free recipes and the response was excellent!  From main dishes to desserts, we were impressed by all the gluten-free recipe suggestion.  In the end, one recipe came out on top and was selected by our judges as the “Best Gluten-Free Recipe Ever.”  Take a look!

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Slow Juicer Giveaway

331 Comments | Written on April 29, 2013 at 5:00 am , by

This giveaway is now closed.  

Congratulations to our winner, comment #103 Paula Anderson!

Please email Kristina.Vanni@meredith.com right away to claim your prize.  Winners have 3 days to respond before an alternate winner is selected.  

If you didn’t win this time around, don’t worry!  Check out newest blog giveaway here.  

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Let’s face it summer is right around the corner.  Are you ready to slip into a sundress, shorts, or (dare I even say) a swimsuit?!  Don’t worry, this week we are offering a tool to help get you on track.  If you have ever thought about juicing, this new technology is sure to impress.

Did you enter the Gluten-Free Baking prize package giveaway last week?  Click here to find out if you are the winner!    (Winners have three days to respond before an alternate winner is selected!)

Keep reading to learn how to win…

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10 Best 3-ingredient Recipes

No Comments | Written on April 26, 2013 at 5:00 am , by

What do you do when you are short on time and low on funds, but you still want to make delicious and creative dishes?  Turn to an easy, 3-ingredient recipe!  It is amazing how many delicious dishes you can make with only three ingredients.  Take a look at 10 of our favorite!   

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Best Cupcake Ever – Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting

No Comments | Written on April 25, 2013 at 12:00 am , by

We put the call out to find the “Best Cupcake Ever” and once again, the Better Recipes readers did not disappoint!  In the end, the judges selected a decadent cupcake with a sweet and salty twist.

The base is a rich and moist classic chocolate cupcake, while the frosting is a modern and trendy salted caramel buttercream.  Then, this delectable creation is topped off with a chocolate covered pretzel.  The presentation is absolutely adorable and they are fun to eat!

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