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Quick, simple and easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, baking, cocktails and more.

Fantastic spring recipes.

With the true advent of spring weather, we’re ready to change up our meals. Here’s a collection of delightful spring recipes.

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homemade egg noodle recipe | writes4food.com

Grandma’s homemade noodles.

I spent a lovely day with my Grandma, and she taught me to make my very favorite childhood dish: homemade egg noodles.

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Great homemade old-fashioned meatloaf recipe | writes4food.com

The Clara Project: A new take on old-fashioned meatloaf.

Here’s an updated meatloaf recipe that preserves all the flavor of this comfort classic, with an easy and streamlined preparation.

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salad recipe with roasted carrots and peppers

Roasted carrot and pepper salad with sesame dressing.

Ready for warmer weather and a lighter style of eating? This roasted vegetable salad recipe is perfect just now. Try it for dinner this week!

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easy homemade oat-buttermilk crackers for cheese | writes4food.com

Oat-buttermilk crackers.

If you’re assembling a cheese tray for a party (or snacking on a tangy Gouda before dinner), why not try making these easy homemade crackers?

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quick Irish soda bread recipe | writes4food.com

Classic Irish soda bread.

On St. Patrick’s Day, you’ll want a fat slice of classic Irish Soda Bread (toasted and buttered, if you like) to soak up all that beer.

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The Clara Project: chocolate birthday cake.

This terrific recipe for chocolate birthday cake is dedicated to a couple of special guys, one of whom I’ve never met.

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jambalaya-style risotto recipe | writes4food.com

Jambalaya-style risotto.

This jambalaya-style risotto recipe is just what you want for dinner: hearty and flavorful, with a taste of New Orleans Mardi Gras.

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best chocolate chip bar cookies EVER | writes4food.com

Awesome chocolate chip bar cookies.

This is my new favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, made into shortbread-like bars with a pop of salt. The cure for your winter blues.

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