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Feb 16, 2026

Lamb is Perfect for Easter Dinner

John 1:29 "The next day he (John the Baptist) saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!..."

If you like to try new thing, this quick and easy lamb recipe is for your Easter dinner this year. You may do a repeat from now on.

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Feb 15, 2026

Easy Dinner Ideas

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Easy Dinner Ideas, with recipes and common sense cooking tips show you the surprising power of family meals and how to make dinner time family time.

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Feb 14, 2026

A Little Help from the Crock Pot (III)

Using crock pot for dessert saves you from cooking anything ahead of time. Instead of making side dishes for you, consider this is a way to serve dessert after Easter dinner.

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Feb 12, 2026

A Little Help from the Crock Pot (II)

What a sight! Not only mashed broccoli is easy to make, but also healthy and beautiful. This single side dish will make your Easter dining table pop.

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Feb 10, 2026

A Little Help from the Crock Pot (I)

Not everything should go into the crock pot. But some Easter dinner side dishes can. Like this low-carb mashed "potatoes".

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Feb 08, 2026

Something Simple is the Way to Go (II)

Simple and versatile. This is what this recipe about. Not only you can serve this side dish on Easter dining table, but also incorporate it in your regular family dinner.

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Feb 06, 2026

Pork Recipes

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Pork recipes - happy medium for beef and chicken or red and white meat eaters.

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Feb 06, 2026

30+ Chinese Recipes for Family Dinner

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Chinese recipes for family dinner have 20+ delicious and easy meal ideas better than take-out. Making Chinese is as simple as that.

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Feb 06, 2026

Chinese Roast Pork Recipe | The Easiest Way to Make Char Siu

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Chinese roast pork recipe is perfect for beginner and busy families to make one of the most popularly served Chinese dish at home.

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Feb 06, 2026

Something Simple is the Way to Go (I)

Alright, ham for Easter dinner. What else? Sometimes, we may overthink. But simple flavor can bring out the best flavors of an ingredient. And you will hardly get overwhelmed.

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Feb 04, 2026

That's the Reason Why We Have Mashed Potatoes?!

"Ham dinner in Easter must have mashed potatoes because of the gravy," my husband said. Is that the only reason for you as well?

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Feb 02, 2026

Is Easter Another Ham Dinner for Your Family?

Easter is usually a time when we all still can crank up the oven to cook a big dinner before the summer heat comes through.

It's a blessing to look forward to another season and another family gathering.

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Jan 31, 2026

Losing Weight to Get Ready for Summer

Every year when temperature gets warmer, I always see at least a magazine have something similar to this title.

But not everyone fits into the same diet plan. I can testify that after struggling so many years. The most important thing is to eat healthy.

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Jan 29, 2026

Frozen Vegetables Replacing the Fresh Spring Ones???

Life is short. We can be super busy that buying fresh ingredients back home and plan change. As a result, the fresh ones got rotten. Sounds familiar?

As much as we all love everything fresh, frozen ones could be great alternatives for the above scenario.

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Jan 27, 2026

Brunch in Spring

We all like to enjoy some nice weather. So, it's great to invite everybody to have a brunch in spring. What's better than having this restaurant copy-cat recipe with plenty of spring vegetable, right?

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Jan 25, 2026

Chinese Sausage Fried Rice | A Traditional Recipe Made Easy

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Chinese sausage fried rice is a traditional recipe using easy to buy ingredients from local stores to make it adaptable and affordable for everyday dinner.

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Jan 25, 2026

Get the Best from Spinach in Spring

This restaurant quality chicken dinner is a MUST in your recipe box. Incorporating spinach while it is at its peak in spring, no way you can skip this.

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Jan 23, 2026

That's the Way to Eat Healthy & Welcome Spring

Both cauliflowers and scallions are spring vegetables. Throughout the last few years, we all learned about the benefits of cauliflower brings to our health.

Pairing it with a traditional Chinese ginger scallion dressing, what could be better, right?

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Jan 21, 2026

Blending In Chinese Flavors Into Your Spring Recipes

Chinese dishes use plenty of scallions (aka spring onions). This single ingredient is in peak season during spring time as well. So, may as well to take the advantage of it.

This noodle recipe was inspired by my mom's favorite dishes. Must try.

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Jan 19, 2026

Great Spring Side Dish with Flavor Explosion

Sausage and kale together is like another marriage made in heaven. Adding some dried cranberries into this side dish, you are going to experience flavor explosion that you want to have it all over again and again.

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Jan 17, 2026

Spring Chicken Soup for Cure

Spring is another season that we get sick easily. So, chicken soup is perfect for the cure.

On top of that, adding a spring vegetable, kale, will bump up the fiber and vitamin intake.

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Jan 16, 2026

An Easy Guide of Hong Kong & Southern Chinese New Year Dishes Recipes

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Chinese New Year dishes recipes are put together as a comprehensive ebook for you to learn the ins and outs of hosting a Hong Kong/Southern Chinese feast.

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Jan 15, 2026

Easiest Side Dish for Spring

5 minutes is all it takes.

Whenever you want to have something quick and healthy at the same time, this is THE vegetable side dish you need to bookmark and save it for all time.

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Jan 13, 2026

Always Get the Fresh Ingredients During Their Peak Season

Asparagus is one of the spring vegetables. It has a very short cook time and very easy to prepare.

This healthy dish is a no brainer. 2 baking sheets of food go into the oven at the same time and dinner will be ready in no time.

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Jan 11, 2026

Chase the Chill Away

The humidity and the fluctuating temperature in spring can make you feel cold from inside out. Nothing is better than a bowl of soup.

And this recipe is very special because it is packed with plenty of vegetables and NO prep at all.

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Jan 09, 2026

No Soggy Sandwiches for Spring Outings

With warmer weather, we tend to do more outdoor activities in spring. I always make sure to bring along a lunch bag for a quick lunch or snack. I am sure you do the same.

This cabbage wrap recipe can be made ahead of time and still have the crunch after a few hours later. Perfect for this occasion in spring.

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Jan 07, 2026

Slow Cooking Oven Dish to Get the Chill Out in Spring

You worry about heating up the house in summer. For spring, it's basically the last chance for you to heat up the house. The best of all, you get to warm up the house and enjoy a delicious and low-maintenance dinner afterwards.

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Jan 05, 2026

The Crazy Schedule in Spring Sports

Families with children know very well that spring also means the time the sport ramping up. It means everybody will get back home late and tired.

This slow cooker recipe is perfect for this occasion. As soon as the family is back home, they can start to assemble their plate.

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Jan 03, 2026

Spring's Here

Spring represents alive and renewed. As you can imagine that you will start to see some vibrant colors in the nature.

In upstate NY, spring can be very extreme in temperature. So, we will be having different recipes to line up for both cold and warm weather. One thing for sure is that they are going to be beautiful and delicious.

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Jan 01, 2026

Give Me More!!!

There are plenty of romantic dinner plans here. Surely, you will find at least one that your significant others would love to share with you.

Otherwise, plan out a full month of Valentine's Day celebrations. Why not?

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Dec 30, 2025

What's for Dessert? (III)

Make it quick. It only takes 5 minutes to make this chocolate dessert. That's not too shabby for a Valentine's Day dessert, huh?

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Dec 28, 2025

What's for Dessert? (II)

This moist and scrumptious dessert is a great way to wrap up your Valentine's Day dinner.

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Dec 26, 2025

What's for Dessert? (I)

You may have a different plan for Valentine's Day dessert. But if you plan on something beautiful and easy, this may be your go-to dessert.

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Dec 24, 2025

Everything with Strawberries (III)

While everyone enjoys a luxurious dinner for Valentine's Day, you may still worry about your figure.

No worries! This recipe will get you covered.

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Dec 22, 2025

Everything with Strawberries (II)

This may be one of the quickest side dishes you can serve on Valentine's Day dinner. It's best for the other half who is not too familiar with anything inside the kitchen, but just want to spend more quality time together.

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Dec 21, 2025

Ham Leftover Recipes

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These ham leftover recipes use everything from meat to bone. Nothing goes to waste. Endless creative and delicious meal ideas.

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Dec 20, 2025

Ham and Cabbage Soup Recipe | One Recipe in Two Ways

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Ham and cabbage soup recipe turns a leftover meaty bone into a healthy and comfort meal.You choose to cook either the Italian or Chinese way with minimal twist.

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Dec 20, 2025

Everything with Strawberries (I)

Valentine's Day always have strawberries somewhere. Most of the time, you find them in dessert.

Have you ever seen strawberries in your main course? Guarantee you are going to head over heel with this dish.

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Dec 18, 2025

Make It Pop

You have a super elegant dinner planned. But we all love to eat with our eyes. This quick side dish will make your dinner presentation pop. Remember, attention to detail.

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Dec 16, 2025

Surf & Turf for Valentine's Day?

We introduced the turf. Now, it's time for the surf. Surf and turf for a romantic dinner doesn't need to break your wallet.

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Dec 15, 2025

2-Ingredient Easy Chuck Roast Recipe for Carnivores / Picky Eaters

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Easy chuck roast recipe is super versatile. Pair it with multiple side dishes, you can feed an army easily with very little of work and low budget.

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Dec 14, 2025

Where Should You Start to Plan for A Romantic Dinner?

You may have been with your significant other for a few years. A low-key dinner to just have some quiet moment to share with each other is a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day.

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Dec 12, 2025

Chinese New Year More Fun and More Yummy Foods

We visited plenty of Chinese New Year appropriate dishes. But there are more.

This cookbook will give you more in details and how each ingredient represents each blessing and good wish for everyone on that same dining table.

There are not only fun facts, but also many exclusive recipes with step-by-step full-color illustrations.

You don't want to miss this instant-downloadable cookbook.

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Dec 10, 2025

For More Prosperity, Blessing and Wealth (III)

Chinese New Year celebration lasts for a whole month. Most of the activities happen within the first 15 days.

Every dish introduce in this and last few series represent some kind of good wishes. You can easily plan out your entire month of dinner in Chinese New Year theme easily.

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Dec 08, 2025

For More Prosperity, Blessing and Wealth (II)

Prosperity, blessing and wealth...the more the better. That's always the implication through many Chinese New Year dishes.

Each can be represented through an ingredient or the cooking method.

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Dec 06, 2025

For More Prosperity, Blessing and Wealth (I)

All are great things. And they are great for all time, not limited to Chinese New Year only.

But for Chinese, there are dishes and ingredients represent all of the above. Here is the first recipe of the series.

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Dec 04, 2025

Way to Put A Smile on Someone's Face (III)

No matter how big or small your Chinese New Year gathering is going to be, it is always great to pop something into the oven and cook in one pan with big quantity.

That's not only going to put a smile on your face, but also for someone enjoying your dish later.

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