Old-fashioned beef & macaroni soup A mixture of ground beef, pasta and diced tomatoes, beef-a-roni was a childhood staple. Divas Can Cook has taken that typical childhood meal and made it into a homemade soup. Diced tomatoes, pasta and fresh seasonings are added to ground beef to bring this meal to the next stage. This beef and macaroni soup is a tasty dinner. Garden vegetable lasagna soup Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food....

Sometimes, however, stocks of these supplies are a struggle to maintain for the entire year. What can you do to help? One way is to make sure your student is fully prepared. Check out this list of must-have school supplies and make sure your kids are stocked up. The basics MORE: 14 after school snacks your kids will love Extras We might call them “extras,” but more and more schools recommend them....

A convenient Thanksgiving side dish like creamed corn, keeping warm in the slow cooker, helps lessen the stress on the busy day, and is good in our book! Cream cheesy corn casserole The cream cheese in this Cream Cheesy Corn Casserole from Five Heart Home adds richness to this dish, which pairs so well with the sweet corn, sharp cheddar, and spicy jalapeño peppers. Yield 4 Courses Side dish...

Craving a gluten-free, vegan dish that’s deliciously filling and eye-appealing? Of course, you are. So, stop looking and try this roasted butternut squash recipe, inspired by Oh She Glows. It checks all the boxes: vegan and free of gluten, refined sugar and soy. Featuring tender chunks of sweet golden squash tossed with garlic, parsley and kale — all topped with a toasted almond pecan mixture — every colorful, flavorful bite will delight your hungry palate....

If you have sparkle-lovers in the house, these adorable sequined hangers will positively dazzle them! Someone on our team has a daughter who’s a cheerleader and absolutely loves having blinged-out hangers to hold her costumes and uniforms. These hangers would be perfect for aspiring ballet dancers or future rodeo queens, too — and we know several teens who would be thrilled have one or more of these sparklers to hang upcoming outfits of the day (#ootd)....

Yes, women and men over 60 are still extremely sexy, but that doesn’t mean they want to get dressed up like sexy vampires or schoolgirls. Luckily, some really hilarious costumes are out there that aren’t too revealing, too complicated or too expensive — perfect for the over-60 set. Here are five funny costumes for people over 60. Inflatable t-rex You might have seen this Inflatable t-rex costume on YouTube, where wearers engage in every imaginable activity while wearing it....

Craving a yummy, filling casserole that won’t wreck your gluten-free eating plan? Of course, you are! And this scrumptious gluten-free tater tot casserole — inspired by Food Fanatic — with gluten-free mushroom soup is the delish dish for you. Featuring a creamy mushroom and turkey filling covered with a generous layer of tasty tater tots, this gluten-free casserole will quickly become one of your favorite family meals. ALSO TRY: King ranch chicken casserole The rich base for the filling is a homemade gluten-free cream of mushroom soup that you whip up before making the rest of the casserole....

In the endless search for recipes that help us get more veggies into our diets, this grilled vegetable salad with Vidalia onion dressing, inspired by, A Farmgirl’s Dabbles, is a keeper. Tender, lightly charred Vidalia onions, corn, summer squash and colorful bell peppers sitting atop a bed of radicchio and your favorite dark leafy greens — all tossed with a Vidalia onion vinaigrette — will outshine whatever else you put on your plate....

Anytime we see “Southern” in front of a recipe, we think scrumptious comfort food made with love. So, of course, a homemade southern-style cornbread dressing recipe, inspired by Divas Can Cook, is an irresistible idea for the Thanksgiving holiday table. Make it to go alongside your turkey, and your holiday mission will be deliciously complete. Our Southern cornbread dressing recipe features an abundance of homemade cornbread chock full of sauteed onions, celery and bell peppers....

These dark-chocolate soufflés will make you and your Valentine swoon! Light as air, yet dense with chocolate decadence and a hint of coffee, these impressive gems will make you look like an accomplished, undauntedly passionate pastry chef. What’s the key to a successful soufflé? Beaten egg whites, which aerate the souffle batter and give it that must-have rise in the oven. The best way to beat eggs to their full stature is to make sure the mixing bowl and beater are impeccably clean....

Take your family’s taste buds on a delicious trip to Italy this Thanksgiving with our Italian mother-in-law dressing inspired by Bon Appétit. Featuring bold Italian favorites, such as Swiss chard, green olives, pine nuts, golden raisins, and red pepper flakes, this is a holiday dressing that will make mouthwatering memories at the table. A good holiday dressing starts with a good Italian bread. Visit your local bakery and buy a lip-smacking good Italian loaf....

Thanksgiving leftover turkey bites What is way better than digging into a plate of cold Thanksgiving leftovers from the fridge? Turning the turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes into these leftover turkey bites. Take your leftover stuffing, diced turkey and Gruyère cheese, and shape the mix into balls. Wrap mashed potatoes around the bites and roll them in panko breadcrumbs. Drop them in hot oil and fry them until they are golden, crispy orbs of irresistible yum!...

Grilled pineapple and mango make it sweet. Sriracha makes it spicy. Black rice makes it filling and exotic. And soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic take the entire dish to a whole new level. I love a meal that is served all in one bowl. It’s fun and easy to eat. And summertime is the perfect time for fresh salmon, pineapple, and mango. Top it all off with healthy, tender spinach leaves with a sweet and spicy dressing on the side, and you have a creative and unique rice bowl recipe the whole family will love!...

Bored with your usual holiday mashed potatoes? We are, too! Let’s shake things up this Thanksgiving with a potato and celery root mash, inspired by Bon Appétit! Instead of digging into a potato-only side-dish, your guests will love bite after scrumptious bite of mashed potatoes and celery root punctuated with exciting flavors that will tantalize the taste buds of your family and friends beyond any typical mashed potatoes recipe. What is celery root, you ask?...

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What’s better than a fall-flavored pumpkin pecan cheesecake? Pumpkin pecan cheesecake bars that you can eat with your hands, of course! Our pumpkin pecan cheesecake bars give you all the creamy, dreamy lusciousness of a fork-friendly slice of pumpkin cheesecake, but with the finger-food ability to eat without a plate. These deeply satisfying dessert bars deliver melt-in-your-mouth bites of spiced pumpkin filling on top of a brown sugar shortbread-style crust studded with pecans....

Here’s a sheet-pan chicken sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts with bacon and balsamic glaze dinner, inspired by Cooking Classy, that’s a must-have in your arsenal of recipes. Exquisitely seasoned chicken complemented with veggies naturally caramelized by roasting couldn’t be easier when baked up all at once on a single pan. More taste and less of everything else: Time, dishes, mess. Chicken is a great choice for sheet-pan recipes. Not only versatile, it cooks quickly, comes out tender and goes with everything....

Giant-sized and generously loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chunks, these scrumptious cookies come out of the oven as the softest, chewiest chocolate chip cookie you will ever gobble up. Sally isn’t just a baking expert, she is an outstanding teacher! She doesn’t just want you to sink your teeth into the greatest baked treats ever, she wants you to understand why they are so great. Her not-so-secret baking tips and tricks?...

Cheesy baked shrimp and spinach dip The next appetizer is one with a twist. Spinach dip is fairly common these days, both at homes and at restaurants. But the rich factor is amplified when you add shrimp! In this cheesy baked shrimp and spinach dip, from Peas and Crayons, there are two types of spinach, two types (or more!) of melty cheese and shrimp. Make this a rich and rewarding starter for your Valentine’s Day fete....

Have you said thank-you to someone to show how grateful you are for them today? It’s such a small thing, but it can have a huge impact on your life, and the life of that person. Find little ways to incorporate gratitude in your life, and you’ll be much happier… and you’ll make the people around you much happier as well. That’ll have a ripple effect that will make the world a better place… with such a small gesture!...