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How can you pass by a plate of these yummy pumpkin spice cookies?

The answer is, you can’t. Seriously, if you happen to be one of those folks who mysteriously can you must either have magical powers or be a Scrooge. Just the smell of these yummy pumpkin spice oatmeal cookies is enough to put even Jillian Michaels over the edge.

I love holiday baking with my family and these yummy cookies are at the top of this year’s list. I think we shall bake them for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. My husband and kiddos said that these cookies were seriously yummy…even if they had oatmeal in them 🙂

I’m super excited that I came across this recipe over on the Gercakes Blog! If you’d like to get the details on how to make this wonderful recipe please hop on over to the next page for a complete list of ingredients and instructions. Enjoy!

Recipe and image courtesy of Gercakes.

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Quick Tip: These cookies go great with a big ‘ol mug of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa.

Face it…who doesn’t have an affinity for chips?  Now roast and toast them in your own oven, and now we’re truly talkin’!  Rachel Ray from the Food Network, will always show us the way.

Ready in about a half an hour, this recipe serves 4 people, you’re going to want to either double down on this recipe, or make an incredible dip to go along.  Either way, this will make you think twice the next time you’re shopping at the store for snacks.

Recipe and photo courtesy of  The Food Network

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This Dorito Taco Bake recipe looks very festive and has plenty of lively flavor. It’s also a very quick recipe; the prep and baking shouldn’t take you more than an hour. I have to say, a recipe like this is about as family-friendly as it gets. It’s also a rather versatile recipe, with plenty of possible substitutions and optional extras. I have to admit, it may not be the healthiest recipe in the world (at least not as-is), but the kids will love it, and I imagine that you will find a lot to enjoy about it as well (particularly on one of those busy midweek nights).

If you want to lighten this recipe up a bit, you can substitute ground turkey for the ground beef or go with low-fat cheese and sour cream. You can also add a layer of refried beans, if you like, or go with tortilla chips instead of Doritos for a bit of a lighter flavor. If you want to experiment with the texture of the dish a bit, you can try baking the crescent rolls for a few minutes before putting the other ingredients in there or hold off on adding the chips until the last 10 minutes of baking.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Farm Wife Cooks

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Quick tip: Use a 9×13 inch glass baking dish for best results.

Looking for a simple but tasty (and unique) snack item to serve at your next gathering?  Or maybe you just want something a little different to munch on while watching your favorite shows at home? Well, give this Labor Day Fruit Salsa a try. It’s loaded with great flavor and is a cinch to put together!

It really is amazing what you can do with a fairly simple fruit and herb mixture, sometimes.  Normally, when I think of salsa, I think of the typical tomato, onion, and bell pepper variety, but let me tell you:  This fruit salsa is really delicious as well, and it certainly stands apart from the more typical snack options. Get ready to receive a massive amount of compliments!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Meal Diva

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Quick tip: Simply remove or add fruits to make this salsa more to your liking.

Chili is always a great option if you want a hearty, filling one-pot meal that makes an ample amount of servings. This Delicious Homemade Chili recipe makes use of a few clever twists on the classic dish to make it a bit leaner while still giving you plenty of that rich, savory Tex-Mex flavor.

Now that we can officially say the summer is gone and fall has arrived, it is again that time of year when I start thinking about making a good pot of chili again. It’s a really filling one-pot recipe (comfort food for me) that’s great for family meals and for parties. I believe that some form of chili is cooked at the tailgate I go to at least once per season. And every single person I’ve served this chili has loved it as much as I do!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Crazy Horse’s Ghost

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Quick Tip: Serve this amazing chili with homemade grilled cheese sandwiches.

Love steak?  Love cheese?  Then you’ll love this Philly Cheese Steak Dip!  It has all of the great flavors of the classic original dish in convenient appetizer form.  I certainly can’t get enough of steak and cheese so this recipe is the perfect way to combine two of my very favorites. And it’s not nearly as difficult as you’d think!

I think that I have had some variant of the Philly cheese steak far more often than I have ever had the original dish.  It is great as part of a sub or other heavy sandwich.  It is great on pizza, too–great on a lot of things, really.  This recipe serves it up in extra-creamy dip form.  I loved how it came out, and so have my family and friends! I’ve been asked for this recipe so many times that I decided to print some out to have them at hand the next time someone asks for it!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Dinners, Dishes & Desserts

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Quick tip: Serve with toasted bread cubes or tortilla chips!

I Could Eat This Stuff For Dinner!

This Wild Southwest Dip is great for parties, tailgating, or private snacking. It is incredibly easy to make, good for making in advance or eating right away, and makes for a nice alternative to the usual tomato-based salsas out there.

I must make a confession:  I do love a good dip. It is one of my guilty pleasures. When I get the chance to relax, I love savoring a flavorful dip with some chips while watching my favorite shows. (Watching ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars is another one of my guilty pleasures. I’m probably not part of the target age group, but since discovering the show through Netflix a couple of years ago, I just can’t get enough of the mystery and drama.) Now, though I am a big fan of tomato-based creations and nachos with generous amounts of beef, sometimes, I get a bit overloaded with that, and my palate and stomach get a hankering for something a little lighter–something smooth and creamy.

This dip is the perfect answer for that. I’m not sure that living in the rural Southwest would be the ideal spot for me (I rather like the small-town Southern life; it is a nice blend of urban and country, old-timey and modern), but I do love some of the flavors that that part of the country has cultivated and made so famous. Here you can have that nice Southwestern ranch flavor in gourmet snack form in practically no time and with little effort at all!

Original recipe by Jen Nikolaus of  YummyHealthyEasy

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Quick tip: Make a double batch – leftovers taste even better the next day!