Jacqui Wedewer

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Stories By Jacqui Wedewer

  • Freezer Thin Mint Pie

    If you're a Thin Mint cookie monster, this recipe is for you. It combines a Thin Mint crust, more chocolate, a layer of sweetened cream cheese filling and lots of cool whip.

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  • Leftover Hamburger Bun Croutons

    We're all guilty of it — buying too many hamburger and hot dog buns for the summer barbecue only to be left with a package of two leftover. Don't toss those buns out! Use them to make delicious croutons.

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  • Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels

    These rollups are fun to make are and an appetizer or snack the whole family will love. Get the kids involved by letting them choose and place on their favorite pizza toppings.

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  • Easy Taco Dip

    This taco dip has had a special spot on our family's grazing table at every single holiday, birthday and Super Bowl party since I can remember.  Customize it to your taste (or to whatever you have lying around in the fridge) by adding olives, jalapenos or even a layer of ground beef.

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  • Sausage And Spinach Tortellini Soup

    This beloved family recipe is the perfect bowl of comfort after a long winter day. It can be customized to your taste by adding other vegetables such as celery and zucchini, or making it vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth and eliminating the sausage.

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  • Chicken Bacon Ranch Tortilla Hack

    This life-changing tortilla hack first debuted on TikTok and now has thousands of variations. Here is our take on the viral dish as a chicken bacon ranch wrap. Watch the video above for folding directions.

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  • Creamy Pesto Shrimp Pasta

    If you're looking for a rich, creamy carb-load of a dinner, you've come to the right place. The parika-packed, garlicky shrimp add a nice zip to an otherwise rich dish, but you could substitute grilled chicken or go meatless altogether if desired.

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  • Lemon Basil Pesto

    This nutty, bright pesto is an extremely versatile sauce. It can be used in pasta sauce, a condiment for a great cut of steak, or simply spread onto crostini for an easy yet delicoius appetizer. The lemon adds a subtle citrusy flavor to the nuttiness of the sauce.

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  • Air Fryer Garlic Shrimp

    Ready in just five minutes, this is our new favorite way to cook shrimp. Add the shrimp to pasta, stir fry or eat them by themselves for a light lunch.

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  • Homemade Egg Noodles

    This easy recipe makes homemade pasta much less intimidating. You just need a rolling pin to roll out the dough and a pizza cutter works well to cut the pasta strips — and they don't have to be perfect! Use the noodles in chicken noodle soup, stroganoff or with a light butter sauce.

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  • Baked Ziti

    This comforting dish is the best thing to make when you've got a crowd coming over. With the dollops and dots of ricotta, Parmesan and mozzarella throughout the dish, every bite is guaranteed to be cheesy, saucy and delicious.

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  • Fried Sweet Plantains

    This classic Caribbean staple is sweet and caramelized, so it pairs well with a spicy main dish such as jerk chicken. Be sure to buy very ripe plantains or let them sit on your counter until the peels are more black than yellow.

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  • Pork Carnitas Tacos

    This slow cooker recipe is the easiest meal you'll ever make for a crowd. Top with something tangy like a mango salsa or pickled red onions.

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