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Beets | Beets come into season in the summer months and stay in season throughout the fall. Earthy with the potential to be sweet, <a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/recipes/roasted-beets-recipe-0">beets do best when roasted simply in the oven</a>, though you can certainly use them to <a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/beet-soup-0-recipe">make soup</a>, <a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/recipes/roasted-beets-and-goat-cheese-pomegranate-molasses-recipe">salads</a>, <a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/recipes/beetroot-sauce-recipe">sauce</a> or healthy <a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/best-recipes/red-beet-chips-garlic-parsley-dip">chips</a>.

What’s in season in fall and how to prepare it

after-school snack or as the star of apple pie, but there are plenty of things you can make with apples, including apple cake, Japanese curry with apples and carrots and...
Everything bagel pigs in a blanket | If you thought pigs in a blanket couldn't get any better, we have three words for you: everything bagel seasoning. Cream cheese and scallions bring even more NYC-inspo to this party-time classic. <a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/recipes/everything-bagel-pigs-blanket-recipe">For the everything bagel pigs in a blanket recipe, click here.</a>

20 recipes to spice up your tailgate

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Baking | Baking is a dry-heat cooking method most commonly done in the oven. The dry, indirect heat from baking cooks all sides evenly and gets the exterior of a food item brown while keeping the inside moist. Though there are exceptions, baking tends to be at a medium oven temperature. This method most commonly refers to breads, cakes, cookies and other pastries, though it can also refer to meats and vegetables, such as potatoes and chicken breast.

Basic cooking methods you need to know

Baking | Baking is a dry-heat cooking method most commonly done in the oven. The dry, indirect heat from baking cooks all sides evenly and gets the exterior of a...
Rice Krispies Treats | One of those childhood treats you may have forgotten about, Rice Krispies treats are a pure delight. There's no need to buy the ultra-processed packaged version when you can make them yourself. If you really want to make these fun, you can add colored sprinkles, M&M's, chocolate chips or peanut butter chips into the treats. <a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/best-recipes/rice-krispie-treats">For the Rice Krispies Treats recipe, click here.</a>

15 easy after-school snack recipes

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Jelly Belly has dozens of unconventional beans in its lineup, including canned dog food, rotten egg and booger.

The most popular Easter candies in America

Easter is all about eggs. No, we're not just talking about the eggs you turn into omelets and frittatas for your Easter brunch. We're talking about the best kind of...
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30 brunch recipes perfect for the spring

Though brunch tastes amazing every day of the year, it seems even more spectacular during the springtime. There's just something about the warmer weather that makes us want to sit...
If you're looking for a vegetarian-friendly soup packed with protein, look no further than this black bean soup. The touch of cumin goes a long way in this simple recipe.

7 meatless recipes for Fridays during lent

The season of Lent is upon us, which means millions of Catholics around the world have left the indulgences of Mardi Gras behind. Typically, devout Catholics will abstain from an...