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Linda Larsen

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Best Cold Sandwiches

Wednesday May 16, 2012

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Pack a Picnic for Memorial Day

Monday May 14, 2012
Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer, is two weeks away. Are you ready? It's time to start planning! Whether you honor the day by visiting a cemetery, watching a parade, grilling in the back yard for the first time this season, or going on a picnic, you need some good easy recipes. This picnic menu is one of my favorites. And it will become yours too!

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Top 10 Easy Mother's Day Recipes for Kids to Make

Sunday May 13, 2012
Happy Mother's Day! If you just woke up and realized today is Mother's Day, don't despair. These easy recipes will get you through the day. They use ingredients you probably already have in the house. You can build breakfast, lunch, and dinner around these recipes; you might want to take Mom out to lunch or dinner for a change and to make things easier on you!

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The Weekend Cook: Mother's Day

Thursday May 10, 2012
Why not make this weekend Mother's Day weekend? After all, Mom deserves it! This weekend's worth of recipes and menus will make your mom happy. And all of the recipes are easy enough so you can make them, even if you aren't a whiz in the kitchen. One caveat: make sure you clean the kitchen after every meal, so Mom doesn't have to do it. And have fun!

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Easiest Mother's Day Desserts

Wednesday May 9, 2012

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Top 10 Chocolate Desserts for Mother's Day

Tuesday May 8, 2012
There's really nothing better than chocolate. And for Mother's Day, these super easy best chocolate desserts are a perfect choice. They're an elegant end to a meal you make for Mom, or you can go out to eat and come home for dessert! Yum.

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Elegant Mother's Day Brunch

Monday May 7, 2012
For Mother's Day this Sunday, serve this fabulous elegant brunch menu. This menu is similar to the one my sisters and I made our mom on Mother's Day. We only made Swedish Tea Log a few times a year, but Mother's Day was one of them! Try it; you can do it, and you'll be guaranteed a fabulous meal.

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Top 10 Mother's Day Recipes

Sunday May 6, 2012
Next Sunday is Mother's Day! If you aren't sure of your cooking skills but want to make something for your mom, take a look at my Top 10 Mother's Day recipes. They are all very easy to make and delicious. Mom will love them and you'll be so proud!

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The Weekend Cook: Cinco de Mayo

Saturday May 5, 2012
Today is Cinco de Mayo! But you can stretch the celebration to include the whole weekend with these easy and delicious recipes. Mix and match as you like to create your own menus. And don't forget to check out my favorite Cinco de Mayo recipes; they are fabulous and so quick to make.

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Kentucky Derby Party

Friday May 4, 2012
Tomorrow is the Kentucky Derby! Even if you aren't into horse racing, this event is a great excuse to throw an elegant party. And my Derby party menu is perfect. So go out today and buy a hat, then get the fixings for this delicious spread. Enjoy!

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