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Depression-Era Baking: Think Like Your Grandmother

During the Depression era the situation was dire and supplies were short. Grandma had to think on her feet. Many of the items she counted on were no longer available or were out of reach financially. Still, she managed to put food on the table every night. How did she do it? What did she know that we don't? Let's find out!

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Earthquake Cake (German Chocolate Upside Down Cake)

If German Chocolate Cake is your thing but you don't have time to make the coconut pecan frosting from scratch, this is the recipe for you! This luscious Earthquake Cake oozes with flavor. It's loaded with coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips and it bubbles over with an extra-special addition: cream cheese filling!

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Canned Biscuit Pocket Pies

If you love those golden, delicious little pocket pies, the ones you can hold in your hand and eat without a fork, you're going to love this quick recipe.
Whether you love sweet or savory pies, this is one that will work for your next get-together. And best of all, this recipe starts with one simple ingredient that you probably have in your refrigerator right now: canned biscuits.

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Strawberry Pie Filling Cake (doctored white cake mix)

If you're looking for a rich strawberry cake that starts with a simple white cake mix you've come to the right place. This one is different from the rest because it starts with something you've probably never used in a cake before. . .pie filling. Add to this, the tartness of the lemon cream cheese frosting and you're definitely going to swoon!

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Gluten Free, Sugar Free Banana Nut Muffins (with chocolate chips)

You're trying to avoid gluten, but you really miss some of those sweet treats you used to enjoy. You've tried a few recipes, but none of them hit the spot. Then you stumble across this recipe for a gluten free banana nut muffin. . .with chocolate chips! And you're hooked.

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Flaky Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls (with Maple Glaze)

You love cinnamon rolls. You love pie crust. You're looking for something pastry-like and crisp, but with the brown sugar and cinnamon flavors you've grown to love.
You've come to the right place. These flaky Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls are going to knock your socks off. Best of all, they're incredibly easy to make with no rising time necessary!

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Old-Fashioned Banana Bread (with mayonnaise)

If you've been on a search for the best banana bread recipe out there, search no more! This one is absolutely perfect! Best of all, this Old-Fashioned Banana bread recipe is super easy to whip up in a hurry! It's loaded with flavor. . .and thanks to a secret ingredient (mayonnaise!) this banana bread is moist, flaky, and super tasty!

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Easy Cinnamon Streusel Muffins with Pecans

If you're looking for an amazing cinnamon streusel muffin with crunchy topping you've come to the right place. This recipe, which features a streusel topping over a moist cinnamon-y muffin, is perfect. Whether you're baking for a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or even a tasty dessert, these bakery style muffins will hit the spot.

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