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    Tara Teaspoon Recipes - Live Life Deliciously

    Expertly developed recipes and practical cooking tips from a professional recipe developer and cookbook author!

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      Gifts For People Who Like To Cook
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      Splurge-Worthy Gifts For The Cooking Enthusiast
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      Gifts For Hosts And Entertainers
    • Close up of crab dip on a pita chip.
      Hot Crab Dip with Corn
    • Top view of a cherry galette.
      Cherry Galette (With Almond)
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      Best Graham Cracker Pie Crust
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      Cranberry BBQ Sauce
    • Top view of a skillet filled with scalloped sweet potatoes.
      Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

    Thanksgiving Prep!

    Add the best turkey recipes, sides, and pies to your Thanksgiving menu.

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      Authentic Key Lime Pie Recipe
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      Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
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      Balsamic Figs
    • square feature image of turkey pot pie with biscuits on top in a cast iron skillet.
      Turkey Pot Pie with Biscuits

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    I’m Tara Teaspoon, a professional recipe developer and cookbook author. Here you’ll find flavorful, reliable recipes that are tested in my kitchen so they turn out beautifully in yours. I teach approachable cooking techniques and share dishes that make weeknights easier and gatherings more delicious.

    Soups and Stews

    Cozy up to the season's best dinners with super flavorful soups and stews.

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      White Vegetarian Chili
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      Simple Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
    • Single serving of Beef and Vegetable Stew
      Beef Stew with Biscuit Topping
    • Broccoli cheese soup with shredded cheddar
      Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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    Chicken Dinners

    Solve your "what's for dinner" problem with these delicious poultry recipes

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      Honey Fig Chicken
    • Polenta zucchini salad in a serving bowl.
      Chicken and Zucchini Salad with Polenta Croutons
    • Roast turkey carved and arranged on a platter for Thanksgiving.
      Roast Turkey In Parts
    • Platter of slow cooker turkey breast for Thanksgiving.
      Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe

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    About Tara Teaspoon

    I’ve been sharing my original recipes and ideas for years, beginning in magazine test kitchens where I developed recipes at Martha Stewart Living and later as the Entertaining Director at Ladies' Home Journal. I've shared recipes and cooking tips with millions of readers, and now bring that same expert, everyday style right here with you.

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    Pies & Tarts

    Find my professionally developed pie and tart recipes for your table.

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      Perfect Pie Crust
    • Close up of slice of caramel pecan pie with whipped cream.
      Caramel Pecan Pie
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      Raspberry Tart (with Pastry Cream)
    • Slice of lemon icebox pie on a white plate with a fork.
      No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe

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    Easy Side Dishes

    Impressive, delicious, and flavorful side dishes for the main event.

    • Close up of a roasted beet and carrot salad.
      Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad
    • Yellow jeweled rice with pomegranates and dates
      Jeweled Rice - Middle Eastern Yellow Rice
    • Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros)
    • Feature recipe image of Corn and Cheddar Fritters
      Fresh Corn Fritters with Cheddar and Pimentos

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    Appetizers and Dips

    Entertain in style with these party-starter dips and snacks.

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      Pomegranate Guacamole with Pink Grapefruit
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      Red Pepper and Almond Romesco Dip
    • pumpkin hummus in a bowl with crispy sage leaves
      Sage and Pumpkin Hummus Dip
    • Bullseye style, round design 7 layer dip where you can see all the layers of ingredients in a circular pattern.
      7 Layer Dip Recipe

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    Iโ€™ve been sharing my original ideas for years. What began as a passion, turned into a publishing career as Food Editor at Martha Stewart Living and Ladiesโ€™ Home Journal magazines.

    Now I write cookbooks, and share delicious recipes and expert cooking tips with you here! Thanks for stopping by Tara Teaspoon!

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