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It is easy to make clam dip at home with a few ingredients, you may even have on hand now.   That makes this dip easy to whip together for a party or holiday gathering as well as watching the big game this weekend. How to Make Classic Clam Dip: Easy Recipe and Tips for Success Make the clam dip a day or two ahead of serving for optimal flavor, but if you are like me you'll make it and eat it the same day. It's that good. Reasons to Love This Clam Dip Recipe If you're looking for a classic party dip that's sure to please a crowd, then look no further than this delicious clam dip recipe. Here are just a few reasons to love this recipe: It's easy to make: With just a few simple ingredients and some basic kitchen skills, you can whip up this tasty dip in no time. You can make this dip entirely by hand, no electric equipment is necessary. The ingredients are simple.  You'll need to plan ahead and buy a can of minced clams. Also, take your cream cheese out of t

About this time of year, I start to give up my obsession with all things pumpkin in favor of the tart flavor of cranberries.  Are you with me on this? These Cran-Apple Muffins scream out with fall flavor and that makes them perfect to bake now and add to your Thanksgiving breakfast menu this year. A Taste of Fall with Cranberry-Apple Muffins This delicious cranberry-apple muffin will be perfect for your breakfast table. The combination of sweet and tart is a perfect way to wake up your senses in the morning.   A basket of these freshly-baked muffins on your Thanksgiving breakfast table will be perfect with steaming hot coffee, a cup of tea, or warm apple cider.

October 26th is National Pumpkin Day. Celebrate with Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with Cream Cheese Frosting. Are you a lover of all things pumpkin?  Well, mark your calendar for October 26th! I love pumpkin, and fall signals it's time to add plenty of pumpkin flavor to my menu.   Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting (This post include affiliate links) It’s also October and October also means Halloween.  You should know that Halloween is my least favorite holiday of the year.  When I say the least favorite, I really mean I dislike it.  I don't like the focus on all things macabre.  I don't like scary costumes and masks.  I dislike being subjected to horror movie trailers every time I flip on the television.   Truth be told, I'm not keen on trick-or-treating either.  We do it at my house and I make sure to have full-size candy bars to give out to our neighborhood ghosts and goblins, but I admit I lack enthusiasm for the evening. What I do like about Halloween is th