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Recipes provide you with the ingredients and the simple, step-by-step directions for making some of your favorite dishes, as well as some you have never tried before.

Courses & Dishes

Courses & Dishes

Courses & Dishes serve up the best appetizers, salads and main dishes for any appetite. And don't forget the drinks and desserts that complement every meal. See more »

Cuisine

Cuisine

A Cuisine is a country or region's collection of traditional foods and flavors. Many cuisines are enjoyed the world over, but a few cuisines are truly an acquired taste. Explore the many different cuisines in this section. See more »

Holidays & Special Occasion

Holidays & Special Occasion

Holidays & Special Occasions are a time when food is traditionally shared with visiting friends and families. Each has a unique flavor, including everything from Christmas cookies to burgers and hot dogs on the 4th of July. See more »

Cooking with Kids

Cooking with Kids

Cooking with Kids can be a tricky situation if you don't know what you're doing. Luckily the writers at HowStuffWorks have prepared these recipes to make cooking with kids fun, easy and safe. See more »

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Arizona Ranch Beans

Arizona Ranch Beans

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