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Eureka Leader - Oct. 22

Eureka Leader - Oct. 22

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My Leader Yummy: Western Chili Con Carne and Peanutty Halloween Cookie Pizza
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My Leader Yummy: Western Chili Con Carne and Peanutty Halloween Cookie Pizza

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • 29 mins ago

Halloween decorations have been up across the county for weeks now and plans are made for parties and get-togethers. Chili has been one of the…

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15 tasty ground beef recipes that have my coworker eyeing my leftovers by mid-morning

  • Jenn Allen
  • Oct 21, 2026

Ground beef dinners can turn into lunches worth packing. Choose from pasta bakes, casseroles, soups, chili, patties, burgers, and stuffed tomatoes, with quick meals and longer simmered options for tomorrow.

The post 15 tasty ground beef recipes that have my coworker eyeing my leftovers by mid-morning appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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17 potluck desserts that travel well and still look good unwrapped

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • Oct 21, 2026

Need a dessert that can make the trip and still look good on the table? These 17 potluck picks include sturdy brownies and bars, easy-to-share cookies, muffins, scones, cupcakes, and no-bake treats.

The post 17 potluck desserts that travel well and still look good unwrapped appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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9 cookie recipes within arm’s reach for when the horror movie gets good

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • Oct 21, 2026

Once the horror movie gets good, nobody wants to pause. These Halloween cookies, whoopie pies, and bat Oreo cupcakes bring skulls, witch fingers, blue chocolate cookies, and pumpkin treats close to the couch.

The post 9 cookie recipes within arm’s reach for when the horror movie gets good appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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Food increasingly decides where Americans travel, and in Grenada that means a diplomat’s home kitchen

  • Mandy Applegate
  • Oct 20, 2026

Chef Kennedy cracks a coconut and strains the milk by hand. The kitchen is his own: a private home in the hills above St. George’s, ... Read more

The post Food increasingly decides where Americans travel, and in Grenada that means a diplomat’s home kitchen appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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Restaurants charge for a feeling that used to be free

  • Jessica Haggard
  • Oct 19, 2026

Somewhere in America right now, a restaurant is charging you $30 to feel something your grandmother gave away for free. Yelp’s 2026 Top 100 US ... Read more

The post Restaurants charge for a feeling that used to be free appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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17 dinner recipes to keep weeknights thrifty while you save up for gift shopping

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • Oct 19, 2026

Keep weeknight dinner costs down with 17 thrifty recipes, from quick noodles and fried rice to casseroles, soups, and make-ahead stews. Pantry staples and leftovers leave more room in the budget for holiday gifts.

The post 17 dinner recipes to keep weeknights thrifty while you save up for gift shopping appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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13 slow cooker recipes you can eat between doorbell rings on Halloween night

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • Oct 19, 2026

Keep Halloween dinner easy to revisit between trick-or-treaters with 13 slow cooker recipes for creamy chicken, beef stew, roasts, meatballs, and soup. Serve a bowl when the doorbell pauses.

The post 13 slow cooker recipes you can eat between doorbell rings on Halloween night appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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15 Halloween party eats that look like chaos but taste like control

  • Jenn Allen
  • Oct 19, 2026

Build a Halloween party spread from 15 recipes, including bacon-wrapped bites, smoked wings, queso, seafood pastries, quick dips and a shareable apple cake. Mix long cooks with quick snacks for a lively table.

The post 15 Halloween party eats that look like chaos but taste like control appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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15 trick-or-treat night dinners that fill the gaps without slowing the fun

  • Jenn Allen
  • Oct 18, 2026

Halloween supper has to work around costumes and candy runs. These 15 dinners include fast skillet meals, pasta, soup, make-ahead casseroles, and sides to keep everyone fed before or after trick-or-treating.

The post 15 trick-or-treat night dinners that fill the gaps without slowing the fun appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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