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Jefferson County Leader - April 16

Jefferson County Leader - April 16

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Monday, April 20, 2026
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7 salad recipes that’ll never leave you feeling hungry

  • Zuzana Paar
  • Apr 19, 2026

Tired of salads that leave you reaching for snacks right after? These filling options are built to last, giving you something that actually feels complete without weighing you down.

The post 7 salad recipes that’ll never leave you feeling hungry appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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13 ground beef dinners that get made again without being asked

  • Jenn Allen
  • Apr 19, 2026

Some meals just stick, and this list is full of the ones that get made again without a second thought. If you want reliable ideas that people actually look forward to, start here.

The post 13 ground beef dinners that get made again without being asked appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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9 family-style meals that wrap up the weekend right

  • Mandy Applegate
  • Apr 19, 2026

Looking for something that feels a little more put-together as the weekend winds down? These family-style meal ideas help you land on something filling, simple, and worth sitting down for.

The post 9 family-style meals that wrap up the weekend right appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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9 ground beef dinners for nights when you’re tired of the usual

  • Mandy Applegate
  • Apr 16, 2026

Feeling stuck cooking the same meals on repeat? These ground beef ideas bring just enough change to keep things interesting without making your night harder than it needs to be.

The post 9 ground beef dinners for nights when you’re tired of the usual appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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7 easy pasta salads that make Summer hosting easier

  • Jenn Allen
  • Apr 14, 2026

Hosting in the heat doesn’t have to feel stressful. These pasta salad ideas keep things simple, flexible, and ready when you need them, so you can focus more on your guests and less on the prep.

The post 7 easy pasta salads that make Summer hosting easier appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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Edible flowers and fresh herbs reshape how spring dishes look and taste

  • Zuzana Paar
  • Apr 14, 2026

Edible flowers and herbs stand out this spring as cooks across the country give these once-secondary ingredients a bigger role at the table. They now ... Read more

The post Edible flowers and fresh herbs reshape how spring dishes look and taste appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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11 low stress chicken dinners for a low stress weeknight

  • Mandy Applegate
  • Apr 14, 2026

Some nights you just want cooking to feel easier. These low stress chicken ideas help you keep things simple, cut down the effort, and still end up with something you’re glad you made.

The post 11 low stress chicken dinners for a low stress weeknight appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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13 casserole ideas that’ll keep everyone coming back for more

  • Zuzana Paar
  • Apr 14, 2026

Some meals just keep getting requested, and casseroles are always part of that list. These ideas make it easier to plan something filling, simple, and worth making again without overthinking it.

The post 13 casserole ideas that’ll keep everyone coming back for more appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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Low-effort household habits that can reduce waste and lower everyday costs

  • Mandy Applegate
  • Apr 14, 2026

As Earth Day approaches on April 22, households across the country pay closer attention to simple home habits that cut waste and lower everyday costs. ... Read more

The post Low-effort household habits that can reduce waste and lower everyday costs appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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• Jefferson County Leader: ISSN 3064-948X (Print) ISSN 3064-9498 (Online) • Arnold-Imperial Leader: ISSN 2998-078X (Print) ISSN 2998-0798 (Online) • West Side Leader: ISSN 2998-0828 (Print) ISSN 2998-0836 (Online) • Eureka Leader: ISSN 2998-0801 (Print) ISSN 2998-081X (Online)

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