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Jefferson County Leader - Oct. 29

Jefferson County Leader - Oct. 29

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Saturday, October 31, 2026
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My Leader Yummy: Mexicana Breakfast Pie and Crescent Roll Coffee Cake
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My Leader Yummy: Mexicana Breakfast Pie and Crescent Roll Coffee Cake

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • 21 mins ago

As we get later into fall, it’s nice to warm your kitchen up with something yummy baking in the oven. If you’re an early riser, even breakfast…

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17 Thanksgiving appetizers for the long wait between hellos and the carving

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • 9 hrs ago

Keep early arrivals nibbling without crowding the dinner table. These 17 Thanksgiving appetizers include dips, cheeseballs, pinwheels, shrimp, croquettes, and shareable bites for the stretch before carving.

The post 17 Thanksgiving appetizers for the long wait between hellos and the carving appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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15 Halloween party food ideas for grazing while you’re on door duty tonight

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • 9 hrs ago

Door duty pulls you away from the snack table. Keep bites within reach. These 15 Halloween party recipes include savory nibbles, cheese-board favorites, cookies and individual sweets for guests to graze on all evening.

The post 15 Halloween party food ideas for grazing while you’re on door duty tonight appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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13 delish Halloween recipes that prove spooky can still mean delicious

  • Jenn Allen
  • 10 hrs ago

When costumes and candy plans crowd the evening, dinner needs to be easy to serve. These 13 Halloween recipes range from soups and casseroles to pizza, rice, and skillet mains for a filling meal before trick-or-treating.

The post 13 delish Halloween recipes that prove spooky can still mean delicious appeared first on Food Drink Life.

Final call for your favorite recipes!
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Final call for your favorite recipes!

  • By Teresa Inserra For the Leader
  • Oct 29, 2026

Friday marks the last day to submit recipes for Leader Publications’ annual Holiday Recipe Contest.

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13 tasty halloween dinners that keep everyone at the table and off the doorstep

  • Jenn Allen
  • Oct 28, 2026

These 13 Halloween dinners include pumpkin soup, stuffed shells, pizza, steak, shepherd’s pie, and slow cooker chicken. Pick a quick meal or a longer cook before the doorbell rings.

The post 13 tasty halloween dinners that keep everyone at the table and off the doorstep appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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17 casserole recipes for evenings when the kitchen is the warmest room in the house

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • Oct 28, 2026

When the kitchen becomes the warmest room in the house, make it count with these 17 casserole recipes. Choose from cheesy pasta, hearty vegetables, chicken bakes, breakfast casseroles, and more.

The post 17 casserole recipes for evenings when the kitchen is the warmest room in the house appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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13 slow cooker recipes tender enough for even the toughest food critic at home

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • Oct 27, 2026

Tough meat and dry chicken can turn dinner into a tough sell. These 13 slow cooker recipes cover roasts, casseroles, soups, meatballs, and creamy chicken dishes, for meat that turns tender.

The post 13 slow cooker recipes tender enough for even the toughest food critic at home appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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17 soup recipes packed with vegetables but never short on flavor

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • Oct 27, 2026

Need a flavorful way to serve more vegetables? These 17 soup recipes range from bean and tomato bowls to chicken, beef, chili, and creamy chowders, with savory broths and choices for lunch or supper.

The post 17 soup recipes packed with vegetables but never short on flavor appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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7 fun Halloween treats that belong beside fog machines and full moons

  • Jenn Allen
  • Oct 27, 2026

Set out 7 Halloween recipes with a mix of sweets and savory bites, from pumpkin spice scones, Oreo treats, candy bark, and cookie balls to pumpkin soup, carrot hummus, and spider deviled eggs.

The post 7 fun Halloween treats that belong beside fog machines and full moons appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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International Standard Serial Number

• 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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