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Just because we need food to literally survive doesn’t mean that it needs to be reduced to some hyper efficient paste. We call it the culinary arts, after all. And some folks out there truly take cooking, baking and decorating to the absolute next level. While it might be an exaggeration to say we eat with our eyes, there is no denying that pretty food is somehow more enjoyable.

So, we’ve gathered the best culinary pics of all time for your enjoyment. So get comfortable as you scroll through, prepare to get very hungry, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

#1

Gingerbread House: 3-Story Low-Income Rent-Controlled Brownstone Apartment Building In A Gentrified Neighbourhood With Candy Glass Windows, Cinnamon Gutters, And Fondant Dumpster. [oc][1126x1600]

Edible gingerbread building with realistic details, designed for foodies to admire and love, featuring icing icicles.

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    Stracciatella Maqui Berry And White Chocolate Cheesecake

    Beautiful food pic of a blueberry and lavender cake with chocolate drips, perfect for foodies to love.

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    #3

    My Mom And I Made A 100% Edible (Except The Lights) ‘Up’ Themed Gingerbread House

    Gingerbread house with colorful candy balloon, a beautiful food creation sure to captivate foodies.

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    BlahBlobLa
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, amazing detail! My name is Doug and I have just met you and I love you.

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    Most cultures worldwide developed theories and preferences about the culinary arts separately. After all, eating is one of those things that is so universal that we simply had to work it out to survive. As with most things that we now consider normal, aesthetic and flavor preferences were often just a reflection of what was available.

    A normal person would just eat what was available and cheap, staple foods made from grains. Naturally, over time as agriculture developed, humans wanted to add a little more flavor to practically everything.

    #5

    My Wife Attempted A Gingerbread Windmill This Year, I Call It A Success! (Oc)

    Beautiful gingerbread windmill with intricate icing details, showcasing a stunning food creation foodies will love.

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    #6

    A Few Awesome Tarts My Sister Has Made

    Beautiful food pics showcasing colorful, artfully decorated tarts with berries and flowers, perfect for foodies to love.

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    Global trade and refrigeration technology now means that we can enjoy all sorts of ingredients from around the globe. Similarly, literacy means we can actually read cookbooks and learn recipes that might take years to develop independently. The food pictured here is just proof of how skilled even home cooks can be when they decide to apply their years of experience.

    #7

    Christmas Mood Cake! Hand-Drawing On The Mirror Glaze :)

    Beautifully decorated cake with a hand-painted deer and cardinal, showcasing artistic food design.

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    #8

    Lemon Custard Dessert Called “Not A Lemon” In Duoro Valley, Portugal

    A lemon-shaped dessert with a glossy yellow finish, garnished with crumbs on a white plate, perfect for foodies to love.

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    #10

    Husband Is A Wood Worker. Made This Cake For Father’s Day!

    A cake decorated with chocolate shards, designed to look like a chopped log, featuring an edible axe for foodies to love.

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    April Pickett
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are definitely a professional baker. Do not say this was a first attempt. It's beautiful.

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    #11

    My Grandma Held My Hand Through My First Attempt At Baklava 🥰

    A tray of golden, flaky baklava topped with chopped pistachios, perfect for foodies to love.

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    #15

    My Girlfriend And I Don’t Bake But We Made Her Birthday Cake From Scratch And It Looked Really Beautiful

    Beautiful cake adorned with strawberries, blueberries, and rosemary, perfect for foodies to love.

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    #16

    Pot Roast Bread Bowl Topped With Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes

    Delicious gourmet sandwich with melted cheese and herbs, set on a wooden plate beside a bottle of Texas Keeper cider.

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    This Cake My Wife Stayed Up All Night Making For Our Son’s Birthday [oc]

    Dragon-themed cake with detailed icing eyes and scales, accompanied by a matching cupcake. Foodies will love the design.

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    #18

    I Made Rainbow Cupcakes… Couldn’t Be Happier With The Result!

    Colorful cupcakes with intricate rainbow frosting designs, perfect for foodies who love beautiful food pics.

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    #21

    I’m 15 And I Just Cooked My First Batch Of French Fries And They Were Delicious

    Golden crispy French fries seasoned with black pepper on a paper towel, perfect for foodies who love beautiful food.

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    Sarinz
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has been my favorite food since childhood. I still remember my grandma's fries and how she used to hide them in the oven when we visited her for dinner...

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    #23

    Sugar Wave I Made Prepping For A Foodnetwork Show

    Edible sugar sculpture resembling a blue ocean wave, showcasing beautiful food artistry.

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    #24

    Piano Cake For Desert. Aesthetically Unbelievable

    Chocolate pianos with raspberries and mint on elegant plates: beautiful food pics for foodies to love.

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    Liz Reid
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They missed a trick by not putting a treble clef in the chocolate sauce.

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    #25

    Chocolate Birthday Cake Decorated To Look Like A Dig Site, With Marzipan Fossils Hidden Beneath Crumb "Dirt" [oc]

    A chocolate cake featuring a dinosaur fossil design, appealing to foodies with its creative and beautiful presentation.

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    #26

    We Have So Much Fruit Coming From The Garden. Brownie-White Chocolatemousse Pie With Fresh Fruit

    Cheesecake topped with assorted berries on a sunny garden backdrop.

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    #27

    My Experiments With Cake Pops , It Turned Out Very Cool

    Pink desserts with blueberries and green leaves on top, arranged neatly in white packaging. Beautiful food presentation.

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    #30

    French Fry Board

    Beautiful assorted fries and dipping sauces arranged on a platter, perfect for foodies to love and enjoy.

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    #31

    My Girlfriend Made A Prinsesstårta!

    Beautiful food pic of a sliced cake on blue and white plates, featuring creamy layers and raspberry filling.

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    #32

    Croissant I Did This Morning For The So

    A beautifully crafted croissant with red and golden layers, perfect for foodies to love.

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    #33

    Chocolatine I Made

    Beautiful food pic of a golden, flaky pastry with dark chocolate stripes on a white plate.

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    #35

    Homemade Cream Puffs That Are Filled To The Brim

    Delicious cream puffs on a white plate, perfect for foodies to love and savor.

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    #36

    Homemade Dumplings, Everything From Scratch!

    Plate of beautifully arranged dumplings with a side of dipping sauce, sure to captivate foodies.

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    cerinamroth
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my, how I love dumplings in all their variations. Gyoza, pierogi, kreplach... I love them all.

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    #37

    Assorted Bonbons I Made In Pastry School Last Week!

    Colorful artisan chocolates displayed in rows, perfect for foodies who appreciate beautiful food creations.

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    #42

    Pretty Chuffed With How This Dish Turned Out. Honey Panna Cotta, Pear Vanilla Caramel, Honey Tuile And Honeycomb 🤤

    Elegant dessert with honeycomb decor and caramelized pieces, a beautiful food creation sure to captivate foodies.

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    #43

    Here’s A Strawberry And Cherry Mixed Cake! What You Think Guys?

    Beautiful cake with a textured pink frosting, topped with cherries and gold leaf. Perfect for foodies to love.

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    #45

    My Cousin Baked The Periodic Table

    Colorful cupcakes arranged like the periodic table, a beautiful food display sure to captivate foodies.

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    #46

    I Had A Dream I Made Cottage Pie With Starry Night Mashed Potatoes And I Haven’t Been Able To Stop Thinking About It.. So I Present To You The Starry Night Cottage Pie ✨

    Beautiful food pic of a dish decorated like Van Gogh's Starry Night, featuring vibrant blue and yellow swirls.

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    #47

    My Husband's Epic Roast Dinner!

    Delicious roast dinner served in a Yorkshire pudding, featuring vegetables and gravy, perfect for foodies to love.

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    #48

    I Made My Birthday Cake! Its A Chocolate Espresso Cake With A Chocolate Cremeux, Espresso Swiss Meringue Buttercream, And A Dark Chocolate Glaze!

    Chocolate cake with berries on top, featuring sliced strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, on a glass plate.

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    #50

    My Fiancé Made This Incredible Rose Style Apple Pie. It's As Delicious As It Looks And I Had To Show It Off

    Beautifully arranged apple pie on a wooden table, showcasing intricate layers that foodies will absolutely love.

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    #51

    I Make Sushi Once A Week, This Week I Bought A Train! (#20)

    I Make Sushi Once A Week, This Week I Bought A Train! (#20)

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    #53

    Dijon Chicken W/ Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes And Green Beans

    Dijon Chicken W/ Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes And Green Beans

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    #54

    My Pistachio Chocolate Bonbons

    My Pistachio Chocolate Bonbons

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    #55

    A Stunning Chocolate Rose (599x602)

    A Stunning Chocolate Rose (599x602)

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    #56

    My Mom Made A Pineapple Tree Fruit Display

    My Mom Made A Pineapple Tree Fruit Display

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    #57

    My Girlfriend Made Cookies For Our Upcoming Camping Trip To Glacier National Park

    My Girlfriend Made Cookies For Our Upcoming Camping Trip To Glacier National Park

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    #58

    Juicy Lemon Bars From The Homegrown Lemons I Made 🍋🤤

    Juicy Lemon Bars From The Homegrown Lemons I Made 🍋🤤

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    #59

    Puff Pastry Apple Turnover

    Puff Pastry Apple Turnover

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    #60

    Made An Extra Pretty Apple Pie Because They’re In Season And I Wanted To Try Out My New Pie Pan

    Made An Extra Pretty Apple Pie Because They’re In Season And I Wanted To Try Out My New Pie Pan

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    #61

    My Wife's First Attempt At A Charcuterie Board. How'd She Do?

    My Wife's First Attempt At A Charcuterie Board. How'd She Do?

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    #62

    Strawberry Vanilla Crepe Cake

    Strawberry Vanilla Crepe Cake

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    #63

    Halloween Pizza 💀🍕

    Halloween Pizza 💀🍕

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    #65

    Amazing Curry Platter At My Local Curry Shop

    Amazing Curry Platter At My Local Curry Shop

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    Lady Lestrange
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All this while I was wondering where's my comfort food.. Lo and behold..

    #66

    A Couple Of Fruit Tarts I Made A While Back

    A Couple Of Fruit Tarts I Made A While Back

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    #67

    Made My Brother's Wedding Cake This Weekend

    Made My Brother's Wedding Cake This Weekend

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    #68

    Made A Snickers Cake For My Father In Law's 70th Birthday

    Made A Snickers Cake For My Father In Law's 70th Birthday

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    #69

    I Drank Very Pretty Coffee

    I Drank Very Pretty Coffee

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    #71

    The First Butter Cake I've Ever Made. There's Just Something About It

    The First Butter Cake I've Ever Made. There's Just Something About It

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    #72

    I Made Homemade Apple Pie Egg Rolls With A Caramel Vanilla Sauce

    I Made Homemade Apple Pie Egg Rolls With A Caramel Vanilla Sauce

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    #74

    Homemade Asian BBQ Chicken Lo Mein

    Homemade Asian BBQ Chicken Lo Mein

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    #75

    On A Cold, Winter Night Nothing Beats A Pot Of Stew

    On A Cold, Winter Night Nothing Beats A Pot Of Stew

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    #76

    [oc]custard And Marbled Chocolate Tart With A Cashew Nut Sable Crust

    [oc]custard And Marbled Chocolate Tart With A Cashew Nut Sable Crust

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    #77

    I Made A Croque Madame

    I Made A Croque Madame

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    cerinamroth
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love a good croque madame. I have memories of eating one in Lyon somewhere at some point and it was transformative. I think I was feeling homesick and very tired and it just revived me with its million or so calories and comforting flavours.

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    #78

    Birthday Dinner. Birria Quesa Tacos, Elote Corn Salad (Esquites), And Coffee Brownie Cheesecake

    Birthday Dinner. Birria Quesa Tacos, Elote Corn Salad (Esquites), And Coffee Brownie Cheesecake

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    #79

    Warm Glazed Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Warm Glazed Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches

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    Late Night Ratatouille - Before Baking

    Late Night Ratatouille - Before Baking

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    Pernille
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a tian, not a ratatouille, ratatouille is a ragout of vegetables.

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    #81

    Celebrating With Some Prosciutto, Capocollo, 3 Year Aged Cheddar And 21 Days Of Sobriety

    Celebrating With Some Prosciutto, Capocollo, 3 Year Aged Cheddar And 21 Days Of Sobriety

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    [oc] Butter Chicken

    [oc] Butter Chicken

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    Creole Spicy Shrimp Étouffée

    Creole Spicy Shrimp Étouffée

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    #84

    I Hope My Pizza Is Worthy Of This Sub. Today’s Margherita 🍕

    I Hope My Pizza Is Worthy Of This Sub. Today’s Margherita 🍕

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    Lobster Benedict With Homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits

    Lobster Benedict With Homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits

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    LonelyLittleLeafSheep
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, yes, please!! My favorite food (lobster) with my favorite breakfast (Benedict)!!

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    #86

    Homemade Spaghetti Bolognese With Sourdough Garlic Bread

    Homemade Spaghetti Bolognese With Sourdough Garlic Bread

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    Quite Possibly The Most Beautiful Loaf Of Bread I've Ever Made

    Quite Possibly The Most Beautiful Loaf Of Bread I've Ever Made

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    #88

    Daughter Wanted A Pink Birthday Cake With Strawberries. Filling Is Custard And Strawberry Jam

    Daughter Wanted A Pink Birthday Cake With Strawberries. Filling Is Custard And Strawberry Jam

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    #89

    Crunchy Grilled Garlic And Pesto Bruschetta

    Crunchy Grilled Garlic And Pesto Bruschetta

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    #90

    My Mom Picks A Dessert Every Sunday, I Make It For Her. This Sunday It's Pistachio Cheesecake!

    My Mom Picks A Dessert Every Sunday, I Make It For Her. This Sunday It's Pistachio Cheesecake!

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    #91

    [homemade] My Attempt At Spicy Miso Ramen

    [homemade] My Attempt At Spicy Miso Ramen

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    #92

    This Chocolate Cake My Mom Baked

    This Chocolate Cake My Mom Baked

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    #93

    A Perfectly Cooked Marshmallow

    A Perfectly Cooked Marshmallow

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    Trista JW
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, there is nothing perfect about that. A good marshmallow is completely blackened and molten.

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    #94

    My French Toast Jam Sandwich 😋

    My French Toast Jam Sandwich 😋

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    #95

    Chef Friend Invited Me For Dinner

    Chef Friend Invited Me For Dinner

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    #96

    I Made A Poke Bowl At Home

    I Made A Poke Bowl At Home

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    #97

    Went Strawberry Picking

    Went Strawberry Picking

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    Chicken Katsu

    Chicken Katsu

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    #99

    Happy Pancake Day

    Happy Pancake Day

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    Frances Pitchoune
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have to put maple syrup everywhere! Even sausages, even bacon! EVERYWHERE!!! (Canada, here)

    #100

    Munchmallow Cubes

    Munchmallow Cubes

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    #101

    Birthday Sushi Platter For 1

    Birthday Sushi Platter For 1

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    #102

    Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Pecan Cookies - Usually Found In The Oven 20 Mins After The Kid Is In Bed

    Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Pecan Cookies - Usually Found In The Oven 20 Mins After The Kid Is In Bed

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    #103

    Bulgogi Burrito With Bok Choy, Rice, And Cheese. We Call It The "Korrito"

    Bulgogi Burrito With Bok Choy, Rice, And Cheese. We Call It The "Korrito"

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    #104

    Made Fried Chicken Nuggets (BBQ, Normal, Garlic Parm, Buffalo), Baked Macaroni And Cheese, And Herby Potatoes For Brother's Bday Dinner

    Made Fried Chicken Nuggets (BBQ, Normal, Garlic Parm, Buffalo), Baked Macaroni And Cheese, And Herby Potatoes For Brother's Bday Dinner

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    #105

    Homemade Tuna Salad

    Homemade Tuna Salad

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    HangryHangryHippo
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pomegranate adds a lovely punch to salads! That looks deliciously healthy