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Need to take a break from all the Cinco de Mayo dishes you've been prepping this week? Put a little spring in your step with Aimee3242's recipe for Spring rolls!

My boyfriend and I made these together and had a lot of fun doing it. It's fairly simple once you get the hang of it and couldn't be healthier for you. I served it with two different dipping sauces, both equally delic!!

Get the simple recipe after the break!

Did you know that besides checking out our fabulous recipe recommendations you can also post, share, and create your very own recipes in the YumSugar Community? It's super easy and wonderfully rewarding — you can even ask for tips and get feedback. Here's what you do:

1. Start by joining the Kitchen Goddess group. It's the original recipe exchange suite. There are already loads of fabulous tested recipes from our members, so be sure to browse it once you've joined.
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We're loving all the delicious breakfast photos you've been sharing with us — clearly, we've been all about it!

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YumSugar member Tara Sharp shared this cold-weather recipe for spinach soup in the Kitchen Goddess cooking group.In this chilly January weather, nothing warms me up more than my favorite spinach soup recipe, located on the back of Ronzoni's acini di pepe box. I grew up with my mom making it, and now that I'm re-creating it, I like to tweak it each time depending on my mood and what I have on hand. One of my favorite switch-ups is to swap the tiny pasta balls for pastina, which is little stars. In the photo above, I used pastina and a larger egg pasta star; it's really up to you what kind you use. I also used less broth than usual. Remember, everything is adaptable, so have fun with it! See the recipe below.

YumSugar member Dessert Plate Design has a newfound love for quinoa, and shares one of her favorite ways to enjoy it in our Kitchen Goddess cooking group.

I have a love for roasting vegetables and honestly it's the most low maintenance way to prepare veggies. This week I stumbled upon a great combination using some fresh produce I picked up at the store and quinoa, my new favorite go-to grain.

To plate, I scooped a little mound of the grain into a deep bowl, arranged the mushrooms and asparagus, then shaved a few long curls of hard Parmesan over the top . . . then ate within 5 minutes.

Get inspiration from her laid-back dinner when you read more.

This chocolate frosting family recipe, written by TJTalks, was uploaded and shared in the Kitchen Goddess group in the YumSugar Community. Can you say, chocolate coma?

This recipe is from my mother's sister-in-law, aunt Henrietta. My mom wrote it down on a 3x5 recipe card at one of my bridal showers 28 years ago.

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This story, written by Lauren, was uploaded and shared in the Kitchen Goddess group in the YumSugar Community.

As you can see from the photo, the quiche was really good and at the end I had a bunch of crumbs and a tiny sliver left (just enough for a photo)! The original recipe called to use a variety of mushrooms, so I picked butter mushrooms, morels, brown button. The combination of different mushrooms along with the melty fontina cheese was perfect. I cheated on the crust and opted to use a store bought pie crust. Beware when you are cooking the crust before hand, it can start to shrink if the oven is too hot. If it shrinks too much there isn't much space for the filling. Quiches are perfect for brunches or breakfasts and this one is packed full of flavor!

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The Kitchen Goddess group in the YumSugar Community isn't just your go-to place for interesting recipes, it's also a forum filled with supportive and knowledgeable home cooks. Anytime you have a culinary question or problem, post it and you're sure to get a plethora of helpful answers! Recently, Quindalina asked a question about bread machines. She says:

I just bought a fancy new Moulinex bread maker, but of course cannot find the manual for it, so am attempting improvisation...I made a sunflower loaf from a mix last night and it turned out wonderfully (somehow!), but now I would like to get more creative. Anyone have some yummy inspirations for homemade bread in the machine?

Do you have a bread machine? What do you think Quindalina should make? Please fill us in below and don't hesitate to participate in the community!

Calling all home cooks: Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we want you to share your tried and trusted recipes in the community. Just join the Kitchen Goddess group and go hog wild! Does your giblet gravy get rave reviews? Do people fight over the last of your sweet potato casserole? Is everyone always asking for the secret to your green beans? Now's your chance to show us what you've got. Upload your recipes along with a photo and a brief description of the dish to the Kitchen Goddess group. All month long, we'll be selecting our favorite recipes and featuring them here on YumSugar. Imagine the satisfaction you'll have on Thanksgiving dinner when you sister-in-law says, "this stuffing is the best I've ever tasted," and you coolly reply, "I know. It was featured on YumSugar. I'll send you the link to the recipe." So what are you waiting for? Start typing up those recipes now! To learn how to post recipes, check out this guide.

The Kitchen Goddess group in the YumSugar Community isn't just a place for browsing and sharing recipes. It's also your one-stop shop for any and every culinary question.

Reader RubyDreams was wondering how to make herbs de Provence. She questioned the goddesses by writing a quick and simple post and over the next couple of days five people responded.

FinnLover replied with wikipedia's definition, Fuzzles suggested purchasing the spice blend at Penzeys, and NotMeAnymore shared Cooking Light's recipe for homemade herbs de Provence.

Whether you're wondering what to do with extra cheesecake batter or need ideas for an around the world themed birthday party, remember the kitchen goddesses are here for you!

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