This well-worn kitchen essential is passed down from mother to daughter over generations. But what do you cook in it? Everything from breakfast to dessert, with delicious sides, casseroles and mains tossed in. Find our whole cast iron cooking guide here.
71 Recipes to Make in Grandma’s Cast-Iron Skillet
Rhubarb Crisp
I found this strawberry rhubarb crisp recipe on a box of Quaker Oats about 20 years ago. It’s quick, and easier to make than pie. It’s versatile, too, because you can add strawberries in spring or apples in fall. I usually pop it into the oven shortly before we sit down to eat so it’s still warm for dessert! —C.E. Adams, Charlestown, New Hampshire
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Skillet Pork Chops
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband, Clark, and I reserve this recipe for Sundays after the grandkids have gone home and we're too tired to prepare a big meal. It's comforting and quick. —Kathy Thompson, Port Orange, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 390 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein.
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Cherry-Peach Dumplings
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can make this fruity dessert on your stovetop, but to really impress your guests, simmer it in an electric skillet right at the dinner table. There’s no more convenient way to enjoy the fruits of the season. —Patricia Frerk, Syracuse, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 286 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Skillet Banana Fritters
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This delicious banana treat is sure to be a hit in your home. They are so yummy served with ice cream on the side. For an extra-special treat, add chocolate syrup. —Sharon Yonts, Scottsboro, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1serving: 277 calories, 14g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Sicilian Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to make this dish because the flavors jumping around in your mouth keep you coming back bite after bite. Other nuts can be used in place of the pine nuts. — Marsha Gillett, Yukon, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 235 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 723mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.
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Apple Tart
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Meet the Cook: Almost like a pizza, this tart's easy to pick up and eat out of your hand. Kids love it. Like most of my best recipes, it came from my mom. Since it's so pretty, I fix it for fancy gatherings such as ladies get-togethers...but I make it to serve at informal barbecues as well.
We have two daughters, 5 and 2.
-Leslie DuPerron, Edmonton, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 200 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Classic Red Beans N Rice
Total Time
2 hours 35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After living where Cajun cooking is common, we rely on this staple dish. Even If you've never tried red beans and rice, you'll like this recipe! —Jackie Turnage, New Iberia, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 309 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 9g fiber), 25g protein.
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Au Gratin Peas and Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While this delicious potato skillet is a wonderful side dish, we find it satisfying enough to be a main course too. The skillet preparation takes less time than baking an au gratin casserole or scalloped potatoes—but it's still good old-fashioned comfort food at its best! —Marie Peterson, DeForest, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 354 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 596mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.
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Skillet Rolls
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Baking these rolls in a skillet makes them soft and tender. My family requests them for most holiday dinners and other special occasions. I like them best split and spread with butter and black raspberry jelly. —Susan Baughman, Houston, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 114 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Homemade Churros
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These fried cinnamon-sugar homemade churros are best when fresh and hot. Try them with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Don't be surprised if people start dunking...and then go back for more.
Nutrition Facts:
1 fritter: 122 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Farmhouse Pork and Apple Pie
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've always loved pork and apples together, and this recipe combines them nicely to create a comforting main dish. It calls for a bit of preparation, but my family and I agree the wonderful flavor is well worth the effort. —Suzanne Strocsher, Bothell, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 467 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 603mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein.
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Banana Skillet Upside-Down Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother gave me my first cast iron skillet, and I've been cooking and baking with it ever since. Sometimes I add drained maraschino cherries to this banana skillet dessert and serve it with a ice cream. —Terri Merritts, Nashville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 554 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 459mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Pizookie
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Bake up the ultimate shareable cookie. For variety, swap out the chocolate chips for an equal quantity of M&M's or chocolate chunks. Or go super fancy by mixing the chocolate chips and pecans into the dough, then gently folding in 1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 528 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
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Chicken Corn Fritters
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve always loved corn fritters—this recipe adds chicken and makes them a satisfying main dish. My husband and our three young boys give it rave reviews. The chicken and zesty sauce make the fritters a wonderful brunch or lunch entree. —Marie Greene, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 fritter: 254 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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So Very Berry Brie
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I needed to make something quick for a wine and cheese party, and had a bounty of berries on hand. My creation went great with all the wines and looked so much more impressive than the other plain cheeses! —Kristin Larson-Jantzi, Newton, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 160 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 179mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Grandmother’s Toad in a Hole
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have fond memories of my grandmother’s Yorkshire pudding wrapped around sausages, a puffy dish my kids called The Boat. Slather it with butter and maple syrup. —Susan Kieboam, Streetsboro, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 336 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
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Beef and Spinach Skillet
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Over the years, I’ve tried to instill a love of cooking in our seven children. And we’ve enjoyed a variety of delicious recipes, including this one. —Nancy Robaidek, Krakow, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 351 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 872mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
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Berry Bliss Cobbler
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A little bit sweet, a little bit tart and topped off with golden sugar-kissed biscuits, this cobbler is summer perfection. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 335 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
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Fried Sweet Potato Pies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
25 pies
From the Recipe Creator:
With my dad being a farmer who grew them, sweet potatoes have graced our table for as long as I can recall. This recipe, however, resulted from an experiment for a church bake sale when we had excess pastry. People couldn't get enough of these pies! —Marilyn Moseley, Toccoa, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 pie: 287 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Turkey Biscuit Stew
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chunky stew makes a hearty supper, especially in the fall and winter. It’s also a great way to use extra turkey during the holidays. —Lori Schlecht, Wimbledon, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup stew with 1 biscuit: 345 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 960mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
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Hot Milk Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This simple, old-fashioned milk cake tastes so good it will surprise you! As I remember my mom's delicious meals, this dessert was always the perfect ending. Mom always used "a dash of this and dab of that" to come up with what we thought was "the best." —Rosemary Pryor, Pasadena, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 254 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Basil-Butter Steaks with Roasted Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A few ingredients and 30 minutes are all you need for this incredibly satisfying meal. A simple basil butter gives these steaks a very special flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 538 calories, 29g fat (13g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 740mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 41g protein.
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Country Potato Pancakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 24 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
These potato pancakes are really versatile. They can be a side dish for just about any meal or the main course for a light meal. Potato pancakes go particularly well with pork. We have them often at our house. —Lydia Robotewskyj, Franklin, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 257 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.
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Pinwheel Steak Potpie
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
On cool nights, nothing hits the spot like a steaming homemade potpie—especially one you can get on the table fast. The pinwheel crust on top has become my signature. —Kristin Shaw, Castleton, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 365 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 716mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
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Caraway Seed Rye Bread
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 loaves (10 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
My parents were immigrants from Czechoslovakia and my mother would pull out this rye bread recipe when guests came over for dinner. Every time I bake it, I get nostalgic for those days. —Millie Feather, Baroda, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 126 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Country Ham and Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Browned potatoes are a simple but perfect side for country ham. Not only do the potatoes pick up the flavor of the ham, but they look beautiful! Just add veggies or a salad and dinner’s done. —Helen Bridges, Washington, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 261 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1337mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
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Apple-Honey Dutch Baby
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to make this treat on Sunday morning. It’s so impressive when it’s served warm right out of the oven, and the honey and apple filling is yummy. —Kathy Fleming, Lisle, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 429 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 166mg cholesterol, 146mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.
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Brunch Hash & Egg Bake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my kids were growing up, I was cooking for eight. I couldn't conveniently fry eggs for that many people, so I devised this recipe that became a family favorite. Mild and salty feta cheese is my favorite for the dish, but shredded cheddar or Parmesan work, too. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 460 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 234mg cholesterol, 761mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
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Seasoned Crab Cakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 crab cakes
From the Recipe Creator:
At the National Hard Crab Derby in Crisfield, Maryland, these scrumptious crab cakes won me first place. I entered them on a whim after trying many crab cake recipes for my family. —Betsy Hedeman, Timonium, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 crab cake: 197 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
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Skillet Blueberry Slump
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother-in-law made a slump of wild blueberries with dumplings and served it warm with a pitcher of farm cream. We’ve been enjoying slump desserts for 60 years. —Eleanore Ebeling, Brewster, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without ice cream): 239 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 355mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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Caramel-Apple Skillet Buckle
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandma used to bake a version of this for me when I was a little girl. She would make it using fresh apples from her tree in the backyard. I've adapted her recipe because I love the combination of apples, pecans and caramel. —Emily Hobbs, Springfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 462 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Skillet Zucchini and Sausage
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I lived on the Oregon coast for 20 years and had plenty of guests dropping by. I often turned to this quick and easy dish, serving it up with skillet cornbread or garlic bread. Judging by the requests for the recipe, everyone loved it! —LaBelle Doster, Vancouver, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 313 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 525mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 11g protein.
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Macaroon-Topped Rhubarb Cobbler
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Crumbled macaroons are a surprising addition to this cobbler’s topping. We love that you can make the sweet treat in a baking dish or a cast-iron skillet.
—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 368 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (55g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein.
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Grandma Pruit’s Vinegar Pie
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This historic pie has been in our family for many generations and is always served at our get-togethers.—Suzette Pruit, Houston, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 545 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 78g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Bring back the taste of days gone by with this ooey-gooey classic. A little ground mustard and hot pepper sauce give this old-fashioned baked macaroni and cheese just the right spice. —James Backman, Centralia, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 267 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
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Pork Chops with Tomato-Bacon Topping
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I collaborated on these pork chops with sun-dried tomatoes, bacon and rosemary. They’re easy enough for any day and fancy enough for special events. —Trisha Klempel, Sidney, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop: 457 calories, 33g fat (12g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 37g protein.
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Country Corncakes
Total Time
35 min
Servings
14 corncakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Although we live in a suburban area, we are lucky to have plenty of farms nearby where we can purchase fresh corn. But, when it's out of season, I substitute canned or frozen corn in this favorite recipe. —Anne Frederick, New Hartford, New York
Nutrition Facts:
2 each: 220 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 451mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Meatball Chili with Dumplings
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family enjoys this delicious recipe—it's like a spicy meatball stew with dumplings!—Sarah Yoder, Middlebury, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 475 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1523mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 26g protein.
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Plum Upside-Down Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
10 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 245 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken cordon bleu is a great, fast dinner for two. It's easy to fix and makes an elegant entree. — Betty Palmesino, Phoenix, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 441 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 792mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein.
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Baked Peach Pancake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This dish makes for a dramatic presentation. I usually take it right from the oven to the table, fill it with peaches and sour cream and serve it with bacon or ham. Whenever I go home, my mom (the best cook I know) asks me to make this. —Nancy Wilkinson, Princeton, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without sour cream): 149 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.
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Sage-Rubbed Salmon
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you’ve always thought of sage with turkey, try it with salmon for a little taste of heaven. We serve this with rice, salad and sauteed green beans. —Nicole Raskopf, Beacon, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked fish: 220 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 377mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.
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Diner Corned Beef Hash
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created my hash to taste like a dish from a northern Arizona restaurant we always loved. We round it out with eggs and toast made from homemade bread. —Denise Chelpka, Phoenix, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 407 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 1059mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.
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Maple-Glazed Pork Chops
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone cleaned their plates when my mother made these succulent, tangy-sweet pork chops when I was growing up. Now I get the same results when I serve them to my family alongside applesauce and au gratin potatoes. —Cheryl Miller, Fort Collins, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop equals 530 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 101 mg cholesterol, 121 mg sodium, 68 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 32 g protein.
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Kate Smith Coffee Cake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I lived in an orphanage more than 50 years ago, I helped out in the kitchen, often making this wonderful coffee cake and dutifully following the recipe the cooks used. Years later, seeing Kate Smith on television, I realized that I had been making one of the singer's own favorite recipes from her cookbook! —Ruth Nast, Waterford, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 253 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 406mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Southern Dressing
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Growing up, we didn’t have turkey. We had chicken, chopped and baked in my grandmother’s dressing. Now we leave out the chicken and keep the cornbread dressing. —Suzanne Mohme, Bastrop, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 236 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 969mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Cabbage and Sausage
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Spicy kielbasa sausage and plentiful cabbage and potatoes give this dish a pleasing Old World flair. My husband never liked cabbage before I made this, but now he does! —Romaine Wetzel, Ronks, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-3/4 cups: 489 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 978mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 10g fiber), 15g protein.
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Almond Streusel Rolls
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Try my prizewinning pastry! These rolls are so popular that they often don't even cool completely before the pan is empty. —Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 482 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Cast-Iron Skillet Steak
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you’ve never cooked steak at home before, it can be a little intimidating. That’s why I came up with this simple steak recipe that’s so easy, you could make it any day of the week. —James Schend, Dairy Freed
Nutrition Facts:
6 ounces cooked beef: 494 calories, 36g fat (15g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 2983mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein.
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A classic recipe like this never goes out of style! It’s delicious with the traditional pineapple, but try it with peaches or a combination of cranberries and orange. —Bernardine Melton, Paola, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 361 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Muenster Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Many years ago my sister and I won blue ribbons in 4-H with this bread. The recipe makes a beautiful golden loaf with cheese peeking out of every slice. —Melanie Mero, Ida, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 273 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 399mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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German Pancakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 cups syrup)
From the Recipe Creator:
Piping hot and puffy from the oven, this golden pancake made a pretty presentation for a skier's theme breakfast I hosted. Served with homemade buttermilk syrup, it's an eye-opening treat. Make several German pancakes if you're feeding a crowd, and keep in mind that my easy syrup tastes great on waffles and French toast, too. —Renae Moncur, Burley, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 1/4 cup syrup: 428 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 203mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
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Turkey a la King
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a smart way to use up leftover turkey. You might want to make a double batch! —Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 297 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 591mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
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Cran-Apple Cobbler
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My cranberry-packed cobbler is the crowning glory of many of our late fall and winter meals. My family isn't big on pies, so this favorite is preferred at our Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. The aroma of cinnamon and fruit is irresistible. —Jo Ann Sheehan, Ruther Glen, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 384 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
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Farmer’s Breakfast
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Start off your day on a hearty note. This one-dish wonder will easily keep your busy family satisfied until lunch. —Jeannette Westphal, Gettysburg, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 464 calories, 29g fat (11g saturated fat), 321mg cholesterol, 487mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
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Upside-Down Apple Cake with Butterscotch Topping
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cake is a favorite of mine. I love the smell of the apples and butterscotch as it is baking. It fills the house with a perfect autumn aroma. —Sabrina Haught, Spencer, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 290 calories, 15g fat (10g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Hoppin’ John
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cherished Southern dish of peas and rice is served on New Year’s Day for good luck and prosperity. Make it an annual tradition for your family, too. —Anne Creech, Kinston, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 343 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 448mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
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Cinnamon Apple Pie
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cinnamon apple pie baked in a cast iron skillet is a real stunner. This beauty, with its flaky, tender crust, also works in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. —Renee Schettler Rossi, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 633 calories, 30g fat (12g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 169mg sodium, 90g carbohydrate (62g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Country-Style Scrambled Eggs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I added a little color and flavor to this country scrambled eggs recipe by adding some green pepper, onion and red potatoes. —Joyce Platfoot, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 577 calories, 45g fat (19g saturated fat), 487mg cholesterol, 1230mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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Swiss Steak
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was really glad to find this recipe since it’s a great way to use round steak and it picks up fabulous flavor from one of my favorite herbs—tarragon. I am a homemaker with three children and enjoy cooking tasty dinners like this one for my family.
—Lorna Dickau, Vanderhoof, British Columbia
—Lorna Dickau, Vanderhoof, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 385 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.
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Potato Pan Rolls
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves these rolls and requests them often. They don't take long to make because you use quick-rise yeast. —Connie Storckman, Evanston, Wyoming
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 163 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Chicken Cheese Strata
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The spices in this simple strata with chicken, broccoli and cheese offer an extra special taste. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 570 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1282mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.
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Apples ‘n’ Cream Pancake
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cozy recipe is delicious for breakfast or brunch. I usually make a double batch because everyone wants more! With our own orchard, we have plenty of Delicious and Winesap apples—they make this a true midwestern meal. —Ruth Schafer, Defiance, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 265 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Barbecue Pork Chops in the Oven
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother has fixed this recipe for years and now I prepare it for my family. The chops are delicious with scalloped potatoes and home-baked bread. —Teresa King, Whittier, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop: 359 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 491mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 36g protein.
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Apple Brown Betty Recipe
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This apple brown betty can be whipped up in hardly any time. It costs little to prepare, but it's big on flavor. —Florence Palmer, Marshall, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 456 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 78g carbohydrate (63g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Loaded Breakfast Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids love loaded potatoes in restaurants, so I modified them to make at home. Using the microwave for the potatoes will save you about 10 minutes. I also use thin-skinned red potatoes instead of russets to save on peeling time. —Tena Kropp, Aurora, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without sour cream): 273 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 776mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
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Lemon Roasted Chicken
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a meal I have my students make in our nutrition unit. It has a delicious lemon-herb flavor and is simple to make. —Mindy Rottmund, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
2 chicken thighs with 4 ounces potatoes and 2 tomatoes: 446 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 45g protein.
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Herbed Rice Pilaf
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This savory side dish has been a family favorite for years. Our 12-year-old daughter, Jennifer, is an expert with this recipe, which is a great help for a busy working mom like me. We sure enjoy this rice dish in the summer with a grilled entree. —Jeri Dobrowski, Beach, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 226 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 426mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Fried Apples
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom often made these rich, cinnamon-sugar apples when I was growing up. It’s a trip down memory lane when I make them. The recipe is very dear to me. —Margie Tappe, Prague, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 235 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein.
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Skillet Herb Bread
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We had a lot of family get-togethers while I was growing up. My grandmother, aunts and mom were all good cooks, and each had her own specialty when it came to bread. Mom's was my favorite—she created this recipe more than 40 years ago. The flavors call to mind the taste of cornbread stuffing! —Shirley Smith, Yorba Linda, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 275 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 598mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Glazed Smoked Chops with Pears
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband would eat pork chops every day if he could. Luckily, they're good prepared in all sorts of ways, including with pears. —Lynn Moretti, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 313 calories, 4g fat (6g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 1056mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein.
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