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    Taco Tater Skins

    4 reviews

    I wanted to make a version of these with ingredients most people have on hand. We make a meal out...


    Asparagus Leek Chowder

    8 reviews

    To us, asparagus is the taste of spring, so we enjoy it in as many meals as we can. When...


    Contest-Winning Veggie Tortellini Soup

    16 reviews

    “Italian cuisine has more to offer than spaghetti and pizza. Just check out this mouthwatering, healthy soup. I’ve served it...


    Roasted Brussels Sprouts & 3-Cheese Crostini

    1 review

    Brussels sprouts for a snack? Oh, yes. Combine these roasted goodies with cheese for the ultimate toast topper. —Athena Russell,...


    Hearty Chipotle Chicken Soup

    51 reviews

    Sweet corn and cool sour cream help tame the smoky hot flavors of chipotle pepper in this well-balanced soup that's...


    Sunday Best Stuffed Pork Chops

    2 reviews

    We’re farmers and ranchers who love to cook in a Dutch oven. Dish up these chops from the oven, and...


    Apple-Roasted Pork with Cherry Balsamic Glaze

    4 reviews

    I added roasted apples, cherries and onions to turn ordinary pork into an impressive dish. There is a short time...


    Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream

    3 reviews

    Making ice cream goes smoothly when you do prep work in advance. I make the custard ahead and refrigerate it...

    Frozen Banana Split Pie

    4 reviews

    This dessert is special enough to make hamburgers and fries a meal to remember! It's so tall and pretty and...


    Cherry Danish

    5 reviews

    These ruby-studded pastries will be the first to disappear from your brunch table. I won an award when I first...


    Spiced Plum Pie

    1 review

    The subtle tastes of orange and nutmeg bring out the fresh flavor of plums in this comforting pie. Be sure...


    Pork Tenderloin with Pear Cream Sauce

    6 reviews

    Pork’s mild taste goes well with sweet flavors and many seasonings. Here, I’ve teamed it with both—luscious pears and a...


    Pineapple Upside-Down Muffin Cakes

    2 reviews

    A friend submitted this recipe to a cookbook our school district was compiling. The first time I made the cakes,...


    Scandinavian Pecan Cookies

    3 reviews

    We enjoyed these rich, buttery cookies at a bed-and-breakfast in Galena, Illinois, and the hostess was kind enough to share...


    Spanish Rice with Chicken & Peas

    6 reviews

    My mom made this juicy chicken and rice for us every Wednesday. I still make it for my hubby. It...


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    Lemon Whirligigs with Raspberries

    3 reviews

    Golden whirligigs with a tart lemon flavor float on a ruby raspberry sauce in this delectable dessert. I love serving...


    Sausage Tortellini Soup

    26 reviews

    Always searching for new and different soup recipes, I came across a similar one in an old church cookbook and...

    Stuffed Iowa Chops

    11 reviews

    Here's a hearty dish for big appetites. The corn and apples make a tasty stuffing for the chops. —Judith Smith,...


    Flaky Egg Bake

    5 reviews

    Phyllo dough adds a touch of elegance and layers of super flaky, buttery crispness to this company-special breakfast bake.—Crystal Bruns,...


    Mushroom Beef Stew

    10 reviews

    Top this hearty stew with crumbled blue cheese just before serving to add a burst of flavor. Serve some now...


    Peanut Butter & Jelly Waffles

    11 reviews

    Don't count out the grown-ups when it comes to craving these golden brown waffles flavored with peanut butter and just...


    Sausage Spinach Turnovers

    5 reviews

    One Christmas, I gave these tasty meat pies to our neighbors as gifts instead of sweets—they loved them! The handheld...


    Chickpea Potpies

    15 reviews

    My family loves potpies, and with this recipe, no one—not even my carnivores—misses the meat. Hungry teens and adults gobble...

    Honey Pecan Pie

    12 reviews

    Looking for a sweet ending to a special meal? This attractive pecan pie is bound to please with its traditional...


    Caramel Apple Dessert Pizza

    5 reviews

    I made a favorite recipe lighter by making my own cookie crust. I used less fat and sugar, and part...


    Salmon Mousse Cups

    16 reviews

    I make these tempting little tarts frequently for parties. They disappear at an astonishing speed, so I usually double or...


    Marshmallow-Filled Banana Cupcakes

    16 reviews

    A friend gave me this recipe when I first moved into my neighborhood 40 years ago. It might seem more...


    Fruit-Filled Spritz Cookies

    6 reviews

    From the first time I baked these cookies, they've been a big success. Old-fashioned and attractive, they make a perfect...


    Mixed Nut ‘n’ Fig Pie

    3 reviews

    A hint of orange flavor compliments the figs in this festive dessert. It's a lovely pie for Thanksgiving, Christmas or...