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    Colorful Chicken ‘n’ Squash Soup

    29 reviews

    When I turned 40, I decided to live a healthier lifestyle, which included cooking healthier for my family. I make...


    Terrific Tomato Tart

    1 review

    Signature Mediterranean ingredients—including basil, tomatoes, feta and phyllo—meld beautifully in this fresh and airy flatbread-like dish. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi,...


    Pina Colada Molded Salad

    12 reviews

    My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts. It's a wonderful anytime treat. Now that...


    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...


    Contest-Winning Peach Ice Cream

    10 reviews

    When peaches are in season, this recipe is at the top of my list to make. The pureed fruit lends...


    Cherry Nut Ice Cream

    2 reviews

    Since my husband is a cherry grower, I had our grandsons help me develop an ice cream recipe that used...


    Lemon Custard Ice Cream

    6 reviews

    I found this recipe several years ago and make it whenever I have the opportunity. One thing I like about...


    Cheesecake Strawberry Ice Cream

    7 reviews

    The custard-like ice cream is so rich and creamy that it tastes like you fussed for hours. But it's easy...

    Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

    3 reviews

    We have a cow, so homemade ice cream is a regular dessert in our household. This creamy mint chocolate chip...


    German Chocolate Ice Cream

    2 reviews

    I found this recipe years ago and have been taking it to ice cream socials ever since. But you won't...


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    Southern Shrimp and Grits

    72 reviews

    A southern specialty, sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this shrimp and grits recipe tastes fantastic for brunch or dinner, or anytime...


    Garden Chicken Cacciatore

    25 reviews

    Treat company to this perfect Italian meal. You will have time to visit with your guests while it simmers, and...


    Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew

    36 reviews

    This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to...


    Italian Pignoli Cookies

    9 reviews

    Cookies are the crown jewels of Italian confections. I can’t let a holiday go by without baking these traditional almond...


    Italian Chicken Chardonnay

    17 reviews

    One day I needed to have dinner ready when we walked in the door after work and school. I altered...


    Caramelized Fennel Tarts

    2 reviews

    Fennel is a favorite of mine, no matter how it’s cooked, but I think it is really amazing sauteed until...


    Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Raspberry Sauce

    2 reviews

    Grilling the prosciutto with the asparagus gives this appetizer a salty crunch that's perfect for dipping into a sweet glaze....

    BLT Quinoa Bowls

    3 reviews

    I absolutely love a BLT with sliced avocado and an egg. Recently, I've been trying out grain bowls, and I...


    Cauliflower Ceviche

    1 review

    My 87-year-old mom showed me how to make this delicious vegetarian recipe that tastes so much like seafood ceviche. I...


    Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini

    1 review

    Pomegranate seeds intrigued me, so I sliced French bread, smeared it with cream cheese and added seeds, pistachios and chocolate....


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    Mini Mac & Cheese Bites

    20 reviews

    Young relatives were coming for a Christmas party, so I wanted something fun for them to eat. To my surprise,...


    Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone

    18 reviews

    This vegetarian soup features a rainbow of vegetables. You can use any multicolored pasta in place of the spirals. —Crystal...


    Slow-Cooker Ham & Eggs

    8 reviews

    This dish is appreciated any time of the year, but I love serving it on holiday mornings. Once started, it...

    Frozen Grasshopper Pie

    4 reviews

    When I first started experimenting with cream pies, this seemed like the right recipe to create for a house of...


    Strawberry-Rosemary Yogurt Pops

    We planted strawberries a few years ago and these tangy-sweet frozen yogurt pops are my very favorite treats to make...


    Cappuccino Mix

    6 reviews

    One day, my friends and I were swapping recipes for hot chocolate, and someone came up with this mix. I...


    BLT Bites

    109 reviews

    These quick hors d'oeuvres may be mini, but their bacon and tomato flavor is full size. I serve them at...


    Vegetarian Egg Strata

    5 reviews

    I used to make this with turkey or chicken sausage, but I adapted it for a vegetarian friend, and it...


    Brie Cherry Pastry Cups

    24 reviews

    Golden brown and flaky, these bite-sized puff pastries with creamy Brie and sweet cherry preserves could easily double as a...