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A cake baked in a slow cooker may seem unusual, but after-dinner smiles prove how tasty it is. Sometimes, for...

I wanted to impress my family with a holiday brunch, but keep it healthy too. So I lightened up the...

The desserts of my dreams have chocolate and peanut butter. So when I came up with this rich dessert, it...

These perky gelatin cubes are fun to serve and to eat! I vary the colors to match the occasion—pink and...

These fancy-looking appetizers are ideal when entertaining large groups. The cute crunchy cups are stuffed with a cheesy pork sausage...

My daughter was the first to try this recipe. She thought it was so good she passed it on to...

While it looks complicated, this attractive meatball-filled ring is really very easy to assemble. My family loves tacos, and we...

Here in the Ozarks, country-fried steak is a staple. This cubed steak recipe is wonderful served with mashed potatoes and...

Experimenting in the kitchen is fun for me. I came up with this recipe by I combining two different recipes,...

Before I cut these bars into triangles, I trim the edges so all the cookies look the same. My husband...

My husband and I have enjoyed this simple custard recipe many times, especially after a Tex-Mex meal. In fact, I've...

For a different spin on traditional pea soup, try this split pea soup recipe with corned beef. The flavor is...

This makes a nice light meal. When I prepare it for guests, I serve it with fruit and bread. It’s...

As the oldest of eight girls growing up on the farm, I began cooking at an early age! This soup—which...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This special appetizer always makes it to our neighborhood parties and is the first to disappear from the buffet table....

Mediterranean meets comfort food when French rolls are slathered with olive spread and stuffed with layers of salami and cheese....

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

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