Contest-Winning Stuffed Pepper Soup
This is an excellent example of how convenience foods can be combined for a tasty entree. Ready in minutes when...
Contest-Winning Rhubarb Meringue Pie
My husband’s grandmother was an excellent cook, but she didn’t always share her secrets. Luckily, we have her rhubarb pie...
Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes
I have baked cupcakes for years. These easy to make treats make an attractive dessert for special occasions. —Barbara Hahn,...
Baked Peach Pancake
This dish makes for a dramatic presentation. I usually take it right from the oven to the table, fill it...
Oatmeal Brulee with Ginger Cream
This is an awesome dish for a chilly morning. I love the crispy, caramelized top and raspberry surprise at the...
Balsamic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Root Vegetables
I will always remember the way my grandmother's house smelled when she made these balsamic chicken thighs every Sunday. Ever...
Mom’s Soft Sugar Cookies
This delicious sugar cookie recipe has been passed down in our family for 75 years. Try it and you'll see...
Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake Squares
Satisfy your cheesecake craving with these bite-sized delights! The party favorites are perfect for the holidays. —Esther Neustaeter, La Crete,...
Easy Beef Stroganoff
I wanted to lighten my mother-in-law's wonderful recipe and came up with this tasty beef Stroganoff. In our home, we...
Caramel Apple-Pear Crisp
This crisp is packed with a combination of healthy pears and apples, and just the right amount of tasty walnuts...
Boston Subs
My mother has been making these wonderful sandwiches since she left her hometown of Boston many years ago. They're quick...
Double Peanut Pie
I created this recipe for a national pie contest and won second place for my state. Many peanuts are grown...
Wontons with Sweet-Sour Sauce
This super-simple finger food makes an awesome appetizer and is perfect for potlucks. I serve these crispy pork rolls with...
Sponge Cake with Blueberry Topping
This recipe puts the blueberries grown in our area to good use. It's a great summertime dessert.—Frances Colley, Coos Bay,...
Apricot-Almond Tea Rings
Apricots and almonds are the perfect pairing in this luscious iced ring. It’s a great breakfast treat to serve the...
Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup
Serve this creamy, rich as a meal starter or on its own with fresh-baked bread for a light lunch. It'll...
Banana-Hazelnut Pain Perdu Duet
The ultimate breakfast at our house is French toast with warm bananas and Nutella. Pass it around with confectioners' sugar,...
Sweet Potato-Crusted Chicken Nuggets
I was looking for ways to spice up traditional chicken nuggets and came up with this recipe. The chips add...
Creamed Chicken in a Basket
Chunks of tender chicken in a creamy sauce are spooned into puff pastry shells in this delicious dish, which has...
Cran-Apple Cobbler
My cranberry-packed cobbler is the crowning glory of many of our late fall and winter meals. My family isn't big...
Chocolate Souffle
This recipe has been treasured and passed down in our family for years. It came from my Aunt Clara, whose...
Orange Rhubarb Pie
This is one of my favorite ways to use our rhubarb crop. The combination of rhubarb and orange gives this...
Moist Turkey Breast with White Wine Gravy
I modified a favorite dish for slow cooker ease. It’s moist and tender each time and perfectly complemented by the...
Smoky Grilled Corn on the Cob
We love corn and are always looking for new ways to enjoy it. This tastes great right off the grill...
Apple-Almond Bake
When my children were young, they loved this apple dessert—and they still do 45 years later! I like it served...
Dijon Pork Chops with Cabbage and Fennel
While living in Switzerland for a few years, my friends introduced me to an area renowned for their cabbage, pork...
Roasted Duck with Apple-Raisin Dressing
As a boy growing up on the farm, my husband had "duck every Sunday". I tried to maintain that tradition...
Egg-Filled Buns
Meet the Cook: As the cook for our local volunteer fire department, I'm a nonstop recipe clipper. This one's been...
Date-Filled Rugelach
I like to take old recipes and make them my own. They’re so special to my family. Sometimes I roll...