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    Contest-Winning Cajun Cabbage

    39 reviews

    Looking for a different treatment for cabbage? Try this spicy cheese-topped Cajun cabbage that I adapted from a friend's recipe....


    Barbecued Strawberry Chicken

    13 reviews

    When it’s time to impress family and friends, we serve barbecued chicken garnished with strawberries. It’s easier than anyone would...


    Onion Cream Soup

    6 reviews

    My whole family loves this hearty soup, especially on cool autumn evenings. It's rich and creamy with a mild onion-cheese...


    Pork and Green Chile Casserole

    18 reviews

    I work at a local hospital and another job part time, so I'm always on the lookout for good, quick...


    Spanish Rice and Chicken

    22 reviews

    My mother has always been an avid cook, and my sister, two brothers and I were raised on this Spanish...


    Rhubarb Cookies

    11 reviews

    We have two prolific rhubarb plants, so I’m always looking for new ways to use the harvest. The recipe for...


    Amish Onion Cake

    10 reviews

    This rich, moist bread with an onion-poppy seed topping is a wonderful break from your everyday bread routine. You can...


    Crispy Onion Chicken

    68 reviews

    My family loves chicken, and I'm always trying new ways to prepare it. This golden-brown chicken with its crunchy french-fried...

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    Lemon Chiffon Cake

    67 reviews

    This moist, airy lemon chiffon cake was my dad's favorite. Mom revamped the original recipe to include lemons. I'm not...


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    Lemon Crumb Muffins

    66 reviews

    I love to have the dough for these muffins ready and waiting in the refrigerator when company comes. They bake...


    So-Sweet Squash Pickles

    4 reviews

    These crisp crunchy slices, seasoned with celery seed and mustard seed, have a sweet-sour taste that everyone is sure to...


    Peach Rhubarb Crisp

    9 reviews

    When a visit to the local farmers market left me with an abundance of quickly ripening peaches and a few...


    Meatballs with Cream Sauce

    9 reviews

    I get raves from my husband and even our three fussy children when I serve these satisfying meatballs with mashed...


    Spicy Cheeseburger Soup

    47 reviews

    This creamy and spicy cheeseburger soup brings my family to the table in a hurry. I love the warming zip...


    Scalloped Apples

    15 reviews

    When I was a child, I loved eating at my grandma's house, especially when she baked this comforting apple dish....


    Spicy Spaghetti Sauce

    5 reviews

    I appreciate the fact that this hearty pasta sauce is quick to assemble and cooks in just a few hours....


    Contest-Winning Reuben Casserole

    9 reviews

    I came across this recipe 25 years ago, and now it's one of my favorites. Sauerkraut, kielbasa and Swiss cheese...

    Baked Blueberry & Peach Oatmeal

    57 reviews

    “This oatmeal bake is a staple in our home. It's very easy to prepare the night before, just keep the...


    Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

    9 reviews

    I keep frozen spuds on hand for meals like this Tater Tot breakfast casserole. It’s a super brunch, breakfast or...


    Chili-Cheese Rice Bake

    4 reviews

    Rich and satisfying, this easy side from Cathlene Willis of Rigby, Idaho is sheer comfort. "On occasion, I top it...


    Cherry Cream Scones

    7 reviews

    Serve these for breakfast or a brunch. They're also a great after-school snack. They freeze well besides—simply thaw, warm and...


    Great-Grandma’s Prune Roll

    3 reviews

    Here's an old-fashioned favorite that's sure to bring back memories of home cooking. The vanilla glaze adds a perfect hint...


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    Contest-Winning Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

    56 reviews

    It looks impressive, but this mouthwatering chicken and mushroom sauce comes together in no time. I think its flavor rivals...

    Chunky Blue Cheese Dip

    10 reviews

    Every time I make this quick blue cheese dip, someone asks for the recipe. It only requires a few items,...


    Honey Hoisin Chicken & Potatoes

    4 reviews

    When I was a little, Tutu (my grandma) cooked up this blend of Asian and American flavors. The potatoes are...


    Apple Pie a la Mode

    1 review

    I was planning a dinner party and wanted a dessert that wowed. My caramel apple ice cream pie certainly does...


    Spaghetti Squash Casserole Bake

    14 reviews

    One of our daughters shared this recipe along with squash from her first garden.—Glenafa Vrchota, Mason City, Iowa


    Old-Fashioned Chicken Potpie

    15 reviews

    Although this uses leftover chicken, I serve it sometimes as a special company dinner. Actually, my husband may enjoy it...


    Carrot Cupcakes

    19 reviews

    To try to get my family to eat more vegetables, I often hide nutritional foods inside sweet treats. Now we...