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    Spicy Zucchini Quesadillas

    1 review

    My family loves Mexican food, so I created this easy recipe one summer when our garden was bursting with zucchini....


    Spiced Squash Muffins

    15 reviews

    When I created these moist muffins with our garden-fresh squash, my 3 year-old son kept asking for more. That batch...


    Carrot Zucchini Fritters

    4 reviews

    I'm always looking for flavorful recipes that increase my veggie intake without being saturated in cheese or cream sauces. This...


    Cranberry Zucchini Wedges

    10 reviews

    I try to slip zucchini into as many dishes as possible. These cake wedges have wonderful flavor and a tender...


    Roasted Squash Medley

    3 reviews

    I concocted this recipe as a way to use up some vegetables before they went bad. Everyone loved this lively...


    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....


    Stuffed Tomatoes with Rice

    3 reviews

    Here's a pretty side dish that will please everyone who tastes it. Stuffed with brown or white rice, these tomatoes...


    Tomato Spice Muffins

    2 reviews

    I'm always on the lookout for recipes using garden produce. Although I'm the only one in our family who likes...

    Zucchini Bacon Quiche

    9 reviews

    I look forward to midsummer, when the zucchini is ready and I can prepare this yummy quiche. The crust is...


    Stuffed Squash for Two

    7 reviews

    My husband and I love this recipe as newlyweds, and now that our children are grown, we are enjoying it...


    Stuffed Vegetarian Shells

    6 reviews

    When my aunt first told me about these shells, they sounded like a lot of work—but the recipe whips up...


    Contest-Winning Freezer Salsa

    Typically, I make 60 jars of salsa each fall to enjoy all winter long. I also give it as gifts...


    Savory Sandwich Ring

    3 reviews

    I first made this alternative to a submarine sandwich for a party. It looks appetizing and tastes great! Now it's...


    Frozen Berry Pie

    4 reviews

    This recipe makes two attractive pies using store-bought chocolate crumb crust. I work full-time, so I like the fact that...


    Contest-Winning Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

    7 reviews

    Since this moist cake keeps so well, you can make it the day before serving. It freezes beautifully, too. Flavored...


    Contest-Winning Summer Chicken Salad

    1 review

    I found this recipe many years a go in a church cookbook. It's special enough for a fancy dinner but...


    Luscious Lemon Cake Roll

    8 reviews

    A co-worker shared the recipe for this elegant cake roll. It's perfect for rounding out a special meal.—Darlene Brenden, Salem,...

    Southern Barbecued Chicken

    3 reviews

    Nothing says Texas like outdoor grilling. And summer is a prime time for patio picnics featuring my barbecued chicken. Guests...


    Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

    10 reviews

    Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...


    Shrimp-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    Filled with a flavorful mix of shrimp, mayonnaise, onions and tarragon, these golden chicken breasts are special enough to serve...


    Cubed Steaks Parmigiana

    12 reviews

    Are you tired of chicken fried steak? This recipe dresses up cubed steaks Italian-style with cheese, tomato sauce, basil and...


    Grilled Apple Crisp

    1 review

    The first time I tasted this old-fashioned apple crisp, i couldn't believe it was made on the grill. Topped with...


    Braised Ribs

    2 reviews

    These delicious ribs are often on the menu when my husband and I have company for dinner. The allspice and...

    Colony Mountain Chili

    15 reviews

    My husband created this chili for a local cooking contest, and it won the People's Choice award. It's loaded with...


    Curried Beef with Dumplings

    1 review

    I like making this hearty pot roast in winter and serving leftovers the next day. It's not only easy to...


    Tenderloin In Puff Pastry

    I came up with this dish after combining several different recipes. I wrap up each beef tenderloin, topped with a...


    White Chocolate Banana Cake

    14 reviews

    When I mentioned the recipe contest to my husband, he immediately suggested I enter this extra special cake. Packed with...


    Vegetable Brown Rice

    5 reviews

    Loaded with carrots, onions and peas, this rice makes a terrific side dish, but it can even stand on its...


    Roasted Pepper Potato Soup

    32 reviews

    I really enjoy potato soup, and this rich creamy version is different than most I've tried. I like its lemon...