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    Chocolate Velvet Dessert

    15 reviews

    This creamy concoction is the result of several attempts to duplicate a dessert I enjoyed on vacation. It looks so...


    Berry-Cream Cookie Snaps

    6 reviews

    My mom and I made up this recipe by combining two others. These cute cookies are crispy on the outside...


    Ultimate Bacon-Maple French Toast

    6 reviews

    A savory update to baked French toast, this is an easy make-ahead dish that is excellent for brunches and showers....


    Cranberry Pear Crisp Pie

    1 review

    Filled with a bubbling combination of cranberries and pears, this crumb-topped dessert is a wonderful change of pace from traditional...


    Ginger Pork Stir-Fry

    6 reviews

    My recipe box is full of delicious pork recipes, but this fast-to-fix stir-fry really stands out from the rest. My...


    Lemon Mascarpone Cake

    2 reviews

    Drizzling limoncello liqueur over the layers before frosting adds a puckery punch to this refreshing lemon mascarpone cake. —Amy Frederick,...


    Tomato, Sausage & Cheddar Bread Pudding

    10 reviews

    This savory dish is the perfect excuse to have bread pudding as the main meal, not merely afterward as dessert....


    Tofu Chocolate Pie

    7 reviews

    No one will guess the secret ingredient in this amazingly rich and creamy pie. In fact, you don’t even have...

    Pot Roast with Gravy

    23 reviews

    My family loves this tangy, slow-cooked beef roast with gravy. We always hope for leftovers that I turn into a...


    Very Chocolate Brownies

    10 reviews

    I've spent years trying different recipes in search of the perfect brownie...and this scrumptious version might be it. The fluffy...


    Panzanella Pasta

    2 reviews

    We take classic panzanella ingredients like ripe tomatoes, peppers and olives and toss them with hot noodles for a hearty...


    Corn and Chicken Dinner

    4 reviews

    My interests are reading, gardening...and growing most of the ingredients I use in this dinner!
    There's something for every...


    Olive Caprese Salad

    4 reviews

    When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington


    Asian Quinoa

    10 reviews

    I love to cook and come up with new recipes. I serve this dish at least once a month and sometimes more....


    Coconut Shrimp Chowder

    1 review

    After eating a coconut soup at a Thai restaurant, I added coconut milk in my fish chowder recipe. The fresh,...


    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...


    Vanilla-Butter Sugar Cookies

    37 reviews

    These butter sugar cookies are one of my favorite cookies to bake for Christmas. The dough recipe is versatile, so...

    Rhubarb Sticky Buns

    6 reviews

    Since I have seven rhubarb plants in my backyard, everything's coming up rosy about now. My husband and two teen...


    German-Style Short Ribs

    15 reviews

    Our whole family is excited when I plug in the slow cooker to make these amazing ribs. We like them...


    Lazy Man’s Ribs

    38 reviews

    I've made these tender ribs for a lot of my buddies—including my preacher. Some have even suggested that I try...


    Maple-Gingerroot Vegetables

    6 reviews

    My family loves this recipe because it brings out the lovely flavors of the vegetables. Even my children enjoy it—they...


    Cheeseburger Meat Loaf

    23 reviews

    I created this cheeseburger meat loaf one day when I wanted to make cheeseburgers—my husband's favorite—but it was too chilly...


    Christmas Pickles

    7 reviews

    A dear family friend made these pickles for decades. I've adapted the recipe a bit over the years, but in...

    Apple Betty with Almond Cream

    16 reviews

    I love making this apple betty for friends during the peak of apple season. I plan a quick soup and...


    Strawberry Tartlets

    10 reviews

    This elegant-looking dessert is easy to make, and the cute wonton "cups" can be made in advance. They're a different...


    Tangy Fruit Punch

    2 reviews

    A variety of fruity flavors mingles in this rosy refreshing punch. It's a popular beverage for a brunch, since its...


    Blueberry Lattice Bars

    10 reviews

    Since our area has an annual blueberry festival, my daughters and I are always looking for amazing new recipes to...


    Coffee ‘n’ Cream Brownies

    18 reviews

    A friend gave me the recipe for these rich cakelike brownies topped with a creamy coffee-enhanced filling and a chocolate...


    Black Forest Cheesecake

    18 reviews

    I have taken this popular cheesecake to every gathering since I created the recipe about 15 years ago. My family...