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    Vanilla Custard Pie

    4 reviews

    My grandmother passed down this recipe to my mother, who in turn passed it down to me. Now my daughter...


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    Favorite Barbecued Chicken

    7 reviews

    Is there a place better than Texas to find a fantastic barbecue sauce? That’s where this one is from—it’s my...


    Fried Sweet Potato Pies

    3 reviews

    With my dad being a farmer who grew them, sweet potatoes have graced our table for as long as I...


    Cranberry Buttermilk Sherbet

    Light, refreshing cranberry sherbet is a great change of pace from rich, holiday food. It’s also popular on a hot,...


    Southern-Style Soft Custard

    This recipe has been handed down in our family for many years.
    Custard is one of our favorite desserts...


    Pea Soup with Mushroom Cream Sauce

    Fresh garden peas combine with a hint of basil for a delightfully light spring soup. A unique mushroom drizzle adds...


    Marinated Catfish Fillets

    Meet the Cook: Recently, we hosted a group of young people from Canada. Since we wanted to give them a...


    Polish Potato Salad with Sausage

    When my in-laws from Poland visited, I made this Polish potato salad with sausage for them, knowing their fondness for...

    Falafel Chicken Burgers with Lemon Sauce

    Falafel burgers with lemon yogurt sauce mark the first recipe I created myself. Use leftover mix to make chicken falafel...


    Raspberry Punch

    This is a delightful punch to serve guests in the summer, when mint and raspberries are fresh. But because I...


    Pork Tenderloin with Mango Relish

    Colorful mango relish is a refreshing counterpoint to the “heat” in the meat rub I use to pep up a...


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    Contest-Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup

    82 reviews

    At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming ground beef soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread...


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    Artichoke Chicken

    33 reviews

    Rosemary, mushrooms and artichokes combine to give this chicken a wonderful, savory flavor. I've served this healthy canned...


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    True Belgian Waffles

    346 reviews

    It was during a visit to my husband's relatives in Europe that I was given this Belgian waffle recipe. These...


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    German Chocolate Cake

    87 reviews

    This German chocolate cake is my husband’s favorite! Each bite has crunch from the pecans, and sweetness from coconut and...


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    Triple-Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

    29 reviews

    Santa is sure to stop by your house if you leave these minty triple-chocolate peppermint cookies waiting for him. They're...


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    Upper Peninsula Pasties

    63 reviews

    I grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where pasties—traditional meat pies often eaten by hand—are extremely popular. There's a debate...

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    Grilled Steak Kabobs

    2 reviews

    Many times, I must come up with recipes requiring only ingredients already in my pantry. This is one of them....


    Country-Fried Steaks

    18 reviews

    This down-home recipe reminds me of my mother, who was raised in the South. It calls for cube steak instead...


    Buttercup Squash Coffee Cake

    10 reviews

    My father grows a large buttercup squash patch, so each fall, I get an ample amount of his harvest. I...


    Championship Bean Dip

    48 reviews

    My friends and neighbors expect me to bring this irresistible dip to every gathering. When I arrive, they ask, "You...


    Crustless Swiss Quiche

    6 reviews

    I received this recipe from my mother-in-law, an all-around great cook. Everyone raves about her rich quiche when she serves...


    Special Mocha Cupcakes

    29 reviews

    Topped with a fluffy frosting and chocolate sprinkles, these extra-rich, extra-delicious cupcakes smell wonderful while baking and taste even better!...

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    Cheeseburger Soup

    720 reviews

    A local restaurant serves a similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn't share its recipe with me. I developed my own, modifying...


    Festive Holiday Sliders

    3 reviews

    Turkey sliders with ginger, horseradish and cranberry sauce refrigerate well, so I keep them ready for get-togethers when we bake...


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    Buffalo Chicken Pizza

    22 reviews

    Fans of spicy chicken wings will love this rendition that turns it into pizza. Serve it up with blue cheese...


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    Irish Beef Stew

    38 reviews

    Rich and hearty, this Irish beef stew is my husband's favorite. The beef is incredibly tender. Served with crusty bread,...


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    Special Banana Nut Bread

    129 reviews

    This extra-special banana bread makes a wonderful gift for friends and neighbors. The recipe makes two loaves, so I can...


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    Shepherd’s Pie Twice-Baked Potatoes

    27 reviews

    This recipe features the best of two classics—baked potatoes and shepherd’s pie. Serve with a green salad, and satisfaction is...