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    Cranberry-Kissed Chocolate Silk

    1 review

    I combined fresh cranberry salad with the rich custard known as pots de crème, and the result is ever so...


    Andouille Sausage Soup

    7 reviews

    I make a soup every football Sunday. I came up with this recipe because I wanted to use lots of...


    Olive & Onion Quick Bread

    6 reviews

    I’ve been baking for over 50 years and I never get tired of trying new recipes for my family, friends...


    Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Yogurt Sauce

    I created my own cauliflower recipe in honor of my grandma, who taught me to love this delicious and healthy...


    Italian Chicken Meatball and Bean Soup

    In North Dakota, it's pretty common for winter temps to fall below zero. Hearty soups like this are a must....


    Thai Chicken & Slaw

    This recipe is foolproof and well worth the prep time. Kids love the sweetness of the honey, and I serve...


    Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

    6 reviews

    My dear friend Shirley shared this recipe with me several years ago. Every time I think of her, I make...


    Curried Chicken Meatball Wraps

    My strategy to get picky kids to eat healthy: Letting everyone assemble their dinner at the table. We love these...

    Gingersnap Crumb Pear Pie

    3 reviews

    This basic recipe was one my grandmother used for making crumble pies from fresh fruit. She simply substituted oats, gingersnaps...


    Cranberry Cheese Crumb Pie

    5 reviews

    My mind works overtime to plan treats that surprise the family. They give this cranberry pie a “wow” and invite...


    Rich Rum Cake

    3 reviews

    We like a touch of rum for the holidays, and this orangy rum cake is decadent alone or with big...


    Grandma’s Cornbread Dressing

    8 reviews

    Growing up, we didn’t have turkey. We had chicken, chopped and baked in my grandmother’s dressing. Now we leave out...


    Empanada Beef Chili

    While I lived in Mexico in the 1960s, a friend's mother gave me her grandmother's empanada recipe. I've made it...


    Black Bottom Brandy Bites

    4 reviews

    The idea for these bite-sized tarts started with little chocolate bottles of brandy. For an extra dash of fabulous, I...


    Roasted Herbed Squash with Goat Cheese

    1 review

    Cooking is a hobby I'm so happy to share with my toddler. She (and all our Christmas Eve party guests)...


    Tomato Balsamic Chicken

    2 reviews

    I came up with this saucy chicken during a particularly busy holiday season. As new parents, my husband and I...


    Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes

    11 reviews

    My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...

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    Caliente Christmas Cheese Crisps

    To fire up the crowd, I pack these homemade crackers with bacon, pumpkin seeds and French-fried onion rings. Dunk them...


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    Pickled Pepperoncini Deviled Eggs

    4 reviews

    It's hard to resist these adorable deviled trees on our buffet table. The avocado filling has pepperoncini and cilantro for...


    Roasted Veggie Strudel

    Roasted Brussels sprouts and potatoes go so well with bacon and Brie in my shortcut strudel. I leave potato skins...


    Beef Stew with Pasta

    2 reviews

    I have happy memories of my mother's tomato-y beef stew, so I combined her recipe with a bunch of fall...


    Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

    14 reviews

    I needed a new holiday cookie, so I tweaked an old 4-H recipe. This updated oatmeal cookie with cranberries and...


    Butternut-Gouda Pot Stickers

    1 review

    My family can't get enough butternut squash. I had some left over, so I used pot sticker wrappers and chopped...

    Dilly Cheese Ball

    4 reviews

    My whole family devours this herby cheese spread—even my son, the chef. Serve it with your favorite crackers. —Jane Vince,...


    Spicy Butterscotch Wings

    6 reviews

    We love big-time-spicy chicken wings. I do a caramel sauce to balance the heat, but you could also glaze the...


    Fried Prosciutto Tortellini

    3 reviews

    My take on Italian street food, these fried tortellini are crunchy, gooey good. For the sauce, use the best quality...


    Roasted Butternut Squash Dippers

    1 review

    When it comes to fries, I've made everything from apple and carrot to pumpkin and zucchini. The sour cream sauce...


    Chocolate-Coconut Layer Bars

    1 review

    I’m a huge fan of Nanaimo bars, the no-bake layered dessert named for the city in British Columbia. For fun,...


    Hot Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

    3 reviews

    Hot chocolate is my go-to winter indulgence. To go with it, I like this moist pumpkin cake dusted with cocoa...