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    Fancy Sugar Cookie Bars

    7 reviews

    Looking for a quick and easy way to transform plain old refrigerated cookie dough into something special enough for unexpected...


    Tuna Puff Sandwiches

    1 review

    My husband and I can’t get enough of this great supper sandwich. The cheese-covered tomato slices top off the mild...


    Asian Burgers

    5 reviews

    “The East-meets-West flavor of these Asian-style burgers have made them a family favorite for over 20 years. They’re equally delicious...


    Poteca Nut Roll

    6 reviews

    My mother-in-law brought this recipe from Yugoslavia in the early 1900's. It was a tradition in her family to serve...


    Buffalo Wing Bites

    8 reviews

    The Buffalo wing fans in my family were happy to do the taste testing as I was experimenting to create...


    Giant Calzone

    2 reviews

    "While the filling ingredients for this impressive calzone are our favorites, you could substitute some of your own. We use...


    Classic Spinach Pizza

    1 review

    Our testers really went for the combination of flavors in this fresh and fancy pizza. Pretty and definitely company-special, it’s...


    Pinwheel Cookies

    15 reviews

    These pretty pinwheel cookies have tempting swirly layers of orange and chocolate. I really mess up my kitchen whenever I...

    Warm Mustard Potato Salad

    14 reviews

    This tangy mixture is wonderful and so different from traditional potato salads. The Dijon mustard and dill spark the flavor....


    Tropical Fusion Salad with Spicy Tortilla Ribbons

    10 reviews

    Fresh fruits and veggies pair up for a fantastic summer salad that's savory, sweet and spicy all at once. Make...


    Contest-Winning Grilled Roast Beef Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    This fast favorite hits the spot when we're short on time. Roast beef, cheese, and sauteed onion, green pepper and...


    True Love Truffles

    8 reviews

    A few years ago, I began giving these smooth, minty truffles in tins as Christmas gifts. Now I can't go...


    Layered Carrot Cake

    16 reviews

    I never liked carrot cake until I tried this one. The rich, moist cake with orange-flavored frosting is now a...


    Spinach and Sausage Lasagna

    4 reviews

    Dig into rich layers of home-style lasagna featuring plenty of Italian sausage and gooey cheeses. No-cook noodles, frozen spinach and...


    Strawberry-Lime Bars

    1 review

    Our family loves fresh strawberries, so I look for different ways to use them. This tempting, yummy dessert has sweet...


    Summer Buzz Fruit Salad

    3 reviews

    For picnics, cookouts and showers, we make a sweet salad of watermelon, cherries, blueberries and microgreens. No matter where I...


    Italian Sausage with Peppers

    14 reviews

    Local fairs in these parts are famous for sausage and pepper sandwiches. I came up with my own baked recipe...

    Mango Pie with Coconut Crust

    1 review

    This was the first pie I created myself. Mangoes are one of my favorite fruits, and they deserve to be...


    Pesto Chicken Lasagna

    12 reviews

    Pesto really perks up this scrumptious chicken lasagna. Plus, the marinara sauce adds a touch of sweetness. Serve it with...


    Egg Salad and Bacon Sandwich

    5 reviews

    On days I don’t have much time to cook, egg salad on croissants hits the spot. It's also nice made...


    Chili-Cheese Egg Rolls

    5 reviews

    More than an inventive way to use leftover or store-bought chili, this is the No. 1 request in the Bender...


    Cowpoke Chili

    3 reviews

    Many friends and relatives have requested my chili recipe, which I've been using for 25 years. It actually won first...


    Contest-Winning Pecan-Crusted Chicken

    1 review

    After trying something similar at a restaurant, I created these impressive baked chicken breasts with a pecan coating. For a...

    Lime & Gin Coconut Macaroons

    14 reviews

    I took these lime and coconut macaroons to our annual cookie exchange, where we name a queen. I won the...


    Meat Loaf-Stuffed Peppers

    2 reviews

    With my husband—who won't eat the same thing twice—I've had to learn to be creative with leftovers (around here, we...


    Chocolate & Peanut Butter Pudding Pie with Bananas

    7 reviews

    I created this pie in tribute to Elvis, who was my favorite entertainer, and to Hershey, Pennsylvania, the town where...


    Apple Raspberry Crisp

    1 review

    This crisp is so delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Guests are sure to love the crumble...


    Asparagus, Bacon & Herbed Cheese Pizza

    10 reviews

    A zesty pizza that’s especially nice with spring asparagus but lovely all year round when you add mozzarella and bacon....


    Peanut Butter S’mores Bars

    10 reviews

    When I give these as gifts, they’re gone in a flash! I make them ahead when it’s convenient because they...