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    Santa Maria Roast Beef

    11 reviews

    A simple dry rub is enough to turn roast beef into a real crowd-pleaser. The slightly spicy meat is scrumptious...


    William Tell’s Never-Miss Apple Cake

    141 reviews

    I bake my family-favorite fall cake to usher in this abundant season. It looks so luscious that eating one piece...


    Whiskey Pineapple Chicken

    2 reviews

    Everyone in my family loves this recipe and its sweet marinade made with ginger, pineapple and a splash of whiskey....


    Glazed Apple-Maple Blondies

    27 reviews

    My 6-year-old son and I conjured up this recipe to use the last of the apples we picked from the...


    Luscious Almond Cheesecake

    37 reviews

    I received this recipe along with a set of springform pans from a cousin at my wedding shower 11 years...


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    Contest-Winning Grilled Mushrooms

    28 reviews

    Mushrooms cooked over hot coals always taste good, but this easy recipe makes them taste fantastic. As a mother of...


    Zippy Pork Chili

    4 reviews

    In addition to eating this chili the traditional way (with a spoon!), my family likes to scoop bites onto tortilla...


    Chicken and Shrimp Satay

    7 reviews

    I lightened up a recipe that I found in a cookbook, and these grilled kabobs were the tasty result. The...

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    Jim’s Secret Family Recipe Ribs

    12 reviews

    For more than 30 years, my brother-in-law Jim kept his famous rib recipe a secret. When he finally shared it,...


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    Pina Colada Fruit Salad

    64 reviews

    Give friends a taste of the tropics on warm summer days with this refreshing fruit blend. For a little extra...


    Mojito Pulled Pork

    11 reviews

    This fork-tender pulled pork tastes fabulous on a bun, or in a wrap or tortilla. My kids like it spooned...


    Contest-Winning Glazed Carrot Coins

    24 reviews

    These glossy carrots, flavored with orange juice, cinnamon and ginger, are pretty enough for a special meal. To save time,...


    Sausage Spinach Bake

    20 reviews

    A friend gave me the recipe for this delicious dish, which uses a packaged stuffing mix. A salad and bread...


    Rosemary Orange Bread

    4 reviews

    Meet the Cook: Of all the herbs, rosemary is my favorite. This bread goes great with a roast, chicken or...


    Hearty Shrimp Risotto

    10 reviews

    Super creamy and packed with shrimp, this impressive Italian meal maker is special enough to serve company. Laced with the...


    Chicken Nicoise Salad

    This salad makes it easy to eat what’s good for you. It’s versatile, so you can use asparagus in place...


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    Frosted Banana Bars

    156 reviews

    These bars are always a hit at potlucks in the small rural farming community where my husband and I live....

    Hot Cheese Dip

    6 reviews

    When a colleague brought this cheesy dip to school for a teachers potluck, I immediately gave it an A+. I...


    Zucchini and Cheese Casserole

    23 reviews

    My daughter and I love zucchini, and this casserole uses plenty for a hearty fall side dish. For extra color,...


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    Skillet Sea Scallops

    12 reviews

    You'll want to slip this recipe into the front of your last-minute guests file. Pasta and mixed greens nicely complement...


    Beef and Potato Moussaka

    7 reviews

    My son—who is now 27—brought home this Greek moussaka recipe with potatoes (a classic Greek entree) when he had a...


    Mediterranean Veggie Brunch Puff

    I make breakfast casseroles with whatever I have, like spinach, sweet red pepper and cheddar. With this puff, we like...


    Dutch Apricot Pie

    8 reviews

    I freeze several bagfuls of apricots when they are in season, thinking of this pie all the while. At holiday...

    Buttery Whiskey-Glazed Pearl Onions

    1 review

    I always have pearl onions on hand to add to stews and vegetable dishes—they're great pickled too. Every Thanksgiving, I...


    Cookie Dough Truffles

    165 reviews

    The flavorful filling at the center of these yummy candies tastes like genuine chocolate chip cookie dough…with no worry about...


    Special Sesame Chicken Salad

    12 reviews

    With its delicious mix of crunchy peanuts, tangy dried cranberries and mandarin oranges, this colorful Asian chicken salad is a...


    Grilled Chipotle Shrimp

    22 reviews

    I created this recipe for a Cinco de Mayo party, and it was a hit! It’s so easy, yet has...


    Four-Tomato Salsa

    2 reviews

    The variety of tomatoes, onions and peppers makes this chunky salsa so good. Whenever I try to take a batch...


    Grilled Steaks with Marinated Tomatoes

    The flavor of the tomatoes improves after they marinate overnight. I could eat them all by themselves! Our family likes...