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    Fontina Asparagus Tart

    15 reviews

    This lemony tart is loaded with fontina cheese and fresh asparagus. It's a snap to make but looks really impressive....


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    Lemon Pound Cake

    47 reviews

    Citrus trees grow abundantly in California, and I'm always looking for new recipes which use the fruit from the orange...


    Shrimp with Warm German-Style Coleslaw

    1 review

    We love anything that is tangy or has bacon. With fennel and tarragon, this is a super savory dish. I...


    Cauliflower Ceviche

    1 review

    My 87-year-old mom showed me how to make this delicious vegetarian recipe that tastes so much like seafood ceviche. I...


    Surprise Carrot Cake

    35 reviews

    A cousin gave me this carrot cake recipe. It's a wonderful potluck pleaser with its "surprise" cream cheese center. My...


    Bacon Shrimp Creole

    4 reviews

    This dish is a compilation of two Creole recipes that I found in my mother's New Orleans cookbooks. The bacon...


    Pea ‘n’ Peanut Salad

    30 reviews

    Even people who don't like peas love this crunchy recipe, including my own children. I love the fact that it's...


    White Candy Bark

    4 reviews

    This speedy candy recipe can be varied depending on the type of fruit or nuts you have on hand. Since...

    Contest-Winning Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert

    19 reviews

    With its gingersnap crust and maple syrup drizzle, this rich and creamy spiced pumpkin dessert never fails to get rave...


    Carrot Fruitcake

    4 reviews

    Even those who don't care for fruitcake love this special holiday dessert. It's a fun way to dress up that...


    Sacher Torte Squares

    5 reviews

    Sacher torte is a Viennese cake that requires several steps. My squares are an easy alternative, but they still feature...


    Miniature Christmas Fruitcakes

    2 reviews

    I’ve found that people who normally won’t eat fruitcake make an exception when they sample these. Using mini muffin pans...


    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...


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    The Ultimate Grilled Cheese

    52 reviews

    These gooey grilled cheese sandwiches taste great for lunch with sliced apples. And they're really fast to whip up, too....


    Creamy Caramels

    59 reviews

    I discovered this caramel recipe in a local newspaper years ago and have made these soft buttery caramels ever since....


    Layered Fresh Fruit Salad

    2 reviews

    People always pass on compliments when I take this salad to covered-dish suppers. It's nice on a hot day...with a...


    Healthy Steamed Dumplings

    1 review

    My family loves Chinese food, but it's hard to find healthy choices in restaurants or at the grocery store. So...

    Shoofly Cupcakes

    31 reviews

    These were my grandmother's specialty. To keep them from disappearing too quickly, she used to store them out of sight....


    Colorful Quinoa Salad

    14 reviews

    My youngest daughter recently learned she has to avoid gluten, dairy and eggs, which gave me a new challenge in...


    Crisp & Spicy Cucumber Salad

    18 reviews

    Rice vinegar, sesame oil and cayenne create a sweet-hot Asian flavor that will light up your taste buds! —Alivia Dockery,...


    Spanakopita Mashed Potatoes

    3 reviews

    I learned to cook by watching my mom in the kitchen. Most of the recipes I make use only five...


    White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

    44 reviews

    As a dairy farmer’s wife, I have experience making cheesecake. In fact, most anything containing milk products is tasty in...


    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...

    Gooey Chocolate-Peanut Bars

    4 reviews

    These are so easy to make and take no time at all. They’re great to package up for those college...


    Kale and Fennel Skillet

    1 review

    I love to mix different vegetables together and use a variety of herbs and spices to change things up. If...


    Baked Beef Tacos

    10 reviews

    This taco recipe takes classic taco ingredients and gives them a fresh approach by baking the shells upright in refried...


    Gluten-Free Snowballs

    3 reviews

    I took a classic holiday cookie and made it gluten-free. It’s now my husband’s favorite Christmas cookie. They’re so buttery,...


    Creme de Menthe Cheesecake Cookies

    21 reviews

    Some say these are the best cookies they’ve ever had! Such a cinch to put together with just five ingredients,...


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    Cream Puff Dessert

    19 reviews

    I took this rich dessert to a fellowship meeting at our church. Everyone loved it! In fact, so many people...