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I collect cookbooks and discovered this recipe while I was in Texas on vacation. The light and puffy pancake really...

Meet the Cook: When I was a girl, this was my family's favorite Sunday cake. Since I'm "nuts" about nuts,...

This recipe came from my husband's aunt, who's an excellent cook, friend and mentor. It's crunchy, colorful and combined with...

Jennifer Rytting of West Jordan, Utah recalls: “My father-in-law was looking for a good chicken marinade when a friend suggested...

This chunky soup is loaded with tender beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes and green beans—and it sure is tasty! A...

My dad prepared this family favorite every Christmas morning. Grits are a true Southern specialty. The garlic and cheese add...

I like making this hearty pot roast in winter and serving leftovers the next day. It's not only easy to...

My tart is adapted from my mom's quiche recipe. She lives thousands of miles away from me in the U.K.,...

No matter which recipe I tried, my potato salad always turned out bland. So I came up with this creamy...

The cute tortilla bowls that hold this Southwestern salad are a snap to bake int the oven. We use canned...

This hearty dish is a nice change of pace from more traditional lasagna. The barbecue flavor is fantastic!—Hazel Selle, Hartford,...

My in-laws own and operate an orchard, so we have an abundance of fruit fresh from the trees. This dish...

These light, fresh-tasting stuffed shells really star as part of a luncheon menu. I came up with this distinctive combination...

No one will miss the meat in this appealing tart. The flaky, rustic-style crust holds an assortment of flavorful veggies...

Two favorites go together in this hearty dish: BLTs and twice-baked potatoes. I like to serve these potatoes with grilled...

This colorful salad is hearty enough to be a light meal in itself. It's a great make-ahead dish, since the...

When my husband and I were first married, I only knew how to make a few meals that we’d rotate...

Seasoned with a flavorful rub of sage, oregano, thyme and nutmeg, this mouthwatering roast is perfect for special occasions. The...

I wanted something special to take to a church potluck, so I invented these layered treats. They are great for...

My family is from Greece, and I grew up on Greek food like casseroles, so I combined the two in...

You'll like the texture of this tender coffee cake. The sour cream pairs well with the cherries, and the crunchy...

Sausage and sauerkraut are a palate-pleasing pair, especially in lasagna. My family was a little skeptical when I first served...

My mother gave me this recipe, which an old friend had shared with her. When my children were still at...

“This is a great way to use up leftover fresh vegetables. In addition to the potatoes, use whatever you have...

Fixing desserts is my favorite kind of cooking. I usually make these cookies for Christmas—their pale-white adds a special touch...

Meet the Cook: If you follow the recipe directions, you should end up with firm tomatoes. It's been a tried-and-true...

I love anything with Cajun spices, so I came up with this slow-cooker jambalaya that’s just as good as that...

Memories of lunchtime at school and my Aunt Shelly's kitchen come to mind when I bite into these sweet, chewy...

“This cheesy, meaty meal is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time,” says Barbara Walker of Brookville,...