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    Crunchy French Toast

    This light version of classic French toast is perfect for quick meals or Sunday brunches. My kids love it, and...


    Slow-Cooker Mushroom Rice Pilaf

    A few modifications to our dear Great-Aunt Bernice's easy mushroom rice pilaf recipe have made this an always-requested dish for...


    Mint Chocolate-Covered Cookies

    At our house, everyone lends a hand to make these easy chocolate-covered cookies. They remind me of Thin Mints. Decorate...


    Warm German Potato Salad for Two

    This wonderful, sweet-sour potato salad is flavored with onion and bacon, and sparked with pimiento and parsley. “We love this...


    Tater Tarts

    These bite-size potato appetizers combine the tang of sour cream, the sharpness of pepper jack and the distinct flavor of...


    Rabbit Breakfast Sausage

    As a palate-pleasing alternative to traditional pork sausage, my husband and I created this lower-fat version. It's moist, flavorful and...


    Carrot Mushroom Stir-Fry

    "This savory combination of carrots with mushrooms is irresistible," relates Jacqueline Thompson Graves of Lawrenceville, Georgia.


    Lattice-Topped Pear Slab Pie

    A lattice top serves as a charming frame for this special holiday dessert filled with fresh pears and candied fruit....

    Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas

    We enjoy the flavors of Mexican food, so I was glad when I spotted the recipe for this spicy slow...


    Mini Chicken Kabobs

    "I first tried these kabobs when my daughter-in-law made them for my granddaughter's birthday party," writes Norma Wells of Cookson,...


    Lemon Mascarpone Cheesecake

    This is a beautiful treat for Easter because of its light color and mild lemon flavor. Friends and family enjoy...


    Open-Faced Egg Sandwiches

    I always experiment with different herbs on my eggs, since I eat them every morning. This one became one of...


    Glazed Cranberry Biscuits

    My family likes biscuits for breakfast. One Sunday, I decided to make those golden goodies extra special by adding white...


    Creamy Sourdough Snack

    This bread bowl dip was a big hit at my mom's 50th birthday party! —Darelyn Payes, Hayward, California


    French Noisette Cups

    The word “noisette” is French for hazelnut, and these delightful tassie-style treats have a yummy toasted nut flavor in a...


    Guava Coconut Rum Cocktail

    My beverage is so sensational it's like a taste of the tropics in a glass. The guava adds a touch...


    Mushroom-Stuffed Tomatoes

    This side dish is inexpensive, quick to prepare and always a favorite. With plenty of mushrooms, the cheesy mixture stuffed...

    Pinto Bean Pie

    Gammy (as my mom, Barbara Galloway, is known around here) loves to cook and be creative. It's a trait that...


    Rice-Stuffed Red Pepper

    Cooking for two is effortless when you have a recipe like this one from Mary Cloninger of Kennewick, Washington. “It’s...


    Hearty Fish Soup

    Says Debbie Groff from San Antonio, Texas, “If a recipe requires lots of preparation, I usually don’t make it. This...


    Cherry Bombs

    You'll win praise for these clever cherry bombs. Serve them for a special occasion with a knife and dessert spoon....


    Italian Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Streamline any weeknight with this pretty main dish full of pleasing flavors. Chop the pepper ahead and pick up sliced...


    Autumn Tree Cake

    You can decorate this special cake any way you like for Halloween or the colorful autumn months. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee,...

    Coffee Cake Muffin Mix

    Our local home-school group has an annual Christmas craft breakfast. Forty children signed up to come to my table and...


    Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich

    It doesn't get much cozier than these delightful suppertime sandwiches. They're an easy way to use up leftover turkey, and...


    Greek Stuffed Banana Peppers

    If you're looking for a ground turkey recipe that delivers, this is the one! The filling is flavorful and the...


    Lemon Spiced Tea

    Cinnamon and honey really perk up the flavor of basic lemon tea. Add a splash of lemon extract to take...


    Pomegranate Creme Brulee

    Creme brulee is a decadent, elegant dessert that I reserve for the holidays and special occasions. This version features the...


    Homemade Beef Stew

    —Robert Fallon, Sayville, New York