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    Cranberry Tea

    This colorful tea with its sweet spicy flavor is a great winter warmer-upper. The aroma is sure to bring guests...


    Marinated Steak with Grilled Onions

    This marinade is magic —it will make even economy cuts of beef tender and delicious. —Gail Garcelon, Beaverton, Oregon


    Flower Petal Sweet Rolls

    1 review

    I adapted this recipe from the back of a frozen dinner roll package. You can prepare the rolls the night...


    Nut Fruit Bark

    Here's a sophisticated version of fruit bark. Dark chocolate turns into a rich mocha flavor with the espresso powder. If...


    Hungarian Pepper Soup with Romano Crisps

    This is my delicious version of a classic comfort food from my childhood: stuffed peppers. The cream cheese gives it...


    Chocolate Almond Drops

    So much rich, chocolaty flavor, so little time! My trufflelike cookies are deceptively easy to make and look so elegant...


    Chocolate-Cherry Ice Cream Cake

    O say can you see this amazing dessert at your next gathering? I make it ahead of time and keep...


    Carrots with Dill

    Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas shares a great way to present sweet, tender carrots. She glazes the colorful coins...

    Mini Crab Tarts

    Frozen phyllo tart shells bake up to crispy perfection that’s heavenly with this warm, rich, creamy filling. They’re a snap...


    Chicken with Sugar Pumpkins & Apricots

    1 review

    When we have family gatherings, we give the slow cooker kitchen duty. This yummy chicken with pumpkin and apricots has...


    Pressure-Cooker Cranberry Apple Red Cabbage

    When I was looking for something new, I started playing with flavors and came up with this very tasty dish....


    Brownie Sundaes

    Cap off dinner with these Brownie Sundaes. With prepared brownies, I can fix this sweet treat in a flash. For...


    Corned Beef Omelet

    "I was raised on a farm, where we had chickens as well as other farm animals, so ate a lot...


    Frankenstein Boo-ritos

    Chicken makes these burritos super kid-friendly, and it doesn't get a lot simpler than putting them together. —Clara Coulson Minney,...


    Charlotte’s Green Tomato Pie

    Green tomato pie makes an awesome conversation piece. I took it to a potluck and it was a delight to...


    Casserole in the Cooker

    For a complete meal-in-one, you'll savor this slow-cooked ham, broccoli and rice dish that has all the goodness of an...


    Strawberry Rhubarb Tart

    The refreshing flavor of springtime fills every forkful of this tantalizing tart from Kristy Martin of Circle Pine, Minnesota. Oats...

    Grilled Pork with Hot Mustard

    I love Chinese food, and this soy-marinated tenderloin is one of my favorites. It's terrific served warm or cold, especially...


    Lemon Fried Rice

    This appealing blend of rice and veggies complements most meats. The lemon peel and hot sauce transform regular fried rice...


    Italian Beef

    "I make this beef in the slow cooker when I'm having a party so I don't have to spend the...


    Sausage Scalloped Potatoes

    "I adapted my mother's creamy entree recipe for the microwave," relates Erlene Crusoe of Litchfield, Minnesota.


    Vegetable Chicken Medley

    In Springfield, Missouri, Kristen Feola stir-fries this combination of tender chicken chunks, onions, broccoli, pepper and rice. Seasoned with garlic,...


    Super-Stuffed Omelet

    Ken Leth of Aurora, Colorado tucks omelet ingredients into a tortilla wrap for a hearty breakfast dish.

    Christmas Cookie Ornaments

    You can make these goodies for the Christmas tree ahead of time! Simply whip up the cookies and store them...


    Italian Veggie Skillet

    “Although I’m retired, I like recipes that are fast to prepare,” shares Josephine Piro of Easton, Pennsylvania. “This side dish...


    Maple Cream Coffee

    On a crisp winter day, this creamy drink is perfect for after sledding or after dinner. Even non-coffee drinkers will...


    Slow-Cooker Dressing

    Here’s an easy dressing that’s perfect for Thanksgiving get-togethers. Once it’s in the slow cooker, you’re free to turn your...


    Crab Bruschetta

    "Usually, I use only vegetables on my bruschetta, but I wondered how crab would taste. My family loves crab cakes,...


    Pork Rice Stir-Fry

    A colorful stir-fry comes together in no time with leftover long grain rice. Quick and easy, this family favorite takes...