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This is just one of the recipes I developed to take advantage of the fresh mint I grow nearly year-round....

This bread machine panettone is easy to make. Every tender, moist slice is filled with candied fruit and raisins. —Josephine...

This special champagne fondue has wonderful flavor from Swiss cheese and a hint of sweetness from honey. It clings well...

I created this recipe for a national pie contest and won second place for my state. Many peanuts are grown...

The sweet and salty combination of these lightly coated pretzels makes them hard to resist. Get ready to double the...

These are a holiday-season "must" in our family. The bacon-wrapped bites are served with a sweet barbecue sauce which is...

My brother-in-law asked me to make a cheesecake version of pineapple upside down cake, and after many attempts, I...

Feast your eyes on this two-toned pumpernickel dressing. It's my vegetarian version of the classic Thanksgiving staple. —Thomas Roeger, Bloomington,...

My husband doesn't think it is a meal without meat. I prefer something lighter, so this recipe satisfies us both....

A completely unexpected dessert from the slow cooker, my bread pudding is loaded with wonderful tropical flavors. I like to...

It never ceases to amaze to see warm chocolate pudding ooze out of the center of this tender chocolate cake....

I consider this recipe a blank canvas for different combinations of preserves and zest. The blueberry-lemon is a tried-and-true favorite,...

Cheddar cheese, red peppers and pitted ripe olives make a tasty, rustic appetizer when marinated overnight and served with decorative...

My salsa is sweet and colorful, with just a little bite from jalapeno peppers. I love to use fresh strawberries...

A decadent turtle sundae I had at a restaurant inspired this sweet-salty snack mix. Just try to stop at one...

I came up with this recipe using what I had on hand one day, and it remains a family favorite...

Crispy, sweet bacon dresses up any breakfast. When my girls see this, they call it "special breakfast." The big flavor...

Cream cheese, mozzarella and roasted red peppers make these pumpkin-shaped pinwheels devilishly delicious. They were a hit at my last...

Get a head start on these sandwich cookies by shaping and chilling the homemade dough ahead of time. When you're...

These cake-like cookies are nutritious, flavorful and firm enough to pack well in brown-bag lunches.—Doris Barb, El Dorado, Kansas

Make this ominous cheesecake the highlight of your Halloween buffet. Guests will love what is hidden inside: a fudgy filling....

This super-simple finger food makes an awesome appetizer and is perfect for potlucks. I serve these crispy pork rolls with...

This foolproof winner is easy to prepare and makes a beautiful alternative to traditional sweet potatoes. To save time, make...

Easter isn't complete without deviled eggs. I like to experiment with my recipes, and was pleasantly surprised with how the...

My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for these lovely melt-in-your-mouth cookies. They're a Christmas tradition at our house. —Elizabeth Klager,...

The House of Loreto residents agree there's no better way to enjoy this festive ice cream dessert than in the...

Come in from the cold to enjoy this moist parsley-fleck muffins. They're comforting and delicious with a steaming bowl of...

Even though Mom passed away years ago, her wonderful cornbread dressing lives on each year at Christmas dinner. It just...

If your family likes the sweet-tart flavor found in many German dishes, they'll enjoy this recipe. The cabbage, apples and...