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THIS RECIPE came from my mother. It's a family favorite and one I took with me when I left home.

In this recipe, vermicelli noodles are first browned to develop a slightly nutty flavor. Then they simmer in a seasoned...

I tease my family that we have to save leftovers of this dish for my lunch the next day. This...

Is there anything more decadent than chocolate fudge? You can make this treat and keep it in your freezer until...

Someone is watching! These stuffed mushrooms are awfully tasty. The toothpicks look threatening, but they help folks grab their share...

When you're in the mood for an easy finger food, try this variation of deviled eggs. They are...

Also spelled "kolachkes", these sweet yeast buns have both Polish and Czech roots. They are usually filled with poppy seeds,...

This recipe originated with my grandmother, who baked many different rhubarb desserts. This was always a favorite of mine. —Blanche...

I wrapped these spicy jalapeno poppers in puff pastry like a mummy. You can tame the heat by adjusting the...

My husband, Mark, and I wanted a causal wedding and decided on a cold plate buffet supper. This fun cheesy...

When Jerry and I got married, I worked with a friend to choose food that our farmer friends with big...

Friends prepared the food, including these simple yet delicious baked beans, when our daughter, Briana, married Jerad Van Der Zwaag....

This easy and elegant appetizer from Rebecca Irons in Lubbock, Texas has only four ingredients! “I first tasted something similar...

A hot beverage like this is savored here when chilly weather returns after summer. The clove-studded orange slices are so...

Sweet, cream cheese frostings served atop tender cakes make luscious desserts. And Joanne Brininstool’s take on a classic is a...

I make these buttery mint cookies each Christmas because they're my daughter's favorite. Use whatever cookie cutter design you prefer....

For a classic casserole with a little more grown-up taste, give our Test Kitchen's zesty macaroni and cheese a try.

I often make this quick cake in summer when I don't want the oven to be on too long. My...

Coq au Vin is a chicken dish typically made with red wine. This wonderful white wine version was created in...

Sweet raspberries and spicy jalapenos come together to create a chutney that tastes terrific on top of cream cheese or...

Try this recipe out for loads of luck on New Years Day. Add a splash of hot pepper sauce for...

Our Christmas meal always began with this refreshing, colorful cup that combines seven different fruits. You could even serve it...

A trio of garlic, rosemary and mint enhances the flavor of these chops, along with the luxuriously flavorful sauce on...

A touch of baking cocoa gives my chili a rich flavor without adding sweetness. When I was growing up in...

Here’s a reader recipe so fast and fun the kids can help you put it together! It makes a great...

The colorful vegetables and the tart dressing make this a lively addition to a holiday table. Serve it as a...

I love the tart taste of rhubarb, and this lively, beautiful punch makes a refreshing treat at any get-together. —Eleanor...

“Smooth and creamy, this mildly flavored soup makes a wonderful start to a meal. With its unique taste, it is...

I discovered this layered java beverage during my honeymoon in Spain. —Keri Hesemann, St. Charles, Missouri