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“Even my meat-loving family devours this hearty meatless chili," says Melissa Mendez of Gilbert, Minnesota. "Since it's more fun to...

Pasta is popular in our home, so my favorite meal would almost have to have it in the main course....

I wanted to show off the ocean freshness of the scallops I bought on the dock from a local fisherman,...

If you love Dr Pepper as much as I do, try it in my barbecue sauce for grilled chicken. It...

Cranberry sauce is one of my favorite things—this jazzed-up version combines vanilla with rum to create a rich flavorful sauce...

I use this BBQ seasoning on country-style ribs, pork chops and chicken. You'll likely have all of the seasonings on...

For those of us who are white rice lovers at heart, this recipe makes brown rice taste great! Everyone takes...

Use fresh or frozen fruits in this coconutty recipe. It's like a pina colada, but better for you and more...

Need a perky update for baked breaded pork chops? These chops with ranch dressing and a light breading will bring...

I discovered this recipe many years ago, and it's been a favorite among our family and friends ever since. Gingersnaps...

A definite crowd-pleaser, this classic lasagna is thick, rich and meaty with lots of cheese—just the way I like it....

This hearty soup combines nutritious Swiss chard with other garden favorites. Its light broth is surprisingly rich in flavor, and...

Pound cake and chocolate make the best marble cake. — Ellen Riley, Birmingham, Alabama

Who needs added salt when you can give breads, pasta, spaghetti sauce and other dishes an Italian flair? Use this...

Steaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken.—Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California

Field editor Earlene Ertelt of Woodburn, Oregon shared this lovely fruity dessert that tastes like summer. She notes, "This is...

I belong to a cooking club, so I try a lot of new recipes. This one has become one of...

In Stoneboro, Pennsylvania, Nancy Foust spices up this comforting crumb-topped fruit dessert with cinnamon and nutmeg. "We like servings of...

My college friend shared this cupcake recipe that has pie crust on the bottom, raspberry jam in the middle and...

My mother's made this bread for years, but she uses date filling. I loved her bread so much that I...

Prepackaged trail mix doesn't compare to this fun homemade variety of dried fruit, nuts, cereal and chocolate chips.—Michael Vyskocil, Glen...

I make rich, fudgy cookies that taste like brownies with a marshmallow filling. I usually use heart-shaped cutters, but I've...

These delicious snacks make wonderful gifts, and although they look and taste like they came from an expensive chocolate shop,...

My son absolutely loves cashews, so I loaded my oatmeal cookies with them at Christmas—he loved them! The mix makes...

Our 13-year-old daughter, Dana, loves to make this crunchy and flavorful snack for us. Her four older brothers finish off...

Warm buttered wedges of this gorgeous round bread are tasty with a pasta dinner or tossed salad. —Deborah Bitz, Medicine...

My family likes to make these chops for Sunday dinner. The recipe lets us spend more time having fun together...

Guests are always impressed when I serve these restaurant-quality shrimp. A selection of sauces served alongside adds the perfect touch....

Not only are these a perfect mid-morning or afternoon snack at work, they're perfect for hungry kids just home from...