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    Grilled Chicken Wings

    These simple grilled chicken wings are like a blank canvas ready to dress with your favorite sauce. —Taste of Home...


    Gluten-Free Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

    When my husband had to start eating gluten-free almost 15 years ago, we soon learned that most gluten-free baked goods...


    Falafel Beef Burgers

    My husband loves falafel! This is a healthy and tasty twist on a traditional favorite. We like to serve them...


    German Chocolate Cake

    87 reviews

    According to my husband, this is the best German chocolate cake recipe in the whole world. Every bite has a...

    Spicy Shrimp Orzo with Lemon and Basil

    This shrimp pasta is made in just one pot. Creating a broth with the shrimp shells is an extra step,...


    Blueberry Papaya Smoothie Bowl

    Some of my favorite foods are blueberries, almond milk and date syrup, so I used them to invent this blueberry...

    Warm Asparagus Salad with Eggs

    Most low-carb dieters love bacon and eggs. This is a new way to combine these favorites into something elevated and...


    Shrimp Salad with Hot Honey Avocado Dressing

    This loaded main-dish salad uses avocado in place of oil in the dressing, with hot honey for a kick. Sometimes...


    Best Foolproof Cauliflower Pizza Crust

    This cauliflower crust is tasty, healthy and gluten-free! It's a delicious way to enjoy pizza night when a traditional pizza...


    Zucchini Sushi

    Zucchini "sushi" is a fun, low-carb play on traditional sushi, using zucchini ribbons in place of nori. With flavors reminiscent...

    Pineapple Coconut Refresher

    This tropical drink is lower in calories and fat than most smoothie recipes. It's quite refreshing and packed with vitamins...


    Bulgogi Salad Bowl

    Since beef can be pricey, here's a great way to make a little go a long way. If salad isn't...


    Chocolate Black Bean Smoothies

    5 reviews

    In an effort to keep my cholesterol in check and incorporate more beans into my diet, I started to explore...


    Bananas Foster Frozen Protein Dessert

    I love this recipe because it’s decadent while still on the healthy side. It’s high in protein too, so it...


    Scotcharookies

    I wanted a bakery-style cookie with the rich flavor and experience of a scotcharoo. I searched for recipes but came...

    Bacon, Blue Cheese & Fig Bruschetta

    This is my decadent, robust version of bruschetta. I like to serve it at parties, especially on New Year’s or...


    Minty Pea Soup with Lemon

    This is one of our favorite St. Patrick's Day meals that also tastes great other times of the year. You...


    Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Filling

    2 reviews

    My husband and I got engaged on Valentine’s Day, so the holiday is extra special in our house. Each year...


    Mother’s Day Ham

    1 review

    After one bite, my husband informed me this slow-cooker ham was the best I've ever made. I invented it because...


    Peach Bourbon Shrimp

    After a whiskey tasting in Kentucky, I decided to create this shrimp recipe. Peach bourbon whiskey has notes of caramel,...



    Brandy Alexander Cheesecake

    1 review

    My husband and I really enjoy a good brandy Alexander, so I thought it would be fun to create a...


    Halva-Caramel Alfajores (Caramel Filled Sandwich Cookies)

    A modern twist on a Latin American classic, my delicate butter cookies have an irresistible halvah-caramel center. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo...


    Meaty Wild Rice Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce

    1 review

    We celebrate Indigenous People's Day in October. Native Americans in Minnesota have been harvesting wild rice for several hundred years....

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    Sea Salt Sticks

    1 review

    When my daughter was in school, her class had a recipe exchange party. The kids would bring a food and...


    Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus

    2 reviews

    This is a wonderful appetizer for Easter, Mother’s Day or any spring gathering. The roasted carrots give this hummus a...


    Spiced Squash and Fruit Crumble

    This sweet and savory dish is a side made for cold weather and is amazing with any meal. It is...



    Presenting the Winners from Our Copycat Favorites Contest

    Home cooks from all across the nation submitted their best copycat recipes. From comforting mains to boozy ice cream and...


    Power Breakfast Sandwich

    1 review

    When I'm looking for a quick breakfast on the go, I love to have these waiting in the freezer. I...