Winning Recipes

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    Caramelized Fennel Tarts

    2 reviews

    Fennel is a favorite of mine, no matter how it’s cooked, but I think it is really amazing sauteed until...


    Sausage Tortellini Soup

    26 reviews

    Always searching for new and different soup recipes, I came across a similar one in an old church cookbook and...


    Apple ‘n’ Prosciutto Sandwiches

    2 reviews

    Prepared on an indoor grill, this apple prosciutto sandwich are spread with homemade rosemary pesto. They’re wonderful on a cool...


    Mediterranean Tomato Bites

    10 reviews

    My friend Mary served these lovely appetizers at a summer gathering several years ago, and I adapted it a bit...


    3D Chocolate Cheesecake

    19 reviews

    This dark chocolate cheesecake is deep and decadent, earning it the right to be called "3D." This version always looks...


    Spiral Omelet Supreme

    7 reviews

    This roly-poly omelet is a new way to do eggs for brunch. Want different veggies? You can substitute 2 cups...


    Get-Up-and-Go Granola

    20 reviews

    My family loves to have this soul-warming granola before hiking, biking or even when camping. It smells delicious while baking...


    Vegetarian Egg Strata

    5 reviews

    “I used to make this with turkey or chicken sausage, but adapted it for a vegetarian friend, and it was...

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    Lemonade Dessert

    9 reviews

    Here's a tasty way to finish off your summer barbecue. Adults and kids will be standing in line for this...


    Tastes Like Thanksgiving Casserole

    48 reviews

    This hearty, rich-tasting Thanksgiving casserole is sure to be a hit with your family. It's a delicious way to use...


    Almond Raspberry Stars

    4 reviews

    The first Christmas that I baked these, I ended up quickly making a second batch! The whole family enjoyed them....


    Festive Rice

    4 reviews

    My mom and I transformed plain rice by adding feta, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and cayenne. We wound up with a...


    Tropical Sweet and Spicy Pork Tenderloin

    11 reviews

    When we crave something sweet and spicy, pork tenderloin cooked with chipotle, barbecue sauce and pineapple really delivers. —Cynthia Gerken,...


    Puffy Apple Omelet

    7 reviews

    With all the eggs our chickens produce, I could make this omelet every day! It's a pretty, festive-looking dish, but...


    Ginger-Orange Wings

    3 reviews

    The sweet-and-sour sauce in this recipe was originally for pork spareribs, but my family has always enjoyed it this way....


    Sweet & Tart Lemon Jell-O

    7 reviews

    With its sunny lemon color, this gelatin mold brightens up any table. I usually make two molds for parties because...


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    Spicy Island Shrimp

    18 reviews

    My husband got this recipe while he was living on St. Croix Island. We've served Spicy Island Shrimp on several...

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    Sloppy Joe Pie

    9 reviews

    To be honest, I don't hear many compliments on this dish...folks are always too busy eating! I developed the recipe...


    Feta Shrimp Tacos

    3 reviews

    A unique combination of taco seasoning and feta cheese works remarkably well in these refreshing tacos. It’s a goodthing you...


    Rocky Road Ice Cream

    2 reviews

    My daughters always want to put this rocky road ice cream in cones just like the ice cream shops do....


    Cranberry Meatballs

    27 reviews

    Lots of people have asked me for this recipe, but I knew I had a real winner when my grandmother...


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    Chocolate Buttermilk Squares

    7 reviews

    Every time I take these squares to a potluck, my pan comes back clean. At home, they vanish as fast...


    Fresh Veggie Pockets

    3 reviews

    One summer I worked at a health food store that sold sandwiches. We were close to a college campus, so...

    Italian Shrimp ‘n’ Pasta

    6 reviews

    This dish will remind you a bit of classic shrimp Creole, but it has a surprise Italian twist. Slow cooking...


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    Warm Bacon Cheese Spread

    22 reviews

    My friends threaten to not come by unless this dip is on the menu! The rich spread bakes right in...


    Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage

    11 reviews

    Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family...


    Peanut Butter Popcorn Bars

    2 reviews

    If you're looking for a fun snack for kids, try this chewy peanut butter popcorn recipe that have a mild...


    Herbed Chicken and Shrimp

    5 reviews

    Tender chicken and shrimp make a flavorful combination that's easy to prepare, yet elegant enough to serve at a dinner...


    Easy and Elegant Ham

    13 reviews

    I fix this moist, tender ham to serve my large family. It can be readied quickly in the morning, frees...