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Cooked shrimp become something more extraordinary when stuffed with blue cheese. The mild flavor has mass appeal.—Amy Dollimount, Glace Bay,...

I first tried balsamic vinegar when I made this salad. Now I can't resist any recipe that features the ingredient....

I top my gelatin salad with pretty pastel mini marshmallows to add color to holiday menus. With its creamy lemon-lime...

For Nancy Citro, providing her popular appetizer for get-togethers has become a necessity. She pens from Cape Coral, Florida, "Friends...

What a simple, delectable way to enjoy fresh raspberries. For a change, also try the custard with strawberries or peaches....

"A close friend shared this make-ahead recipe that starts with a packaged rice mix," notes Sonja Blow of Groveland, California....

In Plano, Texas, Kris Krueger creates these easy and elegant appetizers with asparagus spears, roast beef slices and a cream...

Fresh seasonings jazz up bulgur in this bright and simple side. Combined with ripe tomatoes and green onions, this scrumptious...

Besides being wonderfully tasty, this refreshing salad is very pretty, too! A light layer of cream cheese and sour cream...

“Come spring, I like a meal that doesn’t involve turning on the stove,” pens Alice Cibulka of Sun City, Arizona....

This remake of a recipe cuts the fat in half, reduced the calories and cholesterol by a third and reduce...

I have enjoyed this recipe for as long as I can remember. My mom made it famous, and she passed...

My cousin served this tasty salad to my family at a memorable Sunday dinner many years ago. I've added this...

This crisp and tangy salad from our Test Kitchen hits the spot on warm afternoons and evenings. Sprinkling the cucumbers...

My sisters and I especially enjoyed Mom's cool tangy side dish, which looks so lovely on the table. The pineapple...

Red grapes tucked into the center of a molded gelatin ring accent the tangy taste of lime, orange and pineapple...

A box of this mouthwatering homemade candy does an outstanding job of showing your affection on Valentine’s Day or any...

My friend Mary and I enjoy coming up with innovative menus to try out on our husbands at our weekly...

Fresh herbs and cayenne pepper provide the fantastic flavor in this marinated salad featuring fresh veggies and canned beans. —Carol...

I find this light and fluffy dessert to be popular at family gatherings and potlucks. —Sue Megonigle

Even my kids can’t resist this unique salad with a peanut butter dressing. To make it a main dish, stir...

"These pickles are some of the best I have ever eaten. They're so good and easy to make that you'll...

For an eye-appealing addition to a picnic, potluck or other gathering, try this molded gelatin salad. With lovely color, creamy...

"I came up with the recipe for this fun fruit salad several years ago," shares Jessie Craven of Odessa, Missouri....

A refreshing, summery treat, this dessert incorporates ginger ale to add a zesty bite.
—Penny Burpeau, Londonderry, New Hampshire

This meatless salad makes a robust side dish, filling lunch or satisfying snack. Try spooning some into low-fat tortillas for...

From Standish, Maine, Nancy Clancy writes, "This salad is like having salsa mixed with macaroni--it's yummy! It serves a lot,...

Because brisket was often on sale, it became a frequent dish on the dinner table. I used to boil the...

Wyoming is a paradise for people like us who enjoy hunting. My husband was thrilled when our jobs brought us...