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What makes these tender banana cupcakes extra special is the nutmeg, but make sure it's fresh. They're amazingly good; I...

Everybody loves cupcakes, and these have a wonderfully tasty hidden treasure inside. They're rich and delicious! —Marlene Schollenberger, Bloomington, Indiana

This recipe features a luscious peanut butter filling surrounded by devil's food and then iced with a rich layer of...

The robust ginger flavor of these cupcakes is mellowed by the maple frosting's sweetness. The combination is pure heaven! For...

My husband and I love these classic moist, chocolaty cupcakes. The sour cream is definitely the ingredient that give them...

This recipe for almond bars with cream cheese is from my sister-in-law. I've taken the bars to many functions, and...

On winter evenings, we like nothing better than a piping hot bowl of soup. This one uses the turkey carcass...

As a single working mom, my time is precious, but this dish is so quick, colorful and easy, and it...

Any night is the perfect night for a fried chicken dinner. But this is no take-out chicken, this is Shirley's...

We’re betting you won’t find a faster way to dress up crisp sugar snap peas than this simply scrumptious recipe....

I love this creamy caramel frosting, which is an ideal compliment for spice cupcakes. The recipe originated with my grandmother.—Virginia...

Chocolate and peanut butter are such an enjoyable combination. This delicious chocolate peanut butter frosting makes a satisfying topping to...

Marshmallows and a tart cherry topping lend flavor and eye appeal to this popular dessert. Better yet, it’s easy enough...

Dinner’s on the table in no time with this tasty chicken and pasta recipe from Chandra Benjamin of Eden Prairie,...

My husband and I love Mexican food and are always looking for new ways to prepare burritos. This recipe is...

Reel in a breezy taste of the seashore with these delectable, crispy-coated crab cakes. The refreshing, lip-smacking lime sauce adds...

Priscilla Gilbert from Indian Harbour Beach, Florida writes, “This is a good hearty salmon dish, quick and simple to prepare....

“I created this side while trying to make broccoli Alfredo," writes Tammy Perrault of Lancaster, Ohio. "I kept adding fresh...

Pat Stevens' tasty rice side dish has colorful flecks of fresh parsley and pimientos and delivers a lip-smacking splash of...

During the '60s, shrimp cocktail was one of the most popular party foods around. And it is still a crowd...

Irene Rundell of Haskell, Oklahoma likes to keep dessert sweet and simple with this yummy finale. “Chocolate Chip Quesadilla is...

With their golden brown tops, pretty flecks of orange and bursts of raisin sweetness, these bran muffins are anything but...

Quick and comforting, this delicious chicken and biscuits recipe is filled with chunky chicken, colorful veggies and spoonfuls of creamy...

This is one of my son’s favorites. Buttered hash browns form a mouthwatering crust for a yummy filling of sausage...

“This filling, hearty recipe comes from my grandmother,” writes Jenny Greear from Huntington, West Virginia. “It’s full of flavor, freezes...

You'll satisfy many taste buds with this rich and comforting dish from Dixie Terry from Goreville, Illinois. Tender macaroni is...

Creamy chunks of potato and crunchy bits of veggies, this traditional potato salad will gain rave reviews from your gang....

I love asparagus, and I love it even more when drizzled with my light, lemony vinaigrette dressing with a touch...

A wife and husband who both love to cook, Anne and Jesse Foust of Bluefield, West Virginia share this easy-to-fix...