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Even my 3-year-old loves this family-favorite beef barley skillet. It's very filling, inexpensive and packed with veggies. It's also really...

This hearty salad is bursting with harvest flavors and healthful omega-3s. The chewy wheat berries, sweet-tart dried cherries and crunchy...

I made these the first time with some leftover roast meat. I wanted to jazz up the leftovers and here...

Try this wonderfully flavored, easy-to-fix slow-cooker turkey breast when you're craving something delicious. It makes a great holiday dish for...

Sometimes my family likes their pizza crust extra crispy, so I prebake the crust for 5 minutes before adding the...

These homemade pretzels never last long around our house. My kids love to make them…and eat them! I serve them...

My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for these traditional Polish "angel wings." She's been gone for years now, but I...

I have a very hearty tomatillo plant in my garden. To use up the abundant produce, I decided to make...

I love making this pie as a great way to enjoy summer's fresh peaches…with cream, of course! —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen,...

Family and friends say these cheesy potato pancakes are among the best they’ve ever tasted. Have them at breakfast or...

Everyone who's ever tried this moist, one-of-a-kind pistachio pudding cake can't believe it uses a mix. The dessert is perfect...

My daughter can’t have gluten and my husband is diabetic, so there are a lot of special recipes at our...

I make these at least once a week for my husband, David. He takes one in his lunch every week...

A cheesy filling gives wonton wrappers a taste-tempting, Italian twist. The hot and crisp snacks get gobbled up...no matter how...

Thanks to apple pie spice and cinnamon, finicky eaters won't mind the heart-healthy use of whole wheat flour in these...

These sweet little swirls are light as can be. They're all you need after a big, special dinner. —Jenni Sharp,...

Get the kids in on the action when you make these cheesecakey cookies—just roll away. The snowmen look adorable on...

My family has requested this meatless recipe over and over again. It is simple to prepare and even meat lovers...

This recipe makes two gallons, so it’s a sensible thirst-quenching choice for a springtime party when you have a medium-size...

This minestrone soup recipe is special to me because it’s one of the few dinners my entire family loves. And...

This is a great way to dress up mashed potatoes. This color dish has lots of veggies and is full...

I love Mediterranean food, and the flavors in this dip are so vibrant. We make our own mini sandwiches once...

When I bake this for my family, any leftovers are always gone by morning. In the night, people sneak downstairs...

I watched a chef make crab cakes and decided to try it with turkey and stuffing. Now the kids request...

Fall is my favorite season and I love the foods of autumn, such as mushrooms, squash, apples and walnuts. I...

Every host needs an extra hand to put on a good party. Our tribute to the Addams Family character guarantees...

I came up with this appetizer for my son, who's big on delicious but healthy food. The lighter beans-and-dip combo...

This is no ordinary cheese ball! The phyllo-wrapped, baked Brie always wows the crowd at parties I host for the...

Steak gets a flavor kick from chimichurri. This piquant, all-purpose herb sauce is so versatile, it complements most any grilled...