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Learn how to put your favorite gear to work. We’ve got tips on how to make the most of your pressue cooker, Dutch oven, cast-iron skillet, air fryer and much more.

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    Beef and Sauerkraut Dinner

    2 reviews

    Meet the Cook: I've been making this one-dish meal for more than 30 years. The original recipe called for a...


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    Carolina-Style Pork Barbecue

    28 reviews

    I am originally from North Carolina and this recipe is a favorite. My husband swears my authentic Carolina ’cue is...


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    German Chocolate Brownies

    6 reviews

    Even as a young girl, I was always going through recipe books in search of something new to make. That's...


    Chicken Penne Alfredo

    17 reviews

    Cream cheese just might steal the show here. Combined with chicken, penne pasta, veggies and savory
    seasoning, it makes...


    Beef Tenderloin in Mushroom Sauce

    21 reviews

    When our kids are visiting Grandma, I make this recipe for just my husband and myself. It's a recipe my...


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    Stuffed Chicken Rolls

    54 reviews

    Just thinking about this dish sparks my appetite. The ham and cheese rolled inside are a tasty surprise. Leftovers reheat...


    Potluck Chicken Casserole

    14 reviews

    Folks go back for seconds of this meal-in-one casserole with its down-home flavor, rich sauce and golden topping. I always...


    Slow-Cooker Enchiladas

    89 reviews

    As a busy wife and mother of two young sons, I rely on this handy recipe for slow-cooker enchiladas. I...

    Cube Steaks with Gravy

    81 reviews

    Cube steaks and gravy are a hearty home-style dinner your family will love after a busy day. The slow-cooked beef...


    Glazed Chicken Wings

    36 reviews

    I received this easy wing recipe from a cousin on Vancouver Island during a visit there a few years ago....


    Cayenne Pretzels

    14 reviews

    These spicy pretzels were a huge hit at my daughter's graduation party. The longer they sit, the spicier they get!...


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    Loaded Mashed Potatoes

    52 reviews

    Tired of the same old side dish, I whipped up this new family favorite. We can't get enough of these...


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    Chocolate Cheesecake

    25 reviews

    Everyone’s a chocolate lover when it comes to this chocolate cheesecake. It melts in your mouth, and it’s very smooth...


    Beef and Onion Stew

    6 reviews

    Few things can soften winter's bite better than a hearty stew, and this one is guaranteed to tame even the...


    Chicken Vegetable Soup with Potatoes

    5 reviews

    "I'm always looking for recipes that are low in fat but don't taste like it," notes Anna Overton of Lakewood,...


    Chicken Patties

    8 reviews

    This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I've even used canned chicken, as long as it's...


    Traditional Cheesecake

    16 reviews

    Here’s a delicious classic cheesecake that tastes great alone or with any number of garnishes. Use this basic recipe as...

    Shredded Steak Sandwiches

    8 reviews

    I received this recipe when I was a newlywed, and it's been a favorite since then. The saucy steak barbecue...


    Chicken Corn Soup with Rivels

    6 reviews

    Traditional chicken soup is rich with a dumplinglike soup stretcher called rivels. This healthy recipe is brimming with chicken, vegetables...


    Skillet Beef and Potatoes

    8 reviews

    Sirloin strips with red potatoes and fresh rosemary are seriously amazing and ready in a flash. The key is precooking...


    Cream Cheese Cookie Cups

    20 reviews

    Need a quick dessert? Try these yummy cookie bites. For a pretty look, use an icing bag to pipe the...


    Cooked Salad Dressing

    This was my mother's recipe used for potato salad, green salads and even pasta salad.
    For some tasty variations,...


    Ground Beef Wellington

    20 reviews

    Trying new recipes is one of my favorite hobbies. It’s also the most gratifying. What could beat the smiles and...

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    Cornmeal Pancakes

    30 reviews

    I like to joke that these pancakes are so light, you have to hold them down! When we have a...


    Yankee Bean Soup

    4 reviews

    My family really enjoys this hearty soup, which is perfect for a wintry day. Bacon, molasses and onion add great...


    Mild Tomato Salsa

    38 reviews

    I got this salsa recipe from my sister, and my children and I have been making batches of it ever...


    Meatballs Stroganoff

    6 reviews

    This is one of my most loved, old recipes from my mother. I like to serve it over egg noodles....


    Strawberry Apple Pie

    5 reviews

    Dianne Ebke of Plymouth, Nebraska was baking an apple pie for dinner at her in-laws, when she ran short of...


    Lemon Yogurt Bread

    12 reviews

    This tender bread will remind you of pound cake. Its mild lemon flavor and cakelike texture makes it perfect for...