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This recipe was handed down from my great-grandmother. I've modified it a little, but it remains a treasure from the...

I never liked carrot cake until I tried this one. The rich, moist cake with orange-flavored frosting is now a...

"I found the recipe for this stovetop goulash several years ago in an old cookbook," reports Phyllis Pollock of Erie,...

This skillet side is a variation of a recipe I received from my Italian mother. I've prepared spinach this way...

Dig into rich layers of home-style lasagna featuring plenty of Italian sausage and gooey cheeses. No-cook noodles, frozen spinach and...

Here’s a fruity spinach salad that even the kids will devour. The pretty strawberry drizzle peps up the greens nicely....

My boys went through a phase where they loved Butterfingers. We made Butterfinger shakes, muffins, cookies and experimented with different...

A smooth, delicate cream sauce gives a special taste to these tender chicken breasts accompanied by pearl onions and sauteed...

Bursting with southwestern flavors, the zesty veggie medley here can be served as a side dish or a meatless meal-in-one....

This scrumptious is so easy to make but so impressive to serve. I've used the recipe for potlucks, showers and...

"I copied this recipe from my mom before my husband and I were married," recalls Nancy Carpenter, Sidney, Montana. "These...

I try to get as many fruits and veggies into our menus as possible. A smoothie is a great way...

Beans add extra texture and flavor to this vegetable soup. This soup is light in calories yet packed with flavor....

You only need a handful of ingredients to stir together this refreshing, spring sipper. Its brilliant color and smile-fetching flavor...

Marjoram, garlic, potatoes and carrots blend nicely with peas in this hearty and economical soup. —Linda Rock, Stratford, Wisconsin

My mother passed the recipe for this luscious dessert on me...and my family has enjoyed it for years. These days,...

My vegetarian friends love my mushroom caps with spinach and three rich cheeses. For a twist, use button mushrooms and...

The bacon for this recipe can be used in the Sauerkraut Mashed Potatoes recipe included in this German meal....

This is an easy, wonderful recipe that is simple enough for an everyday meal but good enough for company. It...

Finish off a fiesta with a piece of this moist and refreshing cake from Anna Yeatts of Pinehurst, North Carolina....

For a quick hearty entree, make these no-fuss poultry cutlets from Judy Grebetz of Racine, Wisconsin. The boneless chicken breasts...

A neighbor shared this recipe with me, and I created my own variation using garden-fresh rhubarb and strawberries. The shortbread...

"My grandma frequently fixed the salad when she was asked to bring a dish to a family gathering," writes Sue...

It's hard for our family to imagine eating mashed potatoes any other way but this. It tastes great on its...

It’s easy to turn sloppy joes into hearty hot pocket snacks. I make the filling ahead and use refrigerated biscuits....

Meet the Cook: People who try this comment on how much they love the sweet potatoes. But they can never...

Using pastel marshmallows, both young and old alike are sure to enjoy this colorful Easter fruit salad from Deanna Richter...

Addictive Asian chicken wings alert! Creamy peanut butter balances the sweet-savory flavors of brown sugar and soy sauce. —Taste of...

If you like meatball subs, you'll love this tangy casserole that has all the rich flavor of the popular sandwiches...