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    Colorful Beef Stir-Fry

    2 reviews

    I really like this beef stir-fry recipe. Who couldn't love the easy sesame-ginger marinade and the vibrant mix of vegetables?...


    Cranberry Pecan Cookies

    17 reviews

    These are so tasty and simple to prepare! Each delightful little cookie is loaded with cranberries, nuts and vanilla, giving...


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    Apple Bread

    30 reviews

    I got this apple quick bread recipe a long time ago and with a few changes it's become one of...


    Napoleon Cremes

    3 reviews

    For the annual Christmas open house we host, I set out a buffet with lots of food and candies like...


    Swiss Corn Casserole

    9 reviews

    My mom shared this recipe with me back in the '80s, and now it's a Turkey Day mainstay. We freeze...


    Tillie’s Ginger Crumb Cake

    8 reviews

    This recipe goes back at least as far as my grandmother, who was born in the early 1900s. Our sons...


    Priscilla’s Vegetable Chowder

    49 reviews

    This is the perfect soup to warm up with on a cold fall or winter day. Serve it in a...


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    Homemade Beef Broth

    8 reviews

    Roasting soup bones in the oven first gives hearty beef flavor to this basic beef stock. In addition to soups,...

    Pink Rhubarb Punch

    4 reviews

    Rhubarb is the featured ingredient in this blush-colored punch. A friend passed the recipe on to me, and we enjoy...


    Enchilada Chicken Soup

    34 reviews

    Canned soups, enchilada sauce and a few other convenience items make this chicken enchilada soup recipe one of my fast...


    Hot Spinach Apple Salad

    6 reviews

    With a light sweet-tangy dressing, the spinach doesn’t wilt and the apples retain their crunch. We serve this salad with...


    Almond Pear Tart

    6 reviews

    I had never seen a "pie without a pan" until my daughter brought back this wonderful pear almond tart recipe...


    Slow-Cooker Garlic Clove Chicken

    13 reviews

    Dinner guests and cooks alike will rave about this chicken recipe. Your company will be delighted with the tasty poultry,...


    Almond Pork Chops with Honey Mustard

    13 reviews

    I love how crunchy almonds and sweet mustard sauce jazz up this tender pork dish. Usually I double the recipe....


    Blueberry Cobbler

    4 reviews

    This simple slow-cooked dessert comes together in a jiffy. If you'd like, you can substitute apple or cherry pie filling...


    Maple Mousse

    3 reviews

    I love to make this dessert with maple syrup produced in our area. For a change from heavier cakes and...


    Ketchup Shrimp

    7 reviews

    With its delightfully sweet-tangy flavor, this ketchup shrimp recipe is destined to become a favorite! My husband and I adapted...

    Nutty Rice Krispie Cookies

    9 reviews

    My mom and I used to prepare these Rice Krispie cookies for Christmas every year. Making them with just the...


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    Chocolate Banana Bundles

    11 reviews

    Banana with chocolate is such an irresistible combo that I make this quick dessert often. You can also top these...


    Quick & Easy Chocolate Sauce

    2 reviews

    Mom made this chocolate sauce recipe to drizzle on cake, and we like it over ice cream, too. —Janice Miller,...


    Big Batch Cheeseburger Soup

    14 reviews

    When my mother-in-law gave me her recipe for cheeseburger soup, I changed it a little to make it my own....


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    All-American Sheet Cake

    3 reviews

    My sweet and tangy sheet cake piled with fresh whipped cream and juicy fruit is so good, you might just...


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    Cookie Crust Deep-Dish Apple Pie

    4 reviews

    One of my favorite make-and-take desserts, this deep-dish pie is based on an old Hungarian recipe that's popular in this...

    Old-Fashioned Green Beans

    20 reviews

    Mom would prepare home-grown green beans using this recipe, and boy did they ever taste good. The bacon provides rich...


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    White Chocolate Party Mix

    48 reviews

    You won't be able to stop eating this irresistible white chocolate party mix. The light, sweet coating is great over...



    Pumpkin Chili

    44 reviews

    This unique chili freezes well…but it still doesn't last around our farmhouse very long, especially when my five children and...


    Grandma’s Applesauce Cake

    12 reviews

    This moist applesauce cake recipe is a treasured heirloom passed down from my Grandma Stuit, who cooked for a family...


    Turkey White Chili

    9 reviews

    Growing up in a Pennsylvania Dutch area, I was surrounded by excellent cooks and wonderful foods. I enjoy experimenting with...