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Potatoes in dessert? Many cooks never think of the possibility. But this delicious cake gets its moist texture from Idaho...

The glossy coating of these old-fashioned candy apples is hard, not soft like the more common caramel variety. It's best...

Candace Greene of Columbiana, Ohio sure knows how to bring a bit of Sicily to the supper table! Let her...

"My daughter is a vegetarian, so I created this colorful side dish to serve with vegetables. She asks for it...

Green, sweet red and yellow peppers give this hearty chili a splash of color. I often fix it for my...

Tasty mushrooms and onions complement the big herb flavor in this amazing stuffing. This dressing stays so moist because it’s...

I developed this recipe as a way to use my homegrown vegetables. My teaching responsibilities keep me busy, but I...

Mildly seasoned with fresh parsley and the flavors of garlic and onion, this stovetop side dish goes well with just...

This tribute to a great Southern staple does fried catfish serious justice. A creative Cajun coleslaw tops perfectly fried fish...

I've been making this flavorful recipe since a friend gave it to me 30 years ago. Chunks of sweet pineapple,...

You can use any flavor of ice cream in this frosty dessert. Chocolate and vanilla would be delicious substitutes for...

Pennsylvania is often referred to as the "Mushroom Capital of the World." These sausage-stuffed mushrooms are delicious appetizers and always...

Underneath tasty tombstones, ghosts, pumpkins, worms and soil that make this dessert a conversation piece, you'll find a delectable chocolate...

Meet the Cook: With our busy schedule, I cook lots of stews. This one - handed down to me by...

It takes less than 30 minutes to prep this hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. Nutmeg, white wine and basil give it an...

To complement any entree, toss together this effortless and delicious salad.—Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa

This creamy soup features fresh mushrooms and the pleasant flavoring of marjoram.—Michele Odstrcilek, Lemont, Illinois

I can put this pie together in 10 minutes and just pull it out of the freezer when we're ready...

This scrumptious strawberry chiffon filling is so refreshing. Either of the crumb crusts on this page will showcase it nicely.

I created this dish one day when I wasn't in the mood for anything I'd tried before. I used ingredients...

Not your ordinary grilled cheese, these sandwiches are all grown up! Made with a comforting combination of jalapenos, roasted garlic,...

One of my mom's favorite chicken recipes used fresh sage. Her version was smothered with gravy, but we like these...

Richly flavored crab dresses up mild and flaky cod in this incredibly low-fat dish. In summer, try individually wrapping the...

I combined several family recipes to create this dish, which I like to serve when we have company. If my...

"This smooth, chocolaty pudding tastes old-fashioned but stirs up in a jiffy," promises Myra Innes from Auburn, Kansas. "It's much...

During the holidays, using a slow cooker not only frees up oven space, but time, too! Sweet potatoes are a...

Enjoy the taste of your favorite soup with a knife and fork! French onion soup gets “beefed” up in this...

My mother used to make these for us when we were kids. When I left home, I was sure to...

I transformed leftover chicken and rice into this tasty soup. It even passed the company test. —Karen Reed, Middletown, Ohio