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    Potato Beer Cheese Soup

    5 reviews

    This satisfying potato soup has a velvety texture that's not too thick or too thin. The subtle flavors of beer...


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    Buffalo Chicken Pizza

    22 reviews

    Fans of spicy chicken wings will love this rendition that turns it into pizza. Serve it up with blue cheese...


    Five-Spice Chicken Wings

    3 reviews

    Bird is the word when it comes to these wings. They’re baked to a perfect golden brown and hum with...


    Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

    14 reviews

    Warm up your family with this easy mashed-potato-topped casserole featuring tender chicken, sweet corn and sugar snap peas in a...


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    Walnut Banana Bread

    29 reviews

    Between Thanksgiving and Christmas I bake 200 loaves of bread.—Douglas Jennings, Ottawa, Kansas


    Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Butter

    5 reviews

    We often think of sweet potatoes in a supporting role as a side dish, mashed, baked whole, cubed and roasted....


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    Cheeseburger Soup

    720 reviews

    A local restaurant serves a similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn't share its recipe with me. I developed my own, modifying...


    Teriyaki Chicken Wings

    7 reviews

    When my sister-in-law served these at a family party years ago, we all kept reaching for "just one more". I...

    Moist Drumsticks

    22 reviews

    I found this treasure in my mom’s recipe box years ago. It is quick to prepare and makes the house...


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    Best Ever Bread Pudding

    15 reviews

    The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked...


    Broccoli Quiche

    7 reviews

    My mother passed down this broccoli quiche recipe to me. She has been making it for over 30 years. You...


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    Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

    36 reviews

    When I have leftover ham in the fridge, I like to make this slow-cooker split pea soup. Just throw the...


    Golden Ham Croquettes

    4 reviews

    Neighbors happened to drop in the first time I made this recipe and they loved it. I often make the...


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    Bacon Breakfast Pizza

    28 reviews

    I used to make this bacon breakfast pizza for my morning drivers when I worked at a delivery place. And...


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    Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone

    29 reviews

    Not only is this old-fashioned favorite a snap to make but it's economical too. Carrots, celery and onion accent the...


    Ham and Swiss Omelet

    7 reviews

    This easy omelet will be a snap to fix for breakfast or dinner. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario


    Easter Ham

    3 reviews

    I serve this Easter ham every year. The sweet-spicy glaze turns a plain ham into a mouthwatering sensation. Everyone who...

    Caribbean Chipotle Pork Sliders

    4 reviews

    Our favorite pulled pork sliders combine the heat of chipotle peppers with a cool tropical coleslaw. The robust flavors make...


    Garden-Fresh Chef Salad

    1 review

    For much of the year, I can use my garden's produce when I make this cool salad. In spring, the...


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    Baked Salmon Patties

    48 reviews

    Made in muffin pans and served with sauce on the side, these baked salmon patties make a fantastic light meal....


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    Honey-Barbecue Chicken Wings

    5 reviews

    These wings get loads of flavor from the slightly sweet honey-barbecue sauce they’re tossed in. They’re just the tiniest bit...


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    Hearty Navy Bean Soup

    35 reviews

    My family loves navy bean soup! Beans were a commodity you did not survive without in the '30s. This excellent...


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    Special Banana Nut Bread

    129 reviews

    This extra-special banana bread makes a wonderful gift for friends and neighbors. The recipe makes two loaves, so I can...

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    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

    24 reviews

    I like to dunk these appetizer meatballs in blue cheese or ranch salad dressing. If I make them for a...


    Holiday Sweet Potato Cheesecake

    Family and friends can't seem to get enough of this deliciously different cheesecake that combines my two favorite desserts—sweet potato...


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    Chicken Tater Bake

    58 reviews

    You'll please everyone in the family with this inviting and filling chicken Tater Tot casserole. It tastes like a chicken...


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    Shepherd’s Pie Twice-Baked Potatoes

    27 reviews

    This recipe features the best of two classics—baked potatoes and shepherd’s pie. Serve with a green salad, and satisfaction is...


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    Rich Chicken Alfredo Pizza

    9 reviews

    Had a full day of sledding, shopping or decorating? Settle in for a family-pleasing meal of homemade pizza. With a...


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    2-Ingredient Biscuits

    27 reviews

    These 2-ingredient biscuits make a satisfying accompaniment to any meal. I never made biscuits until I tried this recipe, now...