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    German Chocolate Cake

    87 reviews

    This German chocolate cake is my husband’s favorite! Each bite has crunch from the pecans, and sweetness from coconut and...


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    Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

    37 reviews

    Here's a different version of a traditional recipe. I love these soft peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. — Clarice Schweitzer,...


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    French Silk Pie

    49 reviews

    I first made French silk pie when I was in high school. Years later, I tinkered with the recipe until...


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    White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    34 reviews

    Hawaiian nuts and melty morsels make a fantastic combination in these buttery white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. —Cathy Lennon, Newport,...


    Tangy Lemon Chiffon Pie

    5 reviews

    This lemon chiffon pie is so easy to make, you can put it together in no time at all. And...


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    Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    25 reviews

    Everyone who has tried these cookies says they're the best they've ever eaten. I'm sure the addition of pudding mix...


    Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

    46 reviews

    With the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, it's no surprise these are my family's favorite cookies. Because of...


    Brownie Batter Dip

    13 reviews

    I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes...

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    Peanut Butter Cream Pie

    41 reviews

    During the warm months, it's nice to have this fluffy, no-bake peanut butter pie that's a snap to make. Packed...


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    Triple-Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

    29 reviews

    Santa is sure to stop by your house if you leave these minty triple-chocolate peppermint cookies waiting for him. They're...


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    No-Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies

    4 reviews

    This is my son's all-time favorite cookie. He will share just about anything, but these are an exception...he gobbles them...


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    Chocolate Ganache

    9 reviews

    This smooth, satin chocolate ganache recipe will bring a touch of elegance to even the most basic cake. A simple...


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    Hush Puppies

    24 reviews

    A fish dinner isn’t complete without a side of hush puppies, and my mom is well-known for this recipe. It's...


    Jewish Apple Cake

    7 reviews

    A friend from New Hampshire gave me this Jewish apple cake recipe, which took a blue ribbon at the county...


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    Crab Quiche

    18 reviews

    Chopped green onions and sweet red pepper bring a bit of color to this golden entree. The creamy filling features...


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    Flourless Chocolate Cake

    7 reviews

    One bite of fudgy flourless chocolate cake and you'll see why it's pure pleasure for confirmed chocoholics! A small slice...


    Deviled Eggs with Bacon

    13 reviews

    These yummy deviled eggs went over so well at our summer cookouts, I started making them for holiday dinners, too....

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    Noodle Kugel

    16 reviews

    I made this dish for a party with our friends. It was a big hit! —Lauren Kargen, Buffalo, New York


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    Creamy Ham ‘n’ Macaroni

    37 reviews

    The original comfort food, macaroni and cheese gets a makeover with the addition of cubed ham and grated Parmesan. Kids...


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    Homemade Pizza Sauce

    40 reviews

    For years, I had trouble finding a pizza my family liked, so I started making my own. The evening I...


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    Crawfish Etouffee

    15 reviews

    I like to serve this Cajun sensation when I entertain. Etouffee is typically served with shellfish over rice and is...


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    3-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip

    4 reviews

    This is probably the easiest chili cheese dip that I've ever come across, but it's one of my best-tasting recipes,...


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    Buckeyes

    18 reviews

    These chocolate peanut butter balls (no bake!) are always popular at my church's annual Christmas fundraiser. They resemble chestnuts or...

    Sugar Doughnuts

    3 reviews

    My family never cared for doughnuts much until they tried these. Their light-as-a-feather texture and golden brown color are so...


    Apricot-Filled Triangles

    5 reviews

    Traditionally called hamantaschen, these crisp, buttery triangle cookies truly do melt in your mouth. It's a good thing this classic...


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    Blueberry Scones

    81 reviews

    I love serving this blueberry scone recipe to visiting friends and family. I always make sure a have a few...


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    BLT Dip

    76 reviews

    Fans of bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches will fall for this creamy BLT dip. It's easy to transport to different...


    Chicken Creole

    12 reviews

    I like food that has a little zip to it, and this Creole chicken recipe hits the spot every time....


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    Chicken Nuggets

    3 reviews

    I like to make these golden chicken nuggets because they’re so quick and easy. My whole family loves them. The...