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My town is known as "the yam capital of the United States." These candied sweet potatoes go well with baked...

This salmon dip is a delightful hors d'oeuvre that's excellent for any occasion. The combination of salmon, cream cheese and...

Peppermint lovers won't be able to get enough of these light and airy delights. They make terrific Christmas gifts or...

This mushroom meat loaf is comfort food at its best. Mushrooms, beef stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire and soy sauce help...

This pie's filling is like creamy pudding and is crowned with golden peaks of meringue. —Cary Letsche, Brandenton, Florida

My Italian lasagna roll-ups are not complicated; they require only basic ingredients to assemble. Prepared spaghetti sauce helps me save...

Bring spring flavors together in these delectable miniature tarts. Raspberries and blueberries both work well with the whipped cream and...

When my fiance first made this chocolate bourbon pecan pie for me, I declared it to be the best pie...

I made sweet potato cakes for my kids when they were younger and they told me in their little voices,...

My family and I can't get enough of these little meat loaf muffins topped with a sweet ketchup sauce. They...

My grandmother used to make this stew as a special Sunday meal. It's an unforgettable treat from Ireland. —Vickie Desourdy,...

My mother-in-law gave me this recipe years ago, and I have used it ever since. My family loves the sweetness...

These soft cookies are always a hit, so I often stir up a big batch. I usually add food coloring...

Whenever I ask my family which pie they'd like me to make, everyone gives the same answer - Blueberry Cream...

This rich satisfying dish, adapted from a recipe given to me by a friend, is my husband's favorite. I usually...

Making turkey gravy recipes is simple when you have the right proportions of ingredients. This version tastes delicious and will...

I mentioned to a friend that I’d like to make puff pastry apple turnovers after I found a package of...

This simple, easy-to-make meat loaf is one of my personal favorites. I'm often asked for the recipe. —Laura Burgess, Mount...

Using salad dressing to make this family favorite helps keep the prep time to only 10 minutes. I like to...

Usually I prepare two different desserts for our holiday dinner, but one of them must be pumpkin pie—otherwise, it just...

The thick, tangy sauce makes this dish one of my favorite Chinese chicken recipes. Serve the chicken over long...

This slow-cooked spread tastes just like the popular Reuben sandwich. Even when I double the recipe, I end up with...

This corned beef and cabbage slow-cooker recipe is a fuss-free way to cook the traditional dish. I tried it for...

My grandmother made this zucchini banana bread for as long as I can remember, and I've been making it ever...

These chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies are my husband's favorite, my classes' favorite, my colleagues' favorite and frankly my favorite,...

Everyone is surprised at how this flavorful cabbage and sausage recipe calls for just a few ingredients. I usually complete...

Rack of lamb is elegant. It’s special. And it will have your guests thinking you went all out. They don’t...

Sunday afternoons were a time for family gatherings when I was a kid. While the uncles played cards, the aunts...

Talk about your heirloom recipes! My grandmother made this Hungarian goulash recipe for my mother when she was a child,...