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    Banana Cream Pie

    39 reviews

    Mom's pie recipe is a real treasure, and I've never found one that tastes better! —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri


    Sunday Sausage Breakfast

    8 reviews

    This filling, delicious dish looks as appealing as it is tasty. Servings of this rich casserole go a long way.—Bill...


    Turkey Leg Pot Roast

    11 reviews

    Well-seasoned turkey legs and tender veggies make an ideal dinner for a crisp fall day. And the recipe couldn't be...


    White Chocolate Bread Pudding

    2 reviews

    A delectable sauce is the crowning touch on servings of this comforting white chocolate bread pudding. —Kathy Rundle, Fond du...


    Crumb-Coated Ranch Chicken

    34 reviews

    How do you get so much flavor out of a five-ingredient-or-fewer recipe? Ranch dressing is the key! Enjoy this simple...


    Grandma’s Strawberry Shortcake

    4 reviews

    I can still taste the juicy berries piled over warm biscuits and topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream....


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    Dark Chocolate Cream Pie

    26 reviews

    This is one of my favorite desserts to make for my chocolate-loving friends. —Kezia Sullivan, Sackets Harbor, New York


    Fluffy White Frosting

    18 reviews

    For a heavenly light and fluffy frosting, you can't top this variation of the classic seven-minute frosting. —Georgia Bohmann, West...

    Hearty Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

    76 reviews

    This creamy, cheesy casserole is so hearty that second helpings are a must! —Lynne German, Woodland Hills, California


    Berry Shortbread Dreams

    47 reviews

    Raspberry jam adds fruity sweetness to these rich raspberry-filled shortbread cookies. They will absolutely melt in your mouth! —Mildred Sherrer,...


    Carrot Cupcakes

    19 reviews

    To try to get my family to eat more vegetables, I often hide nutritional foods inside sweet treats. Now we...


    Rosemary-Lemon Chicken Thighs

    4 reviews

    A cooking show inspired me to create this lemony chicken. Ask your butcher to remove the bones from chicken thighs...


    Chocolate Bavarian Torte

    26 reviews

    Whenever I take this eye-catching torte to a potluck, I get so many requests for the recipe. —Edith Holmstrom, Madison,...


    Lemon Blueberry Biscuits

    32 reviews

    Lemon and blueberries make such a fresh and flavorful combination in all kinds of baked goods, especially these biscuits. —Taste...


    12-Hour Salad

    20 reviews

    This recipe was Mom's scrumptious scheme to get her kids to eat vegetables. She never had any trouble when she...


    Marinated Beef Tenderloin

    12 reviews

    My three grown children and grandkids enjoy this tempting beef tenderloin marinade. Leftovers make wonderful sandwiches with fresh bread and...


    Lemon Meltaways

    12 reviews

    Both the cookie and the frosting are spiked with lemon in these melt-in-your-mouth goodies. Your family won't be able to...

    Slow-Cooker Swiss Steak Supper

    15 reviews

    To save a step when making slow-cooker steak and potatoes, I keep peppered seasoned salt on hand to use instead...


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    Mixed Berry French Toast Bake

    21 reviews

    I love this recipe! It's perfect for fuss-free holiday breakfasts or laid-back company—utterly delicious and so easy to put together...


    Pine Nut-Crusted Tilapia

    5 reviews

    This golden brown fish has a tender texture, a nutty coating and a hint of sweet honey. It is fast...


    Baked Chicken Chimichangas

    63 reviews

    I developed this quick and easy recipe through trial and error. I used to garnish it with sour cream, too,...


    Overnight Cherry Danish

    64 reviews

    These rolls with their cherry-filled centers melt in your mouth and store well unfrosted in the freezer. —Leann Sauder, Tremont,...


    Easy Italian Beef Sandwiches

    1 review

    These party-sized sandwiches make the meal! Just add your favorite Italian salad on the side. If you like, top the...

    Tzatziki Shrimp Cucumber Rounds

    5 reviews

    I created this recipe with what I had on hand one night, and now it’s one of my husband’s favorites!...


    Lemon Orange Cake

    11 reviews

    I like to bake this lovely three-layer lemon and orange cake instead of a more traditional pie for Thanksgiving. It...


    Mushroom Barley Soup for Two

    10 reviews

    This is part of my favorite meal, quick and easy to prepare and the perfect amount for two. The mushrooms,...


    Spinach Omelet Brunch Roll

    1 review

    This recipe uses the combination of veggies from one of my favorite recipes and the rolling technique of another. The...


    Mini Apple Crisp

    27 reviews

    With my family's hectic schedule, I cook for one quite frequently. My mini apple crisp recipe is so simple to...


    Steak with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce

    2 reviews

    My wife and I both love spicy foods. This steak with peppercorn sauce is one of her favorite dishes. I...