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    Quick Pork Chili

    10 reviews

    A dear neighbor gave me a pot of this delicious chili, and I asked for the recipe. The pork sausage...


    Mushroom Onion Soup

    8 reviews

    Even those who don't like mushrooms like this soup! I've found it's a great first course when I have friends...


    Baked Rice Pilaf

    15 reviews

    I'm always in search of inexpensive yet delicious dishes to serve at potlucks. This fluffy rice pilaf recipe tastes as...


    Skillet Red Potatoes

    9 reviews

    When I'm in a hurry to prepare potatoes, I resort to this recipe for skillet potatoes that I created myself....


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    Banana Cream Cheesecake

    53 reviews

    Here is a lovely no-bake dessert. Add a dash of cinnamon to the graham cracker crust if you'd like. —Margie...


    Mom’s Beef Stew

    2 reviews

    This warming, stick-to-your-ribs main dish was one Mom relied on often to feed us 13 kids. Mildly seasoned with lots...


    Almond Spritz Cookies

    11 reviews

    This almond spritz cookies recipe can be left plain or decorated with colored sugar and frosting. In our house, it...


    Corned Beef and Mixed Vegetables

    4 reviews

    For St. Patrick's Day, prepare a traditional corned beef dinner and add a special twist - a colorful medley of...

    Cranberry Pineapple Salad

    9 reviews

    Impress dinner guests with this delightfully different take on traditional cranberry sauce. The nuts add a tasty crunch. —Dorothy Angley,...


    Sweet Potato Butter

    2 reviews

    This smooth creamy spread has a great combination of sweet potatoes and apples. It's a sweet and satisfying topping for...


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    Hot Fudge Cake

    49 reviews

    Here's a wonderful way to top off a great meal—a rich chocolaty cake that's not overly sweet. Mom served it...


    Lemony Herbed Rice

    2 reviews

    I substituted reduced-sodium chicken broth for the rich chicken stock that was originally called for in this recipe. It's a...


    German-Style Mashed Potatoes

    2 reviews

    Comforting and filling, these tangy potatoes will warm up any meal, especially one with a German flair. They’re a fitting...


    Campfire Beans

    5 reviews

    Served with cheese-topped cornbread, this is delicious! —Flo Rahn, Hillsboro, Kansas


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    Meat and Potato Patties

    19 reviews

    During World War II, when meat was rationed and had to be purchased with tokens, this recipe went a long...


    Turkey Enchilada Casserole

    31 reviews

    Every time I make this for guests, I end up sharing my recipe!—Debra Martin of Belleville, Michigan


    Meatball Stew

    18 reviews

    Many years ago, the Farm Journal published a recipe that became the "jumping-off point" for my version. It's as colorful...

    Viennese Coffee

    3 reviews

    This isn't your regular cup of Joe! Dress it up with chocolate, whipped cream and more, making it a drink...


    Layered Christmas Gelatin

    22 reviews

    Christmastime always means that this recipe comes out of my recipe box. The traditional holiday colors in this salad make...


    Tiny Tim’s Plum Pudding

    5 reviews

    In A Christmas Carol, everyone claps for plum pudding. Our family has made this pudding our own tradition, and it...


    Beef Tenderloin Lollipops

    1 review

    Bite-sized beef cubes are easy to pop in your mouth as you mingle at parties. The sweet caramelized onion and...


    Happy Orange Turkey

    6 reviews

    Here’s the perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving feast. Champagne and oranges flavor this special bird that will become one of...


    Brooklyn Blackout Cake

    12 reviews

    If you love chocolate, you will LOVE this cake. I found this recipe when looking for a special cake to...

    Twice-Baked Red Potatoes

    6 reviews

    Before my baby was born, I was in nesting mode and made lots of freezable recipes like these creamy red...


    Honey-Glazed Turkey

    3 reviews

    Even during the holidays, my husband wouldn't eat turkey—until I tried this recipe. Now he loves it! The sweet and...


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    Jalapeno Poppers

    36 reviews

    These creamy stuffed jalapeno poppers have some bite. They may be the most popular treats I make! My husband is...


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    Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

    3 reviews

    These grain-free, cheesy cauliflower breadsticks are made with vegetables instead of flour. Serve them with your favorite marinara sauce.—Nick Iverson,...


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    Slow-Cooked Lemon Chicken

    57 reviews

    Garlic, oregano and lemon juice give spark to this memorable main dish. It's easy to fix—just brown the chicken in...


    Peach French Toast

    11 reviews

    Let the aroma of baked peaches, brown sugar and cinnamon wake up your family. When you serve the tender slices...