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    Orange Buttercream Frosting

    11 reviews

    Our Test Kitchen gave simple buttercream frosting a tangy twist by adding a splash of orange juice. It goes wonderfully...


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    Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pot Roast

    58 reviews

    Slow-simmered and seasoned with rosemary, mustard and thyme, this tender and tasty crock pot roast and potatoes recipe is so...


    Moist Pumpkin Scones

    41 reviews

    After trying a pumpkin scone at a coffee house, I was inspired to look for a recipe to try at...


    Chicken and Pineapple Stir-Fry

    7 reviews

    We love how the snappy veggies and pineapple make this stir-fry taste fresh and bright. Add brown sugar and you...


    Seafood Au Gratin

    7 reviews

    A seafood casserole is a ‘must’ for a bountiful buffet. My father was a fisherman, so we ate fish almost...


    Cheddar Dog Treats

    4 reviews

    Any pampered pup will be lucky to fetch these cheese dog treats for Christmas. The yummy strips are made with...


    Rustic Summer Vegetable Pasta

    11 reviews

    My veggie pasta proves you can’t have too much of a good thing. Feel free to change it up with...


    Delicious Almond Braids

    3 reviews

    Similar to an almond crescent, this coffee cake is light and flaky with a rich almond center. It’s versatile, so...

    Maryland-Style Crab Soup

    4 reviews

    Try this hearty soup that incorporates the best of vegetable soup and flavorful crab. I break whole crabs and claws...


    Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies

    2 reviews

    I've been making these quick and easy cookies for over 20 years. They're the first to go at our annual...


    Grandma’s Blackberry Cake

    5 reviews

    A lightly seasoned spice cake lets the wonderful flavor of blackberries shine through in this delectable blackberry cake recipe. —Diana...


    Turkey Taco Salad

    12 reviews

    I discovered this taco salad while I was on a health kick. My husband and I love it now. When...


    Miniature Christmas Fruitcakes

    2 reviews

    I’ve found that people who normally won’t eat fruitcake make an exception when they sample these. Using mini muffin pans...


    Easy German Potato Salad

    3 reviews

    This tangy potato salad stirs memories of my grandma, who made it for us. Now my mom makes it with...


    Cabbage Goulash

    11 reviews

    Cabbage is a very Southern dish. People who don't even like cabbage love this recipe. This goulash is good served...


    Cheesy Chicken Chowder

    33 reviews

    I like to serve this hearty chowder as a meal with garlic bread and a salad. It's a wonderful dish...


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    Italian Chicken and Penne

    4 reviews

    This easy stir-fry combines the pasta with green pepper, mushrooms and tomatoes in an Italian-style sauce. I made up this...

    Turnip Bake

    6 reviews

    This recipe has been in our family for years. We like turnips with turkey, so my mother used to serve...


    Old-Fashioned Jam Cake

    2 reviews

    I remember my Aunt Murna telling me she made this cake often when she was a young girl. Through the...


    Spinach and White Bean Soup

    5 reviews

    For me, soup is love, comfort, happiness and memories. With all its veggies and beans, this one appeals to my...


    Glazed Baby Carrots

    14 reviews

    For a zippy side dish, try this recipe. These brown sugar-glazed carrots come together in no time at all. —Anita...


    Italian Sausage and Spinach Pie

    14 reviews

    The basic recipe came from my mother, but I've added a few ingredients. The flavors blend so well, and it...


    Apricot Bread

    12 reviews

    This is my most asked-for recipe. I've used it for many years, which is obvious from my recipe card that's...

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    Winning Apricot Bars

    33 reviews

    This recipe is down-home baking at its best, and it really represents all regions of the country. It's won blue...


    Old-Fashioned Coconut Pie

    6 reviews

    My husband says it's not good cooking unless it's made from scratch. This is an old-fashioned way of making coconut...


    Strawberry/Rhubarb Crumb Pie

    36 reviews

    Everyone seems to have a rhubarb patch here in Maine. This pie won first prize at our church fair; I...


    Apple-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

    9 reviews

    My mother used to make this apple stuffed pork loin. To lighten my mom's recipe up a bit, I reduced...


    Barbecued Bean Salad

    5 reviews

    This tangy, hearty salad is a refreshing dish to serve at a summertime picnic. Mild spices blend nicely with the...


    Wild Plum Jelly

    16 reviews

    I've had this wild plum jelly recipe for ages. Each year when the plums are ripe, I'll fill my pail...