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    Brisket Sliders with Caramelized Onions

    1 review

    For a dear friend’s going-away party, I made a juicy brisket and turned it into sliders. If you cook the...


    Three’s-a-Charm Shamrock Soup

    3 reviews

    There's no better way to use up leftover St. Patrick's Day corned beef, cabbage and potatoes than to make a...


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    Crispy Fried Chicken

    120 reviews

    If you've wanted to learn how to make crispy fried chicken, this is the recipe for you. Always a picnic...


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    Potato Kugel

    2 reviews

    The secret to keeping your potatoes their whitest in your potato kugel is to switch back and forth when grating...


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    Hearty Meatless Shepherd’s Pie

    6 reviews

    Mushrooms, carrots, celery, peas and potatoes pack this full-flavored meal-maker. In fact, you’ll never even miss the meat. It’s that...


    Orange Sweet Potatoes

    1 review

    "Seconds are common once folks try these wonderfully satisfying sweet potatoes—they're smothered with a cinnamon-orange sauce and dotted with walnuts,"...


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    Irish Beef Stew

    38 reviews

    Rich and hearty, this Irish beef stew is my husband's favorite. The beef is incredibly tender. Served with crusty bread,...


    Gluten-Free Pancakes

    11 reviews

    Since being diagnosed with celiac disease, I've made my gluten-free pancakes dozens of times. My kids like them best with...

    BBQ Chicken Sliders

    52 reviews

    Brining the meat overnight helps make these BBQ chicken sliders taste exceptionally good. Plus, they're so tender, they melt in...


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    German Potato Dumplings

    22 reviews

    Potato dumplings (called Kartoffel Kloesse in Germany) are a delightful addition to any German feast. The browned butter sauce is...


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    Chicken Pizza

    3 reviews

    My fun twist on typical pizza is an excellent way to use up leftover pesto. And since it’s loaded with...


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    Special Banana Nut Bread

    129 reviews

    This extra-special banana bread makes a wonderful gift for friends and neighbors. The recipe makes two loaves, so I can...


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    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

    24 reviews

    I like to dunk these appetizer meatballs in blue cheese or ranch salad dressing. If I make them for a...


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    Chicken Tater Bake

    58 reviews

    You'll please everyone in the family with this inviting and filling chicken Tater Tot casserole. It tastes like a chicken...


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    Shepherd’s Pie Twice-Baked Potatoes

    27 reviews

    This recipe features the best of two classics—baked potatoes and shepherd’s pie. Serve with a green salad, and satisfaction is...


    Reuben Soup

    14 reviews

    When we're lucky (or have been good—I'm not certain which), this soup is served in the staff cafeteria at my...


    Reuben Pizza

    8 reviews

    Fridays are pizza nights at our house. We do a lot of experimenting, so we don't have the same, old...

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    Pizza Rolls

    22 reviews

    Our family just loves my husband's version of store-bought pizza rolls. They take some time to make, but they freeze...


    Blueberry Banana Bread

    84 reviews

    Blueberries and bananas combine in these tender, golden loaves. Whether you enjoy a slice as a snack or for breakfast,...


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    Shrimp Gumbo

    32 reviews

    A crisp green salad and crusty French bread complete this shrimp gumbo meal. I always have hot sauce available when...


    Ham and Noodle Bake

    3 reviews

    I created this recipe when I had leftover ham to use up. You'll find it's the perfect little casserole for...


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    Barbecued Chicken Pizza

    1 review

    This pizza starts with a prepared bread shell and barbecue sauce, plus leftover cooked chicken. I simply assemble and bake....


    Sweet Ham Steak

    12 reviews

    I need just three ingredients to fix this sweetly seasoned ham steak recipe. It's a quick and easy main dish...

    Shakshuka

    11 reviews

    Shakshuka is a dish of poached eggs with tomatoes, onion and cumin. I learned about it while traveling, and it's...


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    Best Ever Bread Pudding

    15 reviews

    The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked...


    Broccoli Quiche

    7 reviews

    My mother passed down this broccoli quiche recipe to me. She has been making it for over 30 years. You...


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    Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

    36 reviews

    When I have leftover ham in the fridge, I like to make this slow-cooker split pea soup. Just throw the...


    Golden Ham Croquettes

    4 reviews

    Neighbors happened to drop in the first time I made this recipe and they loved it. I often make the...


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    Low Country Boil

    5 reviews

    Ideal for camping and relaxing trips to the beach, this crowd-pleasing recipe makes an appetizing presentation of perfectly seasoned meats,...