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    Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia

    This bread looks inviting and doesn’t disappoint when you take a bite. The sun-dried tomatoes and red onions give it...


    Barley Vegetable Soup

    6 reviews

    You'll love this delicious meatless soup brimming with veggies and barley. The plus is it's good for you too! —Mary...


    Rice Noodle Salad

    4 reviews

    This rice noodle salad is easy, sweet, spicy, nutty and light. Many friends request this for get-togethers, and our family...


    Oh-So-Good Oatmeal

    22 reviews

    Add extra nutrition to fiber-rich oatmeal by adding chopped apple and almonds. My two boys demand seconds! At 1-1/2 cups...


    Mixed Olive Crostini

    5 reviews

    These little toasts are pretty and irresistible—they’re always a big hit. Even though they look as if you fussed, the...


    Grilled Halibut with Blueberry Salsa

    2 reviews

    Give halibut a new summery spin. The salsa may seem sophisticated, but it’s really a cinch to prepare. —Donna Goutermont,...


    Sweet Onion Bread Skillet

    6 reviews

    Because there are just a few ingredients in this recipe, you’ll get the best results if you use the finest-quality...


    Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup

    12 reviews

    After tasting a similar soup at a restaurant, I created this quick and tasty version. It’s rich and creamy, and...

    Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Raspberry Sauce

    2 reviews

    Grilling the prosciutto with the asparagus gives this appetizer a salty crunch that’s perfect for dipping into a sweet glaze....


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    Grilled Huli Huli Chicken

    154 reviews

    I got this grilled chicken recipe from a friend while living in Hawaii. It sizzles with the flavors of brown...


    Calamari Salad

    2 reviews

    This is one of the seven fish dishes we serve at Christmas time. It is easy to make and quite...


    Traditional Italian Wedding Soup

    6 reviews

    You don’t have to be Italian to love this easy-to-make soup with tiny round pasta! Homemade meatballs pair beautifully with...


    Grilled Zucchini with Onions

    4 reviews

    Wondering what to do with all your garden-grown zucchini in the summer? Give it a sizzle and a little heat...


    Good Mornings Granola

    I've made this granola since my kids were little. Now they take it with them to college and share it...


    Crumb-Topped Clams

    1 review

    In my family, it wouldn't be Christmas Eve without baked clams. However, they make a special bite for any occasion...


    Richard’s Breakfast Bars

    2 reviews

    My chewy fiber bars with a complex taste are extremely addictive. For clean slices, spray a pizza cutter with cooking...


    Herb Quick Bread

    16 reviews

    This simple bread is especially good with soups and stews, but slices are also tasty alongside fresh green salads. The...

    Bubbly Champagne Punch

    1 review

    This champagne punch, served at my wedding, continues to this day to be the elegant drink we serve at special...


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    Southern Fried Chicken Strips

    31 reviews

    What's not to love with these crowd-pleasing golden fried chicken strips? A hint of garlic makes this fried chicken tenders...


    Inside-Out Stuffed Peppers

    40 reviews

    My daughters don’t care for the usual green peppers stuffed with a meat-and-rice mixture, so one of the girls dreamed...


    Marinated Pork Kabobs

    2 reviews

    This recipe was originally for lamb, but I adapted it to pork and adjusted the spices. It's always requested when...


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    Pumpkin Spice Cake

    18 reviews

    We sometimes call this pumpkin spice cake "Thanksgiving Cake" because it's a tasty alternative to pie, but we don't relegate...


    Black-Bottom Banana Bars

    51 reviews

    These bars stay very moist, and their rich banana and chocolate flavor is even better the second day. My mother-in-law...

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    Easy Apple Crisp

    18 reviews

    Here's an easy apple crisp! This is a delicious dessert perfect for young cooks to prepare. It's super simple to...


    Zucchini Cupcakes

    248 reviews

    I asked my grandmother for this recipe after trying these irresistible spice cupcakes at her home. I love their creamy...


    Polish Kraut and Apples

    19 reviews

    My family loves this hearty meal on cold winter nights. The tender apples, kraut and smoked sausage give it a...


    Linzer Torte

    4 reviews

    My Austrian grandmother made this nutty jam-filled linzer torte only at Christmastime. So did my mother, and now I'm proud...


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    Egg Burritos

    16 reviews

    Zap one of these frozen burritos in the microwave and you'll stave off hunger all morning. This recipe is my...


    Chocolate Caramel Thumbprints

    28 reviews

    Covered in chopped nuts and drizzled with chocolate, these cookies are delicious and pretty. Everybody looks forward to munching on...