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    Pizza Sandwiches

    13 reviews

    I give grilled cheese a special treatment by using slices of mozzarella cheese and adding delicious extras like pepperoni and...


    Hash Brown Quiche

    26 reviews

    We love to have guests stay with us, and this is a great dish to serve for breakfast. To save...


    Peanut Butter Cheesecake

    42 reviews

    The first time I served this peanut butter cheesecake recipe, my friends all went wild over it. They were surprised...


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    Favorite Barbecued Chicken

    7 reviews

    Is there a place better than Texas to find a fantastic barbecue sauce? That’s where this one is from—it’s my...


    Apple Pie Pastries

    9 reviews

    My coworker Debbie treated the office to these spectacular mini apple pies. Everyone fell in love with the warm filling...


    Swedish Meatballs Alfredo

    11 reviews

    I'm a big fan of this potluck-perfect dish. It takes much less time than many other slow-cooker recipes. Plus, it's...


    Muffin-Tin Lasagnas

    16 reviews

    This is a super fun way to serve lasagna for make-ahead lunches, potlucks or other fun get-togethers. My daughter took...


    Fried Sweet Potato Pies

    3 reviews

    With my dad being a farmer who grew them, sweet potatoes have graced our table for as long as I...

    Homemade Almond Paste

    7 reviews

    When a recipe she wanted to try called for almond paste, Anne Keenan of Nevada City, California decided to make...


    Candy Bar Brownies

    12 reviews

    The two kinds of candy bars baked into these brownies make them an extra-special treat. —Sharon Evans, Clear Lake, Iowa


    Quick Italian Veggie Skillet

    7 reviews

    When you don’t know what to serve, Italian flavors are a good starting point. We combine cannellini and garbanzo beans...


    Grilled Tender Flank Steak

    7 reviews

    How to cook flank steak? Easy! Marinate it and grill or broil it! This marinated steak is so moist that...


    Pecan Chicken

    4 reviews

    A pecan coating adds a pleasant crunch to plain chicken. My family likes dipping the crispy chicken pieces in the...


    Mediterranean Pastry Pinwheels

    6 reviews

    These quick appetizers are irresistible. The flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and pesto balance beautifully. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York


    Tomato-Onion Green Beans

    5 reviews

    Fresh green beans are the stars of this healthy side. Serve with grilled chicken, pork tenderloin or seafood for a...


    Cabbage Patch Stew

    10 reviews

    "On a chilly day, a hearty helping of this recipe is a welcome treat when you come home in the...


    Cornbread Stuffing

    At least 10 of us women made this old-fashioned dressing to feed over 1,500 people at our church's fall festival....

    Oyster Fricassee

    I oversee the gardens at Colonial Williamsburg. We've learned that the colonists had a ready source of oysters from Chesapeake...


    Slow Cooker Turkey Stuffed Peppers

    I created this as a healthier alternative to traditional stuffed peppers. I work 12-hour shifts as a nurse, so I...


    Cranberry Buttermilk Sherbet

    Light, refreshing cranberry sherbet is a great change of pace from rich, holiday food. It’s also popular on a hot,...


    Pan-Roasted Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes

    It sounds basic, but the tomato sauce is so awesome. If you have it, use white wine instead of chicken...


    Loaded Turkey Sliders

    What these sliders lack in size they make up for in flavor! They're great for little hands and you can...


    Honey-Soy Glazed Pork Roast

    This moist pork roast, scented with warm spices and a with a dark brown-sugar, honey-glazed lacquered finish on top is...

    Pork Chops with Tomato Curry

    This hearty flavorful dish is great on cold winter nights. I love the sweetness of the apples, the heat of...


    Red & Green Pinwheels

    My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful. You can...


    Spicy Lamb Curry

    I've tweaked this curry over the years using a blend of aromatic spices. Fenugreek seeds can be found in specialty...


    Hearty Ham Borscht

    I like to keep a big pot of this borscht simmering on the stove during busy times on the farm....


    Onigiri (Rice Balls)

    Because Japanese rice balls are so easy to eat, they're often used in lunch boxes. Our Test Kitchen's onigiri recipe...


    Pork Chop Suey

    I make this fast recipe often for weekday dinners. There are never any leftovers when this is the featured fare.