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    Red Potato and Egg Salad

    14 reviews

    This flavorful red potato salad recipe with egg is the perfect side for summer cookouts. The red potatoes really dress...


    Shrimp ‘n’ Spinach Risotto

    9 reviews

    I enjoy concocting new, healthy recipes and spinach is one of the few vegetables that my husband will eat. My...


    Pasta Fagioli Soup Mix

    13 reviews

    This meatless soup is both economical and flavorful. Church groups could buy the ingredients in bulk and assemble mixes to...


    Big-Batch Marinara Sauce

    10 reviews

    I typically freeze part of this marinara sauce to have on hand for guests or when I’m craving a comforting...


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    Inside-Out Stuffed Cabbage

    25 reviews

    Preparing stuffed cabbage rolls can be time-consuming, but this version with butternut squash has the classic flavors —and it’s table...


    Meatball Chili with Dumplings

    3 reviews

    My family enjoys this delicious recipe—it's like a spicy meatball stew with dumplings!—Sarah Yoder, Middlebury, Indiana


    Succulent Strawberry Soup

    This creamy fruit soup makes a perfect summertime treat for family and friends. The strawberry base with a hint of...


    Skillet Bow Tie Lasagna

    13 reviews

    This quick recipe tastes just like lasagna, but you make it on the stove. It's very tasty and is always...

    Seasoned Taco Meat

    12 reviews

    I got this recipe from the restaurant where I work. It's famous in our town for the blend of seasonings,...


    German Sauerbraten

    7 reviews

    Our family loves it when Mom prepares this wonderful old-world dish. The tender beef has a bold blend of mouthwatering...


    Baked Potato Casserole

    13 reviews

    I created this baked potato casserole with input from friends and neighbors. It makes a great side dish for special...


    Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

    1 review

    If you are serious about getting your fruit servings in, this is a fun way to do it. The bright...


    Easy Chicken Tamale Pie

    41 reviews

    All you need are some simple ingredients from the pantry to put this slow-cooker meal together. I love the fact...


    Louisiana Pecan Bacon Bread

    8 reviews

    One Christmas, the babysitter brought gifts for my daughter and a basket of goodies, including pecan bread. When I make...


    Pressure-Cooker Chicken Bog

    2 reviews

    Chicken Bog is a South Carolina tradition with lots of variations—think herbs, spices and fresh veggies—but the standard ingredients remain...


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    Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

    56 reviews

    Everyone who tries these beloved gems is amazed that they use only five ingredients. Baking cookies doesn't get much easier...


    Spanish Fish

    1 review

    These flaky fish fillets from Pix Stidham of Exeter, California get plenty of fresh flavor from onions and tomato, plus...

    Spinach Shrimp Fettuccine

    7 reviews

    I experimented for a couple of years before perfecting this colorful dish, and everyone raves about it. It is easy...


    Walnut Baklava

    10 reviews

    Josie Bochek of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin sent the recipe for this traditional sweet and nutty Greek pastry.


    Pattypan Saute

    4 reviews

    Summer flavors such as tomato and sweet red pepper complement sauteed squash in this lovely side. A sprinkle of shredded...


    Caramel Apple Creme Brulee

    1 review

    Here's the cream of the apple dessert crop. Fruit, caramel and cinnamon flavors enhance the rich, velvety custard. Served warm...


    Microwave Sweet Potatoes with Cream Cheese Topping

    8 reviews

    Use a little microwave magic to turn sweet potatoes into a speedy and special side dish for hectic holiday feasts....


    Fruity Baked Oatmeal

    83 reviews

    This is my husband’s favorite breakfast treat and the ultimate comfort food. It’s warm, filling and always a hit when...

    Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans

    12 reviews

    Fresh green beans are wrapped in bacon and covered in a sweet sauce in this fast and simple side dish....


    Blond Butterscotch Brownies

    18 reviews

    Toffee and chocolate dot the golden brown batter of these delightful butterscotch brownies. I do a lot of cooking for...


    Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

    2 reviews

    Served with a salad and garlic bread toast, this garlic shrimp spaghetti makes a tasty dinner. —June Foote, Spring Hill,...


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    Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups

    24 reviews

    One night friends on a tight schedule stopped by. I invited them to stay for dinner, so I needed something...


    Bacon Cheeseburger Buns

    49 reviews

    This is a fun way to serve bacon cheeseburgers without all the fuss of assembling the sandwiches to serve a...


    Mulled Cider

    This is a classic warmer-upper that you can serve on chilly winter days. Pass the brandy separately for those who...