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    Creamy Turkey Soup

    16 reviews

    My mother always prepared a holiday turkey much larger than our family could ever eat in one meal so there'd...


    Berry Cream Muffins

    21 reviews

    If you can't decide which berries to use in these muffins, you can't go wrong using half raspberries and half...


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    Slow-Cooker Mac and Cheese

    64 reviews

    This classic casserole is a rich and cheesy meatless main dish. I've never met anyone who didn't ask for a...


    Sweet and Savory Ribs

    15 reviews

    My husband, Randy, and I love barbecue ribs, but with our busy schedules, we rarely have time to fire up...


    Santa Fe Skillet

    12 reviews

    As a mother who works full-time, I’m always looking for quick, easy meals to prepare. This is a timeless recipe....


    Cream Wafers

    36 reviews

    My sons used to help me make these cookies, and now my oldest granddaughter helps. When the smaller grandchildren are...


    Turkey & Swiss Quesadillas

    1 review

    My favorite sandwich is turkey with avocado, so I created this healthy quesadilla with ingredients I often have in the...


    Hearty Butternut Squash Soup

    37 reviews

    The comforting combination of squash, meat, beans and veggies makes this my go-to soup in fall. It's full of freshness....

    Slow-Cooked Pork Stew

    7 reviews

    Try this comforting stew that's easy to put together, but it tastes like you've been working hard in the kitchen...


    Orange Chicken Stir-Fry

    9 reviews

    My husband loves this orange chicken stir-fry, so we have it quite often. I'm delighted with the ingredients as we...


    Tangy Party Punch

    4 reviews

    As social chair one year during college, I tried to come up with a more interesting beverage than the usual...


    Golden Butternut Squash Lasagna

    3 reviews

    My rich, saucy lasagna features winter squash at its finest. The whipped cream topping adds a unique twist to this...


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    Sheepherder’s Breakfast

    85 reviews

    My sister-in-law always made this delicious breakfast dish when we were camping and had to come up with good,


    Banana Crumb Muffins

    39 reviews

    This is one of my favorite recipes for banana crumb muffins—and it's the only kind our 4-year-old will eat.


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting

    12 reviews

    Chocolate and peanut butter are such an enjoyable combination. This delicious chocolate peanut butter frosting makes a satisfying topping to...


    Smoked Sausage Dinner

    10 reviews

    The V8 gives this smoked sausage dinner a really unique flavor. —Raymond Bell, Thornton, Colorado


    Beef Osso Buco

    3 reviews

    Treat holiday guests to elegant comfort food at its best. Our osso buco beef boasts a thick, savory sauce complemented...

    Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Pudding

    14 reviews

    A slow cooker turns day-old cinnamon rolls into a comforting, old-fashioned dessert. It tastes wonderful topped with lemon or vanilla...


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    Raspberry Streusel Coffee Cake

    28 reviews

    One of my mother's friends used to bring this over at the holidays, and it never lasted long. With tangy...


    Chewy Energy Bars

    28 reviews

    This energy bar recipe is quick to make and easy to store. My husband and I put these homemade granola...


    Campers’ Coleslaw

    20 reviews

    Crispy and crunchy, this old family slaw recipe makes a refreshing side dish for picnics and parties. —Kimberly Wallace, Dennison,...


    Savory French Toast

    1 review

    I was tired of sweet French toast, so I made a savory version with sausage, cheddar and chives for Christmas...


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    Maple-Glazed Salmon

    8 reviews

    This maple-glazed salmon is special because it comes from my mom, both my children like it and it's easy to...

    Cajun Pork and Rice

    5 reviews

    I created this recipe after returning home from my travels and discovering I had little food in the house. I...


    Leek Potato Pancakes

    2 reviews

    I received this recipe from my great-grandmother. She brought this over from England, where they enjoyed leeks immensely during the...


    Tomato-French Bread Lasagna

    35 reviews

    For a big hearty meal, I make this recipe as a side dish to go with veal cutlets or a...


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    Old-Fashioned Brown Bread

    33 reviews

    This chewy, old-fashioned bread boasts a slightly sweet flavor that will transport you back to the old days. —Patricia Donnelly,...


    Ham and Corn Chowder

    19 reviews

    My mother is an excellent cook who rarely follows a recipe exactly. My two sisters and I do the same...


    Tomato Tortellini Soup

    101 reviews

    No one will guess that you cheated by using canned tomato soup. This lovely soup tastes homemade all the way!...