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    Caramel Apple Crepes

    Caramel and apple are such a popular flavor combination. When combined with store-bought crepes that are filled with a rich...


    Mediterranean Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes

    I love to use my slow cooker when family comes over. On Sundays when I make my special turkey meat...


    Spiced Apricots

    "I've been cooking for big gatherings for years...and now that I'm widowed, it's hard to cook for just one or...


    Cranberry-Stuffed Pork Chops

    A moist cornbread-cranberry stuffing complements these tender chops from Loree Reininger of Polk City, Florida. The recipe can easily be...


    Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce

    We developed this classic Christmas pudding that's served with a caramel brandy sauce. Packed with fruits, nuts and spices, it's...


    Creme de Menthe Cream Puff Tree

    A tower of creme de menthe-flavored puffs makes a spectacular centerpiece for your dessert table. Guests will have this sumptuous...


    Maraschino Cherry Rice Pudding

    As a grandmother, I've been cooking for many years and love to share my recipes. This pretty pastel dessert is...


    Soupy Joes

    In Mesa, Arizona, Patricia Novak uses a can of vegetable soup to dress up her sloppy joes. "When our children...

    Date Pudding Cobbler

    There were eight children in my family when I was a girl, and all of us enjoyed this cobbler. I...


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    Homemade Spicy Hot Sauce

    I created this spicy recipe one day using what I had available from my garden: hot peppers, carrots, onions and...


    Peach-Blueberry Preserves

    As a child I helped my grandmother can summer fruits and vegetables. I didn't always appreciate this activity when I...


    Tarragon Carrots

    Crisp carrots are treated to a lovely tarragon and butter sauce in this fresh-tasting recipe from Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg,...


    Shrimp with Vegetables Stir-Fry

    For a delicious one skillet meal, try this recipe. It is so easy and is so healthy with the yummy...


    Whole Wheat English Muffins

    I got this hearty whole wheat English muffin recipe many years ago from the county Extension service. I love the...


    Power Lasagna

    When my husband and I wanted to live healthier, our first step was to eat more power foods, such as...


    Ginger Fried Rice

    For variety and color, I like to combine at least two types of vegetables in this fried rice recipe. It's...


    Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

    Wow friends and family with this rich blend featuring shiitake and portobello mushrooms. Canned soups just can’t compare! —Michael Williams,...

    Holiday Crown Pork Roast

    Crown roast makes a regal Christmas dinner. Flavored with rosemary, sage and thyme, it’s elegant and simple, a real blessing...


    Maple Cran-Apple Breakfast Pizza

    When hosting overnight guests, I like to start their day with a giant surprise – a breakfast pizza with apples,...


    Apple & Apricot Stuffing

    I found my stuffing recipe in a magazine years ago and made a few tweaks. I took out the pork...


    Roasted Asparagus Salad

    Now that our six children are grown, they've started sharing recipes with me—and I love it. This tasty way to...


    Cashew Rice

    BECAUSE it is so versatile, this colorful side dish is one of my standbys. You can serve it with most...


    Spicy Ribbon Potato Chips

    You won't settle for store-bought chips again after munching these crispy deep-fried snacks. Seasoned with chili powder and cayenne pepper,...

    Almond Espresso Bars

    If you like coffee, you'll love these mocha morsels dressed up with toasted almonds. Save a few bars for afternoon...


    Spanish Lima Beans

    This simple recipe from Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan makes a tasty side that’s low in sodium and fat, but...


    Savory Potato Skins

    For a simple hot snack that really hits the spot on a cool fall evening, put together a plate of...


    Chocolate Almond Cake

    11 reviews

    Fluffy white homemade frosting tops this rich chocolate almond cake. Sliced toasted almonds on top add a little crunch. —Sherri...


    Goat Cheese Wontons

    Tangy goat cheese and fresh herb flavors shine through in every bite of these crispy bundles. The egg roll-like snacks...


    Slow-Cooker Bananas Foster

    9 reviews

    The flavors of caramel, rum and walnut naturally complement fresh bananas in this version of a dessert classic. It's my...