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    Peach Blueberry Pie

    22 reviews

    What a flavor! That's what I hear most often when guests taste this pie. —Sue Thumma, Shepherd, Michigan


    Tomato Pie

    16 reviews

    Make sure your tomatoes are firm and not too ripe. Ripe tomatoes will add too much moisture to the pie....


    Spinach-Egg Breakfast Pizzas

    6 reviews

    I like my food pretty, and this breakfast pizza is eye-popping. Bring it to the table with a bowl of...


    No-Guilt Beefy Nachos

    Nachos you can feel good about! This meaty topping has less fat and sodium than typical nacho beef because you...


    Crispy Orange Chicken

    41 reviews

    We enjoy these tangy nuggets so many ways—over noodles or rice, in sandwiches, even on top of lettuce and cabbage....


    Satisfying Tomato Soup

    21 reviews

    After craving tomato soup, I decided to make my own. My sister Joan likes it chunky-style, so she doesn't puree....


    Butterscotch Hot Cocoa

    1 review

    Most people are used to adding mint flavoring to their hot cocoa. But my family favors this version, which calls...


    Over-the-Top Blueberry Bread Pudding

    55 reviews

    This delicious southern blueberry bread pudding boasts out-of-this-world flavor and eye appeal. You just may want to skip the main...

    Double Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    Every slice of this creamy cheesecake is a standout. The classic pairing of chocolate and coffee is sure to please...


    Slow-Cooker Goetta

    2 reviews

    My husband's grandfather, a German, introduced goetta to me when we first got married. I found a slow-cooker recipe and...


    Broccoli & Chive Stuffed Mini Peppers

    3 reviews

    There's plenty of both crunch and cream in these party appetizers. Fresh chives help them really stand out. —Jean McKenzie,...


    Chicken Hash Brown Casserole

    37 reviews

    The first time I served this Chicken Hash Brown Casserole was to a family with five children. The kids and...


    Easy Peanut Brittle

    18 reviews

    Whenever my grandmother was in the kitchen, everything had to be "just so" to guarantee her time-tested results. Watching her...


    Best Date Bars

    9 reviews

    These wholesome bar cookies freeze well. Simply cool them in the pan, cut into squares and store them in airtight...


    White Chocolate Fruit Tart

    15 reviews

    It takes a little time to make, but this tart is absolutely marvelous, especially in summer when fresh fruit is...


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    Fresh Pear Bread

    77 reviews

    When our tree branches are loaded with ripe and juicy fruit, I treat my family and friends to lots of...


    Spicy Chicken Rice Soup

    7 reviews

    "This zippy chicken and rice soup is brimming with flavor and color," reports Elaine Grover of Santa Maria, California. "For...

    Apple Spice Waffles

    22 reviews

    These apple waffles are cozy and comforting anytime—morning or evening. The smell of toasty waffles with apples is sure to...


    Parmesan Pork Tenderloin

    25 reviews

    I am of Danish descent and love all things pork, both old recipes and new. Here's a dish I came...


    Sausage-Stuffed Shells

    3 reviews

    I wanted to make manicotti one day but was out of the noodles. So I came up with this recipe,...


    Pork with Artichokes and Capers

    2 reviews

    After dating my husband for a month, I wanted to impress him with my cooking. When I fixed this recipe,...


    Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

    32 reviews

    I first made this fresh fruit salsa for a family baby shower. Everyone wanted the recipe. Now, someone makes this...


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    Taco Salad for a Large Crowd

    61 reviews

    I made this huge taco salad to bring to a party and people were scrambling to figure out who made...

    Pastitsio

    34 reviews

    Guests always seem to gobble up this authentic Greek beef and pasta casserole. The creamy white sauce is oh, so...


    Rhubarb Strawberry Granita

    Fresh rhubarb and strawberries make this sweet and icy dessert such a treat. You’ll love how quickly it comes together...


    Lemon-Apricot Fruit Pops

    With just 31 calories, 4 teaspoons of sugar total and lots of vitamin C, this is one light and refreshing...


    Broccoli Mac & Cheese Bake

    16 reviews

    My husband made a version of this casserole for me on our first date. Over the 11 years we’ve been...


    Chard & Bacon Linguine

    4 reviews

    I use Swiss chard every way I can, and that includes stirring it into this breezy linguine. When you’re short...


    Sensational Tiramisu

    12 reviews

    This light version of the popular Italian dessert is moist and creamy, and cuts so well into pretty layered squares....