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    Chicken Soft Tacos

    11 reviews

    My family loves these tacos. The chicken cooks in the slow cooker, so it’s convenient to throw together before I...


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    Smothered Chicken Breasts

    116 reviews

    After trying a similar chicken dish in a restaurant, I decided to re-create it at home. Topped with bacon, caramelized...


    Easy Chicken Melts

    3 reviews

    “These cheesy, Cajun-flavored sandwiches are toasty and delicious right out of the oven. When I have leftover baked chicken breasts,...


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    Bloody Mary

    2 reviews

    Horseradish makes this the best Bloody Mary recipe we've tasted. Without the horseradish, you'll have a more traditional Bloody Mary,...


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    Sunday Chicken

    23 reviews

    This was my mother's favorite recipe for Sunday—hence the name. It makes an excellent recipe for Sunday dinner, because it...


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    Pina Colada

    6 reviews

    Velvety-smooth texture and a taste of the tropics are what this tropical drink delivers. The easy-to-make pina colada recipe can...


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    Spiked Lemonade

    5 reviews

    Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of...


    Russian Tea Mix

    4 reviews

    —Mary Ann Kosmas, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Quick Stovetop Granola

    4 reviews

    The fiber-rich oats in this granola will quell your cravings with just a small serving. Keep some handy in a...


    Cream Cheese Ice Cream

    6 reviews

    This cheesecake ice cream is hands-down the best homemade ice cream I've ever eaten.—Johnnie McLeod, Bastrop, Louisiana


    Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos

    11 reviews

    These cheese-stuffed jalapenos are always popular when my husband and I host a tapas (appetizers) party. There’s a flavor explosion...


    Pumpkin Butter

    11 reviews

    Biting into this spiced butter on a hot biscuit or toast is absolutely heavenly. With a dash of whipped cream,...


    Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

    15 reviews

    This cucumber and onion salad is one of the first recipes I came up with myself. It's a great salad...


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    Cauliflower Casserole

    43 reviews

    To dress up cauliflower, Mom used a delightful mixture of a cheesy sauce, bright red and green pepper pieces, and...


    Mexican Chorizo and Corn Soup

    12 reviews

    This filling soup is fantastic when you need to warm up on a blustery day! If you want a chowder...


    Red Wine Cranberry Sauce

    5 reviews

    We were feeling festive when we started our holiday cooking, but a bottle of wine was a bit more than...


    Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

    8 reviews

    Whenever I serve this easy mash, the bowl is always scraped clean. Before holiday feasts, I make it early and...

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    Oven-Baked Brisket

    1 review

    Texans like brisket cooked on the smoker, but this recipe offers convenient prep in the oven. Sometimes I make extra...


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    Southern Black-Eyed Peas

    4 reviews

    I find that pork is the secret to a good black-eyed pea recipe. A double dose of ham for flavor...


    Ham and Broccoli Puffs

    3 reviews

    These starters look complex, but they're easy to make and still very elegant. —Lynda McCulloch, San Antonio, Texas


    Easy Italian Breadsticks

    2 reviews

    Two great reasons to make these crisp and chewy breadsticks for your family? They're simple and delicious! The recipe has...


    Matoke in Peanut Sauce

    This African recipe comes from BeadforLife, an organization that, through the sales of hand-crafted beaded jewelry, helps teach Ugandan women...


    Spinach & Bacon Hash Brown Quiche

    10 reviews

    With a crust of crispy hash browns and a rich, creamy filling studded with spinach and bacon, this cheesy quiche...

    Rich Fettuccine Alfredo

    3 reviews

    Everyone will love this super-creamy, warm and cozy entree on a chilly evening. But no one will ever guess that...


    Raspberry Butter Braids

    1 review

    Looking for an eye-catching sweet bread to give as a gift? With tender, raspberry-filled layers, this lovely, two-loaf recipe is...


    Big-Batch Jambalaya

    18 reviews

    I make this dish for football-watching parties because it feeds so many people. It leaves my mouth watering for it...


    Tapas Meatballs with Orange Glaze

    9 reviews

    Crisp on the outside, moist on the inside, these baked cheese-stuffed appetizers are drizzled with a tasty sweet-and-sour glaze. —Bonnie...


    Orange Shrimp Mojo

    2 reviews

    With jalapeno, orange and avocado, this enticing entree is spicy, tangy and fresh with every bite. The sauce beautifully glazes...


    Shrimp Egg Roll

    1 review

    These very flavorful egg rolls are a special treat and one of our favorite hot hors d'ouerves. They can be...