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    Smoked Sausage with Penne and Veggies

    10 reviews

    “This simple dish was inspired by other pasta recipes in S&D. I didn’t have the ingredients on hand, so I...


    Kid-Pleasing Taco Pizza

    6 reviews

    Kids will love this quick-and-easy take on both tacos and pizza. And you'll love that it's healthful, full of flavor,...


    Plum Dumplings

    1 review

    Special meals call for elegant desserts like this. Sweet plums are halved then tucked inside a pretty pastry pocket.—Martha Voss,...


    Supreme Pizza

    2 reviews

    Even if you've never made pizza from scratch, I hope you'll try this supreme pizza recipe. It's the highlight of...


    Grouper with Crabmeat Sauce

    1 review

    A creamy seafood sauce drapes over mild-flavored grouper for an elegant entree. Whether served to my family or to hundreds...


    Seafood Medley

    3 reviews

    “This is our traditional Christmas Eve dinner.” Rich, creamy and delicious with flaky and tender orange roughy, this dish is...


    Norwegian Chocolate Chip Cookies

    3 reviews

    My best friend, Amber, taught me how to make this classic Norwegian dessert. They are a great mash-up of a...


    Slim Guacamole Deviled Eggs

    2 reviews

    When you're in the mood for some good finger food, try these sinfully delicious avocado deviled eggs. They...

    Doughnut Muffins

    19 reviews

    After many tries and many different recipes that just weren't up to par, I finally decided to recreate my own...


    Caramelized Onions and Beets

    4 reviews

    As retired farmers, my husband and I enjoy delicious, down-home foods. These onions and beets have just the right amount...


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    Loaded Spaghetti Bake

    21 reviews

    Make this loaded pasta recipe your own, everyone loves it! It's also great made with leftover chicken from the previous...


    Breaded Chicken Strips

    2 reviews

    Breaded Chicken Strips are a home-style classic and a perfect meal for a new cook to prepare. Our Test Kitchen...


    Minted Rice with Garbanzo Curry

    10 reviews

    Fluffy flavored rice and tender beans in a well-seasoned, aromatic sauce make this easy, meatless main dish a fitting introduction...


    Millionaire Candy

    2 reviews

    Of the 35 kinds of candy I make each Christmas, millionaire candy is by far the favorite of family and...


    Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bread

    4 reviews

    "I tweaked an old recipe to create this bread by changing ingredient amounts, adding ingredients and incorporating whole wheat flour...


    Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce

    1 review

    Add salmon, know for its omega-3 fatty acids, to your dinner rotation. This tender poached salmon gets extra flavor from...


    Sweet Braided Loaves

    6 reviews

    “This recipe was handed down from my grandmother. I make it for my family every year for Easter morning.”
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    Mediterranean Mahi Mahi

    5 reviews

    I created this entree years ago when a friend gave me some fresh-caught mahi mahi. Shortly after, I entered the...


    Oodles of Noodles

    3 reviews

    My mom made the most delicious noodles using our own farm-fresh eggs. She rolled out the dough paper-thin on our...


    Three-Meat Stuffed Banana Peppers

    5 reviews

    The combination of meats gives these stuffed peppers their distinctively different flavor. Because they freeze so well, we can enjoy...


    Creamy Sausage Risotto

    2 reviews

    I have fond memories of standing at the stove cooking this hearty Italian rice dish with my Nona. I’ve altered...


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    Veal Shanks

    1 review

    My family has come to expect these tender veal shanks for every special occasion we celebrate. Risotto and a green...


    Holiday Creamed Spinach

    2 reviews

    My mother made a variety of spinach dishes when I was growing up. This rich, delicious creamed version is the...

    Chocolate Angel Food Candy

    4 reviews

    Also called fairy food or sponge candy, this candy is crunchy, honeycombed, chocolate-covered and irresistible. You might want to hide...


    Cranberry-Orange Roasted Turkey

    8 reviews

    You'll have an elegant centerpiece to your meal with this tender, juicy turkey. The cranberry makes it so good. It...


    Italian Baked Chicken Breasts

    11 reviews

    This flavorful baked chicken is tender and juicy. It's perfect served with green beans, Italian bread and your favorite side...


    Arancini di Riso

    1 review

    In Italy, arancini balls are often served as a side dish, like bread. Our arancini recipe features a ground beef...


    Saucy Beef Patties

    14 reviews

    Our taste panel loved the flavor of these saucy patties. Said one: “They're sure to be a family favorite!” A...


    Flounder with Shrimp Stuffing

    12 reviews

    The delicious shrimp-herb stuffing makes this fish recipe special enough for company. But it really isn’t hard to make, and...