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    Taco Twist Soup

    The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans...


    Seafood Bisque

    We live on the Gulf Coast, where fresh seafood is plentiful. I adapted several recipes to come up with this...


    Enchilada Chicken Soup

    Canned soups, enchilada sauce and a few other convenience items make this chicken enchilada soup recipe one of my fast...


    Rhubarb-Filled Cookies

    I won a blue ribbon at our local fair for these tender cookies. They're so pretty with the ruby-red filling...


    Frosty Pumpkin Pie

    This frozen treat is so delightful no one would guess it's made with reduced-fat ingredients. We actually prefer a slice...


    Contest-Winning Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

    I asked my mother-in-law for this recipe once I learned it's my husband's favorite. Now I bake it whenever he...


    Cream Cheese Sheet Cake

    This tender, buttery cream cheese cake with a thin layer of fudge frosting is perfect for a crowd. It's always...


    Taco-Filled Pasta Shells

    I've been stuffing pasta shells with different fillings for years, but my family enjoys this version with taco-seasoned meat the...

    Contest-Winning Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

    We live at the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where there are lots of small farms. Country markets are plentiful...


    Teriyaki Glazed Chicken

    I love to experiment with food. We're able to buy sweet onions grown on Maui, so I stir-fry them with...


    Meatball Hash Brown Bake

    For a seniors potluck at church, I wanted to create a recipe that would incorporate a meat dish and side...


    Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

    If you delight in the taste of chocolate, then this is the cheesecake for you. Every creamy bite melts in...


    Savory Beef Sandwiches

    Before heading to work in the morning, I'll get this going in the slow cooker. Then it's all ready to...


    Simple Maple Baked Beans

    I came up with this recipe in a pinch after running out of baked beans at our oldest daughter's birthday...


    Spicy Split Pea Soup

    I like to bake a ham just so I can use the leftover bone to make my split pea soup....


    Scandinavian Pecan Cookies

    We enjoyed these rich, buttery cookies at a bed-and-breakfast in Galena, Illinois, and the hostess was kind enough to share...


    Cherry Danish

    These ruby-studded pastries will be the first to disappear from your brunch table. I won an award when I first...

    Buttermilk Cranberry Muffins

    I've been making these muffins and this cranberry butter for years, and I have never met anyone who didn't like...


    Four-Onion Soup

    This mellow, rich-tasting onion soup is such a main-stay for our family that I felt compelled to share the recipe....


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    Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding

    One of the nice things about this easy pudding is you don't have to stand and stir it. It's a...


    Grilled Steak Pinwheels

    I've been serving this recipe to family and friends for 20 years and very seldom do I have any leftovers....


    Company Vegetable Casserole

    A neighbor passed this recipe on to me. I make the vegetable casserole for family dinners, reunions and potlucks, and...


    Dilly Turkey Melt

    This is a hearty grilled sandwich with a distinctive and delicious combination of ingredients. The pickle slices add a bit...

    Rolled Oat Cookies

    I like to keep some of this dough in the freezer at all times since it's so handy to slice,...


    Apple Tart

    For 15 years my husband, daughter and I owned and operated an apple orchard, where we raised 27 variations of...


    Vegetable Beef Casserole

    This easy one-dish recipe has been a family favorite ever since my husband's aunt handed it down to me decades...


    Chicken Tetrazzini

    My husband is not a casserole lover, but this creamy, cheesy chicken tetrazzini is one of his favorites! Nutmeg gives...


    Skillet Chicken Fajitas

    Fresh flavor with a flair describes this quick and easy recipe. Fajitas are just right for hot summer evenings when...


    Grilled Flank Steak with Summer Relish

    My garden produces a nice harvest of tomatoes, scallions, corn, garlic and poblanos, so that's what I use to make...