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You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons...

My family loved this pasta salad right from the start, so these days I serve it a lot. When grilling...

The soup is so scrumptious that it is worth the time it takes to cut up the fresh basil. I...

This is my husband's favorite. He loves it! If you like, you can top each serving with mozzarella or Parmesan...

I created this recipe on a bad weather day. My husband, Mic, and my daughter, Liz, ask for this soup...

When the executive decision was made to marinate veggies in a tasty bourbon sauce and serve with grilled bratwurst, this...

Creamy ricotta cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon rolls up beautifully in this fluffy chocolate cake. —Tammy Rex, New...

This is my own personal recipe. I'm very proud of it because I am still a beginner cook and it...

I love all the ingredients in this recipe because together they're perfect for Oktoberfest, a fun festival during my favorite...

My husband made sausage and veggie kabobs when we didn't have buns to make classic sausage bombers. Grill ‘em up,...

My son and I love having a croque-madame (a fried egg atop our grilled ham and cheese) for lunch. If...

Here's my reproduction of a dish from a famous Chicago eatery. We think it rivals the original. I usually cook...

Making Swedish pepparkakor—or gingerbread cookies—is a holiday tradition in our family. I entered these at the Iowa State Fair and...

I first prepared an Italian-style cheese pie years ago. When I changed it up by adding a chocolate-hazelnut topping, it...

These buttery spice cookies are a cross between sugar cookies and gingerbread, creating the best of both worlds. —April Drasin,...

I tasted a similar soup at Olive Garden and wanted to see if I could re-create it myself at home....

Using prepared pasta sauce makes this hearty and hot one-pot dinner a cinch. —Doris Mancini, Port Orchard, Washington

I found this Italian-style chicken recipe in a magazine and tweaked it to my family's tastes. I have taken it...

Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle...

I love eggplant and have many recipes that include it, but this one is my favorites. The cheeses and seasonings...

This gingerbread house is a fun and tasty Christmas craft the whole family will enjoy putting together! —Taste of Home...

A veggie and pasta combo makes a hearty entree that comes together easily. Wine lends an extra touch of flavor...

A chocolate drizzle lends extra sweetness to biscotti loaded with walnuts and dried cranberries. —Joan Duckworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri

Spinach, peppers and onions mingle with tangy feta cheese in this simple pasta salad. Feel free to make it ahead...

A friend gave me this quick, healthy recipe, and it's oh-so-tasty. It makes a big batch and is great for...

Chocolate, pistachios and cranberries make a dramatic, delicious trio. Introducing the cranberries to this recipe added tartness, texture and color,...

These delightful scones are perfect on a cold winter day with a steaming hot cup of coffee. They also make...

Tender chunks of pork slowly cook in a nicely seasoned, wine-infused sauce. Add some crushed red pepper flakes to this...

Here's a convenient spin on a classic Italian favorite. Spaghetti sauce and canned broth form the flavorful base. —Cindy Garland,...