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    Eggnog Cranberry Pie

    Here's an elegant pie that says “holiday” in every bite. The tart cranberries contrast nicely with the rich eggnog layer....


    Upside-Down Apple Pie

    This pie has won eight ribbons at area fairs. People say it looks and tastes like a giant apple-cinnamon bun....


    German Chocolate Pie

    This German chocolate pie is decadent, just like the original cake version. It boasts a creamy filling, buttery crust and...


    Favorite Cranberry Mousse

    We live about 100 miles from Cape Cod, which is known for its cranberries. When we spent a weekend there,...


    Butter Pecan Fudge

    This butter pecan fudge recipe is one you'll return to again and again. It is delicious and relatively easy to...


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    Caramel Truffles

    These caramel truffles disappear as fast as I can make them. The five-ingredient microwave recipe is easy and fun to...


    Contest-Winning Pecan Caramel Bars

    My co-workers request these sweet bars all the time, so I make sure to take some for our group lunches...


    Butterscotch Candy

    This butterscotch candy is irresistibly sweet, so we love that it's also easy to make. Fewer than 10 ingredients and...

    Pecan Turtles

    I made these "turtle-like" concoctions one Christmas for a sweets exchange. My dad saw them on the counter waiting to...


    White Chocolate Bark

    White chocolate bark is a home run for holiday season gifting. The combination of dried cranberries and walnuts is wonderful,...


    Raspberry Coconut Bars

    I’ve been whipping up these delicious bars for over 10 years, with recent help from my 5-year-old daughter. I bake...


    Pumpkin Torte

    This beautiful layered cake has a creamy filling with a mild pumpkin flavor and a little spice. It is quick...


    Black Forest Cheesecake

    This no-bake black forest cheesecake combines creamy layers of vanilla and chocolate with a luscious cherry pie topping for a...


    Coconut Snowman

    My mom made her basic coconut candy recipe for years, but I took it a step further and created jolly...


    Contest-Winning Hazelnut Toffee

    This is one of my most-asked-for recipes. It's sweet and buttery with plenty of crunch. You could use dark, milk...


    Chocolate Fruit Dip

    I've been told I'm not allowed to come to neighborhood parties unless I bring this dip! It's always a big...


    Triple-Layer Lemon Cake

    A smooth and silky citrus filling separates the three layers of my lemon cake. It's a homemade favorite that friends...

    Caribbean Roast Pork Loin

    Here's an easy ad different treatment for a boneless pork loin roast. Simply combine the oil and seasonings, rub it...


    Great-Grandma’s Prune Roll

    Here's an old-fashioned favorite that's sure to bring back memories of home cooking. The vanilla glaze adds a perfect hint...


    Marinated Chuck Roast

    This slow-cooked, marinated chuck roast delivers rich flavor and fall-apart tenderness with minimal effort.


    Tangerine Tossed Salad

    My mother taught me how to cook when I was a young girl. The sweet tangerines and crunchy caramelized almonds...


    Baked Parsnips

    We enjoy this veggie often in the Northeast, and I've experimented with different ways of fixing them. This is by...


    Stuffed Iowa Chops

    Here's a hearty dish for big appetites. The corn and apples make a tasty stuffing for the chops. —Judith Smith,...

    Lemon-Lime Bars

    This easy lime bar recipe is a dessert that will wow your guests. I baked these bars for a luncheon...


    Cowboy Cornbread

    This cornbread is richer and sweeter than others I’ve tried, and especially luscious alongside ham and beans. —Karen Ann Bland,...


    Black-Eyed Pea Pasta Salad

    Grilling out? You may want to serve this refreshing, make-ahead salad at the barbecue. A creamy Italian dressing enhances the...


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    Lowcountry Boil (Frogmore Stew)

    This crowd-pleasing Lowcountry boil starring shrimp, corn and potatoes is perfection in a pot.


    Breaded Eggplant Sandwiches

    “Eggplant Parmesan is one of my family’s favorite comfort foods. We love this version served open-faced with a salad.” —Holly...


    Grilled Jalapeno Poppers

    Cheese-stuffed grilled jalapeno poppers are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and always a party favorite.