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    Fire-Roasted Tomato Minestrone

    This soup was created to accommodate a few of my dinner guests who were vegetarians. It was so good, we...


    Chewy Caramel-Coated Popcorn

    When I was a kid, my mom made this recipe often. I've adapted it to make it more chewy and...


    Tomato Balsamic Chicken

    I came up with this saucy chicken during a particularly busy holiday season. As new parents, my husband and I...


    Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes

    My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...


    Pickled Pepperoncini Deviled Eggs

    It's hard to resist these adorable deviled trees on our buffet table. The avocado filling has pepperoncini and cilantro for...


    Beef Stew with Pasta

    I have happy memories of my mother's tomato-y beef stew, so I combined her recipe with a bunch of fall...


    The Best Apple Pie

    Boost your apple pie with a buttery crust, pre-cooked apples and an incredible filling with cider, cinnamon and lemon juice....


    Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

    I needed a new holiday cookie, so I tweaked an old 4-H recipe. This updated oatmeal cookie with cranberries and...

    Maple Bacon French Toast Bake

    Our family loves Sunday brunch. Each season I try to bring a little different flavor to the table. This French...


    Aunt Nancy’s Cream of Crab Soup

    My sister Nancy is one of the best cooks I know. When my daughter was getting married, I put together...


    All-American Sheet Cake

    My sweet and tangy sheet cake piled with fresh whipped cream and juicy fruit is so good, you might just...


    Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Salad

    Loaded with veggies and shrimp, this crowd pleaser is a tasty change from standard pasta salads. —Ginger Johnson, Pottstown, Pennsylvania


    Steak & Mushroom Stroganoff

    This homey recipe of steak and egg noodles in a creamy sauce is just like what we had at my...


    Winnie’s Mini Rhubarb & Strawberry Pies

    Every spring, we had strawberries and rhubarb on our farm outside Seattle. These fruity hand pies remind me of those...


    Pineapple Upside-Down Muffin Cakes

    A friend submitted this recipe to a cookbook our school district was compiling. The first time I made the cakes,...


    Zucchini-Crusted Pizza

    Flavorful, nutritious and versatile, this pizza is easy to prep ahead and freeze—and fun to make with kids. It also...


    Papa Burger

    When whipping up something for Father’s Day or the Fourth of July, I go big and tall with this fully...

    Double-Duty Layered Enchilada Casserole

    Here's a heap of cozy comfort. The Taste of Home Test Kitchen took my recipe for chili without beans and...


    Spicy Split Pea Soup

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


    Barley Beef Stew

    On cool days, which we get plenty of here, I like to get out my slow cooker and make up...


    Trout Chowder

    This hearty chowder cooks conveniently in a slow cooker so I can spend more time fishing and less in the...


    Barbecued Picnic Chicken

    I like to serve this savory chicken at family picnics. Cooked on a covered grill, the poultry stays so tender...


    Lemon-Lime Mousse

    For a light and refreshing dessert after any meal, try this tangy citrus treat. —Kathryn Anderson, Wallkill, New York.

    South Carolina Cobbler

    With peach orchards just a couple of miles from home, it's easy to treat my family to this traditional dessert....



    Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry

    My family often requests this tasty beef and broccoli stir fry. It's great because it combines tender beef and nutritious...


    Mexican Chip Casserole

    This satisfying casserole relies on convenient packaged ingredients to create an entree with savory Southwestern flair. There's nothing tricky about...


    Favorite Meat Loaf Cups

    My family enjoys meat loaf, but sometimes I can't spare the hour or more it takes to bake in the...


    Bacon and Pepper Pasta

    I serve this snappy combination as either a main dish or a side dish. It gets its fresh flavor and...