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    Peanut Butter ‘n’ Jelly Pie

    A chocolate crumb crust is topped with a rich peanut butter layer, then strawberry preserves and whipped cream. The tasty...


    Grilled Marinated Ham Steaks

    "It's a snap to combine this zippy marinade...and you can vary the marinating time to fit your day's activities," notes...


    Italian Sausage Skillet

    Italian Sausage Skillet, served over rice or pasta, is a hearty favorite. "This garden-fresh dish gets extra color from a...


    Chocolate Chip Pancakes

    There's a rush to breakfast in my house when I whip up this chocolate chip pancake recipe. The batter calls...


    Zucchini Mushroom Bake

    Just a 10-minute prep dresses up my garden-fresh zucchini, adding mushrooms, onion, cheddar and a sprinkle of basil. —Jacquelyn Smith,...


    Chicken Fingers

    Almost everyone in my family requests these golden chicken fingers as their birthday dinner entree. I begin marinating the chicken...


    Easy Black Bean Salsa

    This salsa is a staple at my house. I can make it in about 5 minutes, so it's great for...


    The Perfect Hamburger

    Chili sauce and horseradish add some zip to these hamburgers and make them a nice change from ordinary burgers. We...

    Icy Summer Treats Dessert

    You won't break a sweat fixing these easy chillers! The frozen snack, made from fruity gelatin and powdered soft drink...


    Strawberries ‘n’ Cream Bread

    Once strawberry-picking time arrives here each summer, my husband and I look forward to this bread. Since only fresh strawberries...


    Vinegar Noodles

    I WORK in a beauty salon, and one of my clients shared this recipe with me many years ago. The...


    Sandwich for a Crowd

    My husband and I live on a 21-acre horse ranch and love to have friends over to enjoy it with...


    Peach Plum Pie

    When I want to impress guests, this is the pie I prepare. Peaches, plums and a bit of lemon peel...


    Lemon Supreme Pie

    A friend and I often visit a local restaurant for pie and coffee. When they stopped carrying our favorite lemon...


    Garden Vegetable Chowder

    This creamy blend is chock-full of savory ingredients straight from the garden. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon


    Pizza from Scratch

    You can make this tasty pizza from scratch yourself with hardly any fuss. My sister shared the recipe with me...


    Pancake and Waffle Mix

    This terrific blend pairs the ease of a boxed waffle and pancake mix with the homemade goodness of a from-scratch...

    Celery Seed Dressing

    From Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Jane Viliky shares this wonderfully versatile dressing that's a snap to whisk together. "It adds refreshing flavor...


    Homemade Cherry Crisp

    Our family loves this pretty, tasty dessert. It uses convenient pie filling, so you can make it in no time—and...


    Marinated Chicken Wings

    I've made these nicely flavored chicken wings many times for get-togethers. They're so moist and tender—I always get lots of...


    Taco Pie

    Crushed corn chips offer a lively crunch to this yummy main dish from Margery Bryan of Royal City, Washington. "Cut...


    Simple Shepherd’s Pie

    If I know my day will be hectic, I'll pull the meat mixture for this convenient, family-pleasing simple shepherd's pie...


    Speedy Salmon Casserole

    Next, she prepares the Speedy Salmon Casserole, which bakes at the same oven temperature as the cake. "Living here on...

    Zippy Chicken Enchiladas

    Leftover chicken gets an awesome makeover in this rich and creamy casserole. This colorful dish is loaded with flavor. It's...


    Roasted Chicken

    This tender chicken is a real time-saver on a busy weekend. A simple blend of seasonings makes it a snap...


    Parmesan Chicken Breasts

    "People can't believe it when I tell them how little time it takes to fix this delicious chicken," reports Mollie...


    Blueberry Delight

    Relates Christine Halandras of Meeker, Colorado, "Prepared angel food cake makes this impressive dessert a breeze to assemble. Plus, it...


    Sesame Seed Cookies

    These are very special cookies served often in the South. They're perfect with tea or coffee. My whole family loves...


    Sweet Potato Salad with Hard-Boiled Eggs

    When I served this salad to relatives visiting from the Midwest, I was surprised to find it was something they'd...