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    Mini Hamburgers

    Reports Judy Lewis of Sterling Heights, Michigan, "I guarantee these will be the first snack cleared from your table."


    Corn and Ham Chowder

    "Fresh corn gives wonderful appeal to this recipe I got from my sister," relates Muriel Lerdal of Humboldt, Iowa about...


    Barbecued Bean Salad

    This tangy, hearty salad is a refreshing dish to serve at a summertime picnic. Mild spices blend nicely with the...


    Tropical Carrot Cake

    I look forward to August because our family reunion means fun and great food, like this classic cake with the...


    Apple Tart

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



    Mom’s Buttermilk Biscuits

    These fluffy buttermilk biscuits are so tasty slathered with butter or used to mop up every last drop of gravy...


    Saucy Chicken and Asparagus

    You won't believe how delicious, yet how easy this chicken asparagus recipe is. We tasted it for the first time...

    Apricot Banana Bread

    Making this delightfully different twist on traditional banana bread is fun. It tastes excellent spread with cream cheese or butter....


    Lemon Custard Cake

    This custard cake recipe comes from my grandma— it's nice to whip up when unexpected company stops in. It's a...


    Sauerkraut Soup

    The medley of tomato, sauerkraut and smoked sausage gives this savory soup old-world flavor. It's enjoyable to make and serve,...


    Raisin Custard Pie

    A comforting, old-fashioned dessert, this custard pie is one of my mom's best. The fluffy meringue makes it look so...


    Deluxe German Potato Salad

    I make this for all occasions because it goes well with any kind of meat. When I take the warm...


    Seafood Dip

    I got this recipe from my sister-in-law, who's an excellent cook. She makes this dip every Christmas Eve for our...


    Whoopie Pies

    "These soft, moist little treats have been a favorite of mine for many years," relates Ruth Ann Stelfox of Raymond,...


    Crunchy Sweet Potato Casserole

    Some tasty seasonings like cinnamon and nutmeg and a crunchy corn flake and walnut topping make it easy for even...


    Hot Potato Salad

    Hot Potato Salad is a hearty side dish with old-fashioned flavor from Alpha Wilson of Roswell, New Mexico. Your hungry...

    No-Salt Seasoning

    "When you first start on a low-salt diet, everything tastes bland until your taste buds have time to adjust. This...



    Savory Spaghetti Sauce

    This fresh-tasting spaghetti sauce is a real crowd-pleaser. I rely on this flavorful recipe often. It tastes especially good in...


    Easy Marinated Flank Steak

    I got this recipe from a friend's collection many years ago. It's how my family makes steak on the grill...


    Scrum-Delicious Burgers

    I'm not sure where this recipe originated, but it's one of my family's summertime favorites. I usually serve these juicy...


    Zesty Sloppy Joes

    For a big family gathering, these sandwiches are a hit. I have never served them without getting recipe requests. A...


    Wild Blueberry Muffins

    Nothing is better than a warm blueberry muffin in the morning, and these muffins are the best I have ever...


    Whole Wheat Snickerdoodles

    These soft, chewy cookies make a super snack any time of year. Their light cinnamon-sugar flavor is the perfect complement...


    Western Beans

    I've made these zesty beans many times for picnics and potlucks—they're hearty and zippy with chili pepper and the extra...


    Vegetable Beef Soup

    When we come in from playing in the snow, I serve this hearty vegetable beef soup. —Nancy Soderstrom, Roseville, Minnesota


    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...