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    Rhubarb Torte

    Each year when Grandmother asked what kind of birthday cake I'd like, I always said I wanted her rhubarb torte....


    Fluffy Cranberry Delight

    This was originally my daughter's recipe, and she or I will make it for one or more of our holiday...


    Spiced Oatmeal Cookies

    I'm the fourth generation of cooks in my family to bake these cookies. When my grandmother sent me a batch...


    Country Fish Chowder

    You'll think you're on Cape Cod when you taste this thick, wholesome chowder made from a recipe I've treasured for...


    Beef and Onion Stew

    Few things can soften winter's bite better than a hearty stew, and this one is guaranteed to tame even the...


    Pineapple Ham Loaf

    I "inherited" this recipe from the family that owned the building where I rented my first apartment. It's one of...


    Old-Fashioned Cheese Potatoes

    When my husband and I got married in 1951, one of the first appliances we bought was an apartment-size electric...


    Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs

    These meatballs can also be made with ground venison instead of the ground beef - they're delicious either way! The...

    Fresh Fruit Cobbler

    I received this recipe years ago. It's a family favorite, especially when Maine blueberries are in season. What a treat...


    Coconut Oat Cookies

    These chewy cookies have been a family favorite for years. The pecans provide a crunchy contrast to go along with...


    Cheddar Cheese Soup

    My husband and I live in the Dairy State of Wisconsin. So this soup is perfect, since we get to...


    Individual Apple Cobbler

    THIS RECIPE was given to me in an exchange with a homemakers group several years ago. Apples are a vibrant...


    Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage

    The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn’t quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting,...


    Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce

    As a young girl, I was amazed when Mom transformed fresh apples into this delightful, lovely mixture. I'm not sure...


    Oil and Vinegar Dressing

    The goodness of crisp salad ingredients comes through when topped with this simple homemade dressing. It tastes so fresh. Mom...


    Pumpkin Cake Roll

    This dessert is delicious, especially if you love cream cheese and pumpkin the way I do. —Elizabeth Montgomery, Allston, Massachusetts


    Simple Corn Chowder

    On cool fall days, this thick creamy chowder hits the spot as an appetizer or light lunch. —Nancy Johnson, Connersville,...

    Homemade Chocolate Snack Cake

    THIS is a moist delicious snack cake, so good that icing is not necessary. Sometimes my husband puts a scoop...


    Teriyaki Glazed Chicken

    I love to experiment with food. We're able to buy sweet onions grown on Maui, so I stir-fry them with...


    Sour Cream Macaroni Salad

    "This make-ahead macaroni salad never fails to stay moist," says Rita Morris of Gastonia, North Carolina. "I double the recipe...


    Herbed Vinaigrette

    This simple vinegar and oil dressing is seasoned with three herbs for robust flavor. "We like balsamic vinegar , so...


    Ham Potato Scallop

    "It's simple to jazz up a box of scalloped potatoes and pop them in the oven while the kids are...


    Tender Barbecued Chicken

    After a long day at work, a slow-cooked meal is a great help. One of my family's favorites is this...

    Cornmeal-Coated Chicken

    The pepper really comes through in this quick and convenient coating mix for chicken. "Not only is it tasty, it's...


    Quick Italian Meat Loaf

    "I received the recipe for this moist meat loaf in my high school economics class," recalls Lisa Malone of Cordell,...


    Spinach Deviled Eggs

    Spinach adds unexpected color and flavor to this tasty variation on deviled eggs. They're easy to make and are an...


    Honey Barbecued Ribs

    "My family celebrates four birthdays in July, and these tender ribs are a must at our joint get-together," writes Joyce...


    Raisin Buttermilk Coffee Cake

    Folks will be lining up in your kitchen while this coffee cake is baking, and then they'll come back for...


    Coconut Cream Meringue Pie

    Every fifth Sunday at our country church, we have a hymn sing and potluck dinner. I always bring this coconut...