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    Apricot-Blackberry Pie

    Blackberries became my favorite fruit after I harvested them from my grandfather’s yard in Greece. I mix them with apricots...


    Mediterranean Salmon

    A boatload of toppings gives this Mediterranean salmon a burst of flavor in every bite. It's topped with chopped veggies...


    Spicy Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

    I created this easy skillet dish to use up the boil-in-a-bag rice in my cabinet. The result packs a lot...


    Tipsy Apple Pie

    I turned a cobbler recipe into a pie, adding brandy and crystallized ginger to the filling and a simple crumb...


    Glazed Cranberry Biscuits

    My family likes biscuits for breakfast. One Sunday, I decided to make those golden goodies extra special by adding white...


    Pumpkin-Lentil Soup

    I was really craving a hot delicious soup—something filling and healthy. I looked around my kitchen for a few ingredients,...


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    Smashed Potatoes

    Crispy smashed potatoes are an easy way to elevate the humble potato to a dish that's perfectly tender and creamy...


    Strawberry-Blue Cheese Steak Salad

    At lunch one day, a friend told me about a steak salad she'd had at a party. It sounded so...

    Orange Soda Sherbet

    For birthdays, we pull out the old-fashioned ice cream maker and crank out a sherbet made with orange soda. We're...


    Shrimp Pomodoro

    My husband and I have hectic schedules, so I’m always looking for fast meals that have special-occasion appeal. Shrimp with...


    Lemon Butter Tilapia

    Lemon butter tilapia is lightly coated in a delicate lemon butter and caper sauce to make a weeknight-friendly meal that...


    Roasted Chicken with Potato Wedges

    I grow herbs and dry them for use all year. Knowing that the rosemary and thyme are from our garden...


    Pan-Roasted Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes

    It sounds basic, but the tomato sauce is so awesome. If you have it, use white wine instead of chicken...


    Peachy Pork with Rice

    Peach preserves sweeten the spicy salsa in this delicious dish that’s nice enough for company. Adjust the heat level to...


    Best Ever Roast Beef

    This is the best roast beef recipe ever, and it’s great for family dinners! Cube leftover meat and save any...


    Lime Chicken with Salsa Verde Sour Cream

    Whenever I'm in a crunch, this recipe comes to the rescue. The verde sauce gives classic baked chicken a big...


    Vegetarian Red Bean Chili

    For a vegetarian red bean chili that meat lovers would like, this recipe is healthy and tastes great. It takes...

    Sparkling Gelatin Salad

    Fruit really shines though this refreshing gelatin salad.—Cassie Alexander, Muncie, Indiana


    Pan-Seared Cod

    Cod has a soft, buttery appeal that goes with cilantro, onions and crunchy pine nuts. This pan-seared cod is the...


    Chickpea Fritters with Sweet-Spicy Sauce

    Chickpeas are a common ingredient in many dishes in Pakistan, where I grew up. I have combined the light spice...


    Chipotle-Orange Cranberry Sauce

    My family prefers traditional dishes on Christmas, but I like to add in a few of my own unique creations....


    Home-Style Potato Soup

    I experimented with our family soup recipe until I came up wit this version. The mashed potato flakes provide a...


    Cranberry-Grape Spritzer

    The bold colors of cranberries and grapes make them stand out in the juice category, but club soda adds the...

    Hoisin Pork Tenderloin

    Hoisin pork tenderloin shows that you don't need a lot of fancy ingredients (or know-how) to make an Asian restaurant-style...


    Queso Pork Enchiladas

    My husband took these restaurant-style enchiladas to work, and now the guys always ask for them. They’re rich and spicy,...


    Sage-Rubbed Salmon

    If you’ve always thought of sage with turkey, try it with salmon for a little taste of heaven. We serve...


    Balsamic Chicken & Pears

    Pears and dried cherries go amazingly well with chicken and balsamic vinegar. It’s easy enough to make for a weeknight...


    White Chocolate Fluffy Cake

    A former co-worker shared the recipe for this decadent cake. I fell in love with it. Forget the calorie count...


    Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry-Orange Relish

    I like how grilled pork and fruit bring out the best in each other. If you have leftover relish, break...