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    Crumb-Topped Rhubarb Crunch

    For this treat, Minocqua, Wisconsin field editor Charlene Griffin features that perennial spring flavor, rhubarb.


    Chili Tots

    Cook once and eat twice with this hearty southwestern casserole from Linda Baldwin of Long Beach, California. With help from...


    Apple-Dijon Pork Roast

    This recipe takes just minutes to assemble and is delicious. I like to serve the roast with rice, then use...


    Chicken with Herbs

    My family and friends always comment on the wonderful herb flavors in this chicken recipe. The herbs make great seasoning...


    Pudding Pound Cake Dessert

    Field editor Tamara Logan shares her delightful Pudding Pound Cake Dessert, a layered confection that relies on convenient instant pudding...


    Caramel Pecan Pie

    This is hands down the best pecan pie—it’s so good, it’s scary! I’m making it for Thanksgiving because there will...


    Salisbury Steak

    “Sometimes I forget about this favorite recipe, so my husband will say, ’How about Salisbury Steak for dinner?’ He really...


    Turkey Chop Suey

    Field editor Ruth Peterson of Jenison, Michigan uses leftover turkey for her fast-to-fix chop suey. Canned bean sprouts and water...

    Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sausages

    My family loves this recipe. It’s such a good all-around dish, either for sandwiches like these or served with hot...


    Garlic-Almond Green Beans

    Garlic-Almond Green Beans is her family’s favorite way to eat this popular vegetable, writes Genny Monchamp from Redding, California. “The...


    Tender Beef over Noodles

    I dress up stew meat with noodles and a slightly sweet red sauce for this satisfying main dish. It goes...


    Chicken Adobo

    Seasonings and a splash of lime make this chicken something special, writes Carma Blosser from Livermore, Colorado. “It is also...


    Chicken Orzo Skillet

    As a busy homemaker with a home-based business, I try to make quick dinners that are healthy for my husband...


    Lemon Curd Cookies

    I've made these cookies for years. I like to give them out to family and friends. —Carole Vogel, Allison Park,...


    Herbed Tuna Salad

    Cooking for two is a challenge for us, since my husband and I do not care for leftovers. This well-seasoned...


    Beef Asparagus Stir-Fry

    "Chinese food is a big hit with my family, so this stir-fry is popular at our house...especially when I put...


    Creamy Curry Shrimp

    "We really like the spicy flavor of this seafood dish," notes Collette Conlan of Burleson, Texas. "You can give it...

    Walnut Chicken Stir-Fry

    "As the holidays near, I fix meals that are simple, light and nutritious," writes Sharon /Fleming of Bogota, Colombia. "This...


    Smoked Salmon Canapes

    My boyfriend's mother gave me the idea for this classy appetizer that I serve for Sunday brunch and on special...


    Bacon Parmesan Popovers

    This recipe proves that simple ingredients often result in the best-tasting dishes. These popovers are a nice change from ordinary...


    Spinach Egg Bake

    This potluck pleaser showcases mouthwatering Wisconsin cheddar cheese. I first made this egg bake for an after-church breakfast. The big...


    Fluffy French Toast

    My family can't wait for golden slices of this French Toast to come off the griddle. We prefer the homemade...


    Parmesan Baked Cod

    This recipe for parmesan baked cod is flavorful and approachable for any home cook. Just make sure you've thawed your...

    Pineapple-Lime Gelatin Mold

    Jolly, jiggly gelatin comes in a rainbow of colors and fits any party mold! This lime-green salad from Christine Arter...


    Smoked Sausage Primavera

    “This recipe is so simple and fast,” writes Misty Church from St. Petersburg, Florida. “My family loves Italian food, and...


    Scallops Alfredo

    When Georgia Stott of New Glarus, Wisconsin went back to school while still working full-time, fast-fixing recipes became a “necessity...


    Chicken and Vegetable Casserole

    This chicken and vegetable casserole works wonders with leftover turkey or chicken, and it’s a great quick-and-easy dish to make...


    Italian Marinated Olives

    A friend shared this recipe for Italian marinated olives with me more than 25 years ago, and I still get...


    Bacon Cauliflower Salad

    My Aunt Lavern’s special cauliflower salad recipe combines crispy-crunchy ingredients with a creamy dressing that’s ever so slightly sweet. —Kelly...