Coconut Chip Cookies
Flora Alers of Clinton, Maryland transforms a boxed white cake mix into a big batch of tasty cookies that are...

Spiced Hot Fruit
Irene Howard of Shanandoah, Iowa shares her recipe for a crowd-pleasing compote that takes advantage of convenient canned fruit. Its...

Mexican Stir-Fry
A tasty blend of peppers makes this skillet meal popular at Becky Taaffe's home in San Jose, California. "Not only...

Turkey Bow Tie Skillet
"I came up with this satisfying stovetop dish after modifying a recipe printed on a ground turkey package," notes Ruth...

Green Beans with Almonds
A touch of lemon juice gives a fresh taste to this simple side dish from Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington....

Acorn Squash Slices
Roasted acorn squash slices are a favorite with my family. This recipe has a sweet maple flavor from syrup and...

Dilly Beef Sandwiches
My younger sister shared this recipe with me. It puts a twist on the traditional barbecue sandwich and is a...

Honey-Glazed Carrots
My mother used sugar in this recipe, but a local man who keeps bees on our farm shares honey with...


Baked Fish
This baked fish recipe is the opposite of fussy. Use fresh or frozen fillets for a quick and simple dish...

Sweet Potato Puffs
EVEN children love this treat, though sweet potatoes may not be their favorite vegetable. The marshmallow surprise inside delights them.

Apple Walnut Squares
I MAKE "apple everything" in fall when the new crop is in, and I was happy to add this delicious...

Cabbage Salad
Bookmark this easy cabbage salad recipe, and you'll have a go-to side dish for almost any meal. Taco night? Yep....

Swiss Potato Kugel
I've enjoyed cooking and baking ever since I was small. I'd rather read a cookbook than a best-selling novel. I...
Spicy Split Pea Soup
I like to bake a ham just so I can use the leftover bone to make my split pea soup....

Macaroon Apple Pie
I found this recipe in a rural newspaper years ago. It's become one of my favorite recipes. I like to...

Meat Loaf Stuffed Zucchini
I CAME UP WITH this recipe after being challenged to find different ways to cook this plentiful summer vegetable.
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Dinette Cake
IT ONLY TAKES MINUTES to get this cake into the oven. It's one of my favorite desserts.
I love...
Barley Beef Stew
On cool days, which we get plenty of here, I like to get out my slow cooker and make up...

Caramel Pear Pudding
Don't expect this old-fashioned dessert to last long. The delicate pears and irresistible caramel topping make it a winner whenever...
Trout Chowder
This hearty chowder cooks conveniently in a slow cooker so I can spend more time fishing and less in the...

Green Beans Amandine
It's hard to improve on the taste of fresh green beans, but this recipe for green beans amandine does it....


Dutch Apple Pie
The streusel topping on Dutch apple pie means you can cut out all the time you'd typically need to chill...


Three-Bean Baked Beans
I got this recipe from my aunt and made a couple of changes to suit my taste. With ground beef...

Corn Dog Casserole
Reminiscent of traditional corn dogs, this fun main dish really hits the spot on fall days. It's perfect for the...

Celery Seed Slaw
A simple cooked dressing gives this crisp cabbage mixture a delightful sweet-and-sour flavor my family savors. When I was a...

Potato Tossed Salad
Instead of serving potato salad plus a tossed salad, I combine the two into one unique and colorful recipe that's...
Barbecued Picnic Chicken
I like to serve this savory chicken at family picnics. Cooked on a covered grill, the poultry stays so tender...

Herbed Corn on the Cob
"What's in the butter?" is what I get asked after people taste my herb-speckled blend on fresh sweet corn. I'm...