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    Nutty Peach Crisp

    A co-worker brought this easy, delicious dessert to work, and I couldn't resist asking for the recipe. A moist bottom...


    Double Chocolate Torte

    If you love chocolate, you won't be able to resist this rich, fudgy torte. I often make it for company...


    Taco Puffs

    I got this recipe from a friend years ago and still make these cheesy sandwiches regularly. I serve them for...


    Simple Baked Chicken

    I was surprised when my sister-in-law told me she used just three simple ingredients to bake this tender, flavorful chicken....


    Rich Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

    "I'm always greeted with oohs and aahs when I bring out this exquisite dessert," relates Kaaren Jurack of Manassas, Virginia....


    Rice Seasoning Mix

    "With rice and this mix on hand, you can whip up a tasty side dish whenever you need one," says...


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    Steak Stir-Fry

    Loaded with crisp veggies and tender strips of garlic-ginger sirloin, steak stir-fry is an easy 30-minute dinner to take the...


    Chocolate Chip Bars

    People are always surprised when I tell them these chocolate chip bars come from the microwave. Chockfull of chocolate chips,...

    Strawberry Parfaits

    In Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Margaret McCoy whips up this family-pleaser in no time. "It forms two layers—a creamier bottom and foamier...


    Soupy Joes

    In Mesa, Arizona, Patricia Novak uses a can of vegetable soup to dress up her sloppy joes. "When our children...


    Salsa Tuna Salad

    I perk up this fresh-tasting tuna salad with flavorful salsa. Bright corn and green pepper add pretty color to the...


    Hopscotch Treats

    "When the mood for something sweet strikes, I turn to these crunchy snacks packed with butterscotch flavor," reports Gayle Becker...


    Campfire Stew

    Eva Knight's speedy single-pan meal revives comforting memories from her childhood. "The recipe goes back many years to my days...


    Soft Chocolate Cookies

    My family expects the cookie jar to be filled with home-baked goodies year-round. They don't care for nuts but can't...


    Pecan Fingers

    You can't go wrong with the combination of butter and pecans in this recipe. I never serve these cookies without...


    Butter Crunch Cookies

    I've given this recipe to more people than any other recipe I have. These cookies are so easy to make....


    Green Bean Chili

    When folks hear this recipe's name, they're certainly skeptical. But after one taste, they're asking for the recipe! This chili...

    Microwave Classic Chili

    For several years I taught a microwave cooking class sponsored by a local department store. Class participants raced about this...


    No-Bean Chili

    I often combine the ingredients for this zesty chili the night before. In the morning I load up the slow...


    English Tea Cakes

    These unique cookies are baked in muffin cups, giving them a perfectly round shape. I sometimes omit the nuts and...


    Dutch Treats

    I was born and raised in Holland, where we used almond paste quite often in our baking. I created this...


    Vanilla Butter Rollouts

    Even cooks who normally shy away from cut out cookies can make these with confidence. The dough is so easy...


    Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Bite into paradise: Our coconut chocolate chip cookies balance tropical coconut with luxurious chocolate for a truly indulgent cookie.

    Broccoli Squash Bake

    My grandmother made this when she cooked for our farmhands years ago. I've cut her recipe down to serve fewer...


    Garden Tossed Salad

    My Italian grandma grew all of her produce in her backyard garden, so many of her recipes made good use...


    Big-Batch Baked Beans

    "All in the family" is how Kathy Herron describes her tasty baked beans. "My mom got the recipe from my...


    Turkey Scallopini

    Quick-cooking turkey breast slices make this recipe a winner when you only have a few minutes to fix a satisfying...


    Creamy Seafood Enchiladas

    Shrimp and crab cooked with a flavorful sauce add up to outstanding enchiladas. I made them for an annual fundraiser,...


    Nectarine Chicken Salad

    When guests are coming for lunch or dinner in the warm summer months, I like to serve this attractive, colorful...