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    Garlic Blue Cheese Dip

    This thick, creamy dip is my mother's recipe and a family favorite for ringing in the season. It also makes...


    Walnut Bars

    Walnuts grow everywhere in California! I grew up on a "walnut acre" and love them. When I use walnuts, I...


    Cider Wassail

    A non-alchoholic version of the classic holiday beverage, this wassail recipe has an apple cider base with tangy notes of...


    Triple-Cheese Broccoli Puff

    This rich-tasting side is a must for our Christmas morning menu. Like any puffy souffle, it settles a bit after...


    Tootsie Roll Fudge

    When my husband came home with 50 pounds of Tootsie Rolls he bought at a discount store, I had to...


    Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

    My family loves these big old-fashioned cinnamon oatmeal cookies. They’re crisp, yet still chewy in the center, and the cinnamon...


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    Christmas Breakfast Casserole

    Christmas breakfast casserole is a bacon-egg-and-cheese strata proportioned to feed the whole family. The holiday morning is busy enough and...


    Honey Snack Mix

    Little cubs can't resist gobbling up the crackers, cereal, raisins and candy in this sweet snack mix created in our...

    Slow-Cooked Sunday Chicken

    Here’s a hearty dish for two that satisfies the biggest appetites. It’s loaded with good old-fashioned flavor. —Ruthann Martin, Louisville,...


    Crunchy Homemade Granola

    Cinnamon, nutmeg and honey add a dash of heartwarming charm to this crunchy homemade granola. "We like it over yogurt...


    Glazed Rosemary Pork

    A honey-rosemary glaze delicately seasons pork tenderloin in this delightful entree. As elegant as it is easy, the main course...


    Almond Tea

    Almond extract gives this drink a tasty twist. Serve cupfuls of almond tea alongside an Asian-theme meal or with an...


    Crumb-Topped Blueberry Muffins

    For years I've searched for the perfect blueberry muffins without success. Then I came up with this winning recipe.


    Quick Blueberry Syrup

    With its great blueberry flavor, this syrup is delicious served over ice cream, pancakes or waffles.


    Cottage Cheese Waffles

    Cottage cheese and extra eggs are the bonus ingredients that make these waffles soft and moist inside, without sacrificing the...


    Fruit-Filled Puff Pancake

    This fruity puff pancake is a top breakfast request at my house. The combination of cinnamon, blueberries and bananas is...


    Chicken Paella

    This easy chicken paella recipe will transport your taste buds to sunny Spain—no plane tickets required! Loaded with chicken, ham,...

    Baked Canadian-Style Bacon

    Adding brown sugar, pineapple juice and ground mustard is how to cook Canadian bacon for flavorful, juicy results. Plus, you...


    Fruity Rum Punch

    Our Test Kitchen home economists stirred together this sweet punch by combining four kinds of juice. Feel free to omit...


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    Berry Puff Pancake

    Breakfast is my husband's favorite meal of the day. I use our homegrown blueberries in this sweet morning treat. —Cecilia...


    Five-Fruit Pie

    This recipe gets compliments galore! I've given these fruit pies to new neighbors or anyone who needed a pick-me-up. They...


    Maple Pecan Cookies

    When I bake cookies for the annual youth ski trip, I try at least one new recipe. When I received...


    Chunky Apple Pumpkin Bread

    This moist quick bread combines both apples and pumpkin, making it a must in autumn. Every slice is chock full...

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    Mac and Cheese with Ham

    This baked mac and cheese with ham is creamy, comforting and rich. It's hearty enough to serve as a main...


    Spiral Ham with Cranberry Glaze

    The sweet, tangy glaze that complements this ham looks so pretty, and the cranberry flavor pairs well with the meat....


    Cauliflower Ham Casserole

    Cauliflower replaces the potatoes in this comforting casserole, which I’ve been making for 30 years. Whenever we have leftover ham,...


    Ham with Pineapple Salsa

    A dear friend shared this recipe when she moved from Hawaii to Colorado. Now it’s one of my favorite ways...


    Fried Ham Cubes

    I sometimes serve these popular snacks with a creamy ranch dip instead of the cheese sauce. People are always surprised...


    Apple Cider-Glazed Ham

    When I wanted to try something new with our holiday ham, I created this cider glaze. It's slightly sweet but...