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    Microwave Apple Crisp

    "When my siblings and I were young, we loved it when our mom made this old-fashioned-tasting treat," recalls Sharon Missel...


    Apple Bread Pudding

    My young grandson loves to help me make his favorite dessert. When Frankie eats this comforting pudding, he declares, "Yum...


    Shrimp Egg Salad

    "My family loves this change-of-pace sandwich filling," says field editor Ruth Ann Stelfox of Raymond, Alberta. "It has a tasty...


    Broccoli with Mustard Sauce

    "Broccoli is among the vegetables that we are able to grow well, so we eat a lot of it," shares...


    Spanish Rice with Sausage

    "When I want to add a little more zip to this hearty entree, I use hot salsa," writes Grace Riele...


    Ranch Coleslaw

    From El Dorado, California, Mellanie McCreary shares this perfect last minute side dish. "When I was a newlywed, I came...


    Punch Bowl Cake

    This recipe was created when I was trying to use up leftovers. You can make it with cookies or bananas...


    Pineapple-Tuna Salad Sandwiches

    From Weirton, West Virginia, Maida Knox offers this tasty twist on an old favorite. She mixes crushed pineapple and applesauce...

    Cranberry Nut Fudge

    This fast and delicious fudge recipe is Bobby Langley's favorite. "The dried cranberries give it holiday flair," says the Rocky...


    Peach-Glazed Ribs

    For a fruity alternative to the usual barbecue sauce for ribs, try this slightly spicy recipe at your next picnic....


    Baked Crispy Potato Wedges

    French-fry fans will fall for this easy oven-baked variety and never miss the fat. Try pairing the crispy potato wedges...


    Veggie Turkey Casserole

    In Chattanooga, Tennessee, Michelle Summers relies on canned goods and frozen vegetables to hurry along this creamy main dish. "I...


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    Baked Mac and Cheese

    With its rich cheese sauce and crunchy crumb topping, this has to be the best baked mac and cheese recipe...


    Rosemary Cheddar Bread

    "My husband and I love rosemary-and cheddar-crusted potatoes, so I adapted a potato bread recipe to include our favorite flavors,"...


    Sweet and Tangy Cucumber Salad

    This sweet and tangy side dish sent in by Mary Farley comes together in a snap. "I often take this...


    BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad

    This is one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes. I first tried it at a family reunion, and it's...


    Easy Turkey Noodle Soup

    Rich, homemade taste that’s easy on the budget makes this chunky soup a family favorite. We enjoy it with hot...

    No-Bake Apple Pie

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    We always have an abundance of apples in the fall, so I like to make this easy pie. My husband...


    Harvest Pumpkin Dip

    After trying to make my own pies (and failing miserably with the crust), I decided to try something new with...


    Creamy Fettuccine with Ham and Peas

    When Valerie Holter's husband was stationed with the Navy in Italy, she enjoyed the local cuisine. "I loved the pasta...


    Sour Cream Salad Dressing

    In Ukiah, California, Phyllis Groves blends together a few items to create this tangy dressing for fresh greens. "It's easy...


    Chicken Apricot Preserves

    On busy days, I need a no fuss supper like my apricot chicken. Often I make the sauce ahead of...


    Quick Broccoli with Mustard Sauce

    My granny came up with the recipe for my broccoli side dish as a tricky way to get us kids...

    Brats in Beer

    This marinated bratwurst recipe comes from Jill Hazelton of Hamlet, Indiana. The flavor of the marinade really comes through in...


    Mushroom Cheese Bread

    This savory grilled bread is delightful with barbecued steak, baked potatoes and corn on the cob. For variation, we sometimes...


    Fresh Fruit Salsa

    This salad has all the bright colors and fresh flavors of summer. —Mary E. Relyea, Canastota, New York.


    Five-Fruit Salad

    From Huntsville, Ohio, Sharron Botts relates, “I attended a brunch one summer, and when I saw this fruit salad, I...


    Turkey Pesto Sandwiches

    This turkey pesto sandwich has everything you crave for lunch: savory turkey, aromatic pesto, garden-fresh vegetables and gooey melted cheese.


    Pork Chops with Sauerkraut

    Planning for Oktoberfest, or simply in the mood for a hearty, wholesome meal? It is time for slow-cooker pork chops...