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    White Chocolate Cereal Bars

    A friend shared with me this fresh take on traditional crispy treats. My husband loves them, and I feel so...


    Jelly Bean Bark

    Homemade Easter candy really doesn't get easier than this. It's so simple—all you need are three ingredients, a microwave and...


    Hominy Taco Chili

    "This robust chili is easy to prepare with canned items and receives rave reviews," says Barbara Wheless, Sheldon, South Carolina....


    Fudgy Ice Cream Dessert

    Jenny Haen from Red Wing, Minnesota tops a rich chocolate cookie crust with vanilla ice cream, peanuts and fudge topping...


    Macadamia French Toast

    Beverly Ellis of McKenzie, Tennessee shared this appetizing eye-opener. Flavored with orange juice and nutmeg, this nutty French toast bake...


    Cran-Strawberry Cooler

    This frothy refresher blends strawberries with cranberry juice, white grape juice and ice. "This drink hits the spot whenever you...


    Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

    I top crescent roll crust with deli beef, mozzarella cheese and sauteed veggies. The quick combination offers the terrific taste...


    Party Chicken

    "After trying this at a church dinner, I knew it would be well liked by family and friends," pens Eva...

    Pasta Vegetable Salad

    It only takes minutes to cook the tricolor pasta, but to really beat the clock, chop the vegetables ahead of...


    Marmalade Soy Wings

    Whether I use drumettes or chicken wings, these savory bites are always popular. I keep the pretty glazed appetizers warm...


    Teriyaki Tenderloin

    The marinade for this tender pork entree is so good that it's hard to believe it calls for only three...


    Springtime Penne

    With ham, asparagus, onion and pasta in a creamy sauce, this stovetop supper is tasty enough for even your pickiest...


    Crusted Salmon

    These delicious salmon fillets are wonderful for company since they take only a few minutes to prepare, yet they taste...


    Oatmeal Chocolate Cake

    I've had this recipe a long time. It's one of my family's favorite desserts, and I still make it often.


    Creamy Split Pea Soup

    A friend gave me this recipe 25 years ago. At the time, she was in her 60s and working as...


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    Bacon Roll-Ups

    This family recipe dates back to the 1930s, when my grandmother started making these hearty breakfast rolls. —Janet Abate, North...


    Zippy Burgers

    Our Test Kitchen concocted this easy recipe, enhancing lean ground beef with onion powder, chili powder and red pepper flakes....

    Tart Cherry Crisp

    "Our family first made this dessert after an outing to a cherry orchard," explains Mrs. Grossman of Brooklyn, New York....


    Spinach Cheese Tortellini

    In Greenbrier, Arkansas, Jamie Staggs whips up this creamy pasta dish for potlucks. "It's a hit at every gathering," she...


    Grape-Nuts Bread

    Debbie Hunt of Anthony, Kansas likes to add tasty Grape-Nuts cereal to this hearty loaf. "This moist bread is so...


    Crab and Cream Cheese Dip

    This creamy dip is the perfect accompaniment to any party menu. It's so delicious on crisp crackers!—Nadine McGehee, Greenville, Mississippi


    Breakfast Sausage Fried Rice

    —Tami Thomas, Palmdale, California


    Chocolate Zucchini Loaf

    Adriene Lujbli stirs grated zucchini into this no-fuss loaf. "I fix it whenever my family wants something chocolaty," notes the...

    Roast Beef Sandwich Spread

    Pickle relish and ketchup add a touch of sweetness to this sandwich spread that uses up leftover beef. "I often...


    Shredded Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches

    In Auburn, Alabama, Pam May turns lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and a little brown sugar into a lip-smacking...


    Tortellini Artichoke Salad

    This hearty salad can serve as a main course or side dish. The creamy Italian dressing and marinated artichoke hearts...


    Beef with Ramen Noodles

    I made up this beef with ramen noodles recipe when I was looking for good Chinese food in beautiful Oregon....


    Daffodil Cake

    I've made this cake for my children(see photo below), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is their favorite birthday cake...it's light and...


    Salmon Loaf

    During the Depression, Mom's tasty salmon loaf was a welcome change from the usual meat loaf everyone made to stretch...