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    Apricot Ice Cream Soda

    This recipe came from my husband’s aunt, who was born in the early 1900s. It's a delightful drink for hot...


    Cornish Pasties

    My great-aunt Gladys was from a small mining town in England where pasties were popular. I loved to watch her...


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    Apricot Mud Hen Cake Bars

    These mud hen bars have been in my family for generations. My maternal grandmother gave this recipe to my mother,...


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    Strawberry Buttermilk Skillet Shortcake

    This scratch-made strawberry buttermilk cake is a family favorite. The recipe is over 100 years old, and I remember my...


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    Comforting Tuna Patties

    My grandmother and mother made these tuna patties on Fridays during Lent. I'm not the biggest fan of tuna, but...


    Cajun Crab Poppers

    My brother moved to New Orleans, and I love visiting him and his family whenever I can. These easy jalapeno...


    Italian Stuffed Beef Rolls

    The combination of spinach, artichokes and cream cheese is always a crowd pleaser. Add basil and a roasted red pepper...


    Sticky Maple Pepper Glazed Chicken Wings

    This is one of my favorite appetizers to make over the holidays! The coarse ground pepper cuts the sweetness of...

    Savory Cracker Snack Mix

    After trying a snack mix with the flavors of my favorite Everything bagel seasoning, a friend suggested I make it...


    Mushroom and Olive Bruschetta

    I tried this delicious bruschetta toast at a party and knew I had to make it myself. Since I couldn't...


    Cherry Fudge Truffle Coconut Cheesecake

    Cherries and chocolate come together in this dazzling coconut cheesecake. It's a holiday showstopper! —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota


    Easy Key Lime Pie Trifle

    I came up with this easy Key lime pie trifle because I adore Key lime pie in all its forms....


    Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes

    These blueberry cornmeal pancakes are one of my family's favorite breakfasts. No time to make it from scratch? No problem!...


    Double Butterscotch Coconut Cake

    I got this recipe from a co-worker years ago, and then I changed it a bit by adding a family...


    Easy Jambalaya

    I brought this easy jambalaya to a Sunday potluck and it was quickly gobbled up. When friends asked me for...


    Curry Shrimp and Rice

    My family and I absolutely love curry shrimp and rice. I created this version so I I can make it...


    Quick Mango Sorbet

    Last summer, I decided to try my hand at making a passion fruit and mango sorbet. But fresh fruits require...

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    Frozen Brandy Old-Fashioneds

    Both sides of my family are Midwestern, so our strong brandy tradition is evident in the slush we make for...


    Greek Chicken & Rice

    A fresh take on comfort food, Greek chicken and rice is my go-to on busy weeknights and when unexpected company...


    Quick and Easy Vegetable Potpie

    This meatless Monday superstar comes together quickly and is inexpensive as well. My 4-year-old always asks for seconds! You can...


    Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins

    My family just can't get enough bacon and peanut butter, so I created these quick and easy cornbread muffins using...


    Florentine Ciabatta

    I came up with this appetizer because of my love for white pizza. I've served my ciabatta pizza at many...


    Honey-Mustard Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Even if you dislike Brussels sprouts, you will love this dish. The dressing is so tasty, and it pairs amazingly...


    Fig and Goat Cheese Meatballs

    Around the holidays, saucy cocktail meatballs are always the first appetizer to go. In this dish, the sweet flavor of...


    Nacho Triangles with Salsa-Ranch Dipping Sauce

    These nacho bites are a fun fusion of Greek appetizers and flavors of the American Southwest. The simple dipping sauce...


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    Chicken Piccata Meatballs

    Tangy, zesty and rich, these chicken piccata meatballs conjure up everything that's good about the classic dish, but in a...


    Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Pineapple Pork

    This air-fryer pork is an amazing dish to make on a weeknight, and it's special enough for company. The recipe...


    Air-Fryer Shrimp Po’boys

    My husband loves crispy coconut shrimp and po'boys, so I combined them with a spicy remoulade and voila! This air-fryer...