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This rich pasta toss from Cathy Lorenzini is great for everyday dinners or special occasions. "I can come home from...

My mother-in-law shared the recipe for these golden waffles our daughter, Kayla, loves. Just add a few ingredients to the...

"This fast, fresh-tasting side dish comes very close to a delicious treatment for pasta I enjoyed while in Italy," relates...

Bright and refreshing, pineapple ice cream tastes like taking a vacation and requires only a few common ingredients to come...

Use a container of Amie's beef mix and your microwave oven to make this main dish in minutes. Green peppers...

Our kids had a great time putting this dessert together for a Cub Scout cake auction. A boxed cake mix...

These drop sugar cookies are oh-so simple to whip up and easy to decorate to fit any party theme.

These chops can simmer all day on low and be super-tender by dinnertime. I serve them with a crisp salad...

It's a snap to put together this hearty soup before I leave for work. I just add cooked pasta when...

These taco pinwheels are an easy, make-ahead appetizer that'll be the first to go at your next party.

Everyone will come running the minute you take this fun twist on pizza out of the oven. I top a...

In Forest City, Iowa, Margaret Peterson shares this tongue-tingling combination of savory ground beef and zippy seasonings. Turn a big...

If you love rhubarb, these rhubarb bars are a must-try. They complement the tart springtime staple with walnuts, coconut and...

Quartered peanut butter cups top this rich smooth pie that's always a hit at gatherings. It saves time, too, because...

"I remember my dad making a big batch of these citrus cookies when I was growing up," writes Tammie Young...

I decided to jazz up homemade vanilla pudding to make it taste like a Mounds candy bar. When the miniature...

—Mary Buhl, Duluth, Georgia

Made with hash browns, bacon and plenty of melted cheese, this hearty Amish breakfast casserole is a make-ahead breakfast you...

Chili sauce, garlic and basil add flavor to these moist chicken thighs. We enjoy the tender grilled chicken not just...

Refrigerated crescent rolls simplify preparation of these delightful cherry bites. "I cut the dough into circles with a small juice...

A crispy coating mix is the secret ingredient that dresses up these baked hamburgers. You bake them in the oven...

I've found that basic recipes like this never go out of style. My homegrown onions, peppers and corn make every...

My husband is a fairy picky eater but he requests this dish for dinner at least once a month. I...

I developed this recipe one summer when my husband grew eggplant in the garden. I was thrilled when the parmigiana...

Beef potpie with biscuits is a great dish to serve on cold winter nights when everyone could use some warm...

Our sloppy joe pasta combines two things families love: sloppy joe flavor and pasta. This dish is loaded with savory...

As either a hearty party sandwich or a filling lunch or dinner, this sub will rise to the top of...

Anyone who enjoys pizza and lasagna will like this Italian-style rice. It sure has a broad appeal with my family...

This fruity, luscious dessert makes a wonderful ending to a special dinner. When fresh strawberries are not available, substitute two...