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    Mango Pineapple Salsa

    This tropically sweet mango pineapple salsa will be a welcome addition at any party or potluck. Just add chips!


    Hazelnut Madeleine Cookies

    These soft, cakelike cookies have a delicate hazelnut flavor—perfect for making great memories! They’re baked in the distinctive shell-shaped madeleine...


    Crab-Salad Jumbo Shells

    I received this recipe from a friend and adjusted the ingredients to suit my family's tastes. It's a fun and...


    Moist Herbed Pork Chops

    I found a pork recipe in a newspaper many years ago, but I lightened it up quite a bit. This...


    Creamy Noodles

    There's lots of garlic flavor in this filling side dish. I like it with grilled chicken but it works wonderfully...


    Bear Claw Cookies

    Kids can help add the "claws" to our Test Kitchen's clever cookies. Don't be surprised if they swipe a sample...


    Hearty Veggie Lentil Soup

    Chock-full of veggies, this delicious lentil soup is really simple to fix. In St. Ignatius, Montana, Joy Maynard often doubles...


    Berries in Champagne Jelly

    My sister gave me this recipe a few years back when I was looking for an elegant fruit dish to...

    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...


    Paska Bread

    Paska bread, an egg-enriched bread with a beautiful braided top, is an Easter staple in Ukraine. But it looks and...


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    Italian Easter Bread

    This Easter, try baking Italian Easter bread. The braided ring contains colorful hard-cooked eggs, candied fruit and nuts, and you...


    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...


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    Chicken Lo Mein

    This tasty homemade chicken lo mein recipe is simple and full of umami flavor! It features lo mein noodles, a...


    Chicken Paella

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


    Banana Hot Cakes

    My daughter came across this recipe and had me add it to my recipe collection. Topped with a homemade honey...

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    Raspberry Mousse

    Creating this delightful raspberry mousse is surprisingly easy. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a chilled...


    Rice and Carrot Soup

    I first sampled this colorful carrot soup at a local Victorian tea room and wouldn't leave until I had the...


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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...


    Cauliflower Ham Casserole

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


    Fried Ham Cubes

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


    Fiesta Ham Soup

    Chowders are a scrumptious way to warm the spirits during the holidays. Our festive soup is brimming with ham, green...

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Meltaways

    People are amazed how easy it is to make these impressive-looking chocolate peanut butter cup candies. The recipe makes a...


    Powdered Sugar Glaze

    Create this delicious powdered sugar glaze to fulfill your nostalgic childhood memories. Pipe it on cookies, drizzle it on scones...


    Chicken Pesto Sandwich

    When you add roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella to a chicken pesto sandwich, you get a handheld meal that...


    Tender Chicken for Two

    Begin dinner with the delightful Tender Chicken for Two from Rosena Vrshek of Phoenix, Arizona. Instead of traditional tomatoes, her...


    Dutch Oven Pork Chops

    Never serve a dry pork chop again! These pork loin chops are braised low and slow in a heavy Dutch...


    White Bean Chicken Stew

    Field editor LaDonna Reed of Ponca City, Oklahoma dreamed up this hearty stew chock-full of white beans and chicken chunks....