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    Creamy Strawberry Icebox Cake

    My family loves this icebox cake for two reasons: First, it is a delicious way to use strawberries at their...


    Tomato Beef Barley Soup

    When my children were young, I needed a soup that everyone would eat—something filling but also something delicious. My sons...


    Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream—a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best...


    Quick and Healthy Turkey Veggie Soup

    I freeze our leftover turkey at the holidays so we can enjoy meals like this year-round. This soup is especially...


    Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken

    My husband and I love this slow-cooker coconut curry chicken! It’s a breeze to prepare and it tastes just like...


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    Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Jars

    Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead layered dessert, adorable in individual Mason jars, will disappear...


    Berry Pretzel Fluff Dessert

    If you're asked to bring dessert to a summer potluck, this is the perfect recipe. It can be made ahead...


    Quick Shrimp Curry

    I like to serve optional toppings, such as limes, coconut and green onions, in bowls on the table. That way...

    Chicken Matzo Ball Soup

    The keys to this amazing chicken matzo ball soup are slow-cooking it and using boxed matzo ball mix. Some people...


    Decadent Spinach-Stuffed Shells

    This comforting dish can easily be assembled and frozen to bake at a later date. If you have any leftover...


    Curry Shrimp and Rice

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


    Italian Beef Vegetable Soup

    This hearty beef soup features a ton of fresh vegetables, making it the perfect dish to use up all that...


    Steakhouse Soup

    1 review

    Enjoy a steak dinner in a bowl with this super simple, hearty steak soup. Because of the chili powder and...


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    Stamped Cutout Cookies

    Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas...


    Beef Taco Chili

    This is one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was voted best chili at our county's autumn harvest festival....


    Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken

    This is a family-friendly recipe that even the kids will like. It's easy to prepare and flavorful enough to share...


    Rich Seafood Chowder

    This creamy, delectable soup is even better the next day. It also works well with scallops or a flaky whitefish....

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    Chocolate Comfort Cake

    This moist and delicious chocolate cake is usually the first dessert to go. People even eat the crumbs. It’s always...


    Butter Pound Cake

    Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes...


    Ground Beef Veggie Stew

    This is a wonderful, hearty stew to help use up all the late-summer veggies in your garden. I like that...


    Easy Tortellini Spinach Soup

    This is the easiest soup you will ever make—believe me! I always keep the ingredients on hand, so if I'm...


    Turkey Ginger Noodle Soup

    I wanted something comforting yet healthy, and ginger is my favorite spice. This recipe was a must-try for me, and...


    Frosted Chocolate Cake

    This recipe is my mother's oldest and most popular chocolate cake recipe. I always thought it should have a fancier...

    Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

    For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one
    is my...


    Lentil, Bacon and Bean Soup

    This quick soup feels extra cozy with lots of lentils and a touch of smoky, bacony goodness. You might want...


    Curried Shrimp Pasta

    his light and spicy shrimp dish comes together easily. My favorite pasta to use is capellini, but angel hair works...


    Hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder

    This veggie-packed clam chowder is savory and satisfying. Butter up some crusty bread and you'll have yourself a complete meal....


    Vanilla White Chocolate Mousse

    I needed a quick dessert for my daughter's bridal shower, and a co-worker gave me this vanilla mousse recipe. It's...


    Italian Sausage and Zucchini Soup

    1 review

    Everyone in my family likes this soup recipe. Sometimes I add mini farfalle because my grandchildren say the noodles look...