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    Sweet Apple Pie

    By pairing apples and candy, I came up with this creation#151;a kind of toffee apple in a pie crust!. A...


    Dutch Apricot Pie

    I freeze several bagfuls of apricots when they are in season, thinking of this pie all the while. At holiday...


    Crab Pasta Salad

    This crab pasta salad recipe is technically an imitation crab pasta salad, but it's a bright and flavorful side dish...


    Chicken in Creamy Gravy

    You only need a few ingredients and a few minutes to put this tasty main dish from Jean Little on...


    Lemon Linguine

    Ann Dockendorf of Clearwater, Minnesota coats pasta with a succulent blend of lemon and herbs, then sprinkles it with Parmesan...


    Golden Peach Muffins

    "As soon as you try these moist and flavorful peach muffins, you'll know why they are a family favorite," relates...


    Herb Biscuit Loaf

    These buttery, pull-apart biscuits are a sure way to make any meal special, from Thanksgiving dinner to a weekday supper....


    Coconut Pecan Cake

    This deliciously different cake won Best of Show when I entered it in the Laramie County Fair. Syrup poured over...

    Cheese Wedges

    "These easy cheesy treats are a hit at evening gathering," shares Jennifer Eilts of Omaha, Nebraska.


    Baked Halibut

    I got this easy, protein-rich recipe from Sandy Schroth of the Puffin Bed & Breakfast in Gustavus, Alaska. —Edward Mahnke,...


    Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

    My wife and I think this pumpkin pie cheesecake is a perfect ending to a good meal. It's smooth and...


    Crowd-Size Spaghetti Sauce

    Crowd-Size Spaghetti Sauce, a classic meaty main dish, come from Donna Bennet of Bramalea, Ontario. She writes,"This is the best...


    Fried Tuna Patties

    These fried tuna patties are as quick to prepare as your favorite hamburger. My husband likes his topped with melted...


    Almond Tea Bread

    My aunt brought her tea bread recipe with her from Scotland, and enjoying a fresh-baked loaf has become a family...


    Zucchini in Dill Cream Sauce

    My husband and I were dairy farmers until we retired, so I always use fresh, real dairy products in my...


    Beef Stroganoff Sandwich

    This filling sandwich was a winner in our local beef cook-off several years ago. It's always been one of my...


    Oregon’s Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Oregon has an abundance of nuts, and these nutty cookies are popular with the ladies at my craft club. Growing...

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    Peanut Butter Cookies

    We cream shortening instead of butter for this dough, resulting in an ultra-rich-tasting version of traditional peanut butter...


    Slow-Cooked Sauerkraut Soup

    We live in Lancaster County, which has a rich heritage of German culture. Our dishes often include sauerkraut, potatoes and...


    Simple Macadamia Nut Fudge

    My aunt now lives in Hawaii, and she keeps our family supplied with fresh pineapples, mangos and macadamia nuts...along with...


    Crescent Cheeseburger Pie

    My mother gave me this recipe just before my wedding. Now, 32 years later, my husband, six children and nine...


    Soft Molasses Cookies

    I've tried a lot of molasses cookies since I was a girl on the farm, and as far as I'm...


    Scrambled Egg Casserole with Cheese Sauce

    This has become the brunch dish I'm known for here in Pearland. The recipe combines the favorite flavors of hearty,...

    Apple, Raisin, Walnut Cake

    The girls and boys in my junior high home economics classes like this cake because it's not too sweet. I...


    Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

    I adapted this tomato appetizer from a stuffed mushroom recipe that I've used for years. The tasty little treats always...


    Appetizer Tomato Cheese Bread

    I found this recipe a few years ago in a dairy cookbook, and it has become a family favorite. My...


    Kapuzta

    This is a truly authentic "Old World recipe"—friends of our family who moved here from Poland gave it to my...


    Contest-Winning Chicken Cacciatore

    My husband and I own and operate a busy farm. There are days when there's just no time left for...


    Tater Crust Tuna Pie

    I make this pie a lot because it is quick and easy to prepare (I teach during the day, so...