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    Swiss Steak

    12 reviews

    This saucy Swiss steak yields tender meat smothered in a creamy sauce that's dotted with mushrooms and bacon bits.


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    Country-Fried Steak

    17 reviews

    This country-fried steak recipe features tender cube steaks coated in a crispy flour-and-cornmeal breaded coating and smothered in a rich,...


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    Chicken Kiev

    8 reviews

    This chicken Kiev recipe is stuffed with chive butter and rolled in cornflake crumbs. The melted butter in the center...


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    Flan de Queso

    59 reviews

    A creamy, cheesy dessert with homemade caramel sauce on top? Count us in! This Puerto Rican specialty offers a perfect...


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    Bacon and Egg Casserole

    31 reviews

    Bacon and egg casserole features all your favorite classic breakfast ingredients in one dish. Serve it as the centerpiece of...


    Maple Toast and Eggs

    20 reviews

    My home's in the country, right next door to my sister and brother-in-law's. They and their two children all enjoy...


    Three-Cheese Souffles

    4 reviews

    No matter when I've made these soufflés, they have always been a success. Although I've never seen the centers start...


    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

    82 reviews

    Is there anything as comforting in the fall as freshly baked pumpkin chocolate chip muffins? Maybe freshly baked pumpkin chocolate...

    Doughnut Muffins

    26 reviews

    Cinnamon sugar–dusted doughnut muffins hit the flavor mark of an old-fashioned jelly doughnut without a deep fryer in sight.


    Berry Cream Muffins

    21 reviews

    If you can't decide which berries to use in these muffins, you can't go wrong using half raspberries and half...


    Zucchini Dessert Squares

    38 reviews

    We planted one too many zucchini plants a few summers ago and harvested a lot of zucchini that year. I...


    Texas-Style Lasagna

    17 reviews

    With its spicy flavor, this dish is a real crowd-pleaser. It's wonderful with side servings of picante sauce, guacamole and...


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    Creole Cornbread

    11 reviews

    Cornbread is a staple of Cajun and Creole cuisine. This version is an old favorite, and it really tastes wonderful....


    Chocolate Almond Brittle

    9 reviews

    Here in Kern County, there are thousands of acres of almond orchards. I like to experiment with recipes—always trying to...


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    Grilled Steak Kabobs

    2 reviews

    These juicy grilled steak kabobs are marinated in an easy marinade, wrapped in bacon and stacked with colorful veggies.


    Squash Custard Pie

    8 reviews

    Acorn squash has been a favorite of mine since I was little and my mother baked it with sugar and...


    Rich Cranberry Coffee Cake

    33 reviews

    When our children come home for the holidays, I make sure to bake this cranberry coffee cake. I always use...

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    Whipped Shortbread Cookies

    225 reviews

    These whipped shortbread cookies melt in your mouth. Mostly I make them for the holidays, but I'll also prepare them...


    Miniature Christmas Fruitcakes

    2 reviews

    I’ve found that people who normally won’t eat fruitcake make an exception when they sample these. Using mini muffin pans...


    Finnish Pinwheels

    3 reviews

    When my sister was hosting an exchange student from Finland, she served these cookies I'd made to her guest. The...


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    Italian Wedding Cookies

    54 reviews

    You don't need a party to enjoy these Italian wedding cookies. The soft, lemon-scented, cakelike cookies with a sweet glaze...


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    Chicken Barley Soup

    24 reviews

    Chicken barley soup is such an easy comfort food, you'll want it on rotation for all of soup season.


    Fresh Fruit Soup

    1 review

    Entertaining is a big part of a military wife's life—my husband was a career Army man—so my soup got much...

    Wild Rice Soup

    39 reviews

    This wild rice soup is delicious and versatile, so you can easily make it, and then make it your own....


    Beef Lentil Soup

    15 reviews

    This beef lentil soup combines tender ground beef, nutritious lentils, and fresh vegetables in a hearty broth, making it a...


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    Chili con Carne

    23 reviews

    Chili con carne tastes great right out of the pot, but it will taste even better the next day. Make...


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    Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake

    18 reviews

    Our strawberry rhubarb coffee cake is a slice of spring. Serve it at room temperature with a cup of coffee...


    Berry Rhubarb Fool

    5 reviews

    A "fool" is a British dessert that's usually made with custard. This is a modified, quicker version I created. My...


    Chickaritos

    12 reviews

    After our son grew fond of a fast-food restaurant’s fried burritos, I created this recipe by substituting beef with chicken...