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    Easy Stovetop Lasagna

    7 reviews

    My family and I have made this Easy Stovetop Lasagna recipe many times over the past few months. It's the...


    Rotisserie-Style Chicken

    1 review

    My mother used to fix this chicken when I lived at home. We called it "church chicken" because Mom would...



    Blaukraut

    Blaukraut is an authentic German dish and it's super simple to make. My mother used to make this blaukraut recipe...


    Cubano Macaroni Salad

    2 reviews

    One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...


    Barbecue Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much—just a hint...


    Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes...


    Scandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad

    2 reviews

    Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido,...

    Tomato Beef Barley Soup

    1 review

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


    Spicy Cowboy Beans

    3 reviews

    These spicy cowboy beans are a perfect contribution to a potluck buffet any time of year. Instead of needing hours...


    Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    2 reviews

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


    Homemade Marinara Sauce

    3 reviews

    This quick and easy homemade marinara sauce is my kids' favorite. It works fantastic with spaghetti, and my kids love...


    Grilled Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    2 reviews

    When my mother comes to visit, she enjoys a good old-fashioned chicken salad sandwich. As a vegetarian, I make chickpea...


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    Buttery Mashed Potatoes

    3 reviews

    These creamy, buttery mashed potatoes use simple ingredients. The tricks are to use Yukon Gold potatoes and then to warm...


    Marinara

    2 reviews

    My mother, who was Italian American, called marinara sauce "gravy." She made this sauce in big batches several times a...


    Kalua Pork

    5 reviews

    Planning a luau-themed party? Then this is the perfect main dish for your get-together. It will feed a crowd, it's...


    Cake Mix Brownies

    7 reviews

    These cake mix brownies are a mashup of two of my favorite desserts. A woman I worked with gave me...

    Baked Cannellini Beans

    1 review

    My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...


    Slow-Cooked Pumpkin Apple Cobbler

    4 reviews

    This spiced cobbler with apples and cranberries is sure to please all of your holiday guests. It is perfect for...


    New Orleans-Style Stewed Chicken

    2 reviews

    This New Orleans stewed chicken is like a gumbo but with far less liquid and bigger pieces of meat. Don't...


    Slow-Cooked Chicken Caesar Wraps

    6 reviews

    I first created this recipe for our daughter who loves Caesar salads, then later for our extended family on vacation....


    Confetti Birthday Cake with Chocolate Buttercream

    3 reviews

    This is a moist confetti cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped chocolate buttercream. It's perfect for birthday celebrations!...


    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...

    Beergarita Chicken Tacos

    1 review

    I was at my friend's bachelorette party the first time I had a beergarita, and I loved it! It was...


    Orange-Chipotle Chicken

    3 reviews

    Big on flavor and easy on the cook's time, this slow-cooker chicken recipe is appealing. The sweet-hot sauce gets its...


    No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bars

    1 review

    This easy granola bar recipe is healthier than most. It's made with natural ingredients, and no baking is required! You...


    Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken

    3 reviews

    My father used to love it when I made this slow-cooker Italian chicken. Since it includes a flavorful tomato sauce,...


    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...


    Air-Fryer Sweet Potato-Crusted Chicken Nuggets

    I was looking for ways to spice up traditional chicken nuggets and came up with this recipe. The coating adds...