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    Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Jars

    2 reviews

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


    Lemon Shrimp Orzo

    5 reviews

    What I love about this recipe is that it's so tasty and it can be eaten hot or cold. If...


    Dutch Oven Apple Cobbler

    2 reviews

    This homey dessert is always a big hit with my family. We like to serve it with ice cream or...


    Dutch Oven Chocolate Dump Cake

    Looking for a super quick dessert that will make people think you spent all day in the kitchen? This easy...


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    Apple Gingerbread Skillet Cake

    1 review

    This gingerbread recipe came from my grandmother, and we always ate it with warm applesauce. I adapted it into a...


    Chicken Matzo Ball Soup

    3 reviews

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


    Raspberry Moscow Mule Cake

    9 reviews

    This Moscow mule cake is my favorite cake I've ever made from scratch. It's so moist and flavorful, and it...


    Lime and Dill Chimichurri Shrimp

    2 reviews

    Chimichurri is a very popular condiment in Argentina and Uruguay and is most often used as a dipping sauce or...

    Cast-Iron Scrambled Eggs

    I love these easy cast-iron scrambled eggs that use fresh ingredients I usually have on hand. They make a quick...


    Confetti Macaroni Salad

    The bits of bright red and green in this easy macaroni salad remind me of fun confetti. The inspiration for...


    Decadent Spinach-Stuffed Shells

    1 review

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


    Skillet Stout Brownies

    2 reviews

    These stout brownies are so rich and fudgy. I love how quickly they come together. They're perfect for a busy...


    Taco Skillet Pizza with Cornbread Crust

    1 review

    Our family loves taco pizza, and I have made so many versions of it. This recipe is like a deep-dish...


    Bacon Buffalo Chicken Dip

    4 reviews

    This Buffalo dip is must-have dish at our annual Fourth of July backyard barbecue! It celebrates America's love for Buffalo...


    Wild Rice and Lentil Salad

    This healthy, protein-packed salad is a perfect main dish for the vegetarians who grace your holiday table—or as a side...



    Italian Beef Vegetable Soup

    1 review

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

    Steakhouse Soup

    17 reviews

    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...


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    Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders

    8 reviews

    I added all of the components of a loaded baked potato—cheddar, potato, bacon, sour cream and chives—to my air-fryer chicken...


    Air-Fryer Fiesta Chicken Fingers

    2 reviews

    Chicken fingers have long been a favorite of mine. Actually, almost any finger-shaped deep-fried goodie seldom escapes my reach. These...


    Pizza Quinoa Casserole

    4 reviews

    If you like pizza night, give this healthy quinoa casserole a try! It's a fun way to sneak in a...


    Sesame Ginger Beef Skewers

    2 reviews

    My family loves the flavors of these zippy kabobs. They're perfect for a laid-back cookout in the backyard. —Jasey McBurnett,...

    French-Fry Bake

    1 review

    When a friend brought this to a gathering at church, I simply had to ask for the recipe—what a fast...


    Creamy Coconut Peppermint Pie

    Garnished with toasted coconut and more peppermint candy, this creamy dessert welcomes the holidays! Look for premade shortbread crusts in...


    Crackled Cranberry Pecan Cookies

    1 review

    Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...


    Apple Brandy Pecan Cake

    My favorite apple cake is made with a shot of brandy and drizzled with caramel to set off the wonderful...


    Weekday Chicken Cacciatore

    6 reviews

    Chicken cooked “cacciatore” means a dish prepared “hunter-style” with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and seasonings. We add a touch of white...


    Beef Taco Chili

    1 review

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