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    Pickled Pepperoncini Deviled Eggs

    4 reviews

    It's hard to resist these adorable deviled trees on our buffet table. The avocado filling has pepperoncini and cilantro for...


    Beef Stew with Pasta

    2 reviews

    I have happy memories of my mother's tomato-y beef stew, so I combined her recipe with a bunch of fall...


    Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

    14 reviews

    I needed a new holiday cookie, so I tweaked an old 4-H recipe. This updated oatmeal cookie with cranberries and...


    Double-Duty Chicken with Olives & Artichokes

    4 reviews

    My grandmother came from the region around Seville, Spain, where olives are produced. They get a starring role in her...


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    All-American Sheet Cake

    3 reviews

    My sweet and tangy sheet cake piled with fresh whipped cream and juicy fruit is so good, you might just...


    Pineapple Upside-Down Muffin Cakes

    2 reviews

    A friend submitted this recipe to a cookbook our school district was compiling. The first time I made the cakes,...


    Potluck Bacon Mac & Cheese

    This wholesome mac & cheese is slow-cooker easy. Make it during the week or take it to your next potluck!—Kelly...


    Zucchini-Crusted Pizza

    1 review

    Flavorful, nutritious and versatile, this pizza is easy to prep ahead and freeze—and fun to make with kids. It also...

    Papa Burger

    6 reviews

    When whipping up something for Father’s Day or the Fourth of July, I go big and tall with this fully...


    Sweet Chili & Orange Chicken

    9 reviews

    My husband loves this simple sweet chili chicken dish so much he often requests it when he comes home from...


    Zucchini-Cornmeal Pancakes

    12 reviews

    My mom has made these treasured family hotcakes for ages. Try them as a breakfast-for-dinner meal with fresh fruit, yogurt...


    Sausage-Vegetable Egg Bake

    1 review

    When we were kids, our mom tucked homegrown Swiss chard inside this comfy casserole. Now I grow the chard, make...


    Slow-Cooker Chorizo Breakfast Casserole

    4 reviews

    My kids ask for this hearty slow-cook casserole for breakfast and dinner. You can serve it with salsa or white...


    Huli Huli Chicken Thighs

    3 reviews

    I'm allergic to store-bought barbecue sauces, so when I found a marinade recipe I could use, I tweaked it a...


    Never-Fail Cutout Cookies

    3 reviews

    I have tried numerous recipes for cutout cookies over the years—this one is foolproof. My daughter and my granddaughter love...


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    California Burger Bowls

    2 reviews

    Burgers are a weekly staple at our house year-round. Skip the fries, chips and bun—you won't need them with these...


    Must-Have Tiramisu

    3 reviews

    This is the perfect guilt-free version of a classic dessert. My friends even say that they prefer my lighter recipe...

    Enchilada Casserole with Chicken

    7 reviews

    My brother brought this recipe home from Scout camp when he was young, and it quickly became a family favorite....


    Grilled Chicken and Mango Skewers

    3 reviews

    The inspiration for this recipe came from the charbroiled chicken skewers I used to enjoy while strolling along Calle Ocho...


    Make-Ahead Creamy Potatoes

    1 review

    For the holidays, I usually serve the traditional foods with a new spin or two on family favorites. I put...


    Beefy Noodle Casserole

    2 reviews

    When life calls for a dish for a potluck or family event, we stir up a batch of beef and...


    Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake

    4 reviews

    Angel food cake is everyone’s favorite blank slate for making awesome desserts. Serve it with a simple glaze or pile...


    Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl

    4 reviews

    You can also transform this tasty bowl into an Italian version with mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes, spinach and basil. —Renata Smith,...

    Vanilla White Chocolate Mousse

    2 reviews

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


    Citrus-Herb Roast Chicken

    1 review

    This dish is one of my all-time favorites. The flavorful, juicy chicken combines with the aromas of spring in fresh...


    Italian Sausage and Zucchini Soup

    24 reviews

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


    Blue-Ribbon Red Velvet Cake

    2 reviews

    This two-layer beauty features a striking red interior. It calls for more cocoa than most red velvet cakes, making it...


    Garlic Bread Tuna Melts

    There's something extra comforting about a tuna melt on a chilly day. Take it up a few notches with garlic,...


    Candy Cane Shortbread Bars

    5 reviews

    I created these bars for my daughter, who loves peppermint. The buttery shortbread texture just melts in your mouth. They're...