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    Chicken Cornbread Casserole

    11 reviews

    I love this super easy chicken slow-cooker recipe because it tastes like Thanksgiving, but without all the hassle. It's such...


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    Rich Chicken Alfredo Pizza

    10 reviews

    Had a full day of sledding, shopping or decorating? Settle in for a family-pleasing meal of homemade pizza. With a...


    Brussels Sprouts au Gratin

    7 reviews

    In our house, Brussels sprouts have always been sought after. When I topped them with a creamy sauce, Swiss cheese...


    Grilled Asian Chicken Pasta Salad

    4 reviews

    This cool noodle salad makes a great casual one-bowl dinner or a perfect dish for a potluck or buffet. —Sharon...


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    Peach Cobbler Dump Cake

    26 reviews

    This is one of the best peach dump cake recipes in the world. It's sweet, tender cake with a beautifully...


    Key Lime Bars

    17 reviews

    I love Key lime pie, but some people are reluctant to take a whole slice of pie. These bars give...


    Grilled Zucchini with Onions

    4 reviews

    Wondering what to do with all your garden-grown zucchini in the summer? Give it a sizzle and a little heat...


    Smoked Honey-Peppercorn Salmon

    1 review

    I found this recipe in an Alaska fishing guide. Now it's the only way we do salmon. The brine gives...

    Steak Soup

    6 reviews

    Meet the Cook: One of the nice things about this thick soup is you can make it in an afternoon...


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    Chicken & Dumpling Casserole

    87 reviews

    This classic, savory casserole is one of my husband's favorites. He loves the fluffy dumplings with plenty of gravy. The...


    Turkey and Stuffing Casserole

    3 reviews

    Folks will be amazed that four ingredients can produce such a delicious dinner. You certain to rely on this standby...


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    Sausage Rice Casserole

    21 reviews

    This recipe is perfect for potlucks or church suppers since it produces a big batch and has flavors with broad...


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    Huli Huli Chicken

    154 reviews

    I got this grilled chicken recipe from a friend while living in Hawaii. It sizzles with the flavors of brown...


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    Stuffed Turkey

    9 reviews

    For years, my mother has made this moist stuffed turkey recipe. Now, I do the same thing. The turkey stuffing...


    Leg of Lamb Recipe

    "A simple herb mixture on this roast provides irresistible flavor," relates Sharon Cusson of Augusta, Maine.


    Tomato Bisque

    20 reviews

    My husband, Patrick Maas, makes this wonderful, creamy bisque. Sweet red pepper enhances the lovely tomato-basil flavor. —Veronique Deblois, Mine...


    Grilled Meat Loaf

    2 reviews

    Grilled Meat Loaf is the perfect summertime twist on a comforting family favorite. Shape the meat into loaves and bake...

    Ultimate Scalloped Potatoes

    13 reviews

    My husband found this recipe when I called and informed him we were going to have guests for dinner. This...


    Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes

    34 reviews

    These cheesy hash browns were so popular at the morning meetings of our Mothers of Preschoolers group that we published...


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    Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes

    58 reviews

    These creamy garlic mashed potatoes are so good, you can serve them plain—no butter or gravy is needed. This is...


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    Blueberry Kuchen

    41 reviews

    In the summer, we can get beautiful, plump blueberries, which I use in this easy-to-make coffee cake. I like to...


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    Crustless Spinach Quiche

    119 reviews

    I served this crustless quiche at a church lunch, and I had to laugh when one guy told me how...


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    Cranberry Apple Pie

    16 reviews

    New England is one of the prime apple- and cranberry-growing regions of the country. This is my all-time favorite cranberry...

    Easy Macaroni Salad

    8 reviews

    This hearty pasta salad is sure to please appetites of all ages—and it serves a lot of folks! —LaVerna Mjones,...


    Caramel Pudding

    6 reviews

    Caramel pudding was always a favorite in the family when I was growing up, now I enjoy making it for...


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    Grilled Steak Kabobs

    2 reviews

    Many times, I must come up with recipes requiring only ingredients already in my pantry. This is one of them....


    Hawaiian Burgers

    23 reviews

    I love hamburgers and tropical fruit, so it just seemed natural for me to combine them. My family frequently requests...


    Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

    9 reviews

    Instead of the ever-popular garlic mashed potatoes, this unusual recipe calls for prepared horseradish. The zippy side dish would be...


    Pork Kabobs

    2 reviews

    This recipe was originally for lamb, but I adapted it to pork and adjusted the spices. It's always requested when...