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    Sloppy Joes Sandwiches

    111 reviews

    You’ll love this quick, easy and economical homemade sloppy joe recipe. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, both for...


    Black Forest Cheesecake

    18 reviews

    I have taken this popular cheesecake to every gathering since I created the recipe about 15 years ago. My family...


    Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake

    75 reviews

    I said I’d take dessert to a holiday party so I tried this recipe. I’m sure you’ll agree it tastes...


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    Classic Macaroni Salad

    39 reviews

    This classic macaroni salad recipe is a...


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    Noodle Kugel

    16 reviews

    I made this dish for a party with our friends. It was a big hit! —Lauren Kargen, Buffalo, New York


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    Christmas Wreath Cookies

    16 reviews

    Cornflakes take the place of traditional rice cereal in these sweet, no-bake Christmas wreath cookies. Dressed up with green food...


    Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

    6 reviews

    My sister-in-law, who is a dietitian, shared this recipe with me. Buttermilk and garlic flavor these smooth mashed potatoes that...


    Crustless Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    This rich cheesecake is incredibly creamy. Even though the cake doesn't have a crust, I guarantee everyone will love it....

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    Reuben Dip

    29 reviews

    This slow-cooked spread tastes just like the popular Reuben sandwich. Even when I double the recipe, I end up with...


    Caramel Cheesecake

    14 reviews

    The gooey caramel on top really makes this cheesecake. It's definitely a family favorite. —Rena Fields, Sackets Harbor, New York


    Coconut Custard

    My family always thought baked custard was a treat...and I especially like this coconut custard version. —Ruth Peterson, Jenison, Michigan


    Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

    25 reviews

    For this all-in-one breakfast casserole, I sandwich pork sausage between layers of hash browns flavored with creamy soup and French...


    Lemon Cheesecake Bars

    13 reviews

    Whether I'm hosting friends or sending a plate to work with my husband, these creamy elegant lemon cheesecake bars are...


    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

    14 reviews

    This recipe caught my eye and was extremely popular at the annual Christmas party sponsored by our Extension Homemakers. It's...


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    Contest-Winning Fresh Blueberry Pie

    86 reviews

    I've been making this blueberry pie recipe for decades since the ingredients for the filling are readily available in Michigan....


    Poppy Seed Dressing

    4 reviews

    This sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing recipe is the best way to dress up fruit all year long. Here's...


    Mulligan Stew

    6 reviews

    This hearty stew is packed with a colorful combination of vegetables and tender pieces of beef.

    Raspberry Vinaigrette

    3 reviews

    Who knew you could add fruit to dressings? This raspberry vinaigrette is sweet and tart, making it the perfect summer...


    Cheesecake Pie

    9 reviews

    "A FRIEND gave me this recipe, and I love it so much! The secret is in the baking—I just let...


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    Potato Sausage Casserole

    59 reviews

    The subtle spices in this sausage potato casserole give it a distinctive flavor that my family has loved for years....


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    Buttery Blueberry Cobbler

    56 reviews

    As the name implies, this is a recipe that is rich and delicious. Since you can use either fresh or...


    Apple Brown Betty

    7 reviews

    This apple brown betty can be whipped up in hardly any time. It costs little to prepare, but it's big...


    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...

    Easy Nutella Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    Creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread tops a crust made of crushed Oreo cookies to make this irresistible baked cheesecake.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Brownies

    4 reviews

    If you're looking for something other than pumpkin, these sweet potato bars are a yummy alternative. Make them ahead—they're even...


    Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

    9 reviews

    My mother-in-law loves chocolate-covered cherries, and I used to make this chocolate cherry dump cake every year for her birthday....


    Pork Stew

    7 reviews

    Try this comforting stew that's easy to put together, but it tastes like you've been working hard in the kitchen...


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    Crusty Homemade Bread

    80 reviews

    Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a...


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    The Best Chicken & Dumplings

    100 reviews

     Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch harken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those...