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    Salmon with Spinach & White Beans

    11 reviews

    My husband, Oscar, is a Southerner at heart. This salmon with garlicky beans and spinach won him over at first...


    Parmesan Butternut Squash

    7 reviews

    Butternut squash sprinkled with Parmesan and bread crumbs makes a superb side dish we love to share. Using the microwave...


    Chicken & Brussels Sprouts Salad

    5 reviews

    My mom made the best salads, and that's where my love for them started. I’ve turned her side salads into...


    Red, White and Blueberry Pie

    6 reviews

    This creamy pie gets dressed up with berries to make a showstopping display at any Fourth of July party or...


    Orange Dream Angel Food Cake

    7 reviews

    A basic angel food cake becomes a heavenly indulgence, thanks to a hint of orange flavor swirled into every bite....


    Chickpea Fritters with Sweet-Spicy Sauce

    2 reviews

    Chickpeas are a common ingredient in many dishes in Pakistan, where I grew up. I have combined the light spice...


    Speedy Brownies

    96 reviews

    Since you dump all the ingredients together for these brownies, they take very little time to prepare. There's no mistaking...


    Irresistible Coconut Cream Pie

    8 reviews

    My husband and I grow 500 acres of wheat on the farm his family homesteaded in 1889. I grind my...

    9-Layer Greek Dip

    2 reviews

    Instead of serving the same taco dip at every family event or potluck, try this light, cool and refreshing Greek...


    Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie

    9 reviews

    This hearty ground beef shepherd's pie is an ideal supper-in-one for small families. I use ground beef, frozen veggies and...


    Pineapple Upside-Down Bundt Cake

    1 review

    This upside-down pineapple Bundt cake, which is a variation on the classic confection, couldn't be easier because it starts with...


    Creamy Fruit Salad with Yogurt

    2 reviews

    Kids can't wait to eat this refreshing and creamy fruit salad with yogurt... I know ours can't! It's healthy, simple...


    Lemon Snow Pudding

    2 reviews

    My mother first served this light and refreshing snow pudding at a dinner for my brother, his new bride and...


    Chocolate Coconut Bars

    6 reviews

    With a middle layer of coconut, these sweet chocolaty treats taste similar to a Mounds candy bar! If time is...


    Bacon ‘n’ Egg Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    I came across this unique grilled combo when I was digging in my mom's recipe box. The crisp bacon, hard-boiled...


    Salsa Guacamole

    4 reviews

    I've never tasted better salsa guacamole than this. If there's time, I make homemade tortilla chips by frying 1-inch strips...


    Sweet Potato Stew

    5 reviews

    Beef broth and herbs complement the potatoes' subtle sweetness in this hearty stew that's perfect for fall. — Helen Vail,...

    Double Pie Crust

    10 reviews

    Use this double pie crust recipe from our Test Kitchen when you need pastry for a double-crusted or lattice-topped pie.


    Three Bean Salad

    9 reviews

    We make this three bean salad all summer long! It's a delicious summer side dish for a small gathering. —Barbara...


    Sweet & Savory Pineapple Cheese Ball

    7 reviews

    One of my favorite dishes in childhood was my mom's pineapple and green pepper cheese ball. Now I make it,...


    Arugula & Mushroom Breakfast Pizza

    1 review

    It's a challenge to be creative with breakfast every morning, and I like to come up with fun foods the...


    Zucchini Garden Chowder

    28 reviews

    Years ago, when my husband and I put in our first garden, a neighbor suggested zucchini since it's easy to...


    Easy Chow Mein

    22 reviews

    Some years ago, our daughter welcomed me home from a hospital stay with this Asian dish and a copy of...

    Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein

    1 review

    My colorful Lo Mein is a lighter version of the classic Chinese dish that everyone at our table loves. Try...


    Smoky Spanish Chicken

    3 reviews

    After enjoying a similar dish at a Spanish tapas restaurant, my husband and I were eager to make our own...


    Crisp Onion Relish

    1 review

    I take this relish to picnics for people to use as a condiment on hamburgers and hot dogs. It adds...


    Blueberry Quick Bread with Vanilla Sauce

    11 reviews

    This loaf is chock-full of blueberries—two whole cups! When you pour the vanilla sauce over the bread, it makes it...


    Spring Pea Soup

    8 reviews

    Truly a soup for the pea lover, this recipe originated with an idea in an old cookbook about eating better...


    Easy Ropa Vieja Stew

    10 reviews

    Use your slow cooker for this meaty Cuban classic, which offers bold flavors without a lot of hands-on time. —Denise...