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    Picnic Chicken

    7 reviews

    Whether you're gathering for a picnic in the park or a get-together in the backyard, this pan-fried chicken is the...


    Cinnamon Biscuits

    1 review

    These oven-fresh biscuits will disappear from your table as quickly as it took to prepare them! But you won't mind,...


    Black ‘n’ White Cheesecake Bars

    5 reviews

    Whenever it's my turn to make dessert for our local fire department auxiliary meeting, I always get requests to bring...


    Holiday Cheesecake Bars

    3 reviews

    Christmas officially arrives at our house when I make these melt-in-your-mouth bars. Red and green maraschino cherries add a jolly...


    Butter Mints

    4 reviews

    Looking for a butter mints recipe that’s simple and sweet?


    Old-Fashioned Caramels

    3 reviews

    Before I was married, my future father-in-law would fix these creamy caramels at Christmas and send me some. The recipe...


    Christmas Tree Sandwiches

    1 review

    Plain peanut butter and jelly sandwiches take on new shape in the hands of subscriber Flo Burtnett of Gage, Oklahoma!...


    Well-Seasoned Snack Mix

    1 review

    Friends and family hint, year after year, that they're looking forward to this well-seasoned snack mix. The sesame snack sticks...

    Peppermint Stick Sauce

    1 review

    This pepperminty sauce is one of my favorite Christmas gifts to give. I package it in a decorative jar, then...


    Almond Cheddar Appetizers

    33 reviews

    I always try to have a supply of these appetizers on hand in the freezer. If guests drop in, I...


    Bite-Size Fruitcakes

    1 review

    Meet the Cook: Because I didn't care for fruitcake, I had to have the recipe for this after I found...


    Mixed Nut Bars

    13 reviews

    One pan of these bars goes a long way. They get a nice flavor from butterscotch chips. —Bobbi Brown, Waupaca,...


    Curried Peanuts

    I make a big batch of these nuts at least once or twice a week to satisfy our six children....


    Mock Lobster

    When I want a quick fish dinner, this is the mouthwatering recipe I turn to. My husband and I like...


    Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

    3 reviews

    Here's a tasty way to dress up plain broccoli and cauliflower. The cheese sauce and french-fried onion topping is irresistible....


    Pumpkin Pudding

    2 reviews

    Welcome autumn's arrival with this deliciously creamy and decadent pumpkin pudding. Made with canned pumpkin and instant pudding mix, this...


    Buttery Carrots and Brussels Sprouts

    1 review

    —American Dairy Assoc, Stacy Duffy, Chicago, Illinois

    Mushroom Cube Steaks

    4 reviews

    WHEN my husband retired, we sold our home and traveled the country for 10 years in our house trailer.
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    Closest to Mom’s Prune Whip

    3 reviews

    For a classic dessert, I whip up this delicious recipe. It is so pretty served in parfait dishes or dessert...


    Hazelnut Toffee

    The Willamette Valley produces a lot of hazelnuts, so this recipe truly represents our neck of the woods. I always...


    Butter Pecan Pound Cake

    6 reviews

    Our butter pecan pound cake recipe takes the classic pound cake to new heights with toasted pecans and sweetened coconut....


    Marinated Ostrich Steak

    We raise ostriches on our farm on the eastern shore of Maryland, so we have an abundance of meat on...


    Wild Rice Shrimp Saute

    The seafood is so good here in Florida, and shrimp is at the top of our list of favorites. Shrimp...

    Lemon Snowballs Cookie

    14 reviews

    These crunchy little cookies are great for a light dessert. The bright taste of lemon makes them a winner!


    Mock Champagne Punch

    10 reviews

    Of all the punch recipes I've tried, I keep coming back to this mock champagne punch. It's so easy to...


    Crustless Coconut Pie

    30 reviews

    This easy crustless coconut pie takes seconds to prepare and bakes in the oven in under an hour. Serve the...


    Gelatin Fruit Salad

    3 reviews

    "This gorgeous salad is so refreshing and bursting with flavor that you won't think of it as sugar-free," says Eleanor...


    Friendship Soup Mix

    6 reviews

    "I layer this pretty, delicious soup mix in glass jars to give as gifts," relates Wendy Taylor of Mason City,...


    Honeycomb Goodies

    2 reviews

    This snack has a sweet peanutty flavor that makes it a satisfying treat for kids of all ages.—Opal Blackmar, Rockford,...