Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Triple-Layer Chocolate Cake

Crunchy pecans and coconut fill each layer of this tempting cake spread with a homemade cream cheese frosting. Big slices are guaranteed...

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Slow-Cooked Ranch Potatoes

Even after seven years, my family still asks for this tasty potato and bacon dish. Try it once and I'll bet your family will be hooked,...

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Glazed Ginger Bars

I can’t think of the holidays without these luscious bars. The scent and flavor of ginger are just right for the season, and the light...

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Bourbon Ham Balls

Grandma Nette was the queen of ham ball recipes. I make them salty-sweet with a bourbon and vinegar kick. Serve them alone, in a sandwich...

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Double Orange Cookies

I serve these nutritious, tasty cookies to my husband and our four children. Also, because my husband is a minister, I often cook...

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Cran-Orange Icebox Cookies

These are a favorite cookie of my family around Christmas. The cran-orange flavor makes them special.

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Pumpkin Soup

While it looks elegant and is an appealing addition to a holiday meal, this creamy soup is so simple to make. My husband was skeptical...

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Mom’s Chicken Tetrazzini

Rotisserie chicken turns this baked spaghetti into a warm, cozy meal our family craves. If we have leftover turkey, we use that, too.

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Two-Layered Apple Crisp

I feel blessed to have the opportunity to bake this for the special ladies at the local homeless shelter. Try it with Honeycrisp apples,...

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Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini

I make this recipe with leftover turkey, and it's a whole new meal! We look forward to having it after Christmas and Thanksgiving...

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Homemade Turkey Soup

You can make the most of even the smallest pieces of leftover meat on your holiday turkey with this homemade turkey soup. I simmer...

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Bistro Turkey Calzone

Turkey, cheddar and bacon harmonize well with the apple in this family-friendly fare.

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