Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Savory Beer Pork Chops

These tender chops cooked in a savory sauce are perfect for a hectic weeknight because they're so easy to prep. Try them with hot...

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Artichoke, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

This creamy, robust artichoke dip boasts the colorful addition of sun-dried tomatoes.It's great served with tortilla, pita or bagel...

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Cranberry Cake with Tangerine Frosting

Sugary cranberries and candied citrus dress up to this smartly elegant cake. It’s my favorite Christmas dessert for its sheer wow...

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Fennel-Orange Salsa

I love orange salsa! Its sweet and tangy flavor profile goes well with ham, pork and poultry around the holidays.

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Saucy Chicken Strips

For a quick and easy meal, try this chicken recipe. The sauce is so tasty, your family will request it often.

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Melon Grape Salad

After 40 years of cooking for our family, making meals for two was a big adjustment. This melon salad is a refreshing treat that I...

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Slow-Cooker Flank Steak Fajitas

As a busy teacher, I think it's so nice to come home to a warm meal after a day in the classroom. I'm not the only one who thinks...

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Slow-Cooked Big Breakfast

This is one of our go-to dishes for holidays and times when we know our day will be especially busy. You can substitute whatever vegetables...

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Double Frosted Brownies

Dress up these fudgy brownies from a boxed mix with two kinds of frosting. The two-tone treats have a luscious look and sweet taste.

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Pinwheel Steak Potpie

On cool nights, nothing hits the spot like a steaming homemade potpie—especially one you can get on the table fast. The pinwheel...

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Homemade Apple Cider Beef Stew

It's especially nice to use this recipe in fall, when the weather gets crisp and Nebraska's apple orchards start selling fresh apple...

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Special French Onion Soup

Combined with a salad, this rich soup is a meal for my husband and me. I top it with Brie, prosciutto and garlic on French bread to...

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