Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Oven Parmesan Chips

My husband and I avoid fried foods, but potatoes are part of our menu almost every day. These delectable sliced potatoes get nice...

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Creamy Dilled Cucumber Salad

This creamy cucumber salad, a Norwegian favorite, was a staple at all of our family holidays.

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Cubed Beef and Barley Soup

Here's a stick to your ribs type of soup. I've also used a chuck roast, rump roast and London broil that's been cut into bite-size...

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Ham and Corn Chowder

My mother is an excellent cook who rarely follows a recipe exactly. My two sisters and I do the same thing, adding something here,...

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Italian Sausage and Orzo Soup

This hearty and warming soup makes a comforting dinner. The herbs make the kitchen smell wonderful! You can use lower-calorie turkey...

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Meatball & Pasta Soup

When we do manage to get cold weather in California, I stir up this power-packed soup that encourages my guys to eat more veggies...

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Smoky Cheddar, Ham and Corn Chowder

When I'm making a pot of Smoky Cheddar Corn Chowder, no one misses dinner. Smoked cheese the flavor to another level.

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Dandelion Soup

I like to use dandelion green in many recipes. With hearty meatballs in a wonderful chicken broth, this dish is dandy for the entire...

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Simple Chicken Soup

I revised a recipe that my family loved so it would be lighter and easier to make. It’s a hearty and healthy meal served with a green...

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Around the World Tapenade

Featuring flavors from around the globe, this recipe is a trip for the taste buds! Chopping the ingredients in a food processor keeps...

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Pumpkin Seed Cheese Ball

Save some of your home-roasted pumpkin seeds to coat this creamy onion spread from our home economists.

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Savory Cheese Ball

Blue cheese contributes a pleasant, tangy bite and olive a saltiness to this creamy cheese ball recipe. For the optimum taste, let...

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