Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Vanilla Cream Puff Dessert

Inspired by classic cream puffs, this recipe is a wonderful treat. I've served it at Cub Scout banquets, birthday parties and holidays....

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Chorizo Sausage Corn Chowder

The spiciness of the sausage in this chowder is a wonderful counterpart to the corn's sweetness. Let this soup warm you up.

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Ground Beef Gyros

If your family likes gyros as much as mine, they'll love this easy version that's made with ground beef instead of lamb. I found the...

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Ham and Penne Milano

I came up with this recipe one night when I had to stretch leftover ham to feed my family of five. I added pasta and just "built"...

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Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes

When I added garlic to this recipe, I discovered it gave the potatoes a unique flavor. My greatest compliment came from a neighbor...

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Italian Sesame Cookies

These nontraditional European cookies aren't overly sweet and have a wonderful crunch from sesame seeds. They're the ideal accompaniment...

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Sugar Plum Phyllo Kringle

Thanks to store-bought phyllo dough, this pastry is easier to make than it looks. Serve it not only for breakfast, but also for dessert...

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Barbecued Ribs with Beer

These ribs are so simple to make, you will want to make them often. They always are juicy and have a wonderful taste.

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Decorated Christmas Cutout Cookies

Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas cookies. I...

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Chocolate Snowball Cookies

These dainty cookies just melt in your mouth. I enjoy making them for get-togethers when there are lots of people around to enjoy...

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Pork Chops and Mushroom Gravy

These golden brown pork chops are tender and moist after cooking in a savory gravy.

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Rosemary-Apricot Pork Tenderloin

You'll be surprised at how quickly this dish comes together for an easy weeknight meal. And with very little effort, you'll have tender...

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