Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Southern Black-Eyed Peas

I find pork the secret to a good black-eyed pea recipe. A double dose of ham for flavor and slow and gentle cooking creates this perfect...

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Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili

I enjoy this comforting chili on its own but it's wonderful spooned over a bed of steamed rice or an extra helping of protein-packed...

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Easy Pepper Steak

We live on the eastern edge of the Sand Hills here in Nebraska, where most folks are ranchers. This popular pepper steak recipe is...

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Curried Carrots with Crunchy Peanut Topping

My homegrown carrots are sweet and tender. When I have a bumper crop, I use this recipe to make the most of them. Warm curry spice...

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Chicken Swiss Bundles

These yummy sandwich buns, made with frozen dinner rolls, are a favorite at our house. They’re great hot from the oven but they also...

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Baked Smothered Pork Chops

One bite of these baked smothered pork chops and we could taste the care Mother put into her cooking. She was happy to share the recipe...

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Cheese Sausage Strata

Sausage provides plenty of flavor in this hearty egg strata. It's a great addition to a brunch buffet, because it's assembled the...

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Chicken & Sausage Manicotti

Here's a scrumptious meal-in-one the whole gang will love. For a change, try it with ground turkey or beef instead of the sausage.

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Crunchy Chicken Casserole

My mother wanted me to share her favorite recipe . I hope you enjoy it as much as our family does.

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Beef in Mushroom Gravy

"This is one of the best and easiest meals I've ever made. It has only four ingredients, and they all go into the pot at once....

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Pressure-Cooker Chipotle Porcupine Meatballs

My family loves porcupine meatballs. We have been eating this retro dish for years—I just updated it with a little more spice for...

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Molasses Steak Sandwiches

Molasses adds a sweetness to this sandwich which will make it special enough to serve at any get-together.

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