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    Chipotle Chicken

    2 reviews

    Chipotle Chicken


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    Mexican Tea Cookies

    Mexican tea cookies are a holiday favorite in our family. I updated the recipe by frosting them with a buttercream...


    Cake Mix Brownies

    9 reviews

    These cake mix brownies are a mashup of two of my favorite desserts. A woman I worked with gave me...


    German Chocolate Cake

    87 reviews

    According to my husband, this is the best German chocolate cake recipe in the whole world. Every bite has a...

    Spiced Eggnog Rum Cookies

    4 reviews

    One year, when I had a lot of eggnog on hand, I created a new holiday cookie recipe. The flavor...


    Double-Layer Cheesecake Bars

    4 reviews

    Can't choose between chocolate and vanilla cheesecake? Have both when you make this bar recipe with two distinct layers. —Andrea...

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    One-Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

    14 reviews

    When the weather's too chilly to grill, I whip up a big pot of this cheesy pasta. Believe it or...


    Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes

    11 reviews

    My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...


    Fig & Almond Cookies

    2 reviews

    In our family, holiday cookies—like these nutty fig ones—are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this...


    Cherry Danish

    5 reviews

    These ruby-studded pastries will be the first to disappear from your brunch table. I won an award when I first...

    Buttermilk Cranberry Muffins

    5 reviews

    I've been making these muffins and this cranberry butter for years, and I have never met anyone who didn't like...


    Creamy Tiramisu Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    The Italian word "tiramisu" means "pick-me-up" and refers to a dessert of ladyfinger sponge cake dipped in coffee, embracing mascarpone...


    Swirl Cinnamon Bread

    13 reviews

    If you like cinnamon, you’ll love this quick bread! It’s crusty on top, soft and moist inside. Make extra loaves...


    Thai Chicken Pasta

    38 reviews

    I try to buy fresh chicken when it’s on sale. I cook a big batch in the slow cooker, then...


    Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns

    23 reviews

    My mother used to make delicious cinnamon rolls when I was a child. Later, she taught my sister and me...

    Carrot Layer Cake

    44 reviews

    My sister gave me this recipe for what she calls "the ultimate carrot cake," and it really lives up to...


    French Dip

    53 reviews

    For a sandwich with more pizazz than the traditional French dip, give this recipe a try. The seasonings give the...


    Mom’s Chicken Noodle Soup

    8 reviews

    My mother was a pastor's wife, and she did a lot of cooking for potlucks. This recipe is one she...


    Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs

    1 review

    Dutch oven chicken thighs with red potatoes, carrots and celery is a fuss-free, one-pot dinner option that everyone at your...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

    These strawberry cheesecake bars mimic a classic cheesecake with a vibrant strawberry topping. Make them ahead of time for potlucks...


    Gingerbread Loaf

    Make your home smell delicious with our gingerbread loaf recipe. Moist and flavorful, this bread is perfect for cozy gatherings...


    Easy Roasted Green Beans

    These roasted green beans prove they have a lot to offer beyond the usual holiday casserole. Roasting them concentrates and...


    Clam Fritters

    10 reviews

    Clam fritters are a summertime staple along the New England coast, and this savory recipe brings them straight to your...


    Mac and Cheese with Cream Cheese

    95 reviews

    Yes, it's a recipe for mac and cheese with cream cheese. And regular cheese. And it's a dish that you're...

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    Apricot Chicken

    41 reviews

    This saucy, Chinese-inspired apricot chicken recipe tastes just like your favorite takeout order but comes together entirely in the microwave.


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    Potato Soup

    177 reviews

    This easy homemade potato soup recipe is a staple side for steak dinners at home or an amazing comfort meal...


    Thai Red Curry Chicken

    8 reviews

    Thai red curry chicken is a take on your favorite restaurant curry dish, and on busy nights, the frozen stir-fry...


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    Salmon Salad Sandwich

    16 reviews

    Salmon salad sandwiches combine bright flavors, salmon and creamy mayo, for one seriously delicious lunch.


    Lemon Blueberry Tart

    2 reviews

    You'll love this amazing combination of flavors. Lemon adds a zesty counterpoint to the tart's fruit topping and lovely, buttery...


    Herbed Pumpkin Flatbread

    2 reviews

    Rosemary, thyme and pumpkin give these flatbreads an autumnal twist. They are great served with soup or salad and, of...