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Chipotle Chicken
Chipotle Chicken


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

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

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

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


One-Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
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
My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...

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

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

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

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

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


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

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


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

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