Kitchen Appliances: Guides, Care Instructions, & Recipes to Make

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    Orange Ginger Chicken

    This twist on a popular Chinese takeout dish is one of my husband's all-time favorites. We spoon it over rice....


    Boston Baked Beans

    Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...


    Stilton, Bacon & Garlic Smashed Potatoes

    Bold, savory flavor from bacon, Stilton cheese and fresh garlic take mashed potatoes to a whole new level. This side...


    Easy Philly Cheesesteaks

    Since we live in a rural area where there aren’t any restaurants to speak of, I thought it would be...


    Bacon & Sausage Stuffing

    This was inspired by my mother's stuffing recipe. It smells like heaven while you're making it, and people can never...


    Carolina Shrimp & Cheddar Grits

    Shrimp and grits are a house favorite—if only we could agree on a recipe. I stirred things up with cheddar...


    Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad

    Vegetables that are in season make great additions to this orzo salad. It's the perfect side dish for a picnic,...


    Quinoa Tabbouleh

    When my mom and sister developed several food allergies, we had to modify many recipes. I substituted quinoa for couscous...

    Overnight Cranberry-Eggnog Coffee Cake

    To use up leftover eggnog, cranberries and pecans from the holiday season, I added them to a classic coffee cake...


    Soupy Chicken Noodle Supper

    At least once a week my six-year-old son, also known as Doctor John, hands me a “prescription” for chicken noodle...


    Chive Smashed Potatoes

    No need to peel the potatoes—in fact, this is the only way we make mashed potatoes anymore. They’re chunky, tasty...


    Beef & Veggie Sloppy Joes

    I’m always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, so after I started experimenting with my...


    Cabbage Roll Skillet

    Have a happy helping of this quicker take on something our grandmothers would make. We serve it over brown rice....


    Tuscan-Style Chicken

    I found this Italian-style chicken recipe in a magazine and tweaked it to my family's tastes. I have taken it...


    Chicken & Vegetable Kabobs

    In the summer, my husband and I love to cook out, especially vegetables. These kabobs not only taste delicious but...


    Thymed Zucchini Saute

    Simple and flavorful, this recipe is a tasty and healthy way to use up all those zucchini that are taking...


    Apple Barbecue Chicken

    My husband and I had just moved to Dallas when I first made this recipe. Everything was new—new city, new...

    Weekday Beef Stew

    Beef stew capped with flaky puff pastry adds comfort to the weeknight menu—my family is always glad to see this...


    Chunky Apple Snack Cake

    We enjoy this cake as a snack, packed in lunches or as a scrumptious dessert when warmed and topped with...


    The Best Eggplant Parmesan

    I love eggplant and have many recipes that include it, but this one is my favorites. The cheeses and seasonings...


    Butternut Squash Soup with Cinnamon

    The golden color, smooth and creamy texture, and wonderful taste of this soup make it welcome on a chilly fall...


    Waffle Mix

    Thanks to apple pie spice and cinnamon, finicky eaters won't mind the heart-healthy use of whole wheat flour in these...


    Italian Beef and Shells

    A veggie and pasta combo makes a hearty entree that comes together easily. Wine lends an extra touch of flavor...

    Berry Chicken Salad

    Bright berries and creamy goat cheese make this one a winner! —Wendy Ball, Battle Creek, Michigan


    Easy Pasta Salad for a Crowd

    Spinach, peppers and onions mingle with tangy feta cheese in this simple pasta salad. Feel free to make it ahead...


    Thai Chicken Pasta

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


    Apple Walnut Pancakes

    The whole wheat flavor really comes through in these hearty pancakes. They taste amazing with a light touch of maple...


    Sunday Brunch Egg Casserole

    My favorite brunch dish got a makeover with egg substitute and lower-fat cheese. The lightened-up version still tastes delicious, but...


    Marmalade Meatballs

    We had a potluck at work, so I started cooking these meatballs in the morning. By lunchtime they were ready....