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Banana Cream Pie with Cake Mix Crust
"I added something special to the classic banana cream pie: A crunchy peanut-buttery streusel tops it off." —Matthew Hass, Franklin,...
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Red Velvet Jar Cake
"I love to make these red velvet jar cakes for friends, family and teachers. Red velvet is my favourite during...
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Chicken Potpie Soup
"My grandmother hand-wrote a cookbook; she created this amazing pie crust, and I added the delicious soup for it." —Karen...
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Grandma’s Chicken ‘n’ Dumpling Soup
"I've enjoyed making this rich homemade chicken dumpling soup recipe for over 40 years. Every time I serve this type...
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Chiles Rellenos Squares
"My family requests this chile relleno regularly—it's easy to prepare and makes a nice hors d'oeuvre or complement to a...
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Vanilla Almond Hot Cocoa
"Treat your family to this comforting, homemade cocoa as you decorate the tree or open holiday gifts. Vanilla and almond...
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Landmark Hot Chocolate
"With or without a nip of rum, my hot chocolate recipe has been a Wisconsin winter warmer for years. When...
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Kahlua Hot Chocolate
"When we want a cup of hot chocolate, we prefer homemade over store mixes. A splash of Kahlúa adds a...
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Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
"My mom makes this hot chocolate with pumpkin, spices and white chocolate. We usually drink it on Halloween, but it’s...
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Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
"My soothing white hot chocolate is a great warm-up after a wintry day spent sledding or ice skating. Or include...
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Holiday Peppermint Mocha
"Make spirits bright with a minty mocha to share under the mistletoe or around the piano. I’ve also stirred in...
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Fluffy Hot Chocolate
"This is our daughter's favourite hot chocolate recipe. It may look like ordinary cocoa, but a touch of vanilla sets...
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Cozy Hot Chocolate
"Steaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken." —Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California
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Crackling Hot Cocoa
"This hot chocolate recipe is more than a warm-you-up—it's rich and thick decadence in a mug." —Cyndi Nistico, Palm Island,...
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Pumpkin-Spiced Hot Chocolate
"As soon as there is a hint of fall in the air, I think of pumpkins and my mother. She...
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Rich Hot Chocolate
"Each winter in early February my friends and I gather for an outdoor show called Mittenfest. We skip the Bloody...
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Cinnamon-Raisin Banana Bread Pudding
"My family likes to change the toppings for this luscious dessert. We use berries, chopped nuts or fruit, ice cream,...
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Cherry Upside-Down Bread Pudding
"I've always loved bread pudding, and I enjoy fixing this for my family on a chilly day. You could use...
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Dark Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
"Croissants make an incredible base for this rich, chocolaty bread pudding. I prefer dark chocolate, but semisweet or white chocolate...
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Fudgy Peanut Butter Cake
"I clipped this easy peanut butter cake recipe from a newspaper years ago. The house smells fantastic while it's slow...
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Warm Rocky Road Cake
"When it's warm, this reminds me of super moist lava cake. And until I made this, I didn't think a...
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Fried Sweet Potato Pies
"With my dad being a farmer who grew them, sweet potatoes have graced our table for as long as I...
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Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower
"Want an alternative to mashed potatoes? Try cauliflower jazzed up with cheddar cheese and rosemary." —Chrystal Baker, Studio City, California
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Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie
"It sounds silly, but the one thing I miss most in meatless meals is, well, the meat. That is, except...
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
"The addition of bacon in this cordon bleu recipe makes it one of my favourite comforting recipes. I've made it...
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
"This is the ultimate creamy mac and cheese recipe. It's saucy, thick and very rich, with wonderful cheddar flavour. Once...
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Bacon Parmesan Popovers
"This recipe proves that simple ingredients often result in the best-tasting dishes. These popovers are a nice change from ordinary...
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English Pub Split Pea Soup
"This family favourite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of the slow cooker, I can...
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Crisp Sugar Cookies
"My grandmother always had sugar cookies in her pantry, and we grandchildren would empty that big jar quickly because they...