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Contest-Winning Hot Chicken Salad

"After I tasted this hot chicken salad at a women's luncheon, I left with the recipe in hand. I was our city clerk for several years, and on election days I brought this to serve our poll workers for lunch. It got everyone's vote of approval! I've found it is also delicious stuffed in a tomato." —Ruth Glabe, Oronoco, Minnesota



Maple-Sage Brined Turkey

"When the leaves start turning, it’s turkey time at our house. We use maple-sage brine to help brown the bird...


Pistachio Brown Butter Cookies

"These pistachio brown butter cookies are a simple showstopper! They literally melt in your mouth." —Stephanie Sutphin, Radford, Virginia

Homemade Meatless Spaghetti Sauce

"When my tomatoes ripen, the first things I make are BLTs and this homemade spaghetti sauce." —Sondra Bergy, Lowell, Michigan


Slow-Cooker Minestrone

"There's nothing quite like the comfort of warm homemade soup, and it's even better when your slow cooker does most...

Irish Beef Stew

"Rich and hearty, this stew is my husband's favourite. The beef is incredibly tender. Served with crusty bread, it's an...


Spring-Thyme Chicken Stew

"During a long winter (and spring), my husband and I were in need of something warm, comforting and bright. This...


Veggie Meatball Soup for 3

"It's a snap to put together this hearty soup before I leave for work. I just add cooked pasta when...


Pressure-Cooker Vegetable Wild Rice Soup

"This thick and hearty soup is packed with colourful vegetables. It's wonderful for lunch alongside a healthy salad or a...

Chunky Potato Leek Soup

"My family and I love a steaming bowl of potato leek soup on a cold winter evening, but we don't...


Slow-Cooked Bean Medley

"I often change the variety of beans in this classic recipe, using whatever I have on hand to total the...


Slow-Cooker Sauerbraten

"My family is of German Lutheran descent, and although we enjoy this traditional beef roast, I never liked the amount...


Asian Slow-Cooked Short Ribs

"After a long day of sledding, the aroma of these beautiful short ribs says welcome home. Warm and comforting, they...


Braised Beef Shank

This braised beef shank makes for a heart, no-fuss meal.

Dungeness Crab and Cauliflower Risotto

If you're in the mood for a cooking challenge, try this decadent Dungeness crab and cauliflower risotto. Pair it with...


Herbed Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Oil

Sun dried tomatoes are the perfect addition for salads, sauces or as an appetizer. You can easily make your own...


Rib Roast with Roasted Garlic

The rich taste of roasted garlic gravy makes this beef dish extra-special for any get-together.