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Adding Maple Flavoring

Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

“Maple flavoring added to my zucchini bread batter makes wonderful mellow loaves,” reveals Mildred C. of Morristown, New Jersey.

Chicken 'n' Veggie Kabobs

Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

I threw this recipe together for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone commented on the meat's tenderness. —Becky Wiesmore, Rochester, New York

Flavorful Fish Fillets

Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

"I like to make this entree whenever there's a special occasion in my large family. The fish has an impressive taste without the time-consuming preparation of other dishes, and people always ask for the recipe."

Lemony Fennel Olives

Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

When spring arrives, I like to prepare recipes with fresh flavor. This make-ahead dish can be served as an appetizer alongside crackers or as a condiment for a meat entree.—Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Strawberry Arugula Salad

Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

We love to make this strawberry salad when there are plenty of fresh greens to pick. I serve it as a side salad, or make it an entree by topping it with chicken. —Sara Longworth, Worcester, Massachusetts

My Entertainment Journal

Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

We frequently entertain family and friends, so I keep a record in a notebook of the date, who attended, which recipes I used and which were especially popular. With these notes, I don’t serve the same meal to the same group twice. It also comes in handy if I must pull together a meal in a pinch, since complete menus are at my fingertips. —Ruth K., Tyrone, Pennsylvania

Edamame

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A popular Asian food produced from the soybean that is harvested early, before the beans become hard. The young beans are parboiled and frozen to retain their freshness and can be found in the freezer of grocery and health food stores. Known as a good source of fiber, protein, calcium and vitamin C, edamame is a tasty addition to soups, salads, sandwiches and main dishes or eaten alone as a healthy snack.

Sweet and Sassy Turkey Burgers

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

“These are scrumptious! I served them at our last family reunion and they were a huge hit (Uncle Milton had two!). Cranberry sauce with turkey is a match made in heaven.” —Marla Clark of Moriarty, New Mexico

Pasta with Tomatoes

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Earlene Ertelt of Woodburn, Oregon found the recipe for Pasta with Tomatoes in the newspaper a few years ago and has used it frequently ever since. "My husband, Charles, and I are busy on our farm and with other activities, so quick and easy dishes like this one are very important to me," Earlene asserts.

Beef and Peppers

Sun, 13 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Beef and peppers have always complimented each other so putting them together in this main dish was a no brainer.—Anita Foster, Fairmount, Georgia

Pretty Posy Cupcakes

Sun, 13 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

These cute cupcakes are a fun treat to make with kids. Simply bake and frost cupcakes, and then decorate them with marshmallow "petals" and a gumdrop center. —Karen Jerrell, New Albany, Indiana

Pretty Posy Cupcakes

Sun, 13 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

These cute cupcakes are a fun treat to make with kids. Simply bake and frost cupcakes, and then decorate them with marshmallow "petals" and a gumdrop center. —Karen Jerrell, New Albany, Indiana