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Mini Mac & Cheese Bites
Young relatives were coming for a Christmas party, so I wanted something fun for them to eat. Instead, the adults devoured my mini mac and cheese. —Kate Mainiero, Elizaville, New York
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Turkey Dumpling Stew
My mom made this stew when I was young, and it was always a hit. Since it's not time-consuming to make I can fix it on a weekend for our children, who love the tender dumplings. —Becky Mohr, Appleton, Wisconsin
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Chicken Biscuit Potpie
This hearty chicken potpie recipe with biscuits takes just 10 minutes to assemble before you can pop it into the oven. —Dorothy Smith, El Dorado, Arkansas
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Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake
Baking mix makes this lemon blueberry coffee cake extra quick to make. Fresh blueberries, lemon peel and a quick glaze really perk up the flavor. —Nancy Brown, Dahinda, Illinois
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Triple-Cheese Broccoli Puff
This rich-tasting souffle is always on our Christmas morning menu. Like any puffy souffle, it settles a bit after you remove the dish from the oven, but the pretty golden top is very attractive. I often add some cubed ham. —Maryellen Hays, Wolcottville, Indiana
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Deep-Fried Cookies
My kids love this delicious, indulgent treat. I like to give the batter a kick by adding a pinch of cinnamon and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. —Margarita Torres, Bayamon, Puerto Rico
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Rhubarb-Blueberry Crumble
Rhubarb and strawberry often go together, but blueberries give rhubarb a fresh and summery touch. — Mike Schulz, Tawas City, Michigan
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Pizza Pancakes
I clipped this recipe from our local paper a few years ago. It's a tasty lunch treat for hearty appetites. Plan on doubling the recipe for hungry grandkids. —Maxine Smith, Owanka, South Dakota
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Meatball Chili with Dumplings
My family enjoys this delicious recipe—it’s like a spicy meatball stew with dumplings! —Sarah Yoder, Middlebury, Indiana
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Mini Ham Quiches
These quiches are delightful for brunch when you don’t want to fuss. Replace the ham with bacon, sausage, chicken or shrimp, or use chopped onion, red pepper or zucchini instead of olives. —Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon
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Apple Streusel
Apple streusel is a tasty dessert that doesn't require too much technique or effort in the baking department. This one "bakes" in the slow cooker, making it that much more convenient.
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Broccoli Biscuit Squares
With their cheesy biscuit-like crust, these pretty squares disappear quickly at our house. We eat them for breakfast, brunch and dinner. —Vi Janus, Pelican Lake, Wisconsin
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Zucchini Pie
Loaded with fresh zucchini and savory Parmesan cheese, no one can resist a forkful of zucchini pie. Pack in more vegetables and cheese as you see fit!
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Double-Crust Pizza Casserole
After my husband and I got married, this biscuit pizza solved the what’s-for-dinner problem. As our family grew, I just made bigger and bigger batches. It never disappoints! —Pat Crane, Pine City, New York
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Bacon and Cheese Waffles
Including bacon and cheese in the waffle batter makes an all-in-one breakfast flavor. Freeze extras to reheat another day. —MarGenne Rowley, Oasis, Utah
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Buttons and Bows
Biscuit mix hurries along these nutmeg-spiced buttons and bowknots. They’re a fun breakfast treat to enjoy on a snowy morning. Serve with hot chocolate or coffee for dunking. —Marcie Holladay, Irving, Texas
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Onion & Garlic Biscuits
Bake a dozen of these oniony, herby biscuits for a little something new in the holiday bread basket. They’re also awesome with a bowl of chili, soup or stew. —L. Dorow, Fairmont, Minnesota
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Turkey Gyro Pizza
With toppings similar to a Greek salad, this veggie pizza reminds us of the Mediterranean. Want some extra protein? Add a little deli turkey. —Angela Robinson, Findlay, Ohio
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Cherry-Peach Dumplings
You can make this fruity dessert on your stovetop, but to really impress your guests, simmer it in an electric skillet right at the dinner table. There’s no more convenient way to enjoy the fruits of the season. —Patricia Frerk, Syracuse, New York
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Zucchini Pancakes
When garden-fresh zucchini starts to pile up, shred that squash and heat up the griddle for zucchini pancakes.
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Sausage Cheese Muffins
These small savory muffins are fun to serve as appetizers or at brunch. With just five ingredients, the tasty bites are easy to whip up to take to a party, the office or a friend. —Willa Paget, Nashville, Tennessee
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Bacon Swiss Squares
Not only does this savory breakfast pizza come together easily, but it's also a cinch to double the ingredients when I'm hosting a large event. Biscuit mix makes it convenient, and the combination of eggs, bacon and Swiss cheese keeps guests coming back for more. —Agarita Vaughan, Fairbury, Illinois
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Dilly Zucchini Casserole
Whenever I take this timesaving side-dish casserole to a potluck, I seldom bring any home, and folks often ask for the recipe. If I have fresh dill, I'll substitute a couple tablespoons for the dill weed. —Esther Kilborn, Bridgton, Maine
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Crispy Mashed Potato Cakes
I love finding ways to use holiday leftovers. These potato cakes use the mashed potatoes, stuffing and breadcrumbs. To go all out, add meat and cheese. —Jeri Psikal, Norman, Oklahoma
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Chiles Rellenos Souffle
After we spent the night at our friends’ house in Arizona, we awoke to the tantalizing aroma of an egg souffle. It brings back wonderful memories. —Pat Coyne, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Pumpkin Pie Pudding
My husband loves anything pumpkin, and this creamy, comforting pumpkin pudding recipe is one of his favorites. We make our easy pudding all year long, but it's especially nice in the fall. —Andrea Schaak, Bloomington, Minnesota
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Batter-Up Walleye
Nothing is more rewarding than celebrating the day's catch with friends when you share this fresh dish. Substitute your favorite pan fish! —Alesha Oster, Williston, North Dakota
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