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    Red Eye Gravy

    This southern classic is more of a thin sauce than a traditional thick gravy. It's made with strong coffee and drippings from a slice of cooked country ham. Red eye gravy has intense flavor with salty and bitter notes that pair well with biscuits, grits and ham. If you prefer a more mellow flavor, add a dash of brown sugar. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin

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    Strawberry Buttermilk Skillet Shortcake

    This scratch-made strawberry buttermilk cake is a family favorite. The recipe is over 100 years old, and I remember my...


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    Cast-Iron Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious!...


    Pepperoni Focaccia Bread

    This focaccia bread recipe is perfect to serve with a pasta dinner, either as an appetizer or sliced for sandwiches....


    Cast-Iron Scrambled Eggs

    I love these easy cast-iron scrambled eggs that use fresh ingredients I usually have on hand. They make a quick...

    Artichoke and Potato Frittata

    This potato frittata is a delicious brunch dish, but it’s hearty enough for a weeknight dinner, too. If you like...


    Taco Skillet Pizza with Cornbread Crust

    Our family loves taco pizza, and I have made so many versions of it. This recipe is like a deep-dish...

    Skillet Stout Brownies

    These stout brownies are so rich and fudgy. I love how quickly they come together. They're perfect for a busy...


    Prosciutto and Peas

    This peas and prosciutto dish has a delicious, slightly salty flavor. Even people who hate peas will like this one!...


    Giant Buckeye Cookie

    I’m from Ohio, and we love our buckeye candy! Buckeyes are a delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate, which...


    Mediterranean Meatzza

    Pizza night has never been the same at our house since we started making our low-carb pizza with a meat...

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    Toasted Ravioli

    While visiting a friend who had just moved to St. Louis, Missouri, I tried toasted ravioli at almost every restaurant!...


    Lemon Blackberry Tortilla French Toast

    This twist on crepes is tart-sweet with a creamy lemon filling and juicy blackberries. Think of this as a cross...


    Beef Stew Skillet Pie

    Puff pastry makes a pretty topping for this homey skillet potpie. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


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    Cast-Iron Skillet Steak N3

    If you’ve never cooked steak at home before, it can be a little intimidating. That’s why I came up with...


    Three Cheese Artichoke & Spinach Dip

    Grated Parm, shredded mozzarella, cream cheese, mayo and butter make this dip as decadent as it gets. —Taste of Home...

    Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Onion

    Tender potato gnocchi are so delicious with sauteed mushrooms and onions. This is one of my family's go-to side dishes....


    Skillet Chocolate Chunk Walnut Blondies

    Put these beauties out at a potluck and you’ll find only crumbs on your platter when it’s time to head...


    Peach and Berry Cobbler

    This is one of my favorite summer recipes because it features peaches and berries that are in season, but it...


    Balsamic-Glazed Zucchini

    I am a member of a community-supported agriculture farm. I once received the most delicious garden-fresh zucchini and garlic in...


    Rainbow Pepper Appetizers

    Company will quickly polish off this colorful pepper medley from Marion Karlin of Waterloo, Iowa. The crisp-tender veggies are topped...


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    Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza

    My husband and I tried to duplicate the deep-dish pizza recipe from a popular restaurant, and I think our Chicago-style...


    Chipotle Chili Dogs

    Long live childhood favorites! I created this recipe for the 125th anniversary of a small town in Minnesota. The medium...


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    Mexican Homemade Salsa

    In the summertime, I love to make this easy, zippy homemade salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes from my garden. I...


    Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps

    I make these tangy-sweet appetizers every year during the holidays, and it doesn't take long for them to disappear.—Elaine Sweet,...

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    Fried Jalapenos

    Here's an appetizer that will heat up any gathering. Family and friends often request that I make these jalapenos. —DeLea...


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    Garlic Asiago Cauliflower Rice

    The garlic seasoning and Asiago really pack a punch, making this five-ingredient low-carb side dish a real weeknight winner. —Colleen...


    Classic Crab Cakes

    Our region is known for good seafood, and crab cakes are a traditional favorite. I learned to make them from...


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    Homemade Tortillas

    I usually have to double this flour tortilla recipe because we go through them so quickly. The homemade tortillas are...


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    Baked Cheddar Eggs & Potatoes

    I love making breakfast recipes with eggs for dinner, especially this combo with potatoes and cheese that's started in a...


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    Sausage, Egg and Cheddar Farmers Breakfast

    This hearty combination of sausage, hash browns and eggs is just right for any breakfast. &mdash:Bonnie Roberts, Newaygo, Michigan