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Sea Salt Sticks

When my daughter was in school, her class had a recipe exchange party. The kids would bring something to eat to share with the class and include the recipe. My daughter came home with several recipes, but she raved about the delicious Sea Salt Sticks she had and wanted to make them for the family. They go well with spaghetti! You may even add 2 tablespoons poppy seeds to the flour before mixing. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, CA

Vegan Gluten-Free Graham Crackers

One thing I missed the most when I had to go gluten-free was graham crackers. Not only that, but I...


Grape and Berry Crumble

My daughter follows a restricted diet and told me that I nailed it with this dairy-free berry crumble recipe. I...


Powered-Up Molasses Cookies

These tender cookies are so soft and flavorful. You'd never guess they're also lower in fat! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin


Sea Salt Mint White Mocha Cookies

This recipe came from my mom's Grandma Alice, who taught her how to bake. Grandma Alice always had a fresh...

Cranberry Sauce Cake

This tender cake is so easy to make because it mixes in one bowl. Slice it at the table so...


Blonde Brownies

My family has enjoyed these bars as a potluck dessert, brown-bag treat and anytime snack many times throughout the years....

Giant Spice Cookies

I heard this cookie recipe over the radio about 1950—shortly after my husband and I married. The big spicy treats...


Hoagie Buns

Fresh from the oven, these homemade buns provide a delicious and convenient way to serve my beef.—Betty Sitzman, Wray, Colorado


Cookie Sheet Apple Pie

I belong to several volunteer service groups, and this dessert has been a real time-saver when there's a large crowd...


Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

It's a snap to make a batch of tasty cookies using this chocolate peanut butter cookie recipe, which calls for...


Cinnamon Spiced Pecans

These spiced pecans are a treat enjoyed by people of all ages. They are nice to have on hand during...


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Soft Giant Pretzels

My husband and our friends and family love these soft, chewy pretzels. Let the bread machine mix the dough, then...


Herb Focaccia Rolls

Yeast rolls speckled with fresh thyme and rosemary are a breeze to make without kneading and long wait times. Break...


Chipotle Focaccia with Garlic-Onion Topping

Chipotle peppers leave some people tongue-tied; others can't get enough of the smoky heat. I came up with this recipe...

Honey Maple Cookies

Honey and maple syrup make these chocolate chip cookies a little different. The maple flavor is light and subtle. —Barbara...


Apple Cinnamon Cake

This apple cinnamon cake is equally good for breakfast or dessert, so be sure to not eat all of it...


Winter Squash Banana Bread

“I modified my usual recipe when I couldn’t find any zucchini at the grocery store,” relates Violet Rundels of Waverly,...


Easy Onion Crescent Rolls

Here's a deliciously easy way to dress up a tube of crescent roll dough. These golden bites are one of...


Country White Bread

Anytime is the right time for a comforting slice of homemade bread. These loaves are especially nice since the crust...


Zucchini Nut Bread

Lighter and fluffier than most zucchini breads, this is a great way to put that vegetable to good use! —Kevin...


Pizza Cake

Our kids had a great time putting...


Basic Pizza Crust

My aunt shared this basic pizza dough recipe quite a few years ago. I like to double the recipe and...


Easy Banana Bread

I watch several youngsters each day while their parents are at work. They come running when I announce it's time...

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Carrot Banana Bread

I received this from my mother-in-law, and it's become my favorite banana carrot bread recipe. The carrots add a special...


Gluten-Free Banana Muffins

I’ve been cooking gluten-free since 2003, when my husband was diagnosed with celiac disease. Over the years, I’ve managed to...


Baked Banana Boats

Kids can make their own baked banana boats with custom toppings. We use different berries and honey or peanut butter...


Orange Dream Angel Food Cake

A basic angel food cake becomes a heavenly indulgence, thanks to a hint of orange flavor swirled into every bite....


Zucchini-Oatmeal Muffins

As any cook with a booming zucchini crop knows, you can never have too many recipes calling for that abundant...


Honey-Wheat Oatmeal Bread

This wholesome bread from Wannetta Ehnes of Eagle Bend, Minnesota is delicious warm out of the bread machine. Serve it...