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One of our greatest pleasures is sitting down to a cozy,home-cooked meal with family & friends. In today’s fast-food world, though, it can be such a challenge!With the recipes we’ve collected in Almost Homemade, you can make yummy, fresh-tasting dishes using menu helpers from the cupboard and fridge…products that have already done all the chopping and shredding, whisking and stirring for you. It’s a snap to start the weekend off right with Rise & Shine Quiche and Blueberry Puffs for brunch. Or treat your family to Caesar Coleslaw, Chicken Comfort Casserole and French Market Squash for dinner, topped off with scrumptious Chocolate-Cherry Cake.You’ll be the most relaxed hostess ever when you set out Texas Caviar, Crispy Crunchy Snack Mix, Creamy Artichoke Pizzas and Can’t-Eat-One Bacon Swirls for party snacking…enjoy spending time with your guests instead of time in the kitchen.We’ve also gathered simple cooking tips and tricks plus easy ideas that make entertaining a breeze. So get cooking and enjoy homemade taste without all the work...set a place for us too! 220 recipes

It seems we’re all crazy for casseroles! Homestyle and all-American, the oven-to-table recipes in Best-Ever Casseroles are the dishes we grew up loving…tried & true favorites we want to share with our families today. Take a peek inside…Country Coffee Cake and Baked Apple Pancake can easily be popped into the oven and if you like breakfast with a little more kick, make Zesty Sausage Burritos. Chicken Mozzarella and Beef & Potato Casserole are ideal for toting to potlucks. And kids will love Cheeseburger & Fries Casserole and Betty-getti…even the name makes us giggle! Oven-Bake Ragout and Homestyle Pork Chops will have everyone asking for seconds, while Dilly Tuna Casserole and Deep Sea Delight are deliciously easy to prepare. Our veggie casseroles are chock-full of flavor…Tangy Corn Casserole and Summery Herbed Tomato Pie are so tasty! No matter what the occasion…dinner for a new mom, a family reunion or neighborhood block party, the recipes in Best-Ever Casseroles are simply delicious and always welcome. Let's get cooking! 206 Recipes

It seems Mom's always been there…helping with endless stacks of homework, giving the best advice and baking the juiciest pies we've ever tasted! And it's those home-cooked meals that inspired us to gather some of the tastiest recipes moms everywhere are making in Mom's Favorite Recipes!The whole family will enjoy delicious family breakfasts of Pecan Sticky Buns, an after-school snack of Giant Chocolate Malt Cookies and Sunday dinners with Chicken & Dumplings, Sweet Potato Crunch and Crispy Green Bean Bake. Her home-style desserts are always the best...Apple Pie with Crumb Topping, Caramel Pecan Pie and Southern Biscuit Shortcakes.And following Mom's advice of “use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without,” we've shared easy ways to turn flea-market finds into unique gifts like turning an ordinary kitchen colander into a whimsical wind chime. And our canning chapter helps preserve your garden's bounty…try Crispy Sweet Pickles, Mom's Pickled Beets or Zucchini Relish. So here's to Mom…her patience is never-ending and her heart is made of gold!

Best-selling title now updated with 16 pages of photos associated with recipes throughout the book!Friendly chatter, cheery farm stands, bushels of produce, baskets of fruit and Mason jars overflowing with just-picked blooms. The farmers’ market is in full swing! With everything in sight locally grown, there’s just no better place to find the absolute freshest foods. In Farmers’ Market Favorites you’ll find the best, tried & true recipes to get the tastiest meals on the table. Wake up your family to Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake or pancakes topped with Fresh Raspberry Butter. For lunch, whip up Dilly Chicken Sandwiches or Ranch BLT Wraps with a yummy side of Crispy Zucchini Fritters or Tangy Summer Slaw. If you’re having girlfriends over for a plant swap, serve Sunflower Strawberry Salad and Garden-Fresh Gazpacho with slices of Aunt B’s Sweet Butter Bread. And everyone will ask for seconds of Apple Blush Pie and Mom’s Blackberry Cake. We’ve tucked in lots of market shopping tips, along with a handy conversion chart for when it’s off-season and fresh ingredients just aren’t available. And in the spirit of the saying, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without,” we’ve included crafty tips for reusing favorite vintage finds. So, come along with us to the farmers’ market for wholesome, delicious food and where old-fashioned neighboring is still a part of every day. 222 Recipes.

We just love the cozy feeling of sitting down with our family to a home-cooked dinner! It’s even better when dinner is cooked in just one pot or pan…comfort food that lets you relax with your family while a full-of-flavor dinner is simmering! In One-Pot Meals we’ve gathered lots of tasty recipes for simple meals prepared using a variety of cooking methods. Fix Chicken-Pepper Pasta or Smoky Sausage Stew in a stovetop skillet or stockpot. Pop Chicken-Zucchini Bake or Steak & Mushroom Packets into the oven, make Beef Burgundy in the microwave or let your slow cooker do the work for Classic Chicken Cacciatore. Maybe you’d like to cook out in the backyard or even go camping. (Fresh air always makes us hungry!) Hearty appetites will be satisfied by Chuck Wagon Chops or Brunswick Stew. Or for a lighter meal, try a dinner salad…yummy ingredients served up in cool new ways. And we hope you saved room for dessert! You’ll love our scrumptious selection of one-pan goodies like Blueberry Crisp and Toffee Almond Treats. You’ll also find easy tips for creating a cozy home and special times together with your family. Let's eat! 218 Recipes.

Now in paperback!Car pools, soccer games, music lessons, choir practice…caught in the, “What should I make for dinner?” whirlwind? Whenever you're short on time, but still want to prepare delicious, homestyle recipes for your family, turn to Country Quick & Easy! Filled to the brim with recipes that are a snap to prepare, you'll find just what you're looking for. Need a recipe that chills overnight so you're ready to go the next morning, or how about some favorites you can toss in the slow cooker and forget about? We have them! Inside you'll find something the whole family will love…Caramel-Apple Dip, Fast Corn Chowder, Redskin Potato Salad, Crunchy Chicken Casserole and Five Minute Fudge. We've also tucked in time-saving tips, clever ideas and a handy ingredient substitution guide.

Now in paperback.Don’t you just love the savory flavors that only long slow-cooking can create? On busy days when fast food seems like the only answer, here’s our secret…put a slow cooker to work! In Slow-Cooker Recipes, you’ll find all the delicious dishes your family craves…Homestyle Pork Chops & Gravy, Creamy Chicken & Noodles and Fix & Go Swiss Steak. Sweet & Spicy Country Ham will bring back fond memories of Sunday dinner at Grandma’s. For the holidays, Roasted Tom Turkey and Harvest Pecan Sweet Potatoes will make you thankful that the slow cooker did all the work! There are simmering soups like Corny-Bacon Chowder to warm you right up on a chilly day. We’ve provided scrumptious sides like Cinnamon Spiced Applesauce and German Potato Salad too. They’re all so easy with a slow cooker…just pop in the ingredients and return hours later to enjoy a hearty meal! You’ll get parties off to a great start with hot appetizers like Bacon-Horseradish Dip and Aunt Becky’s Smokey Sausages. Feed a hungry crowd with sandwiches stuffed with tender French Dip or Apple Pork BBQ…yum! And for everybody’s sweet tooth, we’ve rounded up fabulous warm, comforting desserts like Hot Fudge Spooncake and even a Slow-Cooked Apple Pie. So get out your trusty slow cooker and fill ’er up! 238 Recipes.

Now in Paperback!Secrets from Grandma's Kitchen is filled with well-loved, handed-down recipes shared by cooks across the country. Granny's Hotcakes and Eggs for a Crowd will bring 'em to the breakfast table in a hurry! Serve Summer Vegetable Soup and a basket of Corn Fritters for a simple and satisfying lunch.At dinnertime, your family will be delighted when you serve up comfort foods like Braised Swiss Steak, Grandma Ella's Chicken & Dumplings and Pork Chop-Potato Scallop, with Sharon's Freezer Slaw and Skillet-Fried Sweet Corn to round out the meal.Celebrating with friends? Secret-Recipe Shrimp Salad, Mama Meg's Stromboli, Gram's Chicken Dip and Anniversary Punch will make the get-together a big success.Of course, Grandma's desserts are not to be forgotten. Nanny's Chocolate Cupcakes, Gram's Whoopie Pies, Strawberry Shortcake Supreme and Anna Mae's No-Fail Peach Cobbler are just as good as you remember them, with an extra helping of nostalgia.Every recipe uses familiar ingredients, with easy directions and hints for success. You'll also find lots of tips for delicious cooking plus simple ideas for sharing food and fun with family & friends. So get ready to cook. 248 Recipes.Table of contents:Wake Up, Sunshine!Hot Soup to Warm You UpEat Your Veggies, DearGrandma's Sunday SuppersGrandma's Best Party Platter Scrumptious Sweet Treats

Now in paperback!As a mother, you often hear those three little words that mean so much..."Mom, I'm hungry!" If you've ever felt at a loss for new family-friendly ideas for tasty home-cooked meals three times a day, take a look inside Mom Knows Best.Packed with easy, great-tasting recipes that moms just like you have shared with us, this book offers mealtime solutions for any time of day. In the morning, Becky's Breakfast Pizza is sure to get everyone off to a cheerful start. Kids running late? Hand 'em a Speedy Salsa-Egg Roll-up as they slip out the door. For lunchtime, Ham-It-Up Salad Wraps are packable and kid-friendly. You'll find plenty of dinner ideas, like one-dish Comforting Chicken & Noodles, easy make-ahead Ravioli Lasagna and slow-cooked Alex's Meatball Subs. Watching your grocery budget? There's Chuck Wagon Mac and lots more affordable options. To round out the menu, Honey Gingered Carrots and Crisp Zucchini Sticks will delight even the pickiest eaters.And there's more! Mmm-Minestrone is simple enough that the kids can help, and after-school snacks like MacKenley's Cheesy Dip and Edith's Banana Muffins will keep 'em happy at that hectic time of day.Sprinkled with helpful tips for shopping, cooking and serving, the chapters also include clever ways to get kids involved in cooking. With our help, you'll never dread the dinner rush again. So, clear the homework off the table...254 Recipes.

Handed-down recipes & ideas for creating family memories!There’s always something special about Grandma’s kitchen. Maybe it’s the aroma of homemade bread and roast chicken for Sunday dinner. Or it might be a plate of chocolatey fudge or a juicy pie cooling on the windowsill. Whatever makes it special for each of us, it seems we can hardly wait to see what goodies are in store! If you love swapping recipe cards with friends & family, you’ll find From Grandma’s Kitchen chock-full of old-fashioned favorites you’ll want to pass along. Handed-down recipes like Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Doughnuts, Country Biscuits & Eggs, Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, Country Fried Steak, Golden Macaroni & Cheese, Lemon Meringue Pie and Iced Shortbread Cookies. We’ve also given you lots of easy tips for sharing vintage finds…it’s oh-so simple to make a button charm bracelet and a centerpiece can be a snap when you tuck cheery blossoms into nostalgic eggcups. You’ll also find lots of ideas for bringing family & friends closer together. So cozy up with our collection of tried &true recipes…they’ll bring back fond memories and make family times even sweeter. 235 Recipes.

Now in paperback!Whether your grandmother lived at the end of a country lane or on a brick-lined street in town, you're sure to have sweet memories of Sunday dinner at her home. What could be better than Grandma's very own recipes? You'll find comfort-food classics like country chicken & dumplings, farmstyle ham & gravy and tuna noodles supreme. Serve up garden-fresh tomato-mozzarella salad, sweet-and-sour green beans and make-ahead potluck potatoes.You'll feel as though Grandma is right by your side as you cook up savory, simmering Sunday meeting tomato soup, plus baskets of homemade butter rolls to round out any meal. Because it wouldn't be dinner at Grandma's without dessert, you'll find delicious strawberry layer cake and Nan's chocolate pie, plus a whole chapter of cookies from Grandma's cookie jar. We've even included candy apple jelly, crystal pickle chips and other home-canned goodies. Yum!You'll also find tips for down-home country flavor plus old-fashioned ideas for sharing food and fun with family & friends. 223 Recipes

Maybe it's the fresh air or the smoky aroma...but we think just about everything tastes better when it's cooked over a fire!For Grilling and Campfire Cooking we've gathered plenty of easy recipes to enjoy year 'round. Your family will love Tangy Peach-Glazed Chicken, BBQ Bacon Cheeseburgers, Firecracker Shrimp and Barbecue Spareribs. Round out the menu with Campfire Potatoes and Tomato & Sweet Corn Salad. Mustard & Herb Strip Steak is sure to convince the gang that you're a real grill-master and Kicked-Up Campfire Beans and Pan-Fried Corn Fritters will be hits at your next picnic. For dessert, try Grilled Pineapple Sundaes...yum!Since it can't always be sunny weather, we have a few tricks to get that delicious cookout flavor even on rainy days. Slow-Cooked Kalua Pork and Broiled Honey Chicken are perfect for indoor and RV & camper cooking too. We've included plenty of helpful tips too. So...let's cook out tonight! 259 Recipes and 23 picnic-perfect picturesChapters: Hot Off the GrillBurgers, Kabobs and MoreGather 'Round the CampfireFoil Packet DinnersCooking Out IndoorsFlavorful Marinades, Rubs & SaucesIcy-Cold Fresh SaladsDelicious Desserts & Refreshing Beverages