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Taste of Home : Top 20


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Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Submitted by: Lois Gordon 
These banana muffins are my kids' favorite. I adapt it for adults by adding chopped nuts or dried apricots. 

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Baked Potato Skins

Submitted by: Trish Perrin 
'Both crisp and hearty, this snack's one that is often requested by my family,' says Trish Perrin of Keizer, Oregon. 

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Rich Chocolate Frosting

Submitted by: Amy Via 
My husband, Doug, loved his chocolate groom's cake that was topped with this smooth, creamy frosting and accented with chocolate-covered strawberries. Some were made to look like tuxedos. 

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Tasty Lentil Tacos

Submitted by: Michelle Thomas 
'When my husband's cholesterol numbers rose, I quickly lowered the fat in our family's diet. Finding dishes that were healthy for him and yummy for our five children was a challenge,' admits Michelle Thomas from Bangor, Maine. 'This fun taco recipe was a huge hit with everyone.' 

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Creamy Twice-Baked Potatoes

Submitted by: Linda Wheeler 
With a yummy cream cheese filling, these rich, delicious potatoes are sure winners. 'They look fancy but are not tricky to make,' promises Linda Wheeler of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 'Try doubling the recipe for company.' 

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Pumpkin Bread

Submitted by: Shirley Sober 
A friend of mine graciously shared her 'secret recipe' for this bread with me. It's become such a family favorite that I'm not allowed to enter my family's get-togethers without this bread in hand! 

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White Chocolate Fruit Tart

Submitted by: Claire Darby 
'This tart is an absolutely marvelous summer dessert!' notes Claire Darby of New Castle, Delaware. 

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Apple Pumpkin Muffins

Submitted by: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites 
If you like pumpkin, you'll love these moist muffins. With an appealing streusel topping and tender apple bits throughout, they make a great accompaniment to a meal or a handy breakfast on the run. 

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Curried Chicken Tea Sandwiches

Submitted by: Robin Fuhrman 
At the Victorian-theme bridal shower I hosted, I spread this dressed-up chicken salad on bread triangles. It's also appealing served on a lettuce leaf. Apples and dried cranberries add color and tang. -Robin Fuhrman, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 

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Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Submitted by: Janet Pierce 
Whenever I make these muffins, I freeze several. As I'm leaving for work in the morning, I pull one out and enjoy it at the office with a cup of coffee. 

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Strawberry Cheesecake

Submitted by: Luverene Dove 
Whenever one of my three sons or eight grandchildren has a birthday, I make this pretty, creamy cheesecake. The all love it...and I do, too! 

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Ham Salad Spread

Submitted by: Marcella Kulp 
My family has enjoyed this hearty ham salad spread for years. It came to be an unexpected leftover every time we had ham for a special dinner. Recently, I decided to measure the ingredients, write down the recipe and pass it on to my daughter and daughter-in-law. They encouraged me to share it with Reminisce readers. -Marcella Kulp, Quakertown, Pennsylvania 

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Blueberry Buckle

Submitted by: Carol Dolan 
This recipe came from my grandmother. As children, my sister and I remember going to Pennsylvania for blueberry picking. Mother taught us to pick only perfect berries, and those gems went into this wonderful recipe. --Carol Dolan Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 

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Greek-Style Rib Eye Steaks

Submitted by: Ruby Williams 
Because our children are grown, I often cook for just my husband and me. When I want to serve something special, this is the entree I usually reach for. Seasonings, black olives and feta cheese give steak great flavor. --Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana 

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Sweetened Whipped Cream

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Sometimes a dollop of sweetened whipped cream is all you need to top your favorite cake or other dessert. To make ahead, slightly underwhip the cream, then cover and refrigerate for several hours. Beat briefly just before using. 

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Country Green Beans

Submitted by: Linda Gaido 
This deliciously different way to dress up green beans is sure to become a family favorite at your house, too. The garlic, chopped ham and onion blend so well with the beans. It's a beautiful and tasty side dish that has real country appeal. -Linda Gaido, New Brighton, Pennsylvania 

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Hot Fudge Sauce

Submitted by: Priscilla Weaver 
'The big chocolate flavor of this heavenly sauce over ice cream and a brownie is sure to satisfy the craving of any sweet tooth,' says field editor Priscilla Weaver of Hagerstown, Maryland. 

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Mom's Sweet Potato Bake

Submitted by: Sandra Pichon 
Mom loves sweet potatoes and fixed them often in this creamy, comforting casserole. With its nutty topping, this side dish could almost serve as a dessert. It's a yummy treat! 

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Soft Gingersnaps

Submitted by: Shawn Barto 
With molasses and spices, these cookies deliver the old-fashioned flavor everyone loves. --Shawn Barto, Clermont, Florida 

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Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Submitted by: Peggy Burdick 
Field editor Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan sends the recipe for this lovely breakfast bread. She notes, 'My aunt gave me the recipe for these pretty, rich-tasting loaves many years ago. I use my bread machine for the first step in the recipe. 

 
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