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Enjoy Breakfast Anytime? Share Today!

Mmm...nothing beats the smell of bacon & eggs in the morning, and sometimes we even enjoy these morning meals for dinner too! Whether you tend toward sweet or savory, we're gathering up your best breakfast, brunch or "brinner" recipes this week!

So tell us...

What are your favorite BREAKFAST & BRUNCH recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

 

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This recipe appears in our cookbook, 101 Breakfast & Brunch Recipes, where you'll find 100 more breakfast recipes that can be enjoyed at any time of day! 

Southern Veggie Brunch Casserole
Jennifer McClure from Lebanon, Indiana, shared this recipe. She writes, "Our family always has this breakfast dish for dinner, and it's fondly called 'brinner' by our two children." 

1 lb. ground pork sausage,
    browned and drained
1/2 c. green onions, chopped
1 green pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded
    and diced
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 c. biscuit baking mix
1 doz. eggs, beaten
1 c. milk
1/2 t. dried oregano
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper

In a greased 3-quart casserole dish, layer sausage, onions, peppers, tomatoes and cheese. In a large bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients; pour over cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes, until set and top is golden. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serves 6 to 8.

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Recipe Round-Up: Noodles, Rice and Pasta!

Whether it's Grandma's spaghetti & meatballs, quick & easy chicken & noodles or your own take on Spanish rice, we're looking for your favorite recipes using any of these filling ingredients! 

So, tell us...

What are your favorite NOODLE, PASTA OR RICE recipes?
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This family-friendly recipe from 101 Easy, Everyday Recipes combines the yumminess of macaroni & cheese with tender ham and veggies for a simple and delicious meal you'll definitely want to add to your weekly rotation!

Cheesy Ham & Vegetable Bake
Jackie Flood from Geneseo, New York, shared this recipe with us. She writes, "This is a good way to use up leftover ham and, if you prefer a lighter version, low-fat products work just fine in this recipe!"

1-1/2 c. rotini pasta,
    uncooked
16-oz. pkg. frozen broccoli,
    carrots and cauliflower blend
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. milk
1-1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
    cheese, divided
1-1/2 c. cooked ham, chopped
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. croutons, crushed

Cook pasta according to package directions; add frozen vegetables to cooking water just to thaw. Drain; place mixture in a 2-quart casserole dish that has been sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray. Mix sour cream, milk, one cup cheese, ham, onion and garlic; stir into pasta mixture in dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with croutons and remaining cheese during last 5 minutes of baking. Serves 6.

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What's Cooking in YOUR Kitchen?

Whether this week has been hectic & busy or you've been able to relax and enjoy yourself, we'd love to hear what you've cooked up in the last week or so. Let's share our latest kitchen creations today...we know you've got something yummy bubbling away in the oven or simming on the stove!

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What recipes have you MADE THIS WEEK?
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We're filming a video for this recipe this week...it originally appeared in
our cookbook, 101 Cozy Casseroles, and is an office favorite!  

Meatball Sub Casserole
Christi Miller of New Paris, Pennsylvania, shared this recipe with us. Her family loves it with a big green salad and garlic bread...delicious!

1 loaf Italian bread, cut into
    1-inch thick slices
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese,
    softened
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 t. Italian seasoning
1/4 t. pepper
2 c. shredded mozzarella
    cheese, divided
1-lb. pkg. frozen meatballs,
    thawed
28-oz. jar pasta sauce
1 c. water

Arrange bread slices in a single layer in an ungreased 13"x9" baking pan; set aside. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and seasonings; spread over bread slices. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese; set aside. Gently mix together meatballs, spaghetti sauce and water; spoon over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 4.

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99-Cent Casseroles eBook...NOW thru Sunday!

The eBook version of our Classic Casseroles cookbook
is now available for just 99 cents! 

Just in case you missed the announcement on Facebook earlier this week, we didn't want you to miss out on the deal. Click the book below to visit our landing page, select your eBook reader and download it in seconds!

Hurry and download yours before it's too late!

It's currently available at this special price for
Kindle, Nook, Apple iDevices and Sony eReader.

Just click this link and select your reader.

Don't have an eReader?
That's okay...you can still get this cookbook!

 Download the free reading app from Amazon or Barnes & Noble and it's like having an eBook reader right in your computer. There are even versions for your phone, so you'll always have a speedy supper at your fingertips.

Special notes: When you visit our landing page, you will also find links to the Kobo version. Unfortunately, their price is not adjusted to the promotional price. If you have a Kobo, we'd recommend downloading one of the Kindle or Barnes & Noble apps mentioned above so you can take advantage of the savings!

Also, if you are a fan outside of the US, we'd recommend the Kindle app to you too. Unlike Apple and Barnes & Noble, there are no geographic limitations (that we know of) on Amazon.

 

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What's YOUR Favorite Comfort Food?

 

Earlier this week, we saw the first snowflakes flying in our neck of the woods.
It was our cue to add a few warm-you-to-your-toes dishes to our
weekly menus. There's nothing like something bubbly and baked to
chase away the chill of the day.

We all have favorite dishes that warm you heart & soul...which recipes do
you always reach for when a loved one is feeling under the weather?

We'd love to know...

What are your favorite COMFORT FOOD recipes?
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Today, we're sharing a recipe for our ultimate comfort food, from our cookbook filled to the brim with these kind of recipes. Aptly named, Comfort Foods even features Mac & Cheese on the cover!

Mac & 3 Cheeses
Betty Lou Wright from Hendersonville, Tennessee, shared this recipe with us. She writes, "Of all the macaroni & cheese recipes I've tried, this is my family's favorite. Don't be shy about adding more cheese!"

3 T. butter
2 T. all-purpose flour
1/4 t. salt
2-1/2 c. milk
1 c. Cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2 c. Swiss cheese, cubed
1/2 c. pasteurized process
    cheese spread, cubed
1-1/2 c. elbow macaroni, uncooked

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; blend in flour and salt. Stir in milk; cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheeses; stir until melted. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and fold into cheese mixture. Spoon into a lightly greased 1-1/2 quart casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Serves 8.

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6 Recipes for YOUR Harvest Table!

As the weather cools down, we can't help but look forward to all the fall celebrations and, of course, the time-tested recipes that go along with them. Our newest cookbook, The Harvest Table, features plenty of recipes to inspire you during this season, and all year long!

This week's Menu of the Week features a sampling of recipes for you to try from this cookbook. Whether it's a tailgate party rooting on your favorite team, a homecoming gathering with friends or Thanksgiving dinner with the whole family, you're sure to find an occasion to enjoy them!

As always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Can't wait for more? Visit our Recipe Collection and find plenty more to sample from The Harvest Table there!

 

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Brown Sugar Muffins

Pineapple Cheese Ball 

Easy Stuffed Manicotti

Creamy Chicken & Broccoli

Family Favorite Mac & Cheese

Autumn Pumpkin Bars

 

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6 Easy, Everyday Recipes for Your Menu!

Who doesn't love a meal that's simple to shop for and comes together in a snap? That's exactly what you'll find in 101 Easy, Everyday Recipes, especially handy at this busy back-to-school time of year!

Inside the cookbook, you'll find two chapters full of main dishes - 20 stovetop suppers plus 20 oven-baked dinners - plus 3 more chapters covering breakfast, sides and desserts. For our Menu of the Week, we've gathered a sampling from each chapter and, since it's part of our photography series, you'll get a peek at the recipes before you even get out a spoon for stirring!

Mix & match for breakfast, lunch or dinner this week and, whether you try one or try them all, we hope they inspire you to try something new. As always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Can't wait for more? Visit our Recipe Collection and find plenty more to sample from 101 Easy, Everyday Recipes there!

 

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Savory Breakfast Pancakes

 

  Sunday Meatball Skillet

 

 

Parmesan Baked Chicken

 

 

Chili & Biscuits

 

Ripe Tomato Tart

 

Root Beer Float Cake

 

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Wondering What's for Dinner this week?

We've all heard those three little words, "What's for dinner?" and as we peeked into the pantry, were faced with a familiar challenge...whipping up something tasty from nothing much!

Our latest Menu of the Week comes from a cookbook that recalls the familiar phrase and in What's for Dinner?, you'll find hundreds of recipes made from pantry ingredients and staples you almost always have on hand. They're sure to answer that age-old question and have them coming back for more!

We've picked a half dozen recipes that you can mix & match this week. Whether you try 1 or try them all, we just hope they inspire you to cook up something tasty this week.

As always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Can't wait for more? Visit our Recipe Collection and find plenty more to sample from What's for Dinner? there!

 

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Herb Grilled Steak

Tropical Chicken

Sweet Onion & Zucchini Bake

Mushroom Crust Quiche

Cottage Salad

California Peach Pie

 

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6 Recipes that Remind Us of Home!

 

Remember walking down to the corner store with your allowance or maybe stopping by your favorite soda counter to enjoy a cool treat? How about those blue-plate specials from the best diner in town?

All these and more were the inspiration behind our cookbook, Hometown Favorites. This week's Menu of the Week features a half dozen of our favorite recipes from this book, including an all-out amazing ice cream pie.

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6 recipes below that you'll love. Mix &
match them all week, try 1 or try them all. We just hope they inspire you to cook up something tasty this week.

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Bacon & Cheese Waffles

Red-Skinned Potato Salad

Alabama-Style Pork Tenderloin

Amish Country Dressing

Old-Fashioned Spaghetti Bake

Malt Shoppe Pie

 

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6 Cozy Casseroles You'll Love!

This week's Menu of the Week comes from a brand new cookbook that's packed with full-color photos...101 Cozy Casseroles!

Filled with tried & true dishes that are easy to make, inexpensive and family-friendly, it's just right for busy moms with kids headed back to school and anyone else who loves the ultimate comfort food...casseroles!

You'll see in the sample recipes below that these aren't your typical casseroles either...you're sure to find some new twists that your family will love. Try 'em out and if you do, come back and leave a comment...we'd love to hear how everything turned out!

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Taco-Filled Pasta Shells

Zucchini Boats

 

Hearty Breakfast Casserole

 

Supreme Pizza Casserole

 

Warm & Wonderful
Chicken Salad

 

Pineapple Casserole

 

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6 of Mom's Favorites!

This week's Menu of the Week comes from a cookbook that was inspired by the first cook most of us looked up to...MOM! 

Mom's Favorite Recipes is packed with comfort food recipes that don't take all day in the kitchen, unless they're simmering away in the slow cooker. Whether you're a mom or just looking for that homestyle flavor without the fuss, you'll love the half-dozen recipes we're featuring this week.

Try 'em out and if you do, come back and leave a comment...we'd love to hear how everything turned out! As always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Can't wait for more? Visit our Recipe Collection and find plenty to sample from Mom's Favorite Recipes.

 

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Sweet Mini Apple Dumplings

Flaky Chicken Pot Pie

Sausage-Stuffing Balls

Crispy Green Bean Bake

Zucchini Relish

Makin' My Own Sunshine Cake

 

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Christmas in July?

It's been so sweltering recently, we thought we have a little fun with this week's Menu of the Week...how about a little Christmas in July?

No matter what time of year, welcoming family & friends to our kitchens is one of our favorite things about the holidays, and even without a single snowflake on the ground, we know you'll enjoy the recipes from Christmas with Family & Friends. 

We hope you'll enjoy mixing & matching these recipes and, if you try any of them, be sure to come back and leave a comment...we'd love to hear how everything turned out! As always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Can't wait for more? Visit our Recipe Collection and find plenty to sample from Christmas with Family & Friends.

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Friendship Quiche

Warm Gorgonzola Dip
& Garlic Cheese Bread

Cabin Salad

Fancy Pants Chicken

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Friendship Peppermint Mud Pie

 

 

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Come On Over for our Menu of the Week!

This time of year is perfect for gathering with family & friends...our latest Menu of the Week is filled with recipes you'll love to share at your upcoming get-togethers, no matter how casual or formal.

Come On Over makes it easy to turn simple meals into something special and also helps keep special meals simple...perfect for all your summertime celebrations and all year 'round too.

We hope you'll enjoy mixing & matching these recipes and, if you try any of them, be sure to come back and leave a comment...we'd love to hear how everything turned out! As always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Can't wait for more? Visit our Recipe Collection and find plenty to sample from  Come On Over!

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Baked Garden Omelet

Cucumber Canapés

Homemade Ham Salad

Tomato-Zucchini Casserole

Rose Hill Chicken Spaghetti

Quick-Batch Peanut Butter Cookies

 

 

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Celebrating Summer This Week!

There's nothing like the breezy days of summer...the freshest produce, grilling outside, swaying on the porch swing and watching the kids chase fireflies. A trip to the farmers' market or a short walk to your own backyard garden and you have the makings for the most flavorful meal...best shared with family & friends.

This week's menu comes from Summer in the Country, where you'll find recipes for every meal of the day, plus a whole chapter on canning and preserving the best of the season!

We hope you'll enjoy mixing & matching these recipes this week and, if you try any of them, be sure to come back and leave a comment...we'd love to hear how everything turned out!

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Mango Chutney Chicken Bites 

 Tangy Watermelon Salad

Beefy Cheddar Bake

Texas Corn & Green Chile Casserole

Frosted Tropical Banana Bars 

Pioneer Day Blackberry Jam

 

 

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What's YOUR Homestyle Favorite?

For real comfort, nothing tops a delicious, down-home meal with family & friends and, for our very first photography cookbook, this kind of recipes was just what we had in mind.

Our latest Menu of the Week is gathered from 101 Homestyle Favorites and, like all of our 101 Photo series books, each recipe has its own color photo alongside the recipes. You'll know just what to expect when you're fixing these for your family...better make sure you have enough for seconds!

Divided into chapters for every meal of the day, this cookbook offers 101 recipes that you're sure to make again and again. We hope you'll enjoy mixing & matching these recipes this week and, if you try any of them, be sure to come back and leave a comment...we'd love to hear how everything turned out!

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Mom’s Applesauce Muffins

Make-Ahead Brunch Casserole

Warm Blue Cheese & Bacon Dip

Stacie’s Spaghetti Pie

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Texas Sheet Cake

 

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6 Hearty Casseroles for Your Menu this Week!

Who doesn't love a hot and bubbly casserole right from the oven? They're filled with ingredients we love and you know they'll stick to your ribs...they're easy on the grocery budget too!

This week's Menu of the Week comes from a collection of these family-friendly recipes...our cookbook, Best-Ever Casseroles!

Divided into chapters by main ingredient, it'll help when you're scanning the freezer to see what you can set out or pick up at the market. We hope you'll enjoy mixing & matching these recipes this week and, if you try any of them, be sure to come back and leave a comment...we'd love to hear how everything turned out!

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Amish Baked Oatmeal

Broccoli-Chicken Lasagna

Southern-Style Shrimp & Rice

Betty-getti

Blue Ribbon Ham Casserole

Spinach & Black Bean Lasagna
 

 

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Keeping Our Menu Simple This Week!

For all those hurry-up times that demand dinner in a dash, last-minute bake-sale goodies or quick snacks for hungry guests, you need to have a cookbook in your collection that always comes to the rescue!

While we can never have too many quick & easy recipes, we really love those keeping a few grocery-store convenience items on hand to get meals ready in a flash. We wanted to gather all of our favorite recipes using these ingredients to share...that's how Simple Shortcut Recipes was born!

We've selected 6 recipes from this brand new (and already nationally bestselling!) cookbook for our latest Menu of the Week...you can mix & match 'em all week long! Follow us on Twitter and get an additional recipe EVERY DAY this week too! Click over to our Online Recipe Box for LOTS more from Simple Shortcut Recipes!

 

Flaky Ham & Egg Bake
Thanks to Donna Healy of Mountain Home, Idaho for sharing this family-favorite recipe. She writes, "I made this for my kids when they were little. They’re all grown up now, but when they come to visit it’s always requested!"

8-oz. tube refrigerated crescent rolls
6 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. mushrooms, chopped
1 c. cooked ham, chopped
1-1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Lightly spray a 9" pie plate with non-stick vegetable spray. In a single layer, arrange unrolled crescents in pie plate, pressing seams together. Pour eggs over top. Sprinkle with mushrooms, ham and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden. Serves 6.

 

Soda Bread
Anita Mullins of Eldridge, Missouri shared this sweet and oh-so-simple bread recipe with us. She writes, "My mother gave me this recipe. I couldn’t believe it would taste good, but it does...and it’s so simple! Great with butter or honey."

3 c. self-rising flour
1/4 c. sugar
12-oz. can lemon-lime soda or ginger ale

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Pour into a greased 9"x5" loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour. Makes one loaf.

 

Rainy-Day Meatball Stew
This slow-cooker recipe was shared with us by Tina Dillon of Parma, Ohio. She writes, "This meal has been in my recipe box for years. We love it with crusty bread...it’s all you need!"

3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
16-oz. pkg. frozen sliced carrots
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced
12-oz. pkg. frozen meatballs
10-3/4 oz. can tomato soup
10-1/2 oz. can beef gravy
1 c. water
1.35-oz. pkg. onion soup mix
2 t. beef bouillon granules

Place vegetables and meatballs in a slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients; pour over vegetables and meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until vegetables are tender. Serves 6.

 

Mama’s Lazy-Day Stuffed Cabbage
This family recipe comes from Deb Elliott of Cottonwood, California. She writes, "My dad’s mom was Polish, so we grew up eating lots of Polish food. My mom, on the other hand, was into casseroles. So one day my dad said he was hankering for stuffed cabbage and this is what she came up with. It’s yummy. Try it with buttered Italian or rye bread!"

1-1/2 lbs. ground beef
8-oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 lb. bacon
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 c. instant rice, uncooked
1 head cabbage, shredded and divided
1-3/4 c. spaghetti sauce
1/4 c. water
salt, pepper and salt-free seasoning blend to taste
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef with mushrooms; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp, reserving drippings; set aside. Sauté onion and uncooked rice in drippings until onion is translucent. Place half the cabbage in a buttered 11"x 9" baking pan. Spoon rice mixture over top, followed by crumbled bacon and beef mixture. Top with remaining cabbage. Mix spaghetti sauce with water; drizzle over top. Sprinkle with seasonings. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 50 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese and bake 10 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted. Serves 6 to 8.

 

Easy Hummus Pinwheels
Thanks to busy mom, Jill Ball of Highland, Utah, for sharing this recipe. She writes, "With four school-aged children I am always looking for easy, healthy sack lunch ideas. My children love this recipe. It’s high in protein and low in fat!"

15-oz. can garbanzo beans, drained
1 T. olive oil
2 t. ground cumin
1/4 c. green olives with pimentos
10-1/2 oz. pkg. 8-inch flour tortillas

Place all ingredients except tortillas in a food processor. Process on low speed until well blended. Spread mixture evenly over tortillas. Roll tortillas jelly-roll style; cut into one-inch pieces. Serves 8 to 10.

 

Simple Fruit Cobbler
This cobbler, shared by Nancy Grossi of Novato, California, is a simple recipe to keep on hand for your favorite fruit. She writes, "Always a favorite on our farm, this dessert is also great for dinner parties because you can prepare it ahead of time. When you sit down to eat, just pop it in the oven and by the time the meal is finished, you’ll have a warm, delicious dessert to serve your guests!"

1/2 c. long-cooking oats, uncooked
1 c. biscuit baking mix
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/4 c. butter
6 c. frozen mixed fruit
1/4 c. sugar
Optional: vanilla ice cream

In a bowl, combine oats, baking mix, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside. In an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish, layer fruit; sprinkle evenly with sugar. Crumble oat mixture evenly over fruit. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Top individual servings with ice cream, if desired. Serves 8 to 10.

 

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St. Patrick's Day Winners!

ST. PATRICK'S DAY WINNERS!

In this week's Recipe Round-Up, we asked you to vote for your favorite links shared. Here are the recipes that received the most Likes as of Friday afternoon!

Grasshopper Cake from The Country Cook

 

Creamed Cucumbers ALSO from The Country Cook

 

Corned Beef & Cabbage from SusieQTPies Scraps of Life

 

Lucky St. Patrick's Day Brownies
ALSO from SusieQTPies Scraps of Life

 

Spanokopita Pie from Angie's BIG Love of Food

 

Thanks to EVERYONE who linked up this week and all of you
who voted. Come visit us next Wednesday for another
Recipe Round-Up...join in with a link to YOUR blog
and you could be featured too!

 

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Simplify Your Family's Mealtime!

This week's Menu of the Week comes from our cookbook, Slow-Cookers, Casseroles & Skillets, a collection of family-favorite recipes cooked in these easy ways! Divided into three big sections, each includes recipes that take Just 5 Ingredients, Easy Family Meals and One-Dish Dinners...mealtime has never been easier!

With recipes focused on mains, sides, soups and sandwiches, it's sure to have something to tempt your tummy at any time of year. Below, you'll find a sampling of recipes from the book...follow us on Twitter and get a recipe EVERY DAY this week or click over to our Online Recipe Box for LOTS more from Slow-Cookers, Casseroles & Skillets!

 

John's Spinach & Red Pepper Chicken
From the 5-Ingredient recipe chapter of the Casseroles section, this recipe was originally shared by Michelle Johnson of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. She writes, "My brother-in-law's cousin John shared this recipe with me...it's a keeper! I like to prepare this casserole in the morning, pop it in the fridge and bake it when I come home from work."

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
12-oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained
10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
8-oz. pkg. shredded Italian cheese blend
8-oz. bottle Italian salad dressing
cooked rice or pasta

Place chicken breasts between 2 pieces of wax paper and pound to flatten. Lay chicken in a lightly greased 13"x9" baking pan. Arrange peppers on top of chicken; layer with spinach and cheese. Pour dressing over top. Cover and refrigerate for one to 8 hours. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve over cooked rice or pasta. Makes 6 servings

 

Mom's Mini Reubens
Cheryl Breeden of North Platte, Nebraska writes that this was always her mom's favorite recipe during football season. She continues, "It's so yummy, easy and fun for guests to fix their own mini sandwiches...even if our team lost, dinner was always a winner!" Thanks for sharing it, Cheryl...we love it any time of year!

2 16-oz. pkgs. shredded Swiss cheese
8-oz. bottle Thousand Island salad dressing
32-oz. pkg. refrigerated sauerkraut, drained and chopped
1/4 to 1/2 lb. deli corned beef, chopped
Optional: 1 t. caraway seed
1 to 2 loaves party rye
Garnish: dill pickle slices

Put all ingredients except party rye and pickles in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for about 4 hours, or until mixture is hot and cheese is melted. Stir to blend well. To serve, arrange party rye slices and pickles on separate plates around slow cooker. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

 

Country Fried Pork Chops
Gladys Pilch of Sylva, North Carolina, writes about her recipe, "These pork chops are so easy to fix, no wonder they're a favorite of mine! I serve them over buttered egg noodles, followed by hot cinnamon applesauce and cookies for dessert." Sounds yummy to us...thanks for sharing, Gladys!

4 pork chops
4-oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 to 1 T. shortening
10-3/4 oz. can cream of celery soup
1/2 c. water
1/4 t. dried thyme
6 pearl onions
1 c. carrots, peeled and sliced

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown pork chops and mushrooms in shortening. Drain; stir in soup, water and thyme. Add onions and carrots. Cover and cook over low heat for 45 minutes, or until tender. Stir occasionally. Serves 4.

 

Hearty Pierogie Casserole
This comforting casserole was shared with us by Sheryl Maksymowski of Grand Rapids, Michigan. She writes, "I have been making this casserole for nearly 25 years and my family's faces still light up every time I make it. It really sticks to your ribs and is so very easy!"

2 to 3 16.9-oz. pkgs. frozen favorite-flavor pierogies
1-1/2 to 2 lbs. smoked pork sausage, sliced into bite-size pieces
26-oz. can cream of mushroom soup
3-1/4 c. milk
2 to 3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add pierogies and sausage. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until pierogies float; drain. Arrange mixture in a 13"x9" glass baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray. Blend soup and milk; pour over top. Top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until soup is bubbly and cheese is lightly golden. Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings.

 

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Warm Up with Our Round Up!

Getting out of bed can be pretty tough on these chilly winter mornings, but when you entice your family to the table with piping hot cinnamon rolls, fresh-baked blueberry muffins or a savory egg bake, you can make it that much easier!

This week, we're rounding up all of YOUR best breakfast & brunch recipes for winter mornings and we'd love to have you join in the fun! So, tell us...

 

What are YOUR favorite WINTER BREAKFAST recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

 

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Here's a recipe from our cookbook, Comfort Foods, that will definitely bring 'em all to the table...we love the shredded hashbrown crust!

Savory Breakfast Pie
Shared by Sharon Tillman of Hampton, Virginia, who assures us "Nothing says 'Rise and shine!' on a lazy weekend morning like the heavenly aroma of this pie in the oven." Thanks, Sharon! 

3 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. milk
1/2 t. salt
pepper to taste
5 T. butter, melted
3 c. frozen shredded
    hashbrowns, thawed
1 c. cooked ham,
    finely chopped
1/2 c. onion,
    finely chopped
1/2 c. green pepper,
    chopped
1/4 c. diced pimento,
    drained
1 c. shredded sharp
    Cheddar cheese

Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper; set aside. Drizzle butter over a 9" pie plate; pat hashbrowns into bottom and up sides to form a crust. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes, or until golden; cool. Sprinkle crust with ham, onion, green pepper, pimento and cheese; top with egg mixture. Reduce heat to 375 degrees; bake for an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until eggs are set. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

 

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