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Menu of the Week: Christmas in the Country

Coming home...it's at the heart of Christmas. Twinkling lights, candles in the windows, hot cocoa by the fire, warm cookies in the oven, laughter, love and sweet times shared with family & friends.

These are what we're most looking forward to tomorrow...we hope our Menu of the Week from Christmas in the Country adds to your holiday festivities and wintertime family table!

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 lots more from Christmas in the Country here!

 

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Jumbo Quiche Muffins
Shared by Debra Alf from Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Mom's Party Rye Spread
Shared by Jan Purnell from Littleston, Pennsylvania

Christmas Eve Soup
Shared by Jessica Heimbaugh from Gilbert, Iowa

Fruity Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Shared by Becca Brasfield from Burns, Tennessee

Honeyed Raspberry Pork Chops
Shared by Elaine Slabinski from Monroe Township, New Jersey

Reindeer Food
Shared by Stephanie Kemp from Millersburg, Ohio

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Keeping Christmas Quick & Easy!

If you're like us, once the calendar reads December, it's off to the races to plan all the festivities of Christmas!

From a quick snack while wrapping gifts to an easy holiday dinner with family, we always want to make time to share the fun & food of the season. That's what Quick & Easy Christmas is all about!

This week's Menu of the Week features recipes that come together in a flash, but are special enough to be part of this most merry celebration.

With chapters covering everything from open house appetizers and sweets to share to breakfast on Christmas morning and dinner with the whole family, Quick & Easy Christmas is one you'll turn to when time is short and there's fun to be had!

This week, you'll get a half-dozen sample recipes from this bestseller and, 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 lots more from Quick & Easy Christmas there!

 

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Secret Trail Cheese Ball
Shared by Becca Jones from Jackson, Tennessee

Chicky Popovers
Shared by Deanna Lyons from Roswell, Georgia

Buffalo Chicken Soup
Shared by Anna McMaster from Portland, Oregon

Tangy Ham Steaks
Shared by Stephanie Mayer from Portsmouth, Virginia

Mr. Dillon's Prime Rib
Shared by Terry Dillon from Parma, Ohio

Shelle's Millionaire Pie
Shared by Michelle Caldwell from Totz, Kentucky

 

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Dip into the Christmas Cookie Jar!

It seems like no matter what other traditions your holiday celebrations include, one that we all share is Christmas cookies!

This Menu of the Week comes from our cookbook,  Christmas Cookie Jar, and while we don't recommend making a meal of these recipes, they are sure to add a sweet touch to your get-togethers this Christmas. 

(Although you COULD eat cookies for dinner...we won't tell! You are a grown-up and that's one of the perks.)

No matter whether you're baking for your family, a cookie swap at church or just the jolly old elf stopping by, you'll find a recipe in Christmas Cookie Jar that you'll be happy to share. Not just for the holidays either, the recipes in this cookbook will make you the hero of the next bake sale!

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Low-Sugar Cut-Outs
Shared by Virgina Watson from Scranton, Pennsylvania

Frosted Ginger Creams
Shared by Judy Adams from Wooster, Ohio

Butterscotch Cheesecake Bars
Shared by Marsha Konken from Sterling, Colorado

Chocolate Peppermint Drops
Shared by Diana Decker from Kerhonkson, New York

Turtle Pecan Bars
Shared by Janet Allen from Hauser, Idaho

Gumdrop Jewels
Shared by Stacey Roth from Clark, Missouri

 

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Menu of the Week: 101 Christmas Recipes

This week's Menu of the Week comes from our photography book, 101 Christmas Recipes and it's sure to put you in the holiday spirit!

This cookbook includes chapters that will give you ideas for holiday open houses, recipes for sweets to share with family & friends, plus two more chapters that will inspire you on Christmas Day and on those snowy days when you just want to snuggle under a blanket.

101 Christmas Recipes has the whole season covered and this week, you'll get a sample from each section, plus a few more! 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 lots more from 101 Christmas Recipes there!

 

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Garlic-Romano Dipping Sauce
Shared by Denise Mainville from Huber Heights, Ohio

 

Ham & Swiss Cheese Rolls
Shared by Janet Stewart from Owensboro, Kentucky

 

 

Herbed Corn Bake
Shared by Nikole Morningstar from Norfolk, Virginia

 

Mexican Albondigas Soup
Shared by Sherry Sheehan from Phoenix, Arizona

 

Graham Pralines
Shared by Sandi Boothman from Camden, Michigan

 

Malted Hot Cocoa
Shared by JoAnna Brown from Ann Arbor, Michigan

 

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Looking Forward to a Homemade Christmas?

Gingerbread cookies are baking in the oven, the kids are stringing popcorn garlands and everyone secretly making a little something for someone special. A homemade holiday is the best, isn't it?

With Thanksgiving behind us, we're all looking forward to celebrating the merriest season of the year, starting with this week's Menu of the Week from  Homemade Christmas. 

Below, you'll find a sampling of recipes to enjoy, and 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 lots more from Homemade Christmas there!

 

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Nan's Cinnamon Rolls
Shared by Ann Lyons from Ontario, Canada

Chill-Chaser Chicken Soup
Shared by Cheryl McIntosh from Middletown, Indiana

Brown Sugar-Glazed Ham
Shared by Jo Ann from Gooseberry Patch

Big Butterflies & Mushrooms
Shared by Isolda Crockett from Mossville, Illinois

Sweet-and-Sour Brisket
Shared by Beth Shaeffer from Greenwood, Indiana

Mocha Pudding Cake
Shared by Lanita Anderson from Chesapeake, Virginia

 

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Come into our Harvest Kitchen!

A pot of country-style stew simmering on the stovetop, sips of warm cinnamon-spiced cider and the aroma of dinner roasting in the oven...it's all the things we love about this time of year.

Our cookbook, Harvest Kitchen, captures the best of the season and this week, we're sharing a half-dozen recipes to inspire you! One might even make it to your Thanksgiving table...why not add a little  something new this year?

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Smokey White Bean Chili
Shared by Lorrie Smith from Drummonds, Tennessee

Old-Fashioned Turkey Pot Pie
Shared by Kelly Alderson from Erie, Pennsylvania

The Creamiest Mashed Potatoes
Shared by Verona Haught from Londonderry, New Hampshire

Sweet Potato Pie
Shared by Cheryl Baker from Springhill, Florida

California Turkey Club
Shared by Melanie Lowe from Dover, Delaware

Black Walnut Caramels
Shared by Denise Nyland from Panama City, Florida

 

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Six Speedy Suppers to Save You Time!

When it comes to dinner, busy families are looking for tried & true recipes filled with homemade flavor, without the fuss. The cookbook featured in our latest Menu of the Week has recipes to fit the busiest schedules...Speedy Suppers is filled with recipes made in 30 minutes or less!

A satisfying meal is never far away with these beat-the-clock recipes...this week, we're sharing a sampling just for you! 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 lots more from Speedy Suppers there!

 

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Tex Mex Scramble
From Kathy Grashoff of Fort Wayne, Indiana

Buffalo Chicken Pizza
From Kris Coburn of Dansville, New York

Quick & Spicy Shrimp Linguine
From Laurel Perry of Loganville, Georgia

Beefy Potato Cakes
From Zoe Bennett of Columbia, South Carolina

Santa Fe Pork Cutlets
From Beverly Ray of Brandon, Florida

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
From Mecca McIntyre of Rebecca, Georgia

 

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You're Invited to Our Christmas Table!

The Christmas season is brimming with festive reasons to gather with family & friends…holiday open houses, cookie swaps, caroling parties, trimming the tree and of course the traditional Christmas dinner.

Our newest holiday title, The Christmas Table, celebrates the joys of the holidays with recipes perfect for all these heartwarming occasions. This week, we're sharing a sampling of recipes from this cookbook...don't miss your November edition of Feather Your Nest (coming Wednesday!) for a chance to win too!

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 lots more from The Christmas Table there!

 

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Mushroom Poppers
From Julianne Saifullah of Lexington, Kentucky

Poppy Seed Cheese Bread
From Francie Stutzman of Clinton, Ohio

Lasagna Rolls
From Laura Hack of Sugar Creek, Wyoming

Len's Poached Ham
From Len Walker of Ontario, Canada

Marilyn's Slow-Cooked Chicken & Noodles
From Marilyn Stonecipher of Bloomington, Indiana

Coconut-Cranberry Bars
From Jeannie Wolf of Findlay, Ohio

 

 

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Enjoy Autumn in the Country!

Ever want to retreat to a little cabin in the woods, watch the leaves fall and just get away from it all? Quiet days like this were the inspiration for our cookbook, Autumn in the Country.

We're nearing the end of October and before we know it, the holiday whirlwind will begin, if it hasn't already! In this week's Menu of the Week, we're sharing recipes that we hope capture that feeling of slowing down to enjoy every moment, whether it's a hearty bowl of soup, a still-warm slice of homemade cake or a heartfelt chat with a friend.

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 lots more from Autumn in the Country there!

 

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Old-Timey Drop Doughnuts
from Sharon Crider from Junction City, Kansas

Tangy Cranberry Meatballs
from Luanne Cook from Dallas, Texas

White Minestrone
from Susanne Grace from Franklinville, New Jersey

Rosemary Chicken & Tomatoes
from Vickie

Apricot-Glazed Baked Ham
from Debbie Donaldson from Florala, Alabama

Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake
from Glenna Tooman from Boise, Idaho

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Menu of the Week: Autumn with Family & Friends

Whether you're spending your weekends cheering on the hometeam, getting ready to gather with friends for neighborhood trick-or-treat or just enjoying a quiet autumn evening at home with your family, this week's Menu of the Week delivers just the recipes you'll need!

Autumn with Family & Friends covers every meal from breakfast, lunch & dinner to special occassions like parties and even Thanksgiving! With a chapter of warm fall memories to really get you in the mood to celebrate, this cookbook is sure to come in handy this time of year and all year 'round! 

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Maple Cream Coffee Treat
Shared by Tonya Lewis from Scottsburg, Indiana

Too Good To Stop Spread
Shared by Denise Reich from Acampo, California

Slow-Cooker Steak Chili
Shared by Mignonne Gardner from Pleasant Grove, Utah

Homemade Turkey Pot Pie
Shared by Sarah Sullivan from Andrews, North Carolina

Granny's Apple Dressing
Shared by Geneva Rogers from Gillette, Wyoming

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Shared by Vickie

 

 

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6 Recipes from 101 Autumn Recipes with Photos!

Our latest Menu of the Week comes from one of most popular fall cookbooks, 101 Autumn Recipes. Whether it's the full-color photos or the collection and variety of recipes inside, it's been a bestseller since it was first released a few years back.

We've gathered a sampling from the book below that covers all 4 chapters in 101 Autumn Recipes. The recipes are bound to come in handy, whether you're entertaining friends, enjoying dinner with family or want a sweet treat to start or end the day on a cheery note.

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My Mom's Muffin Doughnuts

 

Cheese Pops

 

BBQ Turkey Sandwiches

 

Cran-Orange Pork Medallions

 

Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

 

Harvest Apple Cheesecake

 

 

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Make it a Homemade Harvest This Year!

There’s so much to look forward to when fall arrives! Whether you’re spending the bright days among the changing leaves or enjoying crisp evenings around a crackling fire, our latest Menu of the Week features a bounty of recipes to share with those near and dear to you!

Selected from  Homemade Harvest, each captures the taste of autumn. You'll find party-perfect recipes, hearty main dishes your family will love and a few desserts for a sweet ending to any meal. 

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Autumn Apple-Cheddar Chicken

Italian-Style Pot Roast

Candied Pecan Carrots

Monster Munch

Warm Fall Lemon Cake

Raspberry Crumb Cookie Bars

 

 

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6 Breakfast & Brunch Favorites!

With school getting into full swing, we're all looking for ways to start our days off with a quick & hearty breakfast...this week's Menu of the Week is sure to come in handy!

Our newest photography cookbook, 101 Breakfast & Brunch Recipes, is filled with recipes that will bring all the sleepyheads to the table and while you may run low on eggs, with this book by your side, you'll never be short on inspiration. We've gathered 6 sample recipes for you to try. Not just for the mornings either...breakfast for dinner is always a winner!

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Cranberry Hootycreek Pancakes

Cathy's Scotch Eggs

Cranberry-Orange Warmer

Luscious Blueberry Syrup

 

Fiesta Corn Tortilla Quiche

 

Overnight Caramel Pecan Rolls

 

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Keep it Quick & Easy this Season!

Leaf peeping walks, hometown football games, trips to the pumpkin patch and even spooky trick-or-treat nights...who has time to cook at this time of year?

We know that autumn schedules fill up quickly with all sorts of fall fun and that's why we created our cookbook, Quick & Easy Autumn!

This week's Menu of the Week promises six dishes that capture all the flavors of the season...each is ready in under 30 minutes, or begins with just 8 ingredients or less!

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Spiced Harvest Pancakes

Great Pumpkin Dip

Skillet Chicken & Mushrooms

Chile Verde Soup

Parmesan Biscuit Bread

Harvest Pear Crisp

 

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6 Recipes from Best-Ever Cookies!

This week's menu is a little different, but we thought with school bake sales coming and Christmas only (can you believe it?!) 99 days away, cookies might be fun for a week.

It just so happens that we have a cookbook, Best-Ever Cookies, that's packed with over 200 recipes for just that - the very best cookie recipes for any time of year!

Each chapter hosts a different kind of treat, from cut-outs, bars and drops to light & healthy and big-batch recipes! We've picked a sampling for you to try below. 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 Best-Ever Cookies there!

 

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Pumpkin Pillows

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Hannah's Oatmeal Cookies

Irish Cream Bars

Pineapple Goodie Bars

Cherry Winks

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A Menu for Your Slow Cooker!

Whether you're busy driving kids back and forth to school and after-school activities, have your hands full with preserving the last of your summer garden or would rather spend your time decorating for fall, you'll be especially glad to see this Menu of the Week!

Selected from our cookbook, Slow-Cooker Recipes, it's a half-dozen recipes that all cook while you're away. We've included mostly mains that you can try throughout the week, but we've also thrown in a tasty dessert that your family will love. It's so easy to surprise them with something special, thanks to our best friend in the kitchen, the slow cooker!

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 Slow-Cooker Recipes there!

 

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Fiesta Chicken Pronto

Honey Mustard Short-Ribs

Oh-So-Easy Lasagna

Herb-Roasted Turkey

Hearty Red Beans & Rice

Cozy Apple Bread Pudding

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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!

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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.

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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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This week, we're trying something a little
different too...instead of linking to other
pages on our blog, all of these recipes link
back to our website. When you land over
there, be sure to click the blue button and
you can share, save and print easier than
ever, thanks to Ziplist.

Okay, back to the goodies...there are
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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