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Little Mexican Pizzas

"These little pizzas are perfect for lunch, snacks or parties," says Linda Eggers of Albany, California.

12 Servings - tasteofhome.com

OREO Crunch Bars

Marshmallow creme, chocolate chunks, walnuts and chopped chocolate sandwich cookies are baked over a cookie crumb crust for luscious bar cookies.

20 Servings - 30 min - kraftrecipes.com

Potato-Bar Chili

Everyone will love this mild chili, especially when topping a baked potato. This thick, hearty sauce really does eat like a meal! —Alcy Thorne, Los Molinois, California

14 Servings - 40 min - tasteofhome.com

West Coast Snappy Joes

Meet my California-inspired sloppy Joe. Load it up with whatever toppings you like, or pour the filling over noodles. It's incredible on mac and cheese. —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut

6 Servings - tasteofhome.com

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars

You love cookies, you love cheesecake— heck you love dessert, so do I! Let’s celebrate it with a mash-up of two classics: chocolate chip cookies and

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Raisin Nut Oatmeal

Busy or not, there’s no better feeling than waking up to a ready-to-eat hot breakfast. The oats, fruit and spices in this homey meal bake together overnight. —Valerie Sauber, Adelanto, California

6 Servings - 7 hr 10 min - tasteofhome.com

photo Pistachio Cranberry Bark Recipe | Say Mmm

This bark makes a lovely holiday gift from the kitchen. Fill a plate or cup with candy, then gather up clear cellophane around it and tie with red and green ribbons. —Susan Wacek, Pleasanton, California

8 Servings - 20 min - tasteofhome.com

Tomato-Basil Shrimp Skewers

I promise you that these are THE best, most perfectly seasoned shrimp you will ever eat. My husband doesn't normally care for shrimp, but he raves over these! —Jennifer Fulk, Moreno Valley, California

6 Servings - 30 min - tasteofhome.com

Peanut Butter & Jelly Waffles

Don't count out the grown-ups when it comes to craving these golden-brown waffles flavored with peanut butter and just a sprinkling of cinnamon. These are guaranteed crowd pleasers! —Helena Georgette Mann, Sacramento, California

5 Servings - tasteofhome.com

Green Tomatoes with Pistachio Relish

Relishes typically contain cooked and pickled vegetables; the one here is mouth-tinglingly tangy. James Syhabout of Oakland, California's Commis makes it by pickling shallots, capers, pistachios and pink peppercorns overnight in Champagne vinegar and olive oil. It's awesome on tomatoes, but he also likes using it on fish.

4 Servings - 30 min - foodandwine.com

Caprese Skillet Eggs

Reader Maryanne Welton, of Palo Alto, California, makes this breakfast dish at the end of summer when her garden produces a bounty of tomatoes. (Maryanne was a finalist in Sunset's One-Block Party contest, growing nearly every ingredient for a block party during the summer of 2011; visit oneblockdiet.com to find out more.)

4 Servings - 25 min - myrecipes.com

The Ultimate S'more

What does a grown-up Girl Scout turned chef serve in camp? The ultimate in campground dining, made with homemade graham crackers and marshmallows. This recipe comes from Cindy Pawlcyn, chef-owner of the legendary Mustards Grill in Napa as well as Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen and Go Fish (both in St. Helena, California), and it's actually far easier than it looks. You make the bundles at home and then just heat them in camp.

12 Servings - 25 min - myrecipes.com

Slow Cooker Short Rib Queso

Queso Fundido is a ubiquitous Tex-Mex staple that combines spicy meat with creamy cheese dip and chiles. Chorizo is typically the meat of choice, but I’ve gone with beef short ribs here, which are more meaty than spicy and lend a decidedly barbecue tone to the proceedings. And since they cook very nicely in a slow cooker anyway, this dip’s a natural. *No aspect of this dish can be considered heart-healthy. It may even be illegal in the state of California.

10 Servings - altonbrown.com