There are two ways to find great recipes on everything from desserts to seafood dishes.

For tried and true dishes, browse Observer-tested recipes from Food Editor Kathleen Purvis and other trusted publications. Each week, we will add new recipes to this database. If you're missing a favorite Observer recipe, email cpr@charlotteobserver.com

You can search recipes submitted from readers around the region. You never know what yummy recipe is just waiting to be tried. You also can submit your own favorite recipes (click to begin).

Click on the links below to search for recipes for family dinners, holiday gatherings and more.

Note: Reader submitted recipes are neither tested nor endorsed by the Observer.



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