I find that lots of old church cookbooks really helped me. I have gotten pretty good at making different hotdishes now (I'm from MN!) but to begin with the cookbooks really helped me define what went well together and what might be riskier. Just avoid anything that asks for lard!

I love the website allrecipes. Becoming a member is free, and they send you a daily recipe. Some are things I would never make, and others are an instant hit, but even if you are questioning the recipe, it makes you think about different options. They also have ratings on their recipes as well as tips to make them easier/better.

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