When the holiday excesses are over and the lights are low, the time comes for quiet, simple dinners. This light, lively pasta is a welcome relief from the weeks of heavy protein.
Author: Monte Farber and Amy Zerner
A classic Italian comfort food of rice with peas and chunks of ham.
Author: Hank Shaw
Pay homage to some of the delicious pasta dishes in Umbria, where mushrooms and sausages are king - this recipe highlights the power of dried porcini stock.
Author: Rosie Mackean
This easy recipe for Tex-Mex cheese enchiladas is a family favorite! Just lightly fry corn tortillas, roll them up with Jack or cheddar cheese, cover with a tomato and green chile sauce, more cheese, and...
Author: Elise Bauer
This easy recipe for pad Thai noodles will be a hit with the whole family. The flavorful noodle dish can be made with chicken or shrimp.
Author: Darlene Schmidt
Just because you are serving a smaller serving meals doesn't mean you have to give up flavor. This delicious fish dish is sure to please with its tropical flavor.-Beth Fleming, Downers Grove, Illinois
Author: Taste of Home
Baked Chicken Breast rubbed with garlic and herbs, dripping with a tomato balsamic sauce and melted mozzarella cheese! It doesn't get any better than this EASY chicken recipe! Let your oven do ALL...
Author: Karina
Who can resist cheesy pasta hot from the oven? This ooey-gooey rigatoni mac and cheese boasts a homemade white sauce. -Shirley Foltz, Dexter, Kansas
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This recipe renders some of the juiciest turkey I have ever eaten. High in lean protein, it's a smart entree for a special occasion. -Jessica Kunz, Springfield, Illinois
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I love to try new recipes for my husband and me, and I actually have cookbooks and recipes from all over the world. When I find a recipe that's well-received, I make a copy and put it in a protective sleeve...
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Lightly floured boneless chicken breasts are pan fried in until golden and crispy before being added to a mouth-watering garlic cream sauce! Filled with caramelized flavour, you will LOVE how easy this...
Author: Karina
I have four boys and have to trick them into eating healthy! Not an easy task, but this is a favorite! -Tomissa Huart of Union, Illinois
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We like breadcrumbs here for an old-school cutlet feel, but panko would work just fine in their place.
Author: Dawn Perry
This lightened-up Stroganoff from is sure to become a family favorite. The tender strips of beef, sliced mushrooms and onion are coated in a pleasing sauce made with fat-free yogurt and served over noodles....
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Ginger and red pepper flakes perk up this flavorful pork dish from Ann Van Tassell of Albuquerque, New Mexico. "I've been making this quick pasta dish for years," says Ann. "It's convenient because the...
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Capers add just a touch of elegance to this tender pork lightly laced with white wine and tangy flavor. Enjoy! Lisa Snead - Franklin, Ohio
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Tender and juicy chicken in the most amazing creamy and delicious garlic mushroom sauce! This makes one incredible 30 minute meal!
Author: Alyssa Rivers
Author: Edward Lee
This Moroccan Chicken Couscous is super flavorful and healthy loaded with exotic spices but still simple enough to make any night of the week.
Author: Joanna Cismaru
The tempting and beautiful glaze makes an impressive main dish that looks like you fussed over it. These tender chops are nice to serve during the week as well as for company on weekends.-Sheila Townsend,...
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Years ago, a relative ran a restaurant in downtown Milwaukee, long known for its German restaurants. This is one of the recipes she developed. The savory stuffing and juicy pork chops are always a hit....
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Author: Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee
I reach for this recipe whenever I crave ribs. Everyday ingredients really perk up store-bought barbecue sauce.
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Learn how to make German Roasted Pork Hocks (Pork Knuckles) anytime you want something traditionally German and wonderfully delicious! A hearty Oktoberfest meal for any time of the year!
Author: Gerhild Fulson
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Author: Gabrielle Hamilton
Kids will really enjoy this cheesy pasta dish souped up with corn and beef; it's perfect for a chilly spring night.
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This is one of my favorite warm-weather recipes. It's so easy and so tasty! You can use it as a snack, appetizer or entrée and double it to suit your needs. Barbra Annino-Galena, Illinois
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As if grilled squid that's tender in the middle and charred on the exterior weren't good enough, we're pairing it with smoky bell peppers and a lemony herb salad.
Author: Andy Baraghani
This recipe for grilled BBQ chicken thighs, with homemade barbecue sauce, is a winner. Directions for a baked version are included.
Author: Derrick Riches
With her shrimp already thawed, Norma Reynolds realized she had no spices and created this simply impressive, healthy recipe on the spot one night! "Now a family favorite," she laughs from Overland Park,...
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Baked Sausages with Apples Sheet Pan Dinner - these pork sausages are perfectly baked together with apples, fingerling potatoes, baby carrots and lots of fresh herbs, all in one pan making it super easy...
Author: Joanna Cismaru
My mother got this recipe from our Italian neighbors in the 1950s. It's been a big hit at our church community dinners, where we sometimes make three or four batches of this wonderful sauce.-Monica Crouch,...
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We always have noodles in the pantry and wanted something simple to serve over them for a fuss-free meal. This creation, perfected over the years, is now a family favorite.
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Our recipe for roast pheasant is an easy way to prepare a farm-raised bird. In Eastern Europe, hunting this game bird and enjoying it is traditional.
Author: Barbara Rolek
A recipe for quick-cooking chicken and zucchini enchiladas.
Author: Rhoda Boone
Here's a good-for-you dinner that's also a meal-in-one classic. Add a salad and, in just moments, call everyone to the table. -Michelle Gurnsey, Lincoln, Nebraska
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Author: Ian Knauer
On especially cold winter days, my family loves this with mild Italian sausage. I agree about the cold days, but I prefer a spicy sausage blend, which gives it a bit of a zing. -Cindi DeClue, Anchorage,...
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The ginger adds a pleasant zing to this twist on a traditional tostada. It's so easy to eat healthful foods when good fresh salsa is around. -Erin Renouf Mylroie of St. George, Utah
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This hearty main dish has great Mediterranean flavor. I left out the olives, and my family still loved it. -Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York
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A simple glaze made with apricot preserves lends a delightful zest to this tender pork. It's so fuss-free and delicious, you'll make it again and again. -Crystal Holsinger, Surprise, Arizona
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This tender pot roast is a hearty, "feel good" meal. It's also kid-friendly. Even picky eaters usually gobble it up. The last time I made this for my family, the gravy was so tasty that we poured it over...
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If you have the time, season the chicken with salt the night before and chill uncovered so the skin will dry out a bit. Doing this helps the chicken take on a nice golden finish.
Author: Andy Baraghani
Create your own zippy taco seasoning for spicing up Mexican dishes. It's handy and less expensive than buying envelopes of prepared mix from the store. -Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana
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