When company drops in, Debbie uses the sauce to assemble this cheesy lasagna. Oven-ready noodles, which don't need to be cooked before they're layered in the baking dish, further speed preparation of this...
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For my busy family, a partly homemade one-pot meal is the best way to get dinner done in a hurry. Use your favorite blend of frozen veggies and serve with toasted pita bread for smiles all around. -Elizabeth...
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Here's what you need: medium zucchinis, medium potatoes, medium carrots, medium eggs, butter, milk, nutmeg, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, pepper, all-purpose flour, shredded cheddar cheese
Author: Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
The third of July is almost as important as July Fourth in my family. We make these stuffed clams on the third every year, and it's an event in and of itself! -Karen Barros, Bristol, Rhode Island
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This creamy pasta dish is so quick and easy. It's perfect for weeknights, but feels special enough for company. -Robin Haas, West Roxbury, Massachusetts
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My grandma made this for us once when she came to visit and I never forgot just how good it was. Since my kids love anything with pepperoni and cheese, I thought they'd enjoy it just as much as I did....
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Fried chicken may have been perfected in the South, but it is loved everywhere! Seasonings add a little something extra to this recipe, as does a rich gravy. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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"Lime juice and a splash of pepper sauce lend refreshing zest to this flavorful take on grilled chicken. It's so easy, you'll make it often." -Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico
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Here's what you need: corn, olive oil, dried orecchiette pasta, cherry tomato, red onion, avocado, fresh cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, honey, salt, pepper
Author: Rachel Gaewski
Welcome friends in from the cold with a comforting dish that all ages will love. A layer of corn bread makes this meal-in-one both filling and delicious! Kathy Garrison - Fort Worth, Texas
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We love asparagus, so I look for ways to go green. This pasta dish comes together fast on hectic nights and makes wonderful leftovers. -Carol Suto, Liverpool, New York
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One of the first things my husband made for me was a variation of this chicken sweet potato skillet. Over the years, it has become a family favorite. Top with cheese, sour cream, avocado, lettuce or anything...
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Pasta all'arrabiata, a classic Italian recipe, is my comfort food be it summer or winter. My kids and I love sprinkling "pangrattato" (fried bread crumbs) on top of the arrabiata sauce. -Smitha Haridasan,...
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Cauliflower replaces the potatoes in this comforting casserole, which I've been making for 30 years. Whenever we have leftover ham, my husband asks me to make this dish. -Sue Herlund, White Bear Lake,...
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Here's what you need: chuck roast, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, olive oil, red onion, celery stalk, carrot, garlic, can of plum tomatoes, red wine, bay leaf, fresh parsley, chopped fresh sage
Author: Hitomi Aihara
This veggie-packed casserole hits the spot on chilly nights. It's a healthy canned vegetable recipe that's great for any time I have a taste for Mexican food with all the fixings. -Patricia Gale, Monticello,...
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Skillet-browned chops are simmered with tomatoes, mushrooms and green pepper in this tasty treatment for pork. It's easy to prepare, especially if you buy the mushrooms already sliced. -Adeline Piscitelli...
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This lentil loaf is so flavorful, you won't miss the meat. And it's packed with fiber and nutrients. -Tracy Fleming, Phoenix, Arizona
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For this recipe, I use boneless chicken breasts-one of my favorite quick-cooking cuts of meat. David helps me crumble cereal for the coating. Some of our best quality time is spent in the kitchen.-Coleen...
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Skip the store-bought stuff and learn how to make taco seasoning yourself. This recipe is right on. It tastes like purchased mixes, but is cheaper and has nearly half the sodium. Your heart and wallet...
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I often prepare a double recipe of these tangy bbq pork chops, then freeze half to keep on hand. They're so easy and taste so fresh, family and friends never guess this quick entree was frozen! -Susan...
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Slow-simmered and seasoned with rosemary, mustard and thyme, this tender and tasty crock pot roast and potatoes recipe is so easy to make and always a hit. Substitute burgundy or brandy plus a half-cup...
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This healthful stir-fry recipe is a family favorite. I've used a variety of meats and apples and sometimes replace the green onion with yellow onion. No matter what tweaks I make, it always tastes great....
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Nothing cures the winter blahs like good comfort food, including this beef vegetable soup I invented one chilly day. Serve with crusty bread or rolls. -Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee
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When I was expecting our third child, this was one of the meals I put in the freezer ahead of time. We now have four kids and they all like these rich chicken pockets. I've also made them with ham or smoked...
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My family has always enjoyed this dish. Mushrooms and red and green peppers add color and flavor to the chicken pieces in a creamy paprika sauce. Served over noodles, it looks and tastes delicious. -Adeline...
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This is a family-friendly recipe that even the kids will like. It's easy to prepare and flavorful enough to share with dinner guests. - Sherry Kozlowski, Morgantown, West Virginia
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My family loves this tangy, slow-cooked beef roast with gravy. We always hope for leftovers that I turn into a tasty sandwich spread.-Deborah Dailey Vancouver, Washington
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This mildly flavored ramen noodle stir-fry combines tender strips of chicken with vegetables and popular ramen noodles. I came up with this ramen noodle recipe when I wanted a quick-fix meal for myself....
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An easy marinade gives these chops lots of flavor, the crumb coating packs on crunch and Brussels sprouts add nutrition! -Char Ouellette, Colton, Oregon
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Shrimp are thought of as a fancy, expensive item, so I enjoy serving it to guests, but I also enjoy serving it to my hubby. This recipe makes any day special, and you don't even need a candle! -Betty Anderson,...
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Everyone who tries this comforting, cheesy chicken and noodle casserole asks for the recipe. It's so simple to make that sometimes I feel like I'm cheating! -Kay Pederson, Yellville, Arkansas
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My family loves meat loaf-and this one in particular. I created this bacon meatloaf after trying and adjusting many other recipes over the years. Cheddar cheese tucked inside and a flavorful bacon topping...
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Being from Louisiana, my go-to comfort food is red beans and rice. The Crock-Pot makes it so easy and the recipe reminds me of Sunday family dinners going back generations. Serve it as a slow-cooker side...
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You can assemble this casserole and refrigerate until ready to bake. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.-Elsie Pritschau, Ravenna, Nebraska
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To ring in the New Year, we invite friends for dinner. A menu featuring tender prime rib is festive, yet simple to prepare. A pepper rub and mild horseradish sauce complement the beef's great flavor. -Paula...
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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, salt, white pepper, cornstarch, flour, egg, water, oil, oil, oil, chili flake, garlic, ginger, sugar, brown sugar, orange juice, white distilled...
Author: Pierce Abernathy
I dress up stew meat with noodles and a slightly sweet red sauce for this satisfying main dish. It goes terrific with a salad and garlic bread. -Olivia Gust, Salem, Oregon
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This entree tastes wonderful and is pretty enough to serve to company. Most of the preparation can be done in advance. Tender shrimp, colorful sweet peppers and crunchy snow peas give it a variety of interesting...
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Here's what you need: chicken, dried bay leaves, soy sauce, vinegar, garlics, water, cooking oil, white sugar, salt, whole peppercorn
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This wonderful taco filling also tastes great wrapped in Bibb lettuce leaves. I like to use any leftovers to make burritos the next day. -Kathleen Wolf, Naperville, Illinois
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"I received this wonderful recipe from a friend at church," says Candace Black of Durham, North Carolina. A light breading seals in the juices of tender chicken breasts, making them special enough to serve...
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This pretty pasta main course has only a few ingredients, so it's a breeze to whip up. "We used to prepare it with heavy cream, but I substituted half-and-half to cut fat, and it's just as good," writes...
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Here's what you need: cooking oil, white mushroom, medium onion, garlic, whole wheat breadcrumbs, quick-cook oats, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried thyme, salt,...
Author: Crystal Hatch
With my family's Armenian background, I grew up surrounded by great cooks. Since Armenian food is time-consuming and labor-intensive, cooking for any party started weeks in advance. I learned to cook from...
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Ever hear of carnitas? They're easy-to-make pork crisps that are very popular in Mexico. The secret to this recipe is the quick frying. Be sure the meat is well drained before it's placed in oil, though,...
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"I love fajitas like they serve in Mexican restaurants, but when I prepared them at home, the meat was always chewy," explains Katie Urso of Seneca, Illinois. "Then I tried this recipe in my slow cooker,...
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This is one of our favorite main dishes. Because we raise our own pork and beef, the meat we use is always freshly ground. For variety, these meatballs can be cooked with a sweet cream gravy or steamed...
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Peggy Gandy of South Amboy, New Jersey makes the most of her zucchini harvest by baking this crowd-pleasing entree. The golden-brown pies slice so beautifully you can serve them to company! At 31 cents...
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