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,...
Author: Taste of Home
Lasagna is one of my favorites, and this is the recipe I've been making since I was a teenager. It's a tantalizing combo of pasta, meat sauce, cheese and more cheese that really lives up to its name! -Lauren...
Author: Taste of Home
This lentil loaf is so flavorful, you won't miss the meat. And it's packed with fiber and nutrients. -Tracy Fleming, Phoenix, Arizona
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: oil, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, cayenne, salt, andouille sausages, sweet onion, celery, green pepper, jalapeño, garlic,...
Author: Rie McClenny
While their new iteration simplifies things a bit, we love this original recipe for Mueller's lasagna, which starts with a homemade meat-and-tomato sauce and ends with one decadent, satisfying bite.
Author: Mueller's Pasta
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...
Author: Taste of Home
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...
Author: Taste of Home
Once you've tried this tangy, yet delicate lemon chicken piccata, you won't hesitate to make it for company. Seasoned with parmesan and parsley, the chicken cooks up golden brown, then is drizzled with...
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I have fixed this tender glazed apricot chicken recipe for myself on many special occasions. With the pretty golden-orange sauce, it looks as good as it tastes. -Winifred Brown, Jamesburg, New Jersey
Author: Taste of Home
We live in Lancaster County, which has a rich heritage of German culture. Our dishes often include sauerkraut, potatoes and sausage. We enjoy this recipe on cold winter evenings, along with muffins and...
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Bone-in turkey breasts are easy to find, and as impressive as a whole bird when you roast them in butter and herbs.
Author: Alison Roman
We enjoy these tangy nuggets so many ways-over noodles or rice, in sandwiches, even on top of lettuce and cabbage. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: top sirloin steak, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, vegetable oil
Author: Kiano Moju
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...
Author: Taste of Home
These are a bit different from traditional pasties, but the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. My husband really enjoys these, so I like to double the recipe and freeze the extras to have...
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This cavatini recipe has been in my family as long as I can remember, and it is still a favorite. I love to make it when we have company; it's always a hit -Russ Palmer, Saranac, Michigan
Author: Taste of Home
I let my slow cooker simmer up this fuss-free and flavorful Swiss steak. Perfect for busy spring days...the longer it cooks, the better it tastes! -Sarah Burks, Wathena, Kansas
Author: Taste of Home
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
Author: Taste of Home
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
Author: Taste of Home
I adapted a ziti recipe to remove ingredients my kids did not like, such as ground beef, garlic and onions. The revised recipe was a success not only with my family but at potlucks, too. It's so versatile:...
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Here's what you need: rotisserie chicken, BBQ sauce, whole wheat pita bread, shredded mozzarella cheese, red onion, fresh cilantro
Author: Crystal Hatch
This tops the list of family requests for dinner. The chicken is moist, flavorful and nicely browned. I alternate using bone-in chicken breasts or skinned and boned breasts.
Author: Taste of Home
"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 pasta recipe, sparked by jarred red peppers, is an excellent company dish. Guests won't believe how easy it is until they try making it-which they will! -Diane Lombardo, New Castle, Pennsylvania
Author: Taste of Home
Turkey meatloaf is a favorite in our house! This healthy meatloaf recipe made with lean ground turkey is easy and delicious.
Author: Gina
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,...
Author: Taste of Home
A homestyle Tex-Mex casserole is all it takes to gather the whole family around the dinner table. With its popular flavors and bubbly cheese topping, there is never a need to worry about leftovers. -Celine...
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The signature dish at Bouchée is similar to boeuf bourguignon except it uses short ribs, which create a more elegant presentation for individual servings. The addition of vinegar offsets their robust...
Author: Walter Manzke
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
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...
Author: Taste of Home
AFTER creating this recipe, I later pared it down to serve two. I serve this entree often, since it's so easy to assemble. Along with a green salad, dessert and coffee, this casserole makes a quick, delicious...
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This luscious chicken entree from Coleen Deon in Dover Plains, New York is truly something special. Lemon zest and Dijon mustard add tangy flavor to the perfectly seasoned sauce-and it all goes together...
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For a real straight-from-the-chuckwagon beef meal, you can't rope a better recipe than this! This is the recipe I rely on when feeding a hungry group. The wonderfully tangy sauce is lip-smacking good.-Mildred...
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As a child, I discovered my love of pork pies. I used to help my father deliver oil on Saturdays, and we would stop at a local place to have the meaty pastries for lunch. -Renee Murby, Johnston, Rhode...
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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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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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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...
Author: Taste of Home
I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to use leftover turkey-especially around the holidays. Make this skillet meal as spicy as you'd like by varying the amount of curry powder. -Martha Balser,...
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This is a great last-minute dinner. I can pick up the salmon on the way home, and I've usually got some herbs in the garden, and the rest of the ingredients in the pantry. Roasting is so much less stressful...
Author: Ina Garten
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
Author: Taste of Home
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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Chicken Provolone, though one of my simplest dishes, is one of my husband's favorites. It is easy to prepare and looks fancy served on a dark plate with a garnish of fresh parsley or basil. Add some buttered...
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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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As a park ranger, I've cooked a lot of meals outdoors. I often assemble a steak and potato foil pack and toss it into my backpack with some ice. Then when I set up camp, it's easy to cook over a campfire....
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