"My sister gave me the recipe for this creamy pasta salad about 25 years ago," Nola Erbe jots from Lodi, Wisconsin. "It's great to make for watching football games on TV. I serve it with potato chips,...
Author: Taste of Home
This well-seasoned, satisfying soup has a rich, full-bodied broth brimming with potatoes, navy beans and tender chunks of pork. It's been a family favorite for years. Served with cornbread, it's one of...
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Combine soft-cooked vegetables and eggs in this delicious frittata breakfast.
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Here's what you need: medium white onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chopped kale, canned diced tomatoes, white beans, salt, pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, vegetable stock
Author: Robin Broadfoot
This vinaigrette is a delicious dressing that I like to keep on hand for topping a variety of salad greens. -Dan Wright, San Jose, California
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Bottled dressing adds to the easy preparation for this warm, wonderful salad. Gertrudis Miller in Evansville, Indiana got the recipe from a friend years ago. "It couldn't be much quicker to make," she...
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I first tasted this wonderful soup at a friend's house. Now it's my favorite, especially on a cool, crisp night. -Catherine Rowe, Berthoud, Colorado
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For the salad, Molly relies on a tangy dressing she's been whipping up since childhood. "This is my signature dressing,: she writes. "I don't know where it came from originally, but I still have the tattered...
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Here's what you need: avocado, cilantro, lime juice, low-fat greek yogurt, water, salt, garlic, cumin, olive oil, chicken breast, taco seasoning, romaine lettuce, cheddar jack, black beans, avocado, corn,...
Author: Tasty
Vegetables that are in season make great additions to this orzo salad. It's the perfect side dish for a picnic, it can easily be doubled for a crowd, or you can add grilled chicken to make it a filling...
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A fun summer dish, this is a different salad that tastes as good as it looks. I love to take it to parties-the wonderful zesty flavor really complements a barbecue! -Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson, Lusby,...
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"Warming bowls of this chilly weather chowder can include most any type of seafood or whitefish. We especially like it with haddock, cod or grouper. Crispy rolls and a green salad complete the meal." -Eleanor...
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My kids love all kinds of wraps and Asian foods. This is an easy go-to in our house that works for everyone. -Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona
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One of my family's favorite soups, this tasty recipe was one I discovered years ago. Served with a salad and bread or rolls, it makes a savory supper. Sometimes we like to grate mozzarella cheese over...
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These sandwiches have been such a hit at office potlucks that I keep copies of the recipe in my desk to hand out. -Diane Twait Nelsen, Ringsted, Iowa
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Pesto and focaccia bread make this pretty sandwich deliciously different from most deli sandwiches. This is great to serve at football parties and other group gatherings. -Mary Humeniuk-Smith, Perry Hall,...
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Learn how to make carne adovada, a spicy, wonderfully flavorful pork and red chile stew popular in New Mexico.
Author: Molly Watson
Crisp and refreshing, this honeydew soup from Mrs. Earle Davis is sure to cool off those warm summer days. The reader from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania suggests adding fresh blueberries for an extra burst of...
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This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of the slow cooker, I can spend 15 minutes putting it together, walk away for five hours, and come back to "soup's on." Finish...
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My husband, Patrick Maas, makes this wonderful, creamy bisque. Sweet red pepper enhances the lovely tomato-basil flavor. -Veronique Deblois, Mine Hill, New Jersey
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The subtle taste of parsley comes through in this rich, creamy broth. It has great flavor, plus it's so easy.-Emily R Chaney, Blue Hill, Maine
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I COLLECT cookbooks and enjoy reading them much like a novel. But when I start cooking, I create my own recipes to suit my taste. I used to cater parties and found I often had to be resourceful. This sandwich...
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This colorful soup is delicious any time of year. When I can't get homegrown tomatoes and green beans, I've found that frozen beans and canned tomatoes (or even stewed tomatoes) work just fine. Served...
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"This recipe originally came from my pastor's wife," explains Michelle Isenhoff of Wayland, Michigan. "I've made a few changes for convenience's sake, and now it's a snap to whip up. It tastes even better...
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Frozen peas are a handy base for this good-tasting salad. It's also a great dish for a potluck because it can be made ahead. Everyone enjoys this when I serve it.-Mary Reid Fisher, Brownwood, Texas
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While planning my Christmas menu a few years ago, I came across this recipe. I decided to try it and was showered with compliments. This chunky chili has been a much-requested dish ever since.
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Everyone in my family likes this soup recipe. Sometimes I add mini farfalle because my grandchildren say the noodles look like tiny butterflies. This recipe also works in a slow cooker. -Nancy Murphy,...
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Author: Skye Gyngell
Not only is this soup a quick fix, but it's oh-so-tasty. Dressing up canned soups allows you to enjoy the comfort of clam chowder with a fraction of the work. -Judy Jungwirth, Athol, South Dakota
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Fresh mushrooms and barley star in this tasty soup shared by Christine Wright of Franklinton, North Carolina. Onions, celery and carrots make it a hearty favorite throughout the year.
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I've been a vegetarian since high school, so modifying recipes to fit my meatless requirements is a challenge I enjoy. This soup tastes rich and creamy and is packed with nutrients! -Carissa Sumner, Washington,...
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This salad was served at a dear friend's baby shower by a health-conscious friend, who suggested the dressing be prepared with low-fat or fat-free ingredients. Either way, the creamy dressing has plenty...
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I am a stay-at-home mom who relies on my slow cooker for fast, nutritious meals with minimal cleanup and prep time. I knew this recipe was a hit when I didn't have any leftovers and my husband asked me...
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Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were my favorite food when I was a kid. My dad and I used to make PB&J crackers for an evening snack. And we usually had cinnamon-raisin bread in the house, so this version...
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I'm a paramedic/firefighter, and slow-cooked recipes like this one suit my unpredictable schedule. My husband and children and the hungry bunch at the firehouse love these robust sandwiches that have a...
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My husband, Raymond, and I grow a large crop of Vidalia onions with our son and daughter-in-law. So it's no wonder onions are always on my menu. Here a light dressing really complements the sweet onions.-Ruby...
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"Even my meat-loving family devours this hearty meatless chili," says Melissa Mendez of Gilbert, Minnesota. "Since it's more fun to eat with your hands, we scoop it up with chips! It's fast, simple to...
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"My mother-in-law prepared this for us on a recent visit," relates Lee Ann Odell of Boulder, Colorado. The fresh-tasting salad of spinach and grapefruit is nicely dressed with a sweet honey mixture. "The...
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A friend brought this recipe to a gathering, and it's been a hit with my family ever since! I use brown rice for more fiber and whole grain goodness. -Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland
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A bowlful of this soup is so satisfying, it's hard to believe it's actually good for you, too. I crave it all the time. With lots of beans and potatoes, it's filling and even hits the spot with meat lovers....
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My partner and I grow 300 acres of cabbage twice a year, then we harvest it by hand. This hearty soup showcases cabbage in a savory tomato broth.-Bill Brim, Tiffin, Georgia
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Author: Pam Norby
Kathleen Vashro perks up ground beef with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion and Parmesan and cheddar cheeses. "We love to grill these flavorful burgers in the summer and broil them in the...
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Dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Enjoy these cheesy skillet grilled sandwiches made using bacon and tomatoes.
Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Here's a one-of-a-kind pasta salad that combines tender chicken, sweet apricots and crunchy vegetables. Plus, the lemony dressing can't be beat. -Susan Voigt, Plymouth, Minnesota
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