Gumbo goes back to 1700s Louisiana; today's version is just as hearty using andouille sausage. Serve with cornbread or crusty French bread. -Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee
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"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,...
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Here's what you need: sirloin steak, salt, pepper, oil, romaine lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, avocados, cherry tomato, caesar dressing
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It's wonderful to come home to this pork bean soup dinner simmering away in a slow cooker, especially on a busy weeknight. This soup uses dried beans and is simple to throw together in the morning before...
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"This lightly sweet dressing tastes great over fruit or in a Waldorf salad," comments Fran Roberts from Hessel, Michigan. "Best of all, it tastes just seconds to stir up."
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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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This protein-filled dish could be served as a colorful side dish or a meatless main entree. When you make it, double the recipe because it will be gone in a flash! The basmati rice add a unique flavor...
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Forget boring tossed salads! This Boston lettuce salad will have your guests asking for the recipe. Top with bacon, or substitute feta for the Gorgonzola for a change of taste. -Josh Carter, Birmingham,...
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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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I'm always making up recipes, and this refreshing salad came about when I wanted something cool yet spicy to eat during hot summers. Serve it as a meatless main course or as a side dish at barbecues. -Donna...
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With all its fresh ingredients, this pretty spinach salad was my grandma's favorite. Even my little ones like it (but don't tell them spinach is good for them)! -Shelley Riebel, Armada, Michigan
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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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A wedge salad gets the creamy treatment when topped with blue cheese dressing. Keep the dressing as a topper, or make it a dip for Buffalo wings. -Jenn Smith, East Providence, Rhode Island
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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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"I've made this salad many times for my husband and me," Nancy Adams of Las Vegas, Nevada writes of her flavorful and fetching macaroni medley. "We like it for lunch with pineapple-topped ham slices and...
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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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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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I knew this ham soup recipe was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for it! The hearty soup-chock-full of leftover ham, veggies and cheese-is creamy and comforting. And even though the recipe makes enough...
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I had tomatillos to use and wanted to make something more exquisite than salsa verde. I combined two favorite recipes, added my own special touches and made chicken tomatillo soup. Feel free to add cayenne...
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I came up with this chicken avocado wrap while trying to figure out what to make for lunch one day. The recipe is now a favorite at my house. -Shiva Houshidari, Plano, Texas
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I love that I can use my favorite Northwest ingredients-fresh salmon, blueberries and hazelnuts-all in one recipe. The salmon and sour cream dressing are just as scrumptious in a sandwich. -Davis Clevenger,...
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My daughter created this soup when she needed to use up some leftover pork. You can use more water for a thinner soup or less water for a noodle dish. It's good with mushroom flavored ramen noodles, too....
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It's no secret that Wisconsinites love their dairy-so much that they sometimes top their burgers with a generous pat of butter. My recipe is a lot like the butter burgers you'll find in popular restaurants...
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I'm a busy stay-at-home mom, so I wing it at mealtime. My wraps loaded with Buffalo wing sauce chicken, lettuce and tomatoes are a snap to make. -Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
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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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Reset your diet with this soothing soup chock-full of superfoods. You can put this recipe together using the veggies in the bottom of your crisper drawer-pull out those carrots and that neglected bunch...
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Caramelized onions, mushrooms and two types of cheese make these my favorite sandwiches. I invented them for a last-minute picnic by combining items I had on hand. They've been a hit ever since. -Lynda...
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Spicy Cucumber-Avocado Soup
"This is perfect for a speedy lunch. It's easy to make and you can keep most of the ingredients on hand for a nutritious meal." Linda Baggett - Arcata, California
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My children absolutely love this rich, zippy soup. They have just one complaint - it seems I never make a big enough batch to suit them!
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Meet the Cook: My entire family urged me to send in this recipe! I came up with it one day when I wasn't sure what to do with a can of black beans I had. I just threw a bunch of stuff together, and out...
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"My husband and I find this great soup a tasty way to add nutritious broccoli to our diet. It's so thick and filling that all you need to complete the meal is a salad and bread," writes Diane Ventimiglia...
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To accompany the sandwiches, serve Tricolor Pasta Salad from Lorraine Darocha of Berkshire, Massachusetts. Pretty pasta spirals and convenient frozen veggies are tossed with a light dressing to make this...
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In Baltimore, Maryland, Beverly Sprague dresses up this milk soup with a colorful selection of savory garnishes. A topping of crunchy almonds contrasts nicely with this smooth soup.
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My friend mentioned a Turkish salmon and couscous dish that sounded fantastic, so I started experimenting. I prefer this salad warm, but it's also tasty served cold. -Jeni Pittard, Statham, Georgia
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The aroma of onions cooking at country fairs and street vendor carts makes me crave caramelized onions. I wanted to pair them with something special, and this sandwich is just that. -Charlene Brogan, Falmouth,...
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This original recipe won me first prize in a local sandwich contest. Sometimes I'll use hazelnut bread instead of whole wheat to add to the nutty flavor.
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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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Two kinds of greens and cucumber and orange slices are coated with a light ginger dressing in this recipe.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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We get our grill on for this sizzling steak and potatoes baked in foil. It's a quick and easy main dish we like to take outdoors. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
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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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My family loves this soup during our cold New England winters. It's very thick and hearty.-Beverly Ballaro, Lynnfield, Massachusetts
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This is the recipe I make on a day where a little extra time isn't an issue and I'm craving comfort food. The tarragon vinegar and caramelized onions in this salad will leave you smacking your lips. You...
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Perfectly cooked chicken with a big pile of caramelized onions makes an ideal chicken melt sandwich. This recipe was created by Tyler Kord.
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The creamy, comforting flavor of her mother's chunky seafood chowder nets compliments for Pat Gonet whenever she ladles it up in Wenham, Massachusetts.
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We think this is the best burger recipe in the world! The burgers are both flavorful and filling. For extra kick, we added cayenne pepper to the ground beef, then topped the patties with pepper jack cheese.-Jonna...
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Everyone loves the tangy dressing on these mouthwatering baked beets. I'm always asked to bring this pretty dish to family gatherings.-Barbara Van Lanen, Salinas, California
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