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Contest Winning Festive Tossed Salad

With its unique medley of fruits and festive look, this tossed salad is a holiday tradition at our house. Our three grown daughters have come to expect it. One forkful reminds us of all the things we can...

Author: Taste of Home

Fresh Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Since this salad seems to be compatible with anything on a menu, I often make it when asked to bring a dish to a group gathering, I first tasted it when visiting a relative in Florida, and I just couldn't...

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Wilted Curly Endive

This warm salad is a deliciously different way to serve lettuce. Unlike other wilted versions, this one is not sweet. Vinegar and bacon give it old-fashioned savory goodness.

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Bacon Pea Salad

My husband absolutely loves peas. My middle son isn't the biggest fan, but he loves bacon. So, I combined the two, and it was perfect! This pea salad is an awesome side dish, especially for barbecue. -Angela...

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Caramelized Onion Potato Salad

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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Cauliflower and Ham Chowder

For a great, quick meals for those cool fall and winter days, try this easy soup. The cauliflower and ham compliment each other well and you will always want a second helping.-Patty Woytassek, Havana,...

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Cajun Crab Burgers

Here's my take on the traditional crab cake. I like to top my sandwiches with Cajun remoulade and pile spicy baked sweet potato fries on the side. -Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina

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Pecan Spinach Salad

My family thinks this refreshing salad is sensational. Coated with a pleasant vinaigrette and topped with toasted pecans and blue cheese, it has an impressive look and taste. Though it can be prepared...

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Roast Beef Tortilla Wraps

Cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper give the cream cheese spread in these extraordinary sandwiches a deliciously mild Southwestern flavor.

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Creamy Potato and Cheese Soup

My mother-in-law shared this recipe with me shortly after my husband and I were married. A bowl of the hot and creamy soup is perfect on a cold winter day.-Michelle Wollenburg, Beatrice, Nebraska

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Lemon & Dill Shrimp Sandwiches

Our family took a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Norway, where we got to eat incredible shrimp sandwiches like these. The crustier the bread, the better. -Monica Kolva, Millville, New Jersey

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Six ingredient Basil Tomato Soup

After bringing this six-ingredient soup to a teachers' function, I had so many requests for the recipe that it was published in the school newsletter. I serve the rich soup in mugs with a Caesar salad...

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Hearty Pork Bean Soup

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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Gingered Butternut Squash Soup

Roasting the squash really adds a wonderful flavor to this delightful pureed soup. If you want a true vegetarian dish, simply substitute vegetable stock for the chicken broth. -Kim Pettipas Oromocto, New...

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Taco Pasta Salad

My family loves this savory taco pasta salad. Serve taco or corn chips on the side, and you have a complete meal. -Gert Rosenau, Pewaukee, WI

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Chilled Melon Soup

Looking for something to put pizazz in a summer luncheon? Try this pretty, refreshing soup with a kick of cayenne pepper to get the conversation going. -Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona

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Karaage Fried Chicken Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: skin-on chicken thigh, sake, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, egg, potato starch, cooking oil

Author: Rie McClenny

Fruit Parfaits

Five ingredients and less than 10 minutes is all you'll need to wrap up dessert made using fruits topped with almonds.

Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Best Lasagna Soup

All the traditional flavors of lasagna come together in this heartwarming meal-in-a-bowl with this lasagna soup recipe. -Sheryl Olenick, Demarest, New Jersey

Author: Taste of Home

Northwest Salmon Salad

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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Turkey Roll Ups

From Cincinnati, Ohio, Paula Alf shares her most-requested recipe. "Whether served whole for lunch or cut into bite-size appetizers, these light wraps are always a hit," she assures. "We prefer this blend...

Author: Taste of Home

Creamy Potato Bacon Soup

Creamy, hearty, and flavorful, this Potato Bacon Soup is perfect for lunch or dinner on a cold day.

Author: Holly Nilsson

Open Faced Chicken Sandwiches

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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Artichoke Pasta Salad

"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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Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocados

This is one of my husband's favorites, even though it's pretty enough to serve at a ladies luncheon. When I needed a quick main-dish salad for my book club, I just tripled the recipe and got raves! Try...

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Italian Vinaigrette

What are all those specks and spices in your Italian dressing? You probably have them in your pantry. Create your own signature blend to toss with pasta, greens and fresh spring vegetables. -Lorraine Caland,...

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Easy Super Greens Soup

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...

Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Couscous Chicken Salad

"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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Quick Chili

Canned soup and beans are the secrets to the recipe's rapid preparation. For even faster meal making brown, drain and freeze the ground beef when time allows. When ready to use, just combine frozen cooked...

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Dill Chicken Soup

I could eat soup for every meal of the day, all year long. I particularly like dill and spinach-they add a brightness to this light and healthy soup. -Robin Haas, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

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Tomato Cheddar Pie

Ripe heirloom tomatoes and sharp cheddar cheese are a match made in heaven in this savory pie.

Author: Sam Worley

Tomato Mozzarella Salad

"As soon as our cherry tomatoes start ripening, I pull out this recipe in order to make the most of our crop," details Lynn Merendino of Marysville, Pennsylvania. "This is so easy to fix that I prepare...

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Sicilian Orange Salad

Red onion and orange slices sprinkled with basil, oil and ground pepper make a pretty presentation that's bound to brighten any meal. "This zesty salad is even more colorful when you use dark-red blood...

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Cherry Fluff

Chunky tart cherries, coconut, pecans and pineapple give substance to this lightly sweet make-ahead salad. With it's pastel color and fluffy look, it's perfect for a baby shower. -Joyce Leach, Armstrong,...

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Cool as a Cucumber Soup

This chilled soup makes a wonderful appetizer or side on a hot summer day. Bright bursts of dill provide pleasant contrasts to the milder flavor of cucumber.-Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

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Turkey Chili

I've taken my mother's turkey chili recipe and made it thicker and more robust. It's a favorite, especially in fall and winter. -Celesta Zanger, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

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Grilled Cheese & Prosciutto

Using a bread other than the expected white loaf is key to these crowd-pleasers. Thankfully, my local market in mid-Missouri carries kalamata olive bread. If you are unable to locate it, herbed Italian...

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Beet Spinach Salad

My husband and I like this salad's fresh taste and the fact that it uses beets, spinach, mint and onion, all of which we grow in our large garden.-Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey

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Festive Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

I came up with this recipe when unexpected company arrived and I didn't have enough lettuce and tomatoes on hand to make a traditional salad. Everyone enjoyed it so much that it became a regular at our...

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Cheddar Corn Chowder

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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Jalapeño and Lime Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos

A spicy, tangy marinade helps tenderize this flavorful cut of meat that's perfect for tacos.

Author: Rhoda Boone

Pineapple Chicken Salad Sandwiches

These sandwiches are always welcome at lunchtime around our house. Sweet pineapple and crunchy pecans are nice additions to ordinary chicken salad. -Carol Alexander, Midland, Michigan

Author: Taste of Home

Country Ham Sandwiches

"This yummy sandwich is perfect for lunches or a quick weeknight dinner when there's no time for a big meal," says Jennifer Parham from Browns Summit, North Carolina. Smoked cheddar and a creamy garlic-infused...

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Classic Tabbouleh Salad

This basic tabbouleh salad (aka tabouli) made with cracked wheat bulgur, tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley is easy and delicious.

Author: Molly Watson

Caesar Salad with Grilled Steak and Potatoes

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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Slow Roasted Pork Ribs With Maple Bbq Sauce Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: pork spare ribs, paprika, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, chili flakes, olive oil, onion, garlic, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, maple...

Author: Kyle Richmond