For a different twist on noodle soup, Betty Rench adds orzo, small rice-like grains of pasta. "It cooks up nicely with tender chunks of chicken," she writes from Eaton, Indiana.
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This hearty side makes a nice change-of-pace salad. It's crunchy, creamy and simply delicious. You'd never guess it's light! -Dana Herbert, Goshen, Utah
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My husband is a big garlic fan, so we use garlic bread crumbs and garlic sauce for our baked chicken sandwiches, so comforting on a chilly day. -Bridget Snyder, Syracuse, New York
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To speed up the preparation of this salad even more, you can slice the vegetables when you have time, either early in the day or the night before.
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"I got the recipe for these quick-fixing pork sandwiches from a friend at work years ago. I'm always asked for it when I serve it to someone new." -Geri Bierschbach of Weidman, Michigan
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On rainy days when we need comfort food in a hurry, I toast sandwiches of cinnamon-raisin bread with white cheddar, apple and red onion. They also are totally tasty made with vegan cheese and olive oil...
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Slick, crunchy pieces of skin wrapped around tender and flavorful pieces of pork belly--this lechon belly recipe will teach you how to get the most delectable roll of Cebuchon at home.
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My great-grandmother passed on this soup to her family generations. In the 1880s, it was a popular meal after a hard day in the field-hardy to satisfy the most ravenous appetite and delicious, too!
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"My husband refused to eat wilted lettuce until I read this recipe suggested by a friend," says field editor La Vonne Hegland of St. Michael, Minnesota. "He likes this milder dressing with just a subtle...
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Cranberries grow in the coastal area about 50 miles from our home. When they become available, I always make this creamy salad. -Faye Huff, Longview, Washington
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This refreshing fruit medley, lightly coated with cherry pie filling, makes a great potluck or picnic dish. "You can substitute other fruits, such as red grapes or bananas, and use strawberry pie filling...
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We adore cheesesteak sandwiches and anything with southwestern flavor, so I combined the two. If you crave even more firepower, add chopped jalapenos. -Joan Hallford, Fort Worth, Texas
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I was running late one night, so I shopped in my own fridge and came up with ingredients that became taco wraps. Everybody at the table was a happy camper. -Katie Mitschelen, La Porte, Indiana
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This fabulous French bread recipe is mixed in the bread machine and then baked to crusty perfection in the oven.
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These seafood-filled croissants will leave you anything but crabby. We had used the filling as an appetizer, but found it makes a quick and easy sandwich, too. -Kari Moore, West Plains, Missouri
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This tasty morning meal will fill your family up with protein and veggies. Try using flavored wraps to jazz things up. -Jane Shapton, Irvine, California
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I found this recipe in one of our local publications. It's perfect for an easy weeknight meal, since the meat cooks all day without any attention. -Dianne Joy Richardson, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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You get an explosion of flavor in this satisfying hot dressing that's perfect for strong-flavored greens like spinach, notes Connie Simon from Reed City, Michigan.
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Once upon a time, my husband and I owned a pizzeria and this dish was always popular on the menu. We've since sold the restaurant, but I still make the soup for all kinds of potlucks and gatherings. It's...
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This classic tuna melt recipe is an easy, affordable, and satisfying lunch or dinner that's ready for the table in less than 30 minutes!
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Cucumber salad recipes are my absolute favorite! This fast, fresh salad is a winner at every get together. It's an easygoing, healthy side dish for kabobs, chicken or anything hot off the grill. -Blair...
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When it comes to grilled chicken recipes, we love this refreshing salad in the summer. The real star here is the vinaigrette made with blueberry preserves and maple syrup. It goes great with a fresh baguette...
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Buy the best beef broth you can, or better yet, make your own for a rich, full-flavored soup. And if you don't have ovenproof bowls or ramekins for the soup, don't worry-you can just top your soup with...
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Tangy lemon and sweet tarragon give this creamy asparagus soup a springtime flavor you'll savor and share. -Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon
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Few foods capture the flavor of the season like cranberries, and this makeover took a holiday favorite and made it even better! You'll love the flavor of cranberry, apple and pineapple covered in a sweet...
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"I remember my grandmother making this wonderful 'wilted' salad with leaf lettuce from her garden and serving it with a creamy dressing," recalls Rose Shawyer of Otterbein, Indiana.
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Cranberries add bright color to this tangy dressing that coats salad greens nicely. "It's also delicious over fresh pear or banana salad," says Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.
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If you need to feed a hungry crowd you can't go wrong with steak sandwiches. They're easy to make and rich with the flavors of Italy. -Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware
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This recipe is close to one my mom used to make for us kids when the weather turned cold. Hers called for heavy cream, but I came up with a slimmer version that I think is pretty true to the original!...
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I grew up in rural northwestern Montana, where my three sisters and I made meals and prepared food for 4-H contests. I've always loved cooking, and as the administrator of a retirement residence, I enjoy...
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My family's love of potato salad and sweet potatoes led to this combination recipe that I serve on holidays. The maple syrup in the vinaigrette lends a pleasant hint of sweetness. -Susan Jordan, Denver,...
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I tasted a delicious soup in a restaurant but couldn't persuade the chef to share the recipe, so I began to experiment on my own. Finally, I came up with this blend, which is very close to what I tasted-maybe...
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With this sweet and tangy salad dressing from Stephanie Ward in Waukegan, Illinois, you can fix a mouthwatering salad in minutes! Heat up remaining tomato soup with ¾ cup of milk for a simple, no-fuss...
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No one will be able to resist these lovely open-faced sandwiches that definitely say "spring". Served on toasted English muffins, slices of chicken and tomato are topped with fresh asparagus spears, then...
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Here's what you need: bread, cheddar cheese, butter, tomato soup
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This soup is just wonderful. It's so filling and chock-full of veggies. I first simmered up a batch of this soup when it was featured in our local newspaper, the Palm Beach Post Times. You can also substitute...
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This broccoli cauliflower salad has been to as many family gatherings as I have! It holds well and leftovers are still tasty a day later. -Linda Kangas, Outlook, Saskatchewan
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As a lovely addition to a luncheon menu, our home economists recommend this cool, fruity soup featuring three kinds of berries. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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My love for Asian flavors sparked the idea for this easy, healthy side dish. For this Asian salad, I use just-picked peas from our garden and serve it with grilled chicken. - Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville,...
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"My husband, a diabetic, always smiles when he finds this fun and fluffy salad on the menu," shares Gail Bartlett from Hallowell, Maine. She pairs pistachio pudding with pineapple, oranges and other fruits...
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Here in California, we cook out year-round. I grill extra chicken specifically for this quick meal. It's so colorful and fresh-tasting that even our kids love it. -Cindie Ekstrand, Duarte, California
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The beauty of this soup is that you can roast the vegetables separately in the oven while it's simmering away. Then simply add them in during the last minutes on the stovetop. I love that the roasted vegetables...
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