"This crispy, colorful slaw is a true crowd-pleaser at any picnic or church gathering. The apples add color and a touch of sweetness," says Julia Livingston, Frostproof, Florida.
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My family and I live on a homestead in the Missouri Ozarks and produce much of our own food. In the summer, when the garden is bursting with fresh vegetables and it's too hot to cook, I like to use the...
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This is the easiest soup you will ever make-believe me! I always keep the ingredients on hand, so if I'm feeling under the weather or just plain busy I can throw together this comforting soup in a flash....
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"My family likes anything involving stuffing mix, so these tuna burgers are a popular request," relates Sonya Sherrill. The Sioux City, Iowa cook needs only minutes to form the moist patties, brown them...
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"We like to fix these generous sandwiches whenever we have leftover turkey in the house," Jean Graf-Joyce writes from Albany, Oregon. "They're easy to make and a perfect choice for a light meal on the...
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This cool main-dish salad really hits the spot during the warm summer months. Plus, its colorful layers look so appealing. Served with a roll or muffin, it's a complete meal. -Kay Bridgeman, Lexington,...
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My family looks forward to these sandwiches year-round. But I reach for this recipe most often after Easter, when I have lots of leftover hard-cooked eggs.
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"I came up with this recipe when I tried recreating a pasta salad I had at a wedding rehearsal," says Danielle Weets of Grandview, Washington. "It's easy to make and I'm always asked to bring it to potlucks...
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This salad topper coats spinach or any greens so nicely...and it's easy to prepare. I like to use balsamic vinegar, which gives it a tart, refreshing flavor. -Alcy Thorne, Los Molinos, California
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Whether you include the beer or not, this soup tastes wonderful. I always make extra and pop single servings into the freezer. -Lori Lee, Brooksville, Florida
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Here's a delicious way to enjoy garden-fresh cucumbers year-round. I got this recipe from a friend and made good use of it one year after my husband harvested a very large crop. Just defrost...and enjoy...
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Round out the fast feast with quick-to-fix Creamy Lettuce Salad. "This recipe is a family favorite I recall my mom serving often when I was growing up," relates Jacquie Troutman of Zephyrhills, Florida....
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The cheddar is the perfect complement to the tart apples in this simple, satisfying salad. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Slow-cooker easy, this soup is a Christmas Eve tradition after church services at our house. -Sheila Holderman, Berthold, North Dakota
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This recipe is a great way to dress up a roast beef sandwich. The blue cheese spread is simply scrumptious. --Janet Briggs
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I usually make this popular dish as an appetizer for holiday get-togethers. But I also like to serve it with salad as a satisfying meal. -Lisa Berry, Fayetteville, West Virginia
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Asparagus stars in this flavorful soup, a favorite recipe from my Italian grandmother. I have fond memories of chopping veggies and cooking with her as a child. -Sandy Clayton, Visalia, California
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This attractive simple soup begins with frozen stir-fry vegetables. Convenient refrigerated minced gingerroot adds to the Asian flavor.
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An impromptu picnic inspired this BBQ chicken salad sandwich. An instant summertime favorite, these dressed-up sandwiches have become a mainstay at our house. -Linda Orme, Battleground, Washington
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To dress up a fresh fruit salad, Linda Cowan tops it with a sweet creamy concoction. "The original recipe called for heavy whipping cream, but I lightened it up a little," she details from Fayette, Alabama....
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This is a nice refreshing dressing for simple lettuce salads. The onion adds a lot of flavor.
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The secret to our chicken salad is just plain fresh (not frozen) chicken, cooked in water with a little salt. We usually make 20 pounds at a time, but our cook, Dorothy, and I have cut down the recipe...
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If you ask me, a good burger needs mushrooms on top, but they tend to slide around and fall off. I decided to put mushrooms right into the patties-problem solved! -Melissa Obernesser, Utica, New York
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I started making this salad because it's loaded with peppers, my husband's favorite. Don't be surprised when there are no leftovers to take home after the family reunion, picnic or church potluck. -Janie...
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I modified the original recipe for this chicken salad to make it healthier. The ingredients are so flavorful that my changes didn't take away from the taste. This refreshing salad never lasts long at our...
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Homemade meatballs are fun and quick to make. This is a simple and delicious recipe that uses ground beef and onion and bakes them in the oven.
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I like to let this salad sit awhile to allow the flavors to blend. Serve it in a pretty, clear trifle dish and you'll have a stunning side dish on the table.-Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas
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We doubt you'll have any leftovers from this homey blueberry cake crowned by a buttery, brown-sugar-sweetened streusel topping, but if you do, it will make a fabulous companion to your morning coffee.
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"This hearty veggie-and-herb soup is light and easy to prepare, yet still has all the delicious flavor of my grandmother's original recipe," writes Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.
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Betty Crocker 4-Ingredient Dinners shares a recipe. What's twice as good as grilled cheese on your favorite bread? Double-the-cheese sandwiches!
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Every Italian-American family I know seems to have its own version of meatball soup. This recipe is based on my family's version. -Christie Ladd, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
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When I first served this jazzed-up pasta salad for my mom's birthday dinner, it was so well-received that I couldn't wait to make it again! Chose the flavor of salsa to suit your family's taste.
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Add fun to a kids' party and cut down on prep time with fajitas the little ones can build themselves. Serve with guacamole alongside the chicken and peppers
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We're crazy for BLTs. A nearby roadside stand carries gorgeous tomatoes every summer. We load up, then stuff our sandwiches with the usual suspects, plus smoked turkey and cheese. -Pamela Shank, Parkersburg,...
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"I remember enjoying these crispy golden sandwiches at a restaurant when I was a teenager," writes Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "After it closed, I came up with this recipe. Now I make a batch and...
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"I'm always looking for recipes that are low in fat but don't taste like it," notes Anna Overton of Lakewood, California. "Even my picky son likes this soup!"
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Use the leftover cooked turkey in the fridge to speed up dinner. You'll be ladling up bowlfuls of goodness in only 30 minutes. -Maggie Brewer, Canandaigua, New York
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This traditional three-bean salad, submitted by Amy Short of Lesage, West Virginia, bursts with the flavor of savory. Honey gives a pleasant sweetness to the vinaigrette that coats the blend of green beans,...
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A few moments are all you need to toss together this pretty salad and tangy classic dressing. It's a perfect way to round out holiday meals. -Anne Smithson, Cary, North Carolina
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Spice up your lunch routine with this delicious bacon avocado wrap. You can make it the night before to save time in the morning. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Salsa gives a bit of zip to the brown rice and bean filling in the meatless tortilla wraps Lisa Sullivan shares from St. Marys, Ohio.
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This family favorite of ours has a great fresh taste, lots of different textures and can be tossed together in a heartbeat. For variety, change up the dressing to honey mustard or any other favorite. -Chris...
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For me, football, cool weather and chili just seem to go together. Whether I'm cheering on the local team on a Friday night or enjoying a Saturday afternoon of Oklahoma Sooner football with some friends,...
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I lightened up a tuna melt by switching mayo to creamy balsamic vinaigrette. Kids and adults both go for this quick meal hero. -Christine Schenher, Exeter, California
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Here's what you need: avocado, plain yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, red onion, celery, jalapeño, cooked chicken, sriracha sauce, fresh cilantro
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I never thought I'd be able to duplicate the excellent taste of hearty clam chowders found in many restaurants, but this recipe proved me wrong. The dill makes it extra-special.
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