Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
From Davis, IL, Tonya Burkhard sends this filling soup that comes together in no time. Loaded with potatoes, the combination of sweet corn and pearl onions, smoky bacon and lots of spice has a scrumptious...
Author: Taste of Home
My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much-just a hint of both makes this everyday salad something special. -Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee
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"This is such a rich dish, you don't need to serve a lot with it. For a simple garnish instead of the bacon, I add a drop of hot sauce to the top and drag a butter knife through it." Mildred Caruso - Brighton,...
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Instead of that seafood spice mix in the pouch, grind up your own crab boil mix to use with just about any type of shellfish.
Author: Peggy Trowbridge Filippone
A refreshing citrus dressing accents the salad for my popular menu. I often toss in some meslun lettuce with the spinach and add apples for variety. -Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah
Author: Taste of Home
Author: Julia Child
"These are a nice alternative to your typical ham and cheese sandwiches," says Jillian Moseley-Willians of Barrie, Ontario. "You can replace the Swiss cheese with Brie or Camembert, then heat the sandwich...
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Stuffed tomatoes provide endless options when you add meat, cheese, rice, veggies - or in this case, orzo. - Jenni Dise, Phoenix, Arizona
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What I love about these, besides the great taste, is you can make them up ahead of time and keep them refrigerated until you're ready to cook. -Matthew Hass, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
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This Moroccan Chicken Couscous is super flavorful and healthy loaded with exotic spices but still simple enough to make any night of the week.
Author: Joanna Cismaru
"Chock-full of healthy ingredients, this tasty soup makes a warming lunch or dinner," Sharon Adams of Columbus, Ohio suggests. "Plus, it's so quick and easy to fix."
Author: Taste of Home
Not your ordinary grilled cheese, these sandwiches are all grown up! Made with a comforting combination of jalapenos, roasted garlic, cream cheese, bacon and provolone, they please just about all adults-and...
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Cubed chicken marinates overnight in a sweet and salty sauce, giving every bite great flavor. Fried wonton strips add fun crunch to this main-dish salad.
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From Branchville, New Jersey, field editor Grace Yaskovic shares this fresh-tasting potato salad seasoned with onion and celery seed. The mayonnaise dressing gets its sweetness from sugar and whipping...
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Use up your leftover Christmas turkey in these moreish turkey curry patties. They're perfect for the days after the big meal, or you can freeze them for later
Author: Melissa Thompson - Journalist and food writer
Try a recipe for empanadas that is made with a delicious filling of shrimp, cheese, and Spanish-style tomato sauce. The dough can be made or purchased.
Author: Hector Rodriguez
This fun, fresh-tasting potato salad is a colorful and zesty variation of the average potato salad. It looks great and people love it.-Danette Hofer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Author: Taste of Home
Nothing equals the taste of an ice-cold bowl of gazpacho on a hot summer day- I was hooked from the first spoonful! I found this recipe when I was looking for something to make with the abundance of tomatoes...
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With a garnish of shredded cheese and crumbled cooked bacon, this rich, velvety soup feels like something you'd get at a restaurant. Serve it with crusty bread and a crisp salad. -Sue Shepard, Terrytown,...
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Author: Bruce Aidells
Zesty dressing are my favorite and this is one of the zestiest I have made. It goes well on salads and fruit.-Doris Stebbins, St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Author: Taste of Home
I was grilling steak one night and wanted to make a special side dish. I'd recently seen a grilled romaine Caesar recipe, and decided to create my own version. This salad goes well with chicken, too, and...
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During grilling season, these sandwiches often appear on my menus. Cheese and bacon are stuffed inside tender burgers, which are then topped with caramelized onions. -Mary Bilyeu, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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You can't beat the delicious combination of mushrooms, onions, peppers and cream cheese! Leave out the red pepper flakes for a less spicy taste.-Amy Lloyd, Madison, Wisconsin.
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There are several variations to this Asian-style salad. But this is the one most folks prefer. Toasted almonds, chow mein noodles and sesame seeds contribute to this salad's "crunch".-Sue McLaughlin, Onawa,...
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"These stuffed shells are great for a cool summer meal," assures Karen Lee of Waynesville, North Carolina. Calling for just four ingredients, including chicken salad from the deli, they are easy to assemble....
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It takes just minutes to toss together this fresh tomato salad with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and garlic.
Author: Miri Rotkovitz
Here's what you need: pesto, cheese tortellini, salami, small tomato, fresh basil, shredded parmesan cheese
Author: Katie Aubin
There's just the right touch of comfort in this sensational sausage chowder from Misty Chandler of Lawton, Oklahoma. "My husband and I make a meal of it with some warm bread."
Author: Taste of Home
This chicken burger gets an Asian-flavor twist with ginger and garlic. It's topped off with a fabulous coleslaw. If you like, serve the coleslaw as a side for grilled items, like chicken breasts, fish...
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Author: Elizabeth Karmel
I grow lots of the ingredients needed in this recipe. Fresh-tasting and crunchy, it's a perfect summer salad. Try leaving out the chicken and mixing the veggies with the couscous for a fun side dish. -Tari...
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As a teacher, I appreciate quick and easy recipes. If I make this for just my husband and me, we have leftovers for lunches. But when there are more people at the table, every bit is eaten. -Tami Stoudt,...
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Try this recipe when you want to round out a small-serving meal with a crisp, creamy slaw without a week's worth of leftovers.-Angela Andrews, Whitby, Ontario
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We love going to the farmer's market on summer Saturdays to by homegrown lettuce and fresh produce for salads. I hope you'll try my special dressing, made with pureed vegetables. I've received compliments...
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We first had this salad at our daughter's home in California. It's wonderful with a meat-and-potatoes dinner, or served for lunch with chunks of French bread.
Author: Taste of Home
Topped with ham, roast beef, bacon and other fixings, this hearty salad has an excellent blend of flavors. A from-scratch vinaigrette adds the refreshing final touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Our family is big on soup. This favorite is quick to make and very tasty, and it gives me plenty of time to have fun with my kids and grandkids while it slow-cooks. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
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These udon noodles with chicken and scallions come together in under 30 minutes.
Author: Lillian Chou
Quick Fruit Salad is a beautiful, refreshing side dish or dessert from Sue Call of Beech Grove, Indiana. "I's a great way to round out a summer meal!" Sue asserts.
Author: Taste of Home
Clair Arrico of Portsmouth, Rhode Island shares the dish her mother used to make. "It's easy and convenient, thanks to the purchased spaghetti sauce the recipe calls for," she details.
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This dish is a variation on a creamy southern Louisiana corn stew. The bold flavor of andouille sausage blends beautifully with the shrimp and subtle spices. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
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Good things still come in small packages! This chicken salad made just for two is a fresh blend of chicken, fruit and a hint of mint.
Author: Betty Crocker Kitchens
When it comes to quick and easy chicken dinners, this beats all other crescent ring recipes. The results are simple and so good that people always ask for a copy. -Michele McWhorter, Jacksonville, North...
Author: Taste of Home
Apples and lettuce pair up in this colorful and crunchy salad that you can make ahead for a gathering. The sweet and tangy vinaigrette dressing coats the apple nicely and keeps them from turning brown....
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"I lightened up this recipe by using less oil and reduced-fat milk," Naomi Tarr of Salisbury, Maryland says of her savory soup. "The original call for crabmeat, but my family prefers it with shrimp and...
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