The combination of sweet fruit and salty feta cheese makes this salad a winner. -Virginia Dack, Asheville, North Carolina
Author: Taste of Home
Every family has a burger of choice, and this is ours. It's stacked tall with bacon and crunchy onion rings. -Paula Homer, Nampa, Idaho
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The keys to this amazing chicken matzo ball soup are slow-cooking it and using boxed matzo ball mix. Some people swear by seltzer, but I find it's not necessary-the mix makes perfect, fluffy matzo balls...
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Make a home version of spit-roasted lamb (doner) kebab, served as a sandwich with vegetables and sauce.
Author: Anita Schecter
Here's another popular dish I like to prepare in advance, adding the cheese and chips just before serving. It's a slightly different version of the traditional layered salad.-Joan Hallford, North Richland...
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My whole family enjoys this sweet potato black bean chili, but my daughter especially loves it. I like to make it because it's so easy and very flavorful. -Joy Pendley, Ortonville, Michigan
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"As a mother of three, I like to make a few batches of these patties at one time and freeze the extras for another meal," writes Brenda Martin of Lititz, Pennsylvania. "I remember helping my mother make...
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This savory potato-leek soup is a dish we especially enjoy for dinner on a cold night. Served with hot homemade bread or rolls, it's delicious.-Patricia Wells, Riverhead, New York
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This recipe nicely showcases grapefruit and oranges, which are at their peak around the holidays. Citrus fruits pair well with a sweet dressing. -Sonia Candler, Edmonton, Alberta
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Here's what you need: corn tortillas, olive oil, shrimp, english cucumber, tomato, avocado, red onion, lemon, lime, fresh cilantro, salt, serrano pepper
Author: Greg Perez
This salad can be served as a cool and satisfying dinner or lunch. The delicious taste and smooth texture of avocados mixed with the crisp shrimp salad is heavenly. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
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This comforting soup is wonderfully warming on an autumn day, and the subtle curry flavor lets the pumpkin star. My family really enjoy dishes like this that have a delightful down-home flavor.-Eleanor...
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Here's what you need: baby spinach, strawberry, blueberry, red onion, sweet apple, candied walnuts, strawberry, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, feta...
Author: Tasty
This colorful soup has a golden broth dotted with tender vegetables and lima beans. It makes an excellent lunch or first course.-Betty L. Korcek, Bridgman, Michigan
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This is one of those recipes you always come back to. A flavorful tomato sauce and mildly spiced meatballs make a hearty sandwich filling, or they can be served over pasta. I broil the meatballs first...
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Here's what you need: large sweet potatoes, medium red onion, chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, pepper, mixed greens, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro,...
Author: Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
My husband came home from a sales trip to the East Coast raving about white bean chili. This is our version.
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The goat cheese, when tossed with the hot pasta, melts and becomes a creamy sauce. We've learned that it's a good idea to taste your goat cheese before using it (or before buying it, if possible - one...
Bursting with creamy melted cheese and ham, these big hearty muffins make a great stand-alone breakfast, or serve them with soup or salad for lunch.
Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens
My aunt worked in Butte, Montana, and whenever we visited we had pork chop sandwiches. This recipe is a take on that old favorite. -Jeanette Kotecki, Billings, Montana
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If you're looking for a change from traditional tuna sandwiches, try this recipe I developed. It includes my favorite ingredients from a few different tuna salad recipes, including apples, raisins and...
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"I knew this recipe was a hit the first time I served it at a barbecue and got wonderful compliments," recalls Scarlett Hilton in Sabina, Ohio. "I even got a phone call afterward suggesting that I open...
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Even people who aren't big blue cheese fans have told me how much they enjoy this tangy dressing. It's refreshing and the flavors blend well, whether you serve it over lettuce or fresh spinach. -Erlene...
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Clyda Conrad YUMA, ARIZONA This light and fresh soup is an excellent choice. Sieving the tomatoes, celery, onion and green pepper offers silky smoothness, and it lets the corn stands out nicely.
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It's surprising how a few herbs can brighten up tuna salad. Made with reduced-fat mayonnaise, this version gets its zip from mustard. It makes a terrific light lunch or Sunday brunch dish. -Billie Moss,...
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It takes only minutes to put together this salad's tangy dressing. Lynn Larkin's vinaigrette of basil, oregano and sage complements the crisp spinach and fresh mushrooms she serves at her Sterling Heights,...
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I found this handwritten recipe tucked inside an old community cookbook I bought more than 40 years ago. I made a few changes over the years to suit my family's tastes. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New...
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I love chicken salad sandwiches. For this recipe, I use a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket. The chicken is tossed with avocado oil mayonnaise, capers and dill relish, then layered on crusty bread...
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Salmon, shrimp and loads of chopped veggies make this chowder a hearty, herby meal-in-a-bowl. It's just the perfect homemade fish soup. -Valerie Bradley, Beaverton, Oregon
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Elaine Williams uses just a cup of leftover salmon in this pretty pasta salad for two. "It's nicely seasoned with dill and makes a cool, light summer lunch," says the Sebastopol, California cook.
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When my husband first found out he had diabetes, I was challenged to start cooking old family favorites in new, healthy ways that he would love just as much. This was the first one that made him say, "I...
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One night I didn't have any noodles for my chicken soup, so I gave it a twist with wonton wrappers. It was great! Don't skip the celery leaves; they bring great flavor to this Asian chicken soup. -Noelle...
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I often double this recipe and freeze half so we can enjoy a taste of summer during the cold winter months. If I do freeze it, I omit the yogurt and stir it in after the soup's reheated. -Sue Gronholz,...
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This special gelatin salad takes the place of ordinary cranberry sauce on my Thanksgiving table. Grapes and mandarin oranges make it deliciously different. -Kristy Duncan, Southfield, North Carolina
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We enjoy having this creamy and crunchy salad out on our deck on summer evenings. And it goes together in minutes flat! -Gail VanGundy, Parker, Colorado
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This baked hamburgers recipe is hearty and moist. The onion gives it a special flavor, and the sweet-flavored sauce further enhances the taste. I serve these as an entree with accompanying vegetables or...
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To create a more "grown-up" grilled cheese sandwich, I threw in tangy goat cheese and peppery arugula. I enjoy a similar combination on pizza, and it worked here, too! -Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California
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This tasty soup comes together in minutes, and it's a crowd pleaser. The ingredients are available in my little Maine grocery store, too. -Jessie Grearson-Sapat, Falmouth, Maine
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I created this dish to grab the voters' attention at a chili contest we held in our backyard. With pumpkin, brown sugar and cooked turkey, it's like an entire Thanksgiving dinner in one bowl. -Brad Bailey...
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WE were tired of the same old vegetable soup and I had on hand some fish that needed to be cooked, so this was the creation of our favorite fish chowder. Occasionally, I enhance it still further by adding...
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Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Make a Niçoise salad featuring pan-seared potatoes, tuna, green beans, olives, and hard-boiled egg, along with a garlicky vinaigrette.
Author: Danilo Alfaro
I got this recipe from a magazine and made some changes to suit my family's tastes. This salad is especially nice during the holidays, but it's good with any main meal.
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Everyone who tries this warm potato salad is delighted. It's simple to make, and a nice change of pace from other potato salads. A friend gave me the recipe a long time ago, and we've been enjoying it...
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This coleslaw is great for cookouts, group outings or anytime you want to add some spice to your menu. The green peppers and green onions really bring this dish to life - and it's good for you, too!
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This salad's a little sweet, a little savory and very refreshing. Healthy asparagus boasts anti-inflammatory nutrients and vitamins A, B and C. It's fabulous grilled; you'll want to fix this again! -Jenne...
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This recipe can be prepared a day ahead and can easily be doubled or tripled. I garnish each serving with a dab of sour cream. By adding chicken and rice, you can turn it into a main course.-Kathy Schrecengost,...
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My husband often orders patty melts at restaurants, so I started fixing them at home. I added horseradish to give them more zip, and now he loves them my way. -Leah Zimmerman, Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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