A friend in New York shared the recipe for this chilled melon soup that's pleasantly spiced with cinnamon. Most people are skeptical when I describe it, but after one spoonful, they're hooked. It's easy...
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We like sandwiches that send juices running down to our elbows, which is why we insist on dressing the lettuce. If you want to use store-bought giardiniera, skip the first step.
Author: Chris Morocco
Looking for a new twist on burgers? Margie Jarvis of Decatur, Tennessee has created a patty melt loaded with onions and Swiss cheese on rye bread. This flavorful combination is a great way to use ground...
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When my husband and I needed a quick meal, I fixed this recipe using leftover ingredients. Unlike traditional Mexican quesadillas, it calls for Italian meats, cheeses and seasoning. Serve it with a green...
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Make an easy-going meal in a bowl by tossing together healthful veggies, pork tenderloin, fresh herbs and spices with a warm soy dressing. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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For this seasonal (and vegetarian) twist on carbonara, stir the yolk into your portion while the pasta is still steaming hot.
Author: Chris Fischer
I just love these burgers! They're a big hit with kids and adults. I serve them with sliced green peppers, tomato and onion slices and a jar of crushed red peppers on the side for adults. Kids enjoy them...
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This unique medley with its light dressing is probably my most requested recipe. I often double it and serve it at fancy parties in a clear glass bowl...it's beautiful.
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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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Much of the work for this soup can be done in advance, and it keeps all day in the slow cooker. This can easily be doubled if you're feeding a crowd. Once you've tried it, try mixing it up-add save or...
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I love the challenge of finding creative new ways to serve foods. So putting peaches in chicken salad seems only natural. My husband and I enjoy this hearty cool salad on hot summer evenings.-Elizabeth...
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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!
Author: Blair Lonergan
This hearty soup is a real crowd-pleaser served with fresh corn bread. No one can believe how quick and easy it is to make.-Nelda Cameron, Cleveland, Texas
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This is a favorite in our home and for parties because it's quick and easy and can be made ahead of time. It's also easy to double the recipe for large batches. - Leah Forth, Flora, Illinois
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It's hard to believe something this delightful came from a slow cooker! Topped with a slice of French bread and provolone cheese, individual servings of this French onion soup are sure to be enjoyed by...
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I came up with this simple, delicious soup years ago when my husband and I both worked. It's easy to dump all the ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning...and wonderful to come home to the aroma...
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This recipe began with leftover fried potatoes I had on hand. We liked it so much that now I fry potatoes just to make this unique potato salad. Sometimes I add grated sharp cheddar for a cheesy twist....
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As a change from mayonnaise-laden slaw, I created this refreshing alternative. It uses many of the garden vegetables I grow, so it's also economical. I serve it at our family reunion each Fourth of July,...
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Nothing chases the winter chills away like a steaming bowl of this chicken soup. It's a comforting dish that brings back memories of Mom.-John Croce Jr., Yarmouth, Massachusetts
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Peaches and bacon? Oh, yeah. I made this family favorite for a big summer party. It was so easy to prep the parts separately, then toss it all together right before chow time. -Megan Riofski, Frankfort,...
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Dishes like coleslaw beg for a fresh approach. I update mine with almonds, grapes, blue cheese and bacon for a grand bowl of color and crunch. -Jeannine Bunge, Hartley, Iowa
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This dressing tastes extra-fresh every time since you make it when you need it.-Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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This dressing for vegetables is so easy, I make it the night before Thanksgiving to save time. We like it over asparagus, but try serving it with green beans or broccoli for an equally delicious and eye-pleasing...
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This is a tasty way to use leftover roast or steak and get a delicious supper on the table in about a half hour. The warm, rich taste of this mushroom soup is sure to please. -Ginger Ellsworth of Caldwell,...
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This nicely seasoned soup tastes so good. It's convenient, too, since it simmers all day in the slow cooker. -Jean Hutzell, Dubuque, Iowa
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These turkey burgers are so good that you might give up traditional beef hamburgers altogether. The thick grilled patties are topped with prepared cranberry sauce and served on toasted English muffins...
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Toasting the walnuts gives this quick-fix salad an extra-special touch!
Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens
You'll be the hero when you bring these stacked-high wedges to a gathering.
Author: Betty Crocker Kitchens
"I created this recipe using ingredients I had on hand from a recent party-and was delighted with the outcome! It's beautiful to look at, delicious and so simple to fix. I get raves over it." -Shirlee...
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If you want something new to try for your Thanksgiving menu, toss this salad together. Fresh spinach leaves are tossed with toasted almonds and dried cranberries and drizzled with poppy seed dressing....
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Get creative with fruit salad. Serve your family with this watermelon bowl filled with variety of fruits - ready in 45 minutes.
Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Make enough pizza dough for two 12-inch thick-crust pizzas. Our versatile recipe has lots of variations as well as freezing tips.
Author: Diana Rattray
This ooey-gooey, melty delight is packed with bacon, chicken, cheese and just enough lemon to tickle your taste buds. Other chicken panini recipes don't compare!-Terri McCarty, Oro Grande, California
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A retro classic, this old-fashioned seafood salad recipe comes together in just 10 minutes!
Author: Blair Lonergan
This quick and colorful soup goes together in minutes, assures Agnes Bierbaum, Gainesville, Florida. "Even my husband - who admits he's no cook - makes it on occasion," she says.
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This salad gets its pleasant crunch from ramen noodles, almonds and sesame seeds. "It's my most asked-for recipe," says Edith frost from Mountain View, California. "An adaptable main dish, it works well...
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These sandwiches are a delicious, dressed-up version of the traditional favorite. The pocket of melted mozzarella or provolone cheese and a crisp crumb coating give these hot sandwiches a tasty twist.-Vera...
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Here's what you need: dried pasta, chickpeas, broccoli floret, carrot, red onion, fresh parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, cherry tomatoes
Author: Rachel Gaewski
The brown sugar in the ingredients list below is there to mellow the acidity of the tomatoes, not to make this a sweet dish. Use a sturdy bakery loaf of white sandwich bread, not the packaged sliced stuff,...
Author: Edna Lewis
This chunky potato salad is a great dish for a family picnic or on a night when you're grilling out. The homemade dressing makes it extra delicious. -Michelle Gurnsey, Lincoln, Nebraska
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Served with biscuits and a salad, this soup is delicious on a chilly autumn evening. It's one of my family's favorite.
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This robust soup is a family favorite, and it's a big hit with my canasta group as well. I top each bowl with a slice of toasted bread and cheese, but you can have fun incorporating other pizza toppings...
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Bright flavors and crisp raw veggies make a satisfying salad that's hearty enough to be a full meal. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
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I love my Italian American traditions, but I never had time to make a classic Italian wedding soup. So I created this shortcut version with ravioli. -Cynthia Bent, Newark, Delaware
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On chilly nights, we fill the pot with parsnips and celery root for a smooth, creamy soup. Garlic, bacon and fresh thyme make it even better. -Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan
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My daughter gave me the recipe for this hearty, zippy salad. I've used it many times and received compliments. When it comes to bean salad, most people think of the sweet three-bean variety, so this is...
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"Slice a few veggies, open a couple of cans and you can put together this hearty salad in just seconds," confirms Helen Myhre of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. "The oranges and pineapple add a hint of sweetness,...
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