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Rainbow Gelatin Cubes

These layered jello cubes are fun to serve and to eat! I vary the colors to match the occasion. Kids of all ages snatch them up. -Deanna Pietrowicz, Bridgeport, Connecticut

Author: Taste of Home

Spicy Potato Soup

My sister-in-law passed this kid-friendly recipe to me. Since she prefers her foods much spicier that we do, I cut back on the heat by reducing the amount of hot pepper sauce. Feel free to increase it...

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Chicken Pecan Salad

In our house, this light and tasty salad is a real summer favorite! I usually serve it with sliced tomatoes and bread and butter. It can also be used to make wonderful chicken salad sandwiches - perfect...

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Cheesy Vegetable Chowder

Make ahead and store in serving-size potions using Ziploc® Twist 'n Loc containers.-Taste of Home Cooking School

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The Elvis Sandwich

Like the King sang himself, you'll be "all shook up" once you taste this savory-sweet sandwich. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

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Orange Cranberry Vinaigrette

When I give jars of my Cranberry Vinegar, I'm certain to include this recipe. The vinaigrette pairs especially well with a green salad featuring dried cranberries, mandarin oranges and toasted walnuts....

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Asparagus Nicoise Salad

I've used my Nicoise as an appetizer or a main-dish salad, and it's a winner every time I put it on the table. Here's to a colorful, make-ahead salad! -Jan Meyer, St. Paul, Minnesota

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Apple Cider Pulled Pork

For potlucks and tailgates, we slow-cook pork with cider, onions and spices. These tangy sliders and sweet potato fries make a winning barbecue plate. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

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Mandarin Salad

"You can keep the oranges and french-fried onions in your pantry to prepare this refreshingly different salad when unexpected company shows up at the door," comments Elsie Maurillo, Atkinson, New Hampshire....

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Grandma Style Pizza

How to make homemade Grandma-style pizza, with recipes for the tomato sauce, pizza dough, and the rectangular-shaped pie itself.

Author: Alfia Muzio

Grandma's Gelatin Fruit Salad

Whenever I invite my big family for dinner, my grandchildren request this favorite fruit salad. My sons have always liked it, too - maybe the taste runs in our family! This salad is also good for potluck...

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Tropical Coleslaw

Lime and mandarin oranges are the keys to a sweet and tangy slaw that serves a crowd.

Author: Betty Crocker Kitchens

Rice Noodle Salad

This salad is easy, sweet, spicy, nutty and light. Many friends request this for get-togethers, and our family enjoys it at least once a month for dinner. To make it a main dish, I add marinated and grilled...

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Cranberry Broccoli Slaw

Perk up any cookout with this fun broccoli slaw. This super easy salad is ready in minutes. -Allison Strain, Lancaster, California

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Green Onion Potato Salad

Ever since I can remember, my aunt Beverly has made this potato salad for special occasions. She gave me the recipe a few years ago, and I've been making it for parties and my card clubs. I get many requests...

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Bacon Beef Barley Soup

Here's a robust dish that's perfect for hungry teenage boys! Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this quick, comforting soup will really hit the spot. -Cathy Peterson, Menominee, Michigan

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Cashew Pear Tossed Salad

A friend who does a lot of catering fixed this salad for our staff Christmas party several years ago, and we all asked for the recipe. The unexpected sweet-salty mix and lovely dressing make it a hit with...

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Avocado Salad Dressing

Buttermilk and plain yogurt create the base for this thick avocado salad dressing, which gets its color from avocado and parsley. The mild mixture is refreshing when dolloped over a tossed green salad....

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Pennsylvania Dutch Cucumbers

My mom's side of the family was German and Irish. Settling in Pennsylvania, they adopted some of the cooking and customs of the Pennsylvania Dutch. This is a dish Mom loved, and today it's my favorite...

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Cuban Panini

Out of all the panini recipes I make, this is my favorite. The Cuban sandwich is a twist on the old ham and cheese, usually with ham, Swiss, pickles, condiments and sometimes, as in this hearty version,...

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Creamy Potato Salad

Mildly seasoned with onion and dill, Mom's delightfully different potato salad is pretty, too, with the red potatoes left unpeeled. Of course, that also means it's quicker to make that traditional potato...

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Chili Verde with Pork

Friends and family never seem to tire of this chili. We like this as a meal in itself but also use it to top our favorite Mexican foods like burritos.

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Horseshoe Sandwiches

Hearty meat and potato lovers in your family will be happy to indulge in the Horseshoe Sandwich. Our recipe used the classic ham steak, but hamburger patties are a popular alternative. Even though the...

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Mini Burgers with the Works

I started preparing these mini burgers several years ago as a creative way to use up bread crusts accumulating in my freezer. They're delicious. -Linda Lane, Bennington, Vermont

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Cheesesteak Quesadilla Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: olive oil, skirt steak, salt, pepper, onion, green bell pepper, large flour tortillas, provolone cheese, fresh parsley, cheese sauce

Author: Claire Nolan

Grilled PBJ Sandwiches

I was going to make grilled cheese sandwiches one day and had already buttered several slices of bread when I found I was out of cheese. So I pulled out some peanut butter and jelly, and the result was...

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Curried Chicken Sandwich

Burgers aren't the only grilled things we want to eat with our hands. Thanks to a flavorful brine and a supershort cook time, sandwich-friendly boneless breasts take on a whole new life between two slices...

Author: Alison Roman

Garden Vegetable & Herb Soup

I submitted this recipe to a local newspaper and won first prize. I make this hearty soup whenever my family needs a good dose of veggies. -Jody Saulnier, Woodstock, New Hampshire

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Veggie Chopped Salad

My husband's aunt gave me this recipe back in the '80s, and it's been a staple at our house ever since. I like to make it a day ahead because some time in the fridge makes it even better. Be sure to save...

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Canadian Bacon Potato Soup

"Canadian bacon adds a hint of smoky flavor to this hearty soup that my husband loves," writes Cheryl Morgan from her home in Dover, Minnesota. "It doesn't have the typical butter and heavy cream you'll...

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Rolls Recipe by Tasty

These chicken rolls are sure to be your family's new favorite dinner. The béchamel sauce gets a boost of flavor and texture from the tomatoes and spinach, which balances the crunchy chicken rolls perfectly....

Author: Katie Aubin

Roasted Autumn Vegetable Soup

Roasting sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips brings out their best features. Blend them, and you have a warm, healthy soup for a cool fall night. -Stephanie Flaming, Woodland, California

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Spinach Citrus Salad

This salad tastes as good as it looks. The dressing is very easy to prepare in a jar.

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Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Cubed cooked chicken speeds assembly of these cute and filling chicken salad sandwiches. Dressed up with cranberries and served in dinner rolls, they're ready in no time in Sandra Sprinkle's Anniston,...

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Mediterranean Potato Salad

Jenny Haen of Red Wing, Minnesota uses red onions, Greek olives and feta cheese to bring Mediterranean flavors to an all-American classic. With a few minutes of prep and time to chill, it makes an ideal...

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Spinach and Gorgonzola Salad

This is an easily assembled recipe with a wonderful combination of flavors. Enjoy! -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio

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Asian Noodle & Beef Salad

My Asian-inspired pasta salad is crunchy, tangy and light. If you have fresh herbs, like basil or cilantro, on hand, add them to the mix. -Kelsey Casselbury, Odenton, Maryland

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Sunny Vegetable Salad

A terrific mixture of crisp, chewy, fresh and sweet ingredients makes this salad taste as good as it looks. A nutritious vegetable like broccoli is a lot more palatable "dressed up" this way. -Char Holm,...

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Skinny Classic Potato Salad

53% fewer calories • 74% less fat • 75% less sat fat than the original recipe. Feel good about passing this slimmed salad at picnics and potlucks!

Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Grilled Roast Beef Sandwiches

"I first tasted a memorable combination of roast beef and green chilies at a local cafe," writes Karen Ledbetter from Fort Collins, Colorado. "In this recipe, the chilies give the quick grilled sandwich...

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Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

This pasta salad is frequently requested at family get-togethers. The poppy seed dressing is also delicious in coleslaw or with a tossed salad.

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Wilted Lettuce Salad with Bacon Dressing

To complement any entree, toss together this effortless and delicious salad.-Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa

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Leftover Turkey Sandwich Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: large white onion, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, fine sea salt, black pepper, olive oil, fresh dill, sour cream, leftover turkey, swiss cheese, little gem lettuce,...

Author: Chris Salicrup

Broccoli Bacon Salad

Try this salad with baked ham or pork roast. I like serving it at Sunday dinners. My family just loves it-especially our 6-year-old grandson!-and our friends rave about its taste, too. I learned to cook...

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Norwegian Coleslaw

This tasty recipe was give to me by a friend whose ancestors were from Norway. I especially enjoy bringing this salad dish to family get-togethers since I can make it days ahead. A pint of it also makes...

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Pesto Pasta Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: bow tie pasta, pesto, fresh mozzarella cheese, cherry tomato

Author: Hannah Williams

Mushroom Onion Soup

Even those who don't like mushrooms like this soup! I've found it's a great first course when I have friends over. Our home is a hobby farm with a view of Mississippi River bluffs. We have three daughters-20,...

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Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

This creamy recipe brings two of my absolute favorite foods together in one! The tomato, fresh lettuce and crisp bacon toppers make this soup taste just like burger time. -Geoff Bales, Hemet, CA

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