Avocados give quesadillas some nutritional value and, fortunately, my son likes them. Thinly slice the avocado, and add chicken or beef for extra protein. -Debbie Limas, North Andover, Massachusetts
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This meal is always a hit, and it goes together so quickly. Sesame ginger salad dressing adds refreshing flavor to this pairing of broiled chicken and an exotic homemade coleslaw. -Melissa Jelinek, Apple...
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Author: Kay Schlozman
This salad is a simple and delicious way to eat your superfoods! It gets even better after it sits for a while in the fridge, so I make it ahead. I use my homemade honey mustard dressing, but any type...
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Everyone needs to bring their appetite when you serve these man-size burgers. They have a bit of Italy in them with the use of pancetta, pesto and mozzarella cheese. Try them and you'll love them! -Rita...
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Soup comforts the soul and this creamy, healthy soup does nothing short of that. This makes a large pot and I love sharing it with others. --Jerilyn Korver, Altoona, Iowa
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Kitchen staples and canned goods help me get this heartwarming soup on the table with very little preparation. Feel free to change the ingredients according to your tastes by adding a few of your favorite...
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Here's what you need: shredded chicken, crushed tomato, white onion, garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, chipotle pepper, salt, corn tortillas, avocados
Author: Joey Firoben
This homemade pastrami recipe is complex and smoky, but not in the way that other smoked meats are smoky. The smoke in this beef pastrami is not overt. It is blended in thoroughly. Much like Katz's...
Author: Kris Coppieters
What a treat to come home from work and have this savory soup ready to eat. It's a nice traditional beef soup with old-fashioned goodness. We pair it with crusty rolls topped with melted mozzarella cheese....
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So many people seek out this salad at get-togethers, I always have a couple giant bowls waiting. A guest who said she didn't like salads tried this one and ended up taking the leftovers home. I rank it...
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This fresh-tasting salad is known as Aunt Pammy's salad in my family. It's so colorful that it will take center stage. - Pamela Damm, South Beloit, Illinois
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By combining potatoes, corned beef and cabbage, this hearty salad is a perfect dish for St. Patrick's Day. Everyone in my family favors the one-of-a-kind flavor.
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Along with crunchy cashews and strips of Swiss cheese, a sweet-and-tangy poppy seed dressing makes this tossed salad something special. There are seldom any leftovers when I serve it! -DiAnne Mallehan,...
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These deluxe chili dogs are a surefire hit at family functions and tailgates. Adults and children alike love the cheesy chili sauce, and the toppings are fun! -Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon
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I came up with this recipe one day when I needed something quick and healthy for lunch but didn't want to go through a lot of trouble. -Nita Graffis, Dove Creek, Colorado
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Meet the Cook: Doubling this recipe is automatic for me - just about everyone wants more than one bowl! If any's left, I freeze it. It's also great the second time around. -Sandra Miller, Lees Summit,...
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Author: Maricel Presilla
Spaghetti all'aglio, olio, e peperoncino is a classic Italian dish of spaghetti garlic, olive oil, and chile pepper. A simple recipe with bold flavor.
Author: Danette St. Onge
I enjoy trying new recipes and adding different seasonings to enhance the flavor. This is a tasty way to serve squash.
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I tweaked a recipe I got from one of my best friends, and I couldn't believe how much this soup really does taste like stuffed green peppers! With beef and brown rice, it makes a hearty meal on a cold...
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Arugula brings the zing in this recipe for eight "half" sandwiches. I serve four people because most who taste them want another. - Mary Price, Youngstown, Ohio
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Use this seasoned sauce to top pizza or pasta. This is a simple white sauce made with the addition of Italian seasonings and Parmesan cheese.
Author: Jolinda Hackett
This Mackerel Patties recipe is simple, tasty and works every time. Serve these patties with my creamy BBQ sauce and you won't be disappointed!
Author: Tania Sheff
For a creamy turkey soup with a sense of fun, we go wheels up at our house. We load it up with wagon-shaped pasta and veggies. -Nancy Beyer, Hayden Lake, Idaho
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Shrimp and scallops make this thick, cheesy and chunky chowder extra special. It's packed with veggies, and the crispy bacon makes a yummy garnish. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Cranberries make this side dish delightfully Christmasy. Everyone will love the crunchy walnuts, too. -Deborah Giusti, Hot Springs, Arkansas
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Stir up this chili on Sunday and you'll be set for a couple weekday meals. Although we're currently living in the city, my husband and I hope to return to the country someday. -Sonia Gallant, St. Thomas,...
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Author: Julia Turshen
Here's what you need: sandwich bread, large egg, mayonnaise, provolone cheese, mortadella, ham, capicola, pepperoni, salami, peperoncini, unsalted butter, garlic powder, italian seasoning
Author: Claire Nolan
This is an old recipe from southern Italy. My mother gave it to me when I was first married. It started out as a holidays-only dish...but my children and grandchildren love it so much that we have it every...
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Here's what you need: rice, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, frozen vegetable, eggs, salt, scallion
Author: Kahnita Wilkerson
This sandwich can be lunch, a snack, or a late-night thing. Eat it with potato chips and lemonade; it's also great with a simple green salad for dinner.
Author: Susan Regis
Making this fruit salad the night before gives me one less thing to think about during the rush of gift opening on Christmas morning. -Wanda Peterson, Lindsay, Ontario
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I used leftover corn and black beans I had in the fridge to throw together this simple layered salad. It's a big time-saver because it requires little chopping and features a quick dressing. The crunchy...
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We have this turkey pumpkin chili often because everyone loves it, even the most finicky grandchildren. It's a definite keeper in my book! -Kimberly Nagy, Port Hadlock, Washington
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Suzanne Dabkowski of Blythewood, South Carolina found this good-for-you recipe in a men's magazine and lightened it up. "I ate a lot of it when I was pregnant because it's so tasty and loaded with fiber,...
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I've made this delicious Stromboli many times. It is perfect when friends and family get together on game day and always satisfies big appetites. -Shelley Banzhaf, Maywood, Nebraska
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What makes this German potato salad so different is that it's sweet instead of tangy. During the holidays, my family has an annual ham dinner, and I always prepare it. The first time I took it to work,...
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I love eggplant! These savory, filling sandwiches give the vegetable new meaning. One bite, and you're hooked. Even my grandchildren love them. -Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
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"Kids of all ages will love these pizza-flavored sandwiches," promises Omaha, Nebraska's Jennifer Short. And because the meat-filled buns don't need to thaw before baking, they make an ideal after-school...
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Here's proof that chili doesn't have to be red. I combined several recipes and changed flavors until the recipe was just right. Trust me, this one is a keeper. -Tina Barrett, Houston, Texas
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After sampling a similar open-faced sandwich at a restaurant, I created my own version of lemon-seasoned tuna salad with artichoke hearts. I like to serve it for lunch with a friend on the patio.
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This recipe features the flavors of your favorite pie but only takes a few minutes to make-and there's no cooking or baking required. Perfect for when you're rushing to get kids on the bus! -Elizabeth...
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I like this recipe because you can make it ahead of time. It's the perfect size for your lunch. You can vary the dressing to suit your taste.
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