Topped with crumbled feta cheese, the speedy salad features cucumber, red pepper and a lemony homemade dressing, this salad is tossed together quickly.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
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My sister-in-law gave me this recipe-it's a nice thick soup. It does call for quite a few ingredients, but the taste is worth it!-Gundrun Braker, Burnett, Wisconsin
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An old friend gave me this recipe and it is so heart-warming in the cold, winter months. I think it is even more flavorful the next day and it's best made the day before serving. Leftovers freeze well.-Terri...
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Made creamy with sieved egg yolk, this dressing is also especially delicious when spooned over sliced beets or boiled and cooled asparagus, green beans, or cauliflower.
Author: Cal Peternell, Chez Panisse Restaurant and Café
My family loves this stew, and I'm happy to make it since it's so simple! You can serve with cornbread instead of corn chips to make it an even more filling meal. -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
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"I created French Onion Burgers one day when I needed to stretch a pound of hamburger," recalls Beth Johnson of Dalton, Ohio. "When we have high school boys help with baling hay, this is one of their favorite...
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This taco salad has all the flavors, but it's so much easier to prepare and eat because it's not served in a shell. If you like spicier food, use medium or hot salsa and add another jalapeno. -Tari Ambler,...
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Who says a good chili has to simmer all day? This zippy chili- with a touch of sweetness from the baked beans- can be made on the spur of the moment. It's an excellent standby when unexpected guests drop...
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From the very first bite, young and old alike will savor this salad from Evelyn Harrington of Glens Falls, New York-and then come back for more! "Feel free to prepare it in advance," Evelyn advises. "Then,...
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An impromptu picnic inspired this BBQ chicken salad sandwich. An instant summertime favorite, these dressed-up sandwiches have become a mainstay at our house. -Linda Orme, Battleground, Washington
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This is my favorite sandwich. The seasoning mixture is enough to give a mild flavor to several chicken breasts...or a spicy taste to just a few. -Amber Peterson of Oakes, North Dakota
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The thinly sliced zucchini ribbons replace pasta in this delicious, low-carb, noodle-less dish. This lasagna totally satisfies my cravings for cheesy and indulgent Italian comfort food. It's perfect in...
Author: Gina Homolka
Make your own puffed-up pita pockets. This easy and basic homemade pita bread recipe uses just flour, water, sugar, yeast, salt, and olive oil.
Author: Diana Rattray
This Thai tom yum soup will stay on your family favorite list forever. It's made with shrimp, chicken stock, mushrooms, veggies, and spices.
Author: Darlene Schmidt
Caesar salad-with a few yummy surprises. This is the perfect salad to toss for unexpected lunch company.
Author: Betty Crocker Kitchens
After reading the "Stone Soup" story, our Test Kitchen enjoyed concocting this version of the folktale classic. It's chock-full of veggies and lots more ingredients...enough for everyone to bring something...
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A taste of this sandwich whisks you to the Italian countryside. It combines sweet honey, dried figs, tangy goat cheese, nutty Asiago and salty prosciutto. We often pack it in our picnic basket for summer...
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My friends always request these tasty chicken burgers. I sometimes add olives to punch up the flavor! The burgers are exceptional with the mayonnaise-cucumber topping. -Angela Robinson, Findlay, Ohio
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Early in winter, I make up big pots of this hearty soup to freeze in plastic containers. Then I can bring out one or two containers at a time. I heat the frozen soup in a saucepan on low all morning. By...
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My bright and hearty soup features an unusual blend of ingredients, including okra, kale and black-eyed peas. No kale on hand? Use spinach instead. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
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Here's a hearty soup that is delicious and chock-full of vegetables. I like to eat it with a chunk of crusty bread smothered in butter.-Constance Sullivan, Oceanside, California
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Whatever group you're cooking for, they'll love these flavor-packed sandwiches. The beef is slow-cooked until tender, and the light, tangy barbecue sauce is mouthwatering.-JoLynn Hill, Roosevelt, Utah
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"I adapted this easy sandwich recipe after eating something similar at a local restaurant," relates Sara Schurtz Gonzalez of Phoenix, Arizona. "Mayonnaise keeps the chicken so moist, and Parmesan cheese...
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In Utah, fry sauce is the beloved condiment. We use it not just as a dip for fries, but also as a spread for hamburgers. Utah is known as the Beehive State, so I wanted to add honey as a special touch...
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This creamy dressing with tofu and cilantro makes a smart choice for topping salads. "I whip it up in no time," Nancy Wherry promises from Chula Vista, California.
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Carole Resnick's salad brings the bright colors and taste of the season to the table. The Cleveland, Ohio cook blends a trio of nutritious ingredients with a refreshing dressing.
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Simple BLT sandwiches are quite amazing, but when you add dill mayonnaise, avocado and brown sugar bacon, they become something spectacular! I used double-thick bacon in this recipe, but you can use thick-cut...
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This recipe for potato-cheese pierogi or pierogi ruskie (Polish dumplings) is from chef Marek Widomski of the Culinary Institute in Kraków, Poland.
Author: Barbara Rolek
In her Soldier, Iowa kitchen, Bernice Knutson throws together this unique salad that takes advantage of an extra cup of cooked rice. Friends and family are sure to enjoy the cool refreshing combination...
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Ground Beef Vegetable Soup is sure to chase the chill after a day of raking leaves or running errands. A variety of veggies along with ground beef and macaroni make this a hearty main dish. Field editor...
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I've experimented with many combinations of ingredients to make a good meatless burger, and this is our favorite. These patties cook up golden brown and crispy and make delicious sandwiches. -Pat Whitaker,...
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Chop whatever veg you've got in your fridge to make this soup.
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We love these taco-flavored sandwiches made with crescent dough. They make a quick, easy lunch or supper with a bowl of soup or a crisp salad. I also like to cut them into smaller servings for parties....
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Shelly Platten of Amherst, Wisconsin shares this thick Southwestern-style chowder that's seasoned with salsa, lime juice and cumin. "I first made this for a special lunch with my daughter," Shelly writes....
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Looking for a delicious meatless supper? You've found it with these quick-and-easy sandwiches! -Teri Lange, Schaumburg, Illinois
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This burger is a fun mashup of a bratwurst with onion and peppers, chicken-fried steak and a beef burger. The best of three dishes, bratwurst burgers are guaranteed to be family-pleasing. -Priscilla Yee,...
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This Caribbean-style pumpkin soup is ideally made with calabaza, but butternut or kabocha squash will work too.
Author: Ramin Ganeshram
This salad from Dona Hoffman, of Addison, IL is amazingly simple and surprisingly sweet with a little brown sugar in the dressing. And as an addition, she suggests topping it with either fresh mozzarella...
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• Marcia Orlando jots from Boyertown, Pennsylvania, "With colorful bits of veggies and a mild cheese flavor, Creamy Vegetable Soup hits the spot on a brisk day."
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This recipe is a great way to dress up a roast beef sandwich. The blue cheese spread is simply scrumptious. --Janet Briggs
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We always have avocados on hand, so it's easy to make this quick breakfast toast for my husband and me. It's really tasty! -Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
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Here's what you need: avocado, plain yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, red onion, celery, jalapeño, cooked chicken, sriracha sauce, fresh cilantro
Author: Hitomi Aihara