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Contest Winning Summer Chicken Salad

I found this recipe many years a go in a church cookbook. It's special enough for a fancy dinner but easy enough to fix for a light lunch. There's a kick to the tangy citrus dressing, which even my picky...

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Cheese Frenchy Sandwiches

"I remember enjoying these crispy golden sandwiches at a restaurant when I was a teenager," writes Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "After it closed, I came up with this recipe. Now I make a batch and...

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Slow Cooked Turkey Sloppy Joes

This tangy sandwich filling is so easy to prepare in the slow cooker, and it goes over well at gatherings large and small. I frequently take it to potlucks, and I'm always asked for my secret ingredient....

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Thai Turkey Burgers

When we're tired of everyday burgers, I make these turkey patties for a taste of Thailand. The slaw is a fun switch from the traditional burger garnishes. -Shelby Goddard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Italian Lentil Soup

Lentils, like beans, are part of the legume family and add cholesterol-reducing fiber to this tasty soup. -Marybeth Gessele, Gaston, Oregon

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Spicy Shrimp Salad

Author: Terrie Achacoso

Aussie Burger

Author: Andrea Albin

Thousand Island Salad Dressing

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Chilled Raspberry Soup

Family and friends enjoy this lovely cold soup. I often use sugar substitute and reduced-fat sour cream to make it a little lighter.-Amy Wenger, Severance, Colorado

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Mexican Rice Salad

Ruth Bianchi from Apple Valley, Minnesota notes, "The recipe for this delicious, colorful salad has been in my family for years. My mother used to bring it to many different functions, and I'm carrying...

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Grandma's Sloppy Joes

My grandma served these sandwiches each time I visited as a child. When I had children of my own, I relied on this recipe as an inexpensive way to feed them. They like it, and now my grandchildren do,...

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Frozen Cucumber Salad

Here's a delicious way to enjoy garden-fresh cucumbers year-round. I got this recipe from a friend and made good use of it one year after my husband harvested a very large crop. Just defrost...and enjoy...

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Basil Tomato Salad

This summer side with its fresh tasting tomatoes and basil make it irresistible. Your family will gobble it up.-USA Rice Council, Houston, Texas

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Coconut Shrimp Chowder

After eating a coconut soup at a Thai restaurant, I added coconut milk in my fish chowder recipe. The fresh, simple ingredients allow the seafood to shine. -Michalene Baskett, Decatur, Georgia

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12 Hour Salad

This recipe was Mom's scrumptious scheme to get her kids to eat vegetables. She never had any trouble when she served this colorful crunchy salad. Mom thought this salad was a real bonus for the cook since...

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Mandarin Almond Salad

Here's a refreshing salad that's always a hit at our house. Crisp greens, bright oranges and red onion add pretty color to your meal, and the sweet caramelized almonds provide a unique crunch. This bowl...

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Colorful Cornbread Salad

When my garden comes in, I harvest the veggies for potluck dishes. I live in the South, and we think bacon and cornbread make everything better, even salad! -Rebecca Clark, Warrior, Alabama

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Shredded Pork Burritos

Pork roast is slow-cooked with savory and sweet ingredients, including a can of cola, to create tender, shredded pork burritos. A tomatillo sauce, made easy with a dressing mix, tops the pork for an out-of-this-world...

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Three Cheese Spinach Calzones

Our Italian mother used to whip up these yummy dough pockets when we came home from school for lunch. They're easy to pick up and dip in sauce.-Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, MI

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Watermelon and Tomato Salad

You cannot beat this light and refreshing salad on hot summer days. The combination of watermelon, cilantro, lime and tasty heirloom tomatoes is just unusual enough to keep folks commenting on the great...

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Creamy Tomato Bisque

This rich, creamy bisque has a wonderful old-fashioned flavor...it makes a nice accompaniment to any meal.

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Tex Mex Bean Salad

My father-in-law's recipe, this salad is both pretty and packed with protein. It's also convenient since it uses a variety of canned beans. It's more flavorful when prepared the night before.-Christi Gillentine,...

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Dilly Coleslaw

When I took this coleslaw to a church function, I came home with an empty bowl! You can easily double the recipe for a larger group. It's not your typical slaw-with chopped dill pickles and a sweet-tart...

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Super Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Heat up your indoor grill to make these ooey-gooey grilled cheese sandwich recipes. They're delicious served with soup! -Debbie Murray, Fort Worth, Texas

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Roasted Tomato and Arugula Salad

Author: Andrew Friedman

Sopa de Tortilla

-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Tangy Four Bean Salad

Canned beans makes this colorful salad easy to fix, while a no-fuss dressing lends sweet-and-sour flair. Green pepper and mushrooms help it stand out from other bean medleys. Sharon Cain of Revelstoke,...

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Cherry Dumpling Soup

My husband grew up with this dish, but his mother never wrote down the recipe. So when we got married, I had to create my own. Luckily, my husband deemed my version a success!

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Bacon Chive Potato Salad

This creamy and colorful potato salad is always requested for all our summer picnics. It's so quick to prepare, goes with almost anything and is really yummy while still warm-but just as delicious when...

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Classic New England Fish Chowder

This is an old recipe handed down through the years. It always tasted best when made by a friend of mine who was a fisherman. There was nothing quite like sitting down with friends on a cold snowy night,...

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Southwestern Chicken Black Bean Soup

This recipe was given to me by a good friend a couple of years ago, and I've been making it ever since. We love Mexican food, and bowls of this pack enough flavor to please even my husband. -Emily Fast...

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Cod Fish Tacos

This easy, healthy fish taco recipe is made with cod seasoned with a chili-lime cumin rub cooked in a skillet - no breading, no frying!

Author: Gina

Warm Spinach Mushroom Salad

In addition to being a very tasty side-dish salad, this is one of my favorites to have for lunch. It makes just the right amount for two portions. -Helen Ward O'Key, Torrington, Connecticut

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Italian Sausage Calzone

My teenage daughter and I have been experimenting in the kitchen to re-create some old-time family dishes. This calzone with spinach and sausage is definitely a favorite. Using a refrigerated pizza crust,...

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Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup

The spices really liven up this filling chicken tortilla soup. I often double the recipe, freezing leftovers for future dinners or quick lunches. -Anne Smithson, Cary, North Carolina

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Baked Chicken Wings Extra Crispy, Like Deep Fried

A recipe for the best baked chicken wings that are extra crispy on the outside and very tender and most on the inside.

Author: Victor

Okonomiyaki (Osaka Style Japanese Pancakes) Recipe

Okonomiyaki is a Japanese pancake. This recipe is for the Osaka-style version, which can be topped with a variety of ingredients.

Author: Setsuko Yoshizuka

Salmon Potato Salad

For a deluxe side dish, I whip up this recipe featuring salmon and potatoes in a creamy dill dressing. The trick is to fix enough - people are bound to come back for seconds! -Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg,...

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Vietnamese Chicken Banh Mi Sandwiches

My version of the classic Vietnamese sandwich combines the satisfying flavor of chicken sausage with tangy vegetables pickled in rice vinegar. Stuff the ingredients in a hoagie bun and lunch is ready to...

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Meatless Taco Salad

This colorful entree combines popular taco ingredients-minus the ground beef. And you won't miss the meat at all! I top each serving with a creamy guacamole dressing, crunchy corn chips and cheese. -Kimberly...

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Grilled Blue Cheese Sandwiches

Once they try these rich tasty sandwiches, the blue cheese lovers in your family will never request a traditional grilled cheese sandwich again!

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Hearty Eight Layer Salad

I'm a 77-year-old great-grandmother and have been making this satisfying salad for years. It's my most requested recipe for family gatherings. It's simple to make ahead of time and looks lovely with all...

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Sloppy Joe Dogs

There are so many different ways to top a hot dog, but this tasty sloppy joe version beats them all. ‐Kimberly Wallace, Dennison, Ohio

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