Grilled vegetables give these quesadillas their distinctive flair, while cumin and jalapeno peppers add a little zip. -Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
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The deep red of the cranberries and red cabbage makes this a perfect fit for a Christmas spread. Adults and children love this dish, and I'm often asked to bring it to potlucks and other big dinners. Refrigerate...
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Looking for a savory summer salad? The combination of tomatoes, cantaloupe, avocado and greens sings with freshness and health.-Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California
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A delicious assortment of vegetables-asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower and mushrooms-are marinated in homemade vinaigrette seasoned with garlic and fresh parsley and oregano.-Lynda Barron, McFarland,...
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This is one of my favorite vegetarian recipes, especially on those cold winter evenings. I make large batches and freeze it. Homemade pesto is tasty, but you can use store-bought to make the recipe really...
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By alternating fruity layers of gelatin in harvest colors with sweetened sour cream, Melody Mellinger of Myerstown, Pennsylvania created one eye-catching treat. "Kids really fall for it," she says with...
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I created this salad for last summer's round of family reunions and picnics. My in-laws provided me with all the fresh vegetables from their garden.
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Horseradish adds a special "kick" to this mouthwatering salad that Lesley Pew fixes at home in Lynn, Massachusetts for her family and friends. "It's creamy, crunchy and always popular," she promises. No...
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Believe us when we say this is the soup of all soups. It's everything you love about chicken alfredo pasta, but with more layers of flavor in every spoonful. As an added bonus, it's made in one pot. So...
Author: Betsy Carter
When we're lucky (or have been good-I'm not certain which), this soup is served in the staff cafeteria at my high school, where I am a media specialist. The cooks have been making it for years, and it...
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Diane Molberg of Emerald Park, Saskatchewan tosses together sweet raisins, bright carrots and crunchy apple chunks to create this fresh-tasting side dish. "This creamy salad is a breeze to prepare and...
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This salad is popular in our community, where seafood of all kinds is readily available. It's great for summer picnics, but I serve it year-round. The shrimp, rice, olives, celery and hard-cooked eggs-with...
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Meet the Cook: With these, I like being able to serve a complete breakfast inside a tidy pocket of dough. Just add fresh fruit, juice or fruit-flavored gelatin on the side. -Dolores Jantzen, Plymouth,...
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I like to serve these Southern, slightly spicy and flavorful burgers with sweet potato fries. -Michele Claybrook-Lucas, Media, Pennsylvania
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I was late coming home one evening and forgot to pick up tortillas for the fajitas we planned for dinner. So we used pita bread that I had in the freezer instead. The warm chicken-filled pockets, garnished...
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Lime and cilantro add refreshing accents to this tangy, yummy slaw. It's perfect for a summer get-together.-Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California
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Not only is this salad wonderfully colorful, it takes very little time to prepare. I like to serve it for luncheons or light suppers...it's sure to please pasta lovers!
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Here's what you need: shallot, champagne vinegar, lemon, olive oil, red pepper flakes, olive oil, Grill Mates® Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoning, salmon fillet, corn, asparagus, red onion, kosher salt, freshly...
Author: McCormick
Here's a cool alternative to guacamole. The slightly tart dressing showcases the garden-fresh flavors of ruby-red tomatoes and ripe avocados. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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This easy salad features colorful peppers, beans, tomato and tender strips of beef. The beef marinates for only 10 minutes, but gets great flavor from the lime juice, cilantro and chili powder.
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This soup's unique flavor comes from the wonderful combination of allspice, okra, tomatoes, corn, pepper and cloves. Every serving is loaded with nutrition and color.-Clara Coulston, Washington Court House,...
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I came up with this recipe one day when I had some leftover bratwurst. It has been a favorite of my husband's ever since and is requested whenever the guys are hanging out. -Anna Miller, Churdan, Iowa
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These easy cheesy nachos are loaded with fresh ingredients. Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for a definite crowd-pleaser!
Author: Holly Nilsson
I make this simple side dish often. It's so tasty, no one ever realizes it's good for them as well.-Marilyn Armstrong, Monticello, Illinois
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The mild seasonings in these burgers give them mass appeal. Pita bread is a nice change of pace from the usual hamburger buns.
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"Mom used to make these quick-and-easy sandwiches for us using leftover hamburger buns and fresh tomatoes out of the garden," recalls Sandy McKenzie of Braham, Minnesota. "They're a nice warm change from...
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Give roasted veggies an Italian accent with salad dressing mix and shredded mozzarella, then fold them into flour tortillas. "My husband and I really enjoy the assortment of vegetables in these handheld...
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Any way you slice them, strawberries are extra-colorful and refreshing when paired with crisp greens in this salad.-Jean Newnham, Peterborough, Ontario
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Here's what you need: plain nonfat greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, small whole wheat pita, lemon, olive oil, fresh oregano, lemon, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, boneless,...
Author: Greg Perez
This veggie and seafood salad is light and versatile-you can use whatever vegetables you prefer. —Cecilia Flowers, Nashville, North Carolina
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Meet the Cook: This recipe has been passed down for generations in my family - it helps to use up the late-summer squash from the garden, and it'll keep for several days in the refrigerator. Wherever I...
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Green pepper and celery add crunch to this well-flavored and creamy classic sandwich while fresh tomatoes and lettuce lend a splash of color. Tirzah Lujan or Wichita Falls, Texas shares this recipe for...
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I enjoy entertaining friends at luncheons. They always compliment me on these special little ham sandwiches made on cheesy homemade biscuits. Usually, I use Smithfield ham, but if salty ham is not your...
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"This satisfying salad is crunchy, nutty and sweet all at the same time," relates Barb Mickelson of Glenwood, Iowa. "To speed up preparation, I use chow mein noodles instead of fried wonton wrappers called...
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I turned barbecue chicken into a major salad with romaine and carrots, sweet peppers and avocados. That's how I got my family to eat more veggies. -Camille Beckstrand, Layton, Utah
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Here's what you need: low sodium soy sauce, water, garlic, cornstarch, honey, skinless chicken breasts, bell pepper, broccoli floret, baby carrot, green beans, salt, pepper, cooked brown rice, sesame seed,...
Author: Crystal Hatch
I love to cook, but meals at my house have to be ready in a hurry because we're always on the go. I found this recipe in a magazine almost 30 years ago.
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A tart cranberry dressing balances beautifully with sweet, juicy pears in this salad that's easy to make and sure to impress. This recipe is light on carbs and quick to make-and it's oh so good! -Jerry...
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This classic diner mash-up of a grilled cheese sandwich and a hamburger is stuffed with thick, sweet rings of pan-seared onion.
Author: Anna Stockwell
In Naperville, Illinois, Janet DuBau creates a unique salad by tossing bright green spinach leaves with delicious cheese tortellini and Parmesan cheese. Bottled poppy seed dressing makes it a snap to put...
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The combination of fresh greens, tangy oranges, savory bacon and crunchy almonds is one of my specialties. Topped with a pleasantly sweet dressing, this salad brings a splash of color to any table.-Anne...
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Chock-full of potatoes, Italian sausage and spinach, this hearty soup is sure to disappear fast. "Not only is it delicious and quick, but it freezes well," explains Bonita Krugler of Anderson, Indiana....
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These herb-baked fish fillets are topped with garlic, butter, and seasoned corn flake crumbs, making for a flavorful and delicious crispy fish.
Author: Diana Rattray
While most Western versions of satay sauce are made with peanut butter, our Thai version starts with real peanuts-and you'll taste the difference.
Author: Darlene Schmidt
Are you looking for a delicious dinner that's ready in 30 minutes? This easy chicken and couscous recipe is where amazing meets flavor. It's hard not to love this dish with its tender, roasted red peppers....
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These brats are simmered in a pale ale beer and onion broth for extra flavor, then wrapped with sauerkraut in cozy pretzel blankets that are crunchy on the outside and chewy and tender on the inside. Serve...
Author: Tikeyah Whittle
"Using a little imagination, I came up with this recipe for drop-in dinner guests one night," writes Diana Boschulte of Goodfield, Illinois. "It's so versatile. You can leave out the grapes and add chopped...
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