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Sausage Cabbage Soup

My family often requests this satisfying soup. I've served it to guests for lunch and as a cold-weather Sunday supper. It's really good with a tossed green salad and a crusty loaf of bread. -Stella Garrett,...

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Ham & Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

This recipe comes from a restaurant dish I loved and tried to duplicate at home. The combination of flavors is perfectly balanced. It always earns rave reviews! -Erin Mylroie, Santa Clara, Utah

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Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing

This Thai salad is very fresh and flavorful. The peanut garnish adds a satisfying crunch. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

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Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one is my favorite! It's so easy, with just a touch of special Thai flavors. For an even richer flavor, try using whole coconut...

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Italian Chopped Salad Recipe by Tasty

All of your favorite Italian flavors are chopped together in this hearty salad. Full of tender and bitter greens, hearty protein from salami and chickpeas, and flavor boosters like Provolone, pepperoncini,...

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Shrimp Gazpacho

Here's a refreshing take on the classic chilled tomato soup. Our twist features shrimp, lime and plenty of avocado. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Easy Philly Cheesesteaks

Since we live in a rural area where there aren't any restaurants to speak of, I thought it would be fun to make this classic sandwich at home. For an extra flavor boost, add a splash of steak sauce. -Lenette...

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Spinach and White Bean Soup

For me, soup is love, comfort, happiness and memories. With all its veggies and beans, this one appeals to my kitchen-sink style of cooking. -Annette Palermo, Beach Haven Park, New Jersey

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Contest Winning Grandma's Potato Salad

Many people have told me this is the best potato salad they have ever tasted! This recipe really represents the Midwest to me, because when our summers begin, no outdoor get-together is complete unless...

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Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

A splash of lemon and hint of refreshing mint brighten up the medley of red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and ripe avocados in this colorful, sensational salad. -Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California

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Sweet and Spicy Chili

This recipe for sweet and spicy chili is the result of much experimenting. I knew I had perfected it when my husband took a pot to work, where one guy ate five bowls himself!

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Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches

Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection...it makes a delicious meatless meal. -Jennifer Jaras, Corona, California

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Quick Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are hollowed out, then filled with a flavorful tuna salad mixture that gets crunch from celery and cashews.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

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Salmon Croquettes With Dill Sauce

These salmon patties have no filler. Serve them over a salad, or put them in a bun for an alternative to beef or turkey burgers.

Author: Caroline Randall Williams

Colorful Beef Wraps

I stir-fry a combination of sirloin steak, onions and peppers for these hearty wraps. Spreading a little fat-free ranch salad dressing inside the tortillas really jazzes up the taste. -Robyn Cavallaro...

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Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chili powder, ground cumin, pepper, garlic, salsa, tortilla, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream

Author: Tiffany Lo

Bacon Avocado Salad

Everyone in my family loves this bacon and avocado salad-even the younger kids! I serve it at pretty much every get-together I've hosted, and at this point, the recipe's been shared too many times to count....

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No Bean Chili

I often combine the ingredients for this zesty chili the night before. In the morning I load up the slow cooker and let it go! It's so easy to prepare. -Molly Butt, Granville, Ohio

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Red Cabbage Slaw

Gladys De Boer offers an alternative to traditional coleslaw with this colorful contribution. The Castleford, Idaho subscriber tosses shredded red cabbage with a homemade honey-mustard dressing for refreshing...

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Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing

This creamy honey mustard dressing is a great way to top off a green salad tossed with grapes or grapefruit segments. -Carol Severson, Shelton, Washington

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Radish Cucumber Salad

I put this salad together with vegetables I had left in my garden. My family liked it so well, I started bringing it to community suppers and was often asked for the recipe. It's a refreshing side dish...

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Creamy Split Pea Soup

A friend gave me this recipe 25 years ago. At the time, she was in her 60s and working as a cook on a riverboat barge.-Sherry Smith, Salem, Missouri

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Curried Squash Soup

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Apple Salad

Beverly Little of Marietta, Georgia sent in this delightfully refreshing salad. With only six ingredients, it's simple to assemble and quick to serve. A creamy dressy coasts the crunchy apples, celery...

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Balsamic Green Bean Salad

Serve up those green beans in a whole new way-with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch of these balsamic green beans complement any special meal or holiday potluck. -Megan Spencer,...

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Winning Cream of Vegetable Soup

Several people told me it was the best soup that they'd ever had. The biggest compliment I ever received, though, came from my 93-year old grandfather. He usually ate as few vegetables as possible-but...

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Spinach Apple Salad

Whenever Mom made this salad, it was the first thing on my plate. With spinach, apples, raisins and a light dressing, this beautiful harvest salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. -Darlis...

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Vegetable Beef Soup

When we come in from playing in the snow, I serve this hearty vegetable beef soup. -Nancy Soderstrom, Roseville, Minnesota

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Mom's Super Stupendous Potato Salad

In college, my best friend and I debated whose mom made the best potato salad. Turns out they were almost identical! Even though I've since tweaked our recipe, it still takes me home again. -Ellie Martin...

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Quick Macaroni Salad

You can't go wrong with this time-tested winner. Here it is pared down for two.-Carma Blosser, Livermore, Colorado

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Grilled Cheese, Ham and Apple Sandwich

In this stepped-up version of a ham and cheese sandwich, melty cheeses, crispy apples and smoky ham are the ultimate combination. -Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

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Basque Vegetable Soup

This is a hearty soup widely served here, especially at the many restaurants specializing in Basque cuisine. It's a nice way to use the abundant vegetables that are available this time of year. Give it...

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Italian Hamburgers

These burgers make a super supper that takes only minutes to prepare but still leaves the impression that I've spent time cooking.-Ronda Lawson, Dublin, California

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Barley Vegetable Soup

Our taste testers loved this delicious vegetarian soup brimming with veggies and barley. Though it doesn't taste like it, the recipe from Mary Tallman of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin has only 128 calories and...

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Posole

This spicy stew-like soup is traditionally served in New Mexico at holiday time to celebrate life's blessings, but it's good any time of year.

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Crunchy Tuna Wraps

Packed with protein-rich tuna and fresh, crunchy veggies, these colorful wraps have sensational flavor-and they're good for you, too. -Edie Farm, Farmington, New Mexico

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Hearty Oxtail Soup

I created this recipe on the spur of the moment for a friend who was coming to visit. I knew she enjoyed soup, so I decided to liven up my usual vegetable soup by adding oxtails. Little did I know, oxtails...

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Favorite Garbanzo Bean Salad

Gonzo for garbanzos, Eleanor Glofka found a way to duplicate a favorite restaurant recipe at home. "It's excellent as a side dish, as an appetizer or spooned over a tossed salad," she writes from Mountain...

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Grilled Cheese, Bacon and Oven Dried Tomato Sandwich

Take your grilled cheese sandwich to a place it's never been before with crispy bacon and tangy tomatoes and five-yes, five!-types of cheese. -Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

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Quick Pepperoni Calzones

This calzone recipe takes the Italian favorite to the next level with Parmesan and herbs sprinkled on top. -Shannon Roum, Waukesha, Wisconsin

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Taco Burgers

My family loves the taste of tacos, but I dislike the mess! So I developed these burgers as a tasty but tidy alternative.-Linda Logan, Warren, Ohio

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Marinated Vegetable Salad

This recipe is so versatile because you can use whatever vegetables you family prefers. It's a nice change from typical mayonnaise-based salads. -Rita Wagers, Emporia, Kansas

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Spicy Black Bean Soup

A splash of sherry enhances this hearty, easy-to-make black bean soup. For a milder flavor, remove the ribs and seeds from the jalapeno before dicing. -Tia Musser, Hudson, Indiana

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Chicken and Rice Salad

Notes Janne Rowe from Wichita, Kansas, "I start this salad by poaching chicken breasts in a mixture of white wine, garlic and lemon juice. It gives them great flavor and helps keep them moist." The cubed...

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Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese Soup

Even my husband, who's never been a big fan of broccoli, digs in to this creamy soup. It's a perfect way to enjoy the produce from our vegetable garden. -Betty Corliss, Stratton, Colorado

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Grilled Cheese and Avocado Sandwich

Who doesn't love a grilled cheese sandwich? This version kicks it up a notch with avocado, tons of cheese and extra-crispy bread. -Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

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Creamy Slaw

This colorful coleslaw is a longtime family favorite. Cabbage, carrots and green pepper are blended with a tasty dressing that gets its zest from a hint of mustard. When Mom set this slaw on the table,...

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Aloha Burgers

I love hamburgers and tropical fruit, so it just seemed natural for me to combine them. My family frequently requests this unique Hawaiian pineapple burger recipe. It's a nice change of pace! -Joi McKim-Jones,...

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Raisin Coleslaw

Using purchased shredded cabbage cuts prep time for this salad. If you don't care for raisins, chop up some dried apricots instead.-Ron Gardner, Grand Haven, Michigan

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