The Portuguese soup caldo verde is ideal cool weather comfort food. It is full of good-for-you greens and potatoes, while sausage keeps things porky and satisfying.
Author: Ruth Cousineau
Being from Louisiana, my go-to comfort food is red beans and rice. The Crock-Pot makes it so easy and the recipe reminds me of Sunday family dinners going back generations. Serve it as a slow-cooker side...
Author: Taste of Home
Pasta all'arrabiata, a classic Italian recipe, is my comfort food be it summer or winter. My kids and I love sprinkling "pangrattato" (fried bread crumbs) on top of the arrabiata sauce. -Smitha Haridasan,...
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As a park ranger, I've cooked a lot of meals outdoors. I often assemble a steak and potato foil pack and toss it into my backpack with some ice. Then when I set up camp, it's easy to cook over a campfire....
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An easy marinade gives these chops lots of flavor, the crumb coating packs on crunch and Brussels sprouts add nutrition! -Char Ouellette, Colton, Oregon
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Reminiscent of traditional corn dogs, this fun main dish really hits the spot on fall days. It's perfect for the football parties my husband and I often host. It tastes especially good right from the oven....
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Potato flakes make a golden coating for these fish fillets, which are a breeze to fry on the stovetop. -Sondra Ostheimer, Boscobel, Wisconsin
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Here's what you need: chicken, dried bay leaves, soy sauce, vinegar, garlics, water, cooking oil, white sugar, salt, whole peppercorn
Author: Tasty
This wonderful taco filling also tastes great wrapped in Bibb lettuce leaves. I like to use any leftovers to make burritos the next day. -Kathleen Wolf, Naperville, Illinois
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This aroma of this ham cooking in the oven is absolutely wonderful. It comes out moist, juicy and lightly browned.-Jim Whelan, Sebastian, Florida
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To ring in the New Year, we invite friends for dinner. A menu featuring tender prime rib is festive, yet simple to prepare. A pepper rub and mild horseradish sauce complement the beef's great flavor. -Paula...
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My family loves this tangy, slow-cooked beef roast with gravy. We always hope for leftovers that I turn into a tasty sandwich spread.-Deborah Dailey Vancouver, Washington
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Guests will admire the pretty spiral slices and flavor of this succulent entree shared by Adelaide Muldoon of Springfield, Virginia. A moist bread stuffing dresses up the tender flank steak
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Yes, you can make risotto without all the stirring-just pop it in the oven. And while that oven is on, use it to crisp up a bunch of mushrooms.
Author: Anna Stockwell
Make these honey-glazed carrots and parsnips for a savory-sweet holiday side dish. It'll pair perfectly with anything you've cooked up for Thanksgiving or Easter.
This gorgeous herb-rubbed chicken is so moist and tender that you'll want to serve it for special occasions as well as family suppers. Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California shared the succulent entree.
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This is one of our favorite main dishes. Because we raise our own pork and beef, the meat we use is always freshly ground. For variety, these meatballs can be cooked with a sweet cream gravy or steamed...
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My husband and two kids rave over these moist chops. Use the mild sweet-and-sour sauce to make a gravy that can be served over mashed potatoes or rice. Then add a salad and you have a very satisfying meal...
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Here's what you need: cooking oil, white mushroom, medium onion, garlic, whole wheat breadcrumbs, quick-cook oats, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried thyme, salt,...
Author: Crystal Hatch
I wanted a light sauce for pasta, so I cooked tomatoes with garlic, wine and olive oil. It's a blockbuster combo for seafood, too. -Geralyn Sipos, Blandon, Pennsylvania
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Skillet-browned chops are simmered with tomatoes, mushrooms and green pepper in this tasty treatment for pork. It's easy to prepare, especially if you buy the mushrooms already sliced. -Adeline Piscitelli...
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This tops the list of family requests for dinner. The chicken is moist, flavorful and nicely browned. I alternate using bone-in chicken breasts or skinned and boned breasts.
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"As a busy mom, I'm always on the look out for elegant dishes that are quick to make for a special occasion," relates Diane Peterson of Hudsonville, Michigan. "This delicious breaded pork can be made in...
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Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, garlic cloves, chicken broth, heavy cream, penne pasta, grated parmesan cheese, parsley
Author: Tasty
Once you've tried this tangy, yet delicate lemon chicken piccata, you won't hesitate to make it for company. Seasoned with parmesan and parsley, the chicken cooks up golden brown, then is drizzled with...
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For a real straight-from-the-chuckwagon beef meal, you can't rope a better recipe than this! This is the recipe I rely on when feeding a hungry group. The wonderfully tangy sauce is lip-smacking good.-Mildred...
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While their new iteration simplifies things a bit, we love this original recipe for Mueller's lasagna, which starts with a homemade meat-and-tomato sauce and ends with one decadent, satisfying bite.
Author: Mueller's Pasta
Slices of this hearty french bread pizza are guaranteed to please. I sometimes substitute spaghetti sauce for the pizza sauce, or add our favorite veggies to the toppings. -Sue McLaughlin, Onawa, Iowa
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"This is a little twist on the great meatloaf my mom made when I was a kid," says Deborah Williams of Peoria, Arizona. "The apple gives it a bit of a sweet flavor and helps keep it moist."
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Author: Denis Blais
These sliders are super easy to put together and are always a hit! I love that they are "fast food" without having to go to a restaurant. Take them to a party, make them for dinner or serve them on game...
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This recipe has practically made my mom famous. When she takes it to potluck, it's loved by all who taste it. Whenever she serves it to family, the dish is empty at the end of the meal.-Beth Gramling,...
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Here's a simple sauce with just four ingredients, and it's savory enough for a fancy party. I use bow tie pasta, but penne works, too. - Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho
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You're moments away from a flavor-packed soup that keeps you warm on even the chilliest nights. It's just the kind of recipe we Minnesotans love. -Marlene Muckenhirn, Delano, Minnesota
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Learn how to make malai kofta! This popular Indian recipe consists of delicious potato and cheese balls in a velvety tomato-based curry sauce. The air fryer lightens up the traditionally deep-fried dumplings,...
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We live in Lancaster County, which has a rich heritage of German culture. Our dishes often include sauerkraut, potatoes and sausage. We enjoy this recipe on cold winter evenings, along with muffins and...
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This meat lasagna recipe is one of my mom's specialties. It's a hearty main dish that gets requested time and time again. The from-scratch sauce makes each cheesy slice extra flavorful and softer-textured...
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A whole can of chiles adds fire to this cornbread casserole. For less heat, you can use just enough of the can for your taste. -Lisa Paul, Terre Haute, Indiana
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Recipes that are leaner in fat and calories-like this one for beef burritos-helped me lose 30 pounds! The meat is so tender and delicious. -Shirley Davidson, Thornton, Colorado
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We do a lot of camping and outdoor cooking. This all-American, homemade hamburger recipe is on our menu more than any other food. -Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida
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During World War II, when meat was rationed and had to be purchased with tokens, this recipe went a long way in feeding a family. To this day, I still reach for it whenever I want something different from...
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Here's a main course that tastes rich yet isn't high in saturated fat. It's easy for weeknights, but the creamy sauce makes it special enough for weekends. -Bonnie Brown-Watson, Houston, Texas
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Where this recipe calls for lemon zest and rosemary, the native Coast Salish Indians on Vancouver Island would use grand-fir needles. Either way, the salmon takes on a light, smoky woodiness from grilling...
Author: Bill Jones
If I know my day will be hectic, I'll pull the meat mixture for this convenient, family-pleasing pie out of the freezer to thaw. And if you use frozen or instant mashed potatoes to top the pie, it's even...
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In Rome, we dined near the Pantheon. The amazing restaurant is now history, but its memory lives on in this tasty pasta with mushrooms and sausage. -Barbara Roozrokh, Brookfield, Wisconsin
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This hearty combination of tender pork chops and two kinds of beans makes a satisfying supper from the slow cooker in summer or winter," assures Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas.
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Chicken tagine is a traditional Moroccan dish of chicken pieces braised with spices, garlic, onion, olives, and preserved lemons. It's company-worthy yet easy to throw together.
Author: Jennifer Segal
This recipe has been in our family for over 50 years, and it's always been our favorite casserole! Now that our four children are grown and gone, I don't often make family-sized meals...but we still enjoy...
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