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Easy Low Fat Ranch Dressing

Once I sampled this homemade ranch dressing, I quit buying the bottled variety. It can be easily doubled when you are serving a larger group.

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Chicken Egg Drop Soup

Who wants takeout when it tastes better homemade? This quick and easy soup is ideal for chilly days. You'll love the addition of tender chicken.

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Minty Pineapple Fruit Salad

Fresh mint adds bright flavor to this easy, quick and low-fat pineapple salad. Give it a berry twist by using blueberries and raspberries in place of the grapes, but don't forget the secret dressing ingredient-lemonade!...

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Sweet Potato Kale Soup

If you're looking for a healthier dish with a difference, try this recipe from Tamar Holmes of San Diego, California. White kidney beans, sweet potatoes, kale and plenty of garlic flavor this brothy blend....

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Garlic Lemon Shrimp With Pasta

This garlic lemon shrimp with pasta recipe is delicious and so easy to make that it will become one of your standard dishes.

Author: Kathy Kingsley

Spicy Crab Spaghettini With Preserved Lemon

The brininess of preserved lemons brings out the sweetness of the king crab you'll find in each twirl of pasta.

Cheesy Chicken Corn Soup

This soup is always well-received at potlucks and other get-togethers. No one can believe how easy it is to make.-Joyce Isenburger, Spring, Texas

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Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup

My hearty soup uses herbs and vegetables from the garden along with convenient pantry items, so it's easy, fast and mostly fresh. Your family will devour it. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

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Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

This is a simple way to dress up breaded chicken patties. We like these sandwiches with additional blue cheese dressing for dipping. Or try them with Monterey Jack cheese and ranch dressing instead.

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Garden Spinach Potato Salad

Not only is this summer side dish something to look at, it's a treat for the taste buds, too. The medley of textures and garden-fresh ingredients perfectly complement one another for a delightfully different...

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Herbed Onion Salad Dressing

"My dad is an excellent cook and this is one of his favorites," says Nancy Fettig of Billings, Montana. The slightly sweet dressing has plenty of onion flavor and a tasty blend of herbs.

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Smoky Peanut Butter Chili

I eliminated beans from my standard chili recipe and added peanut butter and peanuts just for fun. Wow, it was amazing! Tried it on my family and they all loved it. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

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Sweetheart Jell O Salad

My cousin served this tasty salad to my family at a memorable Sunday dinner many years ago. I've added this special dish to my menu for Valentine's Day, but I prepare it for other holidays as well. It's...

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Ham Macaroni Salad

"I made some changes to the original recipe by adding extra tomatoes, more color, celery for crunch, relish for a hint of sweetness and ham to make it more filling," explains Karen Ballance of Wolf Lake,...

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Cucumber Couscous Salad

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Beet, Grapefruit & Onion Salad

My husband loves pickled beets. I paired them with a little citrus for an Eastery salad. It has such a great color combination! -Michelle Clair, Seattle, Washington

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Tasty Tuna Turnovers

You'll have both kids and adults eating out of your hand with these speedy and simple pockets of tuna, celery and cheese tucked in a warm, flaky crust. Thanks to Brenda Rohlman from Kingman, Kansas for...

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Turkey Fruit Salad

This salad is a great way to use leftover turkey. The fruit makes it refreshing, and the apples and toasted nuts give it a nice crunch. Just serve it with rolls or breadsticks to make a lovely lunch. -Mary...

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Quick Pureed Pea Soup

This brightly colored, fresh-tasting soup is one of our daughter's favorites. I puree it in the blender for just seconds, then zap a mugfull in the microwave until heated through.-Paula Zsiray, Logan,...

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Chicken Caesar Salad for Two

Topping a delicious Caesar salad with a tender grilled chicken breast ensures a healthy, filling lunch that satisfies. -Kay Anderson, Bear, Delaware

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Apricot Wild Rice Salad

Nutty, fruity and packed with flavor, this make-ahead dish is a wholesome side for all kinds of entrees." -Barbara Schulte, Payson, Arizona

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Italian Sausage and Peppers

Clair Arrico of Portsmouth, Rhode Island shares the dish her mother used to make. "It's easy and convenient, thanks to the purchased spaghetti sauce the recipe calls for," she details.

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Polynesian Pulled Chicken

I love the aroma of pork as it cooks but don't eat pork, so I make a pulled chicken with coconut and pineapple for a Polynesian twist. -Becky Walch, Manteca, California

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Baked Ham and Colby Sandwiches

This yummy ham sliders recipe is a winner with friends and family. Not only are the warm sandwiches a snap to prepare, but they smell so good when baking that no can resist them. They are a staple at our...

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Southern Style Chicken Salad

A home economics teacher from Virginia gave me the recipe for this popular sweet and tangy salad. It's a hit at gatherings here in the Northeast.

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Quick Pork Chili

A dear neighbor gave me a pot of this delicious chili, and I asked for the recipe. The pork sausage is a nice change from the ground beef many chili recipes call for. -Janice Westmoreland, Brooksville,...

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Italian Sausages with Provolone

Here's an easy recipe everyone will rave about. These tangy sausages with their pepper and onion topping will go quickly. Better make a double batch! -Shelly Bevington-Fisher, Hermiston, Oregon

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Sesame Chicken Couscous Salad

I grow lots of the ingredients needed in this recipe. Fresh-tasting and crunchy, it's a perfect summer salad. Try leaving out the chicken and mixing the veggies with the couscous for a fun side dish. -Tari...

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Land of Enchantment Posole

My family named this spicy soup after our state moniker, "New Mexico, Land of Enchantment." We usually make it around Christmas when we have lots of family over...and we never have leftovers. -Suzanne...

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Sue's Cream of Baked Potato Soup

With a garnish of shredded cheese and crumbled cooked bacon, this rich, velvety soup feels like something you'd get at a restaurant. Serve it with crusty bread and a crisp salad. -Sue Shepard, Terrytown,...

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Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

The first time I made this soup, I thought our teenage son would turn up his nose. Much to my delight-and surprise-he loved every bite! I know you will, too.

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Zippy Burgers

Our Test Kitchen concocted this easy recipe, enhancing lean ground beef with onion powder, chili powder and red pepper flakes. These satisfying burgers are sure to sizzle in any summer meal.

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Crab, Grapefruit and Watercress Salad

The flavor of crab is always wonderful with grapefruit, avocado and watercress. The addition of a delicious poppy seed dressing makes this simple-to-prepare salad extra special! -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach,...

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Hearty Sausage Stromboli

This hearty and comforting stromboli will get rave reviews from the whole gang. With a deliciously-seasoned filling and tender Italian bread, what's not to love? Debbie Brunssen - Randolph, Nebraska

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Three Step Chili

This recipe comes from my grandmother, who-although of Irish descent-was considered one of the best Mexican-food cooks in western Oklahoma when I was growing up. Want to know her serving secret? Before...

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Chicken and Bacon Chowder

The original recipe for this chowder called for ground beef. One day I decided to use chicken instead. Everyone agreed they liked it even better. You're sure to enjoy it, too.

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Sauerkraut Sausage Soup

"My husband and I make our own sauerkraut and grow many of the vegetables in this easy slow cooker soup," relates Yvonne Kett of Appleton, Wisconsin. "It cooks all day and smells delicious when we come...

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Tomato Bacon Rarebit

I've had an interest in cooking and baking since I was a young girl and love to experiment with recipes. With bacon and tomatoes, this is a tasty takeoff on a classic Welsh dish.

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Vegetarian Tofu Chili

Learn how to make this delicious vegetarian and vegan tofu chili recipe that makes the perfect potluck dish at your next party.

Author: Jolinda Hackett

Summertime Strawberry Gelatin Salad

Meet the Cook: For years, this salad has been a "must" at family dinners and special occasions. It's as pretty as it is good, so it's nice for serving at holiday feasts besides. My husband and I have three...

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Stromboli Sandwiches

Like a sloppy joe with Italian seasonings, these hearty sandwich slices fill the bill at potlucks, reunions and more. Although I've made them dozens of times, I never tire of eating or serving them. -Darlis...

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Masala Chicken Burger Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: McCormick® Garlic Powder, McCormick® ground ginger, Mccormick® ground cumin, McCormick® Gourmet Organic Ground Coriander, McCormick® Ground Turmeric, McCormick® Paprika, McCormick®...

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Tortellini Minestrone

We take turns cooking Sunday meals at my church, and this soup is always popular. It's a smart way to use zucchini, and people seem to enjoy the cheese tortellini as well as the Italian turkey sausage....

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Bread Bowl Chili

I like meals that are simple to prepare, yet offer maximum taste. Served in hallowed-out rolls, this hearty chili offers extra zip with two kinds of meat, beans and jalapeno pepper. Sometimes I serve the...

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Pineapple Orange Cranberry Sauce

This delicious and flavorful side dish comes together in no time at all! The quick, versatile and healthy recipe comes from Adrienne Nicchio of North Merrick, New York.

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Grilled Stone Fruit Salad

Summer is the time we enjoy grilling and adding fresh fruit to our menu, and this smoky-sweet salad is the best of both worlds! I like to marinate the fruits for extra flavor before I grill them. -Nancy...

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Salad with Egg Dressing

Egg sparks the taste of this pleasantly sweet cooked dressing from Mary Bloom of Titusville, Pennsylvania. She serves it warm over greens tossed with bacon bits, tomato and more. "Besides lettuce, it's...

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