A friend gave me the recipe for this chunky vegetable soup, which I've been making for years. Recently, I changed the ingredients to give it some southwestern flair--and my husband liked it even better....
Author: Taste of Home
Play with this tortilla soup recipe a bit to find ingredients that match your own personal tastes. You can use packaged Mesquite flavored chicken, add more tomatoes and onions, or even get creative with...
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Cooking healthy doesn't mean you have to spend hours in a hot kitchen. Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson serves a low-fat, fuss-free fiesta at her Lusby, Maryland home by simply combining a refrigerating a few...
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"For a casual company meal, I serve this creamy soup along with miniature ham sandwiches," writes Karen Balistrieri from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. "Sometimes we leave the bay leaf in the soup as a sign of...
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In her Minneapolis, Minnesota kitchen, Mary Ann Kosmas creates this quick and colorful medley of fresh zucchini, summer squash and red pepper. "It's a flavorful way to use up my garden bounty," she notes,...
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This recipe came from Texas, which is famous for its Mexican food. I love to cook, even though it's just for me and my husband now. I invite our grown kids over a lot, and they just love this chicken fajita...
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Author: Shaun McCrain
Known as tinga in Mexico, this popular tostada topping is tastiest with the addition of crumbled Mexican chorizo (a fresh sausage, unlike dried Spanish chorizo).
Author: Nils Bernstein
Trout's subtle flavor speaks for itself. This recipe features garlic, lemon and it is served with mashed potatoes and roasted tomatoes.
Author: Syrie Wongkaew
The recipe for this thick and creamy acorn squash soup was given to me by a fellow squash lover. The attractive rich yellow soup is especially enjoyable during the cool nights of Indian summer. -Dorrene...
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Kale and butternut squash are two of my favorite fall veggies. This low-fat soup combines them. If you love sweet potatoes, sub them for the squash. -Laura Koch, Lincoln, Nebraska
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Author: Mary Karlin
Make a healthy and simple take-out recipe at home with our easy Chinese Ground Turkey and Green Bean Stir-Fry. Dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes!
Author: Six Sisters
Chap chae, Korean glass noodles or stir-fried noodles, is one of the most popular noodle dishes in Korea. Learn how to make it at home.
Author: Naomi Imatome-Yun
Omurice is an omelet wrapped around fried rice and topped with ketchup. It's a perfect example of Western influence on Japanese cuisine.
Author: Setsuko Yoshizuka
This version of Japanese sesame dressing doesn't include mayonnaise but still has all of the signature ingredients like soy sauce and sesame oil.
Author: Setsuko Yoshizuka
Free-lance writer Marsha Ransom of South Haven, Michigan can be composing an article while her full-flavored soup is simmering. "I sprinkle servings with Parmesan cheese and serve with garlic bread," she...
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Author: Paul Grimes
My lovely Turkish daughter-in-law has shared many recipes with our family. I transformed her original lentil log recipe (a traditional Turkish appetizer) into these lentil burgers. For a spicier burger,...
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Butternut squash makes a luscious soup for chilly days when you need warmth from the inside out. We add potatoes and a touch of chicken soup mix. -Tiffany Smith, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Take lunch from ordinary to extraordinary with this easy tomato soup recipe.
Author: Betty Crocker Kitchens
A bold homemade dressing gives this pasta salad a burst of flavor. Watch it disappear from your buffet table. -Sue Braunschweig, Delafield, Wisconsin
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Here's a real gem! After tasting a similar soup at a popular restaurant in the Twin Cities, I came up with my own version. Everyone who tastes it says it's wonderful. Adding the almonds at the end gives...
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Fruit really shines though this refreshing gelatin salad.-Cassie Alexander, Muncie, Indiana
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This creamy seafood bisque recipe is a rich and delicious way to enjoy seafood. Use shrimp and crab or switch to lobster or fish in the soup.
Author: Diana Rattray
I love oven-roasted peppers especially when I transform them into this silky soup seasoned with garlic and thyme. Dip a grilled cheese sandwich into it and enjoy! -Kathy Rairigh, Milford, IN
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Charred summer corn adds smoky sweetness to this centerpiece summer salad. Layered with seared halloumi, za'atar pita chips, juicy summer tomatoes, and crunchy hazelnuts, this salad is sure to satisfy....
Author: Karlee Rotoly
Warm and comforting, this delicious soup makes a pretty presentation. Easy to prepare, it's a treat to serve for family dinners and special enough for guests. -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
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Instead of using chicken broth, I frequently make homemade stock using the leftover holiday turkey. A steaming bowl of this turkey barley soup takes the chill out of winter. -Mrs. Warrens Constans, Fruitland,...
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It takes just minutes to toss together this fresh tomato salad with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and garlic.
Author: Miri Rotkovitz
"I adapted this great-tasting wholesome salad from another recipe," notes Marge Chapko from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. "I serve it to family , friends and even people who don't like barley#151;and they end...
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I often use thick slices of French bread or homemade white bread when fixing these sandwiches. I served them with a fresh fruit salad at brunch, and everyone asked me for the recipe. It's easy to double...
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Replacing full-fat coconut milk with a light version reduces fat, not flavor.
Author: Georgia Downard
Fishing for a better-tasting tuna sandwich? Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin puts pizzazz in her tuna salad by adding dill weed, carrot and onion. "My family loves tuna salad sandwiches, and this...
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My quick and easy soup really hits the spot on a cold winter night (and yes, we do occasionally have those in Arizona). I like to serve it with a salad and hot homemade bread. -Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert,...
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Here's what you need: tempeh, olive oil, yellow onion, jalapeño, low sodium soy sauce, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, tortilla
Author: Rachel Gaewski
A friend shared this recipe with me years ago. She had a vegetable garden and always had a good yield of cucumbers. This pleasant, comforting salad is the right amount for one or two. The cucumber and...
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Pistachios add their signature flavor to these turkey meatballs. Serve them as wraps with lavash flat bread and plenty of fresh herbs.
Author: Najmieh Batmanglij
Lentils are packed with protein and are an easy change of pace from beans in soup. -Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California.
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People can't get enough of the sweet grapes and crunchy broccoli in this colorful salad. I appreciate its make-ahead convenience. -Terri Twyman, Bonanza, Oregon
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For tender, juicy roast beef cook your next beef roast sous vide. This sous vide roast beef recipe makes a fantastic roast whether you're serving it for Sunday dinner or just want super delicious roast...
Author: Mark Hinds
My husband and I are both trying to lose weight. We've found that this delicious combination makes a nutritious snack. -Kristin McPherson, Moultrie, Georgia
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Not only is this change-of-pace salad good served cold, but it is absolutely fantastic when it's warmed a tad. The recipe came from my daughter, who likes to use lime juice and lime peel for a unique flair....
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A neighbor served this wonderful salad at a summer barbecue. I've since experimented with many ingredient combinations, but this one draws the most compliments. I took it to a baby shower, and not a seed...
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This deviled ham recipe is a super easy to make sandwich spread that packs a massive punch of flavor, crunch, and texture.
Author: Elaine Lemm