I always told my sister, Karen, I'd marry a cowboy-and I did! Patrick and I had a festive farm-style wedding. My mother prepared all the side dishes, including this tongue-tingling salad. -Kendra Waterbury,...
Author: Taste of Home
These hot-from-the-oven sandwiches are so good on a cool afternoon or as a quick dinner. Chopped pecans give the crab salad extra crunch.-Mary Lou Crouch, Granite Falls, Washington
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Here's what you need: wide rice noodle, palm sugar, fish sauce, tamarind paste, oil, boneless, skinless chicken breast, garlic, shallots, pickled turnip, egg, tofu, green onion, bean sprout, lime, peanut,...
Author: Vaughn Vreeland
This goat cheese salad is a light and delicious side dish for almost any meal. The sweetness of the apples, raisins and grapes combines well with the tart goat cheese and dressing. Radelle Knappenberger...
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Depending on what I have at home, I sometimes use only the sunflower kernels or almonds in this bok choy salad. This recipe makes a big amount, perfect for cookouts or reunions. -Stephanie Marchese, Whitefish...
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Featuring all the fun fixings for a BLT chicken sandwich, this salad is so lovable. I can prep the ingredients ahead of time and just throw it together at the last minute. Barbecue sauce in the dressing...
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We can't think of a better picnic food, lunch snack or side dish than this crunchy and creamy broccoli-bacon salad. Packed with vitamin C (thanks to all those fresh florets) and coated in a smooth sauce,...
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These sandwiches always make a big hit. The cooking in our area of western Pennsylvania represents a "melting pot" of Italian, Polish and Pennsylvania Dutch (German), so there's a variety of good foods...
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We're always on the lookout for great, low-fat recipes and this pasta soup fits the bill. Loaded with veggies, it's fast, filling and delicious. Once school starts, I make it every week. -Maria Gooding,...
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You'll love my quick version of classic beef macaroni soup. Loaded with veggies and pasta, it's just as good as if you made it all from scratch. -Debra Baker, Greenville, North Carolina
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Pigs in a Blanket were a natural choice for serving at my farm animal them meal. I filled the hot dogs with cheese and wrapped them in a light dough to make them special. They are tasty, fun and handy...
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This quick, easy recipe really showcases pears. When I have leftover cooked chicken, I often add it to the recipe to make a main dish salad.
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This sparkling salad was as popular at my sister's party as the cherry-flavored cola was back in the 1950s.-Judy Nix, Toccoa, Georgia
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Here's a classic greens salad with vinaigrette. Check out the variation tips for making three other great tasting salads.
Author: Betty Crocker Kitchens
I traced this hearty soup recipe to my great-grandmother, whose parents were potato farmers in Ireland. My mom served many a bowlful of this soup while I was growing up, and I've done the same for my family.-Pat...
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Coat tender chicken breasts with seasoned bread crumbs and smother in marinara sauce. Served on a hoagie, it's a real treat! -Sue Bosek, Whittier, California
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Reports Karen Gardiner, a Eutaw, Alabama field editor, "This recipe was given to me by a friend who got it from another friend. The day after I served it, someone called for the recipe, too!"
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On cool fall days, this thick creamy chowder hits the spot as an appetizer or light lunch. -Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana
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My husband is Greek, so I'm always trying new Mediterranean recipes. This lemon chicken orzo soup is his favorite dish that I make. Serve it with a little feta or Parmesan and a side of toast. -Kristine...
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My older relatives brought this recipe from Italy and made it often as I was growing up . It is truly a comfort food and a balanced meal, besides. -Barb Swatz Davisburg, Michigan
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For a sweet, fruity salad at your next get-together, this recipe will surely delight. The cherries makes this irresistible.-Cindy Mahn, Huntley, Montana
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Here's what you need: fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, ground cumin, garlic powder, kosher salt, Kroger® Hardwood Smoked Pulled Chicken, rice, lime, lime, fresh cilantro, flour...
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The combination of meats is the secret behind these beef and pork burgers. They're ideal for summer grilling, and everyone loves them. Plus, you can easily double or triple the recipe for large get-togethers....
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This easy soup mix is a wonderful substitute for canned cream soup in a recipe. It's great to have on hand for those nights when you need to whip up supper in a hurry. -DeAnn Alleva, Worthington, Ohio
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This pretty dish is similar to an ambrosia salad. The mixture of fruits is very refreshing, and it's quick and easy to fix, too.
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When the day calls for a warm bowl of chunky soup, we make a big pot of the goods-potatoes, corn, ham and cheese. -Andrea Laidlaw, Shady Side, Maryland
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This hearty soup has been a family favorite since I first acquired the recipe from a popular Wisconsin restaurant. Served with crusty French bread and a tossed salad, it is a great Saturday night supper....
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Here's a peachy way to begin a lady's luncheon or brunch. This refreshing soup shared by Lane McLoud of Perry, Georgia stars her home state's premier fruit crop. The toasted almonds on top are a nice complement...
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"Juicy red grapes, crunchy cashews and water chestnuts and a touch of tarragon make this wild rice salad a big hit at our family reunion," reports Mary Ann Morgan of Powder Springs, Georgia. "I fix it...
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"White Bean 'n' Ham Soup, for example is a winner on all three levels," she explains. "It's economical quick and yummy!" Bissy notes that while canned beans make this hearty main dish a fast fix, you can...
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Thai food lovers will go crazy for this soup. It has a deep flavor from the combination of onion, coconut milk and spices. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
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Whether you're trying to cut back on meat or just looking for something different to make for dinner, homemade falafel is the solution. This classic Middle Eastern dish is actually surprisingly easy to...
Author: Jordan Kenna
"I created this citrusy dressing to give my salads a different flavor," says Marge Werner of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. "Just mix it up and pour over your favorite tossed greens." Or try the creamy combination...
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Cola is the secret ingredient in this delicious slow-cooked beef. Coated with a well-seasoned sauce, the tender meat gets its zip from chili powder and cayenne pepper. -Marie Basinger of Connellsville,...
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With added crunch from ramen noodles and sunflower seeds, plus a sweet, glossy dressing, this lively salad is a definite crowd-pleaser! -Beverly Sprague, Baltimore, Maryland
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This tangy salad dressing can be ready to serve in 15 minutes or less. We like the blend of flavors with the blue cheese. -Margaret Krueger, New Berlin, Wisconsin
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The very thought of a hot dog dressed in chili makes me giddy. To get that straight-from-the-ballpark taste, I combine ketchup, mustard, chili and pepper sauce. -Patricia Pauling, Adams, New York
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This is a fun way to serve bacon cheeseburgers without all the fuss of assembling the sandwiches to serve a gang. These convenient packets can be dipped into ketchup or barbecue sauce as you eat them....
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Here's what you need: cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapeñoes, ranch dressing, ground beef, salt, pepper, burger buns, lettuce
Author: Claire Nolan
Chowder is a classic comfort food here in the Northeast, especially during cooler weather. Whenever I make a trip home to Pittsburgh, Mom has this simmering on the stove for me.
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"Here's an easy, old-fashioned salad that makes for a different-tasting side dish," writes Jennie Wilburn of Long Creek, Oregon. "You can use less bacon drippings to cut down on the fat."
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While "bread salad" may sound unusual, you'll find that this blend from Joan Gwynn of Watsonville, California is unusually good. A simple dressing jazzes up a medley of bread cubes, tomatoes, basil and...
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This quick and easy chicken noodle soup recipe is perfect for a cold, wintry day. It is my favorite thing to eat when I'm not feeling well; it makes me feel so much better. -Lacy Waadt, Payson, Utah
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Pears give this harvest soup a pleasant sweetness and a nice velvety finish, while curry and ginger provide delightful flavor. -Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire
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This salad has been a family favorite for a while! I love to bring this to parties or simply eat as a wonderful lunch or side dish. -Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah
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