"When I was growing up, my mom often made these open-faced sandwiches as a special treat on cold Friday nights," says Melissa Fowlkes of Streamwood, Illinois. "I now make them for my family. They're a...
Author: Taste of Home
Give a lunchtime favorite added color, flavor, and crunch with shredded carrots, sliced tomatoes, and two kinds of cheese.
Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens
This meatball sub recipe tastes like an authentic Italian meatball sub but using frozen meatballs, they are super fast and simple to make at home.
Author: Stephanie Gallagher
Three Cup Chicken - a classic Chinese staple! Tender chicken cooked in a sweet and savory glaze made with sesame oil, soy sauce and Shaoxing wine. Skip the restaurant and make your own at home.
Author: Joanna Cismaru
I combine ingredients for this hearty chili the night before, start my trusty slow cooker in the morning and come home to a rich, spicy meal at night! -Marjorie Au, Honolulu, Hawaii
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If you want to wow your guests with southwestern zest, try this eye-catching appetizer. I serve it with salsa and sour cream toppings in small homemade tortilla bowls. -Kathy Martinez, Enid, Oklahoma
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A tangy sour cream sauce complements these moist ground turkey burgers stuffed with feta cheese. "It's not always easy to cook for two," notes Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia, "but burgers make it a...
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My family spends a lot of time outdoors in the summer. Served with homemade bread and fresh fruit, this chicken and vegetable salad makes a light and easy meal.
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"This simple pasta salad is great for gatherings and a favorite of everyone I know! I like to keep the ingredients in separate containers in the fridge. Just toss together for one or more servings whenever...
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Watermelon is a heart-health heavyweight. It has about twice as much ticker-protecting lycopene as tomatoes do.
Author: Kerri Conan
"The recipe came from a neighbor who invited us for lunch after church," Kathy recalls. "I bring it to potlucks and family get-togethers. It's very versatile. You can substitute lettuce for the cabbage...
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Here's a fun way to serve cranberry sauce that will please both kids and adults. The red gelatin and cranberry sauce ring is dressed up with cream cheese balls rolled in ground walnuts. It's cool, colorful...
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Looking for easy soup recipes? Why not make jalapeño potato soup? This is a quick recipe, perfect not only for a meal prep, but also for weeknights.
Author: Julia
This chicken pasta salad recipe is flavored with bacon and tomatoes, along with a simply seasoned mayonnaise and lemon juice dressing.
Author: Diana Rattray
This lobster sauce recipe that goes great with most pasta. It is a tomato-based sauce that brings out the best in leftover lobster parts.
Author: Hank Shaw
"Our family requests this creamy chowder for Christmas Eve supper," reports Marlene Muchenhirn of Delano, Minnesota. "We enjoy it with a pot of chili, raw veggies, breadsticks and an array of baked goodies....
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This is my favorite sandwich to make for lunch. I serve it often to guests.-Mary Jo Vander West, Grant, Michigan
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If you're a fan of lamb, don't pass up this Greek-style soup. Seasoned with classic flavors of rosemary, marjoram and mint, it will transport you straight to the Mediterranean! -Bridget Klusman, Otsego,...
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I went outside the last part of April and picked what I had available in the garden. I found oregano, leeks, asparagus and rhubarb. This became the base for an essence-of-spring recipe. The rhubarb adds...
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For crisp yet tender fried chicken that doesn't tie you to the stove, try Ina Garten's classically delicious oven-fried chicken recipe.
Author: Peggy Trowbridge Filippone
Crisp, refreshing ingredients topped with a creamy dressing and crumbled bacon assured there'd be no leftovers when this salad bowl made its way around the table. -Anne Heinonen, Howell, Michigan
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Oven-roasting root vegetables is a delicious way to get the most out of these earthy treats, bringing out their subtle sweetness. Serving them over endive with a homemade vinaigrette is just a bonus! -Peter...
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A vegetarian lunch plate of a creamy feta dip with oatcakes, homemade coleslaw, crudités and artichokes
Author: Jennifer Irvine
Joojeh Kabob is a traditional Persian chicken kebab. Chicken breasts are marinated with saffron, yogurt, onions, lime juice, then threaded on skewers and grilled.
Author: Omid Roustaei
This flavorful sausage and shrimp gumbo is a Creole-style recipe, the perfect New Orleans dish to make for your family or special dinner guests.
Author: Diana Rattray
Make our Pollo Tropical Marinated Chicken Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Marinated Chicken will taste just like Pollo Tropical.
Author: Mark
I created this recipe for when my husband and I go to the lake. I don't like to spend a lot of time hovering over a stove or grill, especially in the hot Oklahoma summer months, and this filling sourdough...
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Author: Rebekah Peppler
"This tomatoey chili was our traditional Halloween supper when our children were small," shares Mary Foster, Franklin Grove, Illinois. "My husband and I still enjoy its slow-cooked goodness and keep extra...
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Enhance the already fabulous flavor of fruit with a cool, creamy citrus dip.
Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Thick-cut bacon grills much better than thin strips, which have a tendency to get burnt and overly crisp.
Author: Deb Perelman
When I figured out how to re-create this restaurant dish at home, my family was so excited. For a different spin, use raspberries or peaches instead of strawberries. -Jane Ozment, Purcell, Oklahoma
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This Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry is delicious, healthy, made in one pot and best of all ready in only 30 minutes! Forget take-out, this is about to become your new family favorite.
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Enjoy a unique Caesar salad for lunch. Pepperoni, avocado and egg are unconventional ingredients that add a kick to an old favorite. -Nancy Stock, Minonk, Illinois
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This crisp and crunchy salad is one of my favorites., and it's popular at potlucks, too. We enjoy this recipe when the lettuce is fresh from the garden. -Diane Alger, Hebron, Connecticut
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Author: Chris Fischer
This salad is an excellent way to get your family to eat spinach. Luckily, there rarely is any leftover since it doesn't stay crisp.
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No way did I want to give up juicy, delicious hamburgers when I learned that I needed to eat gluten-free. I made a few adjustments to my recipe to meet the requirements-and the family has also given these...
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Here's what you need: small elbow pasta, whole milk, unsalted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, kosher salt, ground black pepper, bacon bits, bread crumbs
Author: Codii Lopez
I was looking for ways to use up leftover beef when I created this tasty sandwich. I love dipping it in the onion soup.-Karrie Wagner, Barberton, Ohio
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This hoppin' John is a quick and easy version of the popular "lucky" dish that's traditionally eaten on New Year's Day.
Author: Diana Rattray