I was looking for a recipe for pickled beets and saw one with lemon instead of vinegar. I immediately thought of making a tabbouleh-inspired salad with beets instead of tomatoes. -Ann Sheehy, Lawrence,...
Author: Taste of Home
Meet the Cook: One of the nice things about this thick soup is you can make it in an afternoon without too much fuss. I've found that it's good for soccer-practice evenings - with our sons 18, 17 and 9,...
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I've made this recipe featuring apples and grapes for special dinners all through my 46 married years, and it's always been a hit. My sister worked for a farm wife during the late '30s and early '40s,...
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I craved peanut butter and bacon toast while pregnant. Then I sampled a friend's peanut butter with chile pepper in it and loved it. The little zip made the sandwich better, and now I live on this peanut...
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Here's an easy-to-make potato salad that features a fresh, zippy tarragon dressing instead of the traditional mayonnaise. This is one of my husband's favorite recipes. I like to bring along a large bowlful...
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The flavor of celery and mushrooms comes through in this homemade vegetable broth. Can be used as a substitution for chicken broth.
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Using the air fryer is a genius way to make these golden, toasty sandwiches. I think this method gets the cheese the gooiest. If I'm making only one air-fryer grilled cheese, I'll also pop in a few fries...
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The goodness of crisp salad ingredients comes through when topped with this simple homemade dressing. It tastes so fresh. Mom made it for our family when I was growing up, and now I serve it to my grandchildren....
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Here's what you need: garlic, ground cumin, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, fresh oregano, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, olive oil, boneless pork shoulder, cuban bread, sweet ham, salami,...
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When she serves fresh spinach tossed with a creamy dill dressing, Ruth Seitz of Columbus Junction, Iowa receives plenty of compliments. "The recipe is a longtime favorite," she says.
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Berries add a pop of color to this favorite salad that's part of my gluten-free menu. My challenge is to keep the family from eating the sugared almonds before I add them! -Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan...
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Every year for our church ice cream social, we'd fill six roaster ovens with these ingredients and let them simmer all day. Boy, did that barbecue smell good. If you want a meal that's ready to eat in...
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Blueberries are a fun surprise in this salad. I received the recipe from a co-worker's wife, and it's become one of my favorites. -Heidi Gilleland, Lees Summit, Missouri
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The time-saving secret to this pretty salad? When pasta is almost done, toss frozen veggies in the same pot to heat until tender.
Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens
This raisin sauce is a nice combination of flavors and is the perfect sauce to serve with baked ham, a ham steak, or pork chops.
Author: Diana Rattray
I received this recipe from my daughter Janet. It's a wonderful way to enjoy fall's bounty...and it freezes well, too.-Irene Dee, Ogilvie, Minnesota
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My husband and I created this recipe to replicate the minestrone soup at our favorite Italian restaurant. It's nice to have this ready to eat for our evening meal on days when we have a real busy schedule....
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A well-seasoned vinegar, mayonnaise and yogurt dressing perks up this chilled tuna and macaroni salad. Green peas, parsley and olives add color to the medley. -Ruth Peterson, Jenison, Michigan
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"A friend created this mild and light dressing that's a snap to whip up with on-hand ingredients," says Joan Rose of Langley, British Columbia. "Whenever I serve it, someone asks for the recipe."
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My whole family loves this hearty soup, especially on cool autumn evenings. It's rich and creamy with a mild onion-cheese flavor. When I need an easy dinner, I stir up this soup and serve it with warm...
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This wonderful 5-ingredient recipe from Alice Tremont in Rochester Hills, Michigan is easy and elegant...with lots of blue cheese flavor and crunch from the pine nuts. Topped with raspberry vinaigrette...
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Sliders are the perfect finger food for any get-together, and this flavorful chicken Parmesan version won't disappoint. -Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
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For most people, the word gumbo immediately conjures the Cajun and Creole cooking of Louisiana. But okra (ngombo in Bantu), for which the soup-stew is named, reached South Carolina with the slave trade...
Author: Edna Lewis
The flavor of this soup is wonderful on a cold fall or winter day. Whenever I am feeling a little stuffy, I make this soup and I start to feel better.-Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina
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THIS RECIPE is a favorite of mine not only because it's delicious, but because it was given to me by a very dear friend. I take this dish to many different gatherings and often, get requests for the recipe....
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Author: Cynthia Paige Ward
I needed a speedy salad for a luncheon recently, used what I had available and everyone loved it! Light, fluffy and full of fruit, this salad could double as a healthy dessert. You can also tuck it into...
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These wraps are easy for a summer night-and even better, I don't have to turn on my oven. It's smiles all around when I make this for dinner. -Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
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I got this tangy recipe from my sister-in-law in Michigan. It always gets raves at potlucks. It's easy to prepare and can be made a day or two before the get-together.
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"I came up with the recipe for this fun fruit salad several years ago," shares Jessie Craven of Odessa, Missouri. "It's a refreshing change of pace for me and my husband, who's diabetic.
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This third-generation hearty chili is a family favorite. It's a sweet and easy chili that's sure to warm up the whole family on those chilly fall nights. -Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado
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Authentic Irish stew is always made with lamb and is even better as the flavors blend, so make it the day before you plan to serve it.
Author: Peggy Trowbridge Filippone
I developed this recipe when corn was in the farmer's market and big, red, juicy tomatoes were in my garden. To make this wrap light and healthy, I use fat-free sour cream, whole grain tortillas and brown...
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Even when there are just two at the table, Sandy Hunt, Racine, Wisconsin, sees to it that her salads are well-dressed for dinner. "I keep a bottle of this light dressing in the fridge," she says.
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Shrimp and garlic are sauteed in butter then set atop a bed of spinach. Almonds, tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon finish off this beauty. Perfecto! Jamie Larson - Dodge Center, Minnesota
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I developed this salad from a couple of other recipes that weren't quite tangy enough for my family. The citrus flavor is a nice change of pace from most bean salads.
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I've found this simple but tasty combination of ingredients turns tomatoes into a refreshing salad. It's best prepared at least 30 minutes ahead.-Mary Tuthill, Ft. Myers Beach, Florida
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This special salad is lightly coated in a refreshing citrus dressing. I sometimes serve it with a side of cottage cheese...the taste of orange and all the cheeses will have your friends and family begging...
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When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad that I could take to a cookout later that evening. She shared this recipe with me and it's become a must-have...
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How to make the best Homemade White Bread that's soft and delicious, with a touch of sweetness. An easy to follow recipe for perfect homemade bread, with step by step instructions. This recipe can...
Author: Dini @ The Flavor Bender
This chowder was invented by my niece, who took a basic potato soup recipe and added some of her own ingredients. The results were "souperb"! I was a cook at the time, and I tried her recipe at work. It...
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Easy creamy mushroom toast is perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner and can be made in no time at all for a delicious, easy vegetarian meal.
Author: Alida Ryder
Make parts of this steak sandwich recipe ahead of time and you can assemble the sandwich quickly for a weeknight meal. This fork-and-knife sandwich works very well with leftover fajita meat and peppers,...
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Originally a vegetable dish, I added pasta to this salad for family gatherings and church potlucks. Try adding sliced mushrooms and diced tomatoes before serving. -Barbara Burks, Huntsville, Alabama
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My kids often ask for chicken sloppy joes, and this version has a bonus of sweet pineapple. It is a perfect recipe to double for a potluck. Try topping the sandwiches with smoked Gouda cheese. -Nancy Heishman,...
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What's a holiday meal without at least one jolly gelatin salad chock-full of fruit and nuts? My mother made this one for every holiday, and now my husband says he can't imagine Christmas without it. -Kristi...
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Everyone likes the beautiful golden color and creamy consistency of this soup. A touch of ginger really sparks the mild flavor of butternut squash.-Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California
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"This delicious soup is a great way to eat a nutritious vegetable," notes Kay Fairley of Charleston, Illinois. "It has a wonderful fresh flavor."
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Like the French, I pack my classic Nicoise salad with veggies, potatoes, tuna and eggs. Cooking the potatoes and beans together helps the dish come together fast. -Valerie Belley, St. Louis, Missouri
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This hearty soup has a real "snappy" flavor from the cayenne pepper and lemon juice. It's a treat and good use of turtle meat. With a salad and fresh bread, a steaming bowlful makes a nice meal. -Dave...
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