Author: Elaine B. Curtin
My husband and I met while working the dinner shift at a homeless shelter that served my chili. I've revised the chili using bean veggie burgers. -Marty Nickerson, Ellington, Connecticut
Author: Taste of Home
In our house, this recipe is a win-win. It's easy for me to whip up and easy for my family to devour...the crusty bread for dipping doesn't hurt, either. -Linda Haglund, Buffalo, Minnesota
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Do you like tuna but need a new way to serve it? Foll Pat Kordas' lead. "I created this light salad as a way to use tuna in dishes other than sandwiches," the Nutley, New Jersey cook explains. "Mustard...
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This creamy cheese soup is great at parties. Let guests serve themselves and choose from fun garnishes such as popcorn, croutons, green onions and bacon bits. -Ann Huseby, Lakeville, Minnesota
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"I love this soup so much, I sometimes double the recipe," notes Michelle Smith from Sykesville, Maryland. "In fact, I've nicknamed it the 'House Specialty'! If I have leftover chicken or pork, I sometimes...
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Enjoy dinner tonight with these cheesy sandwiches made with roast beef cooked in BBQ sauce and chunky salsa - ready in just 15 minutes.
Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens
See how easy it is to whip up this simple lemon-garlic salad dressing and tailor it to your tastes-you'll soon ditch all those bottles.
Author: Molly Watson
I wanted my family to eat more fruit but not more sugary ingredients. This berry salad lets you play with different low-fat yogurts and fruits. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
Author: Taste of Home
A friend served this BLT pasta salad, and I just had to get the recipe. My husband loves BLT sandwiches, so this has become a favorite of his. It's nice to serve on hot and humid days, which we frequently...
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Raita, an Indian condiment made with yogurt, elevates this vegetarian dish to a satisfying gourmet wrap. If you're in the mood to experiment, try diced mango or cucumber for the pineapple and add fresh...
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This colorful Asian cucumber salad makes a simple, cool side dish when we have stir-fry for dinner. -Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois
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I have enjoyed this recipe for as long as I can remember. My mom made it famous, and she passed it down to me on my wedding day. It's one of those potluck staples that folks can't get enough of. -Mary...
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Field editor Jane Mullins of Livonia, Missouri often lets her slow cooker simmer this nicely spiced, bean-filled broth while she's busy or running errands.
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In Ephrata, Washington, Laura Whitney needs just five ingredients to create this quick colorful salad. "I work 10-hour days and have little time to spend in the kitchen, so I look for all the shortcuts...
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My recipe was inspired by me being on a low-calorie, low-fat, high fiber diet. I entered it in a chili cook off and had several people say that it was the best chili they'd ever had! -Natalie Hughes, Yukon,...
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This recipe for classic Mexican menudo makes a spicy tripe, veal knuckle, and hominy soup that is reputed to be a cure for hangovers.
Author: Peggy Trowbridge Filippone
My husband is the No. 1 fan of this south-of-the-border potato salad. The leftovers make an awesome late-night snack, straight from the fridge. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
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"This makes a really quick meal for us," writes Gary Phile from Ravenna, Ohio. "It's so easy-and the cleanup is just as easy if you line the cookie sheet with foil. My wife likes to add a dollop of sour...
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I combined two of my favorite recipes and came up with this filling soup that has a Tex-Mex flair. The cornmeal dumplings are the perfect finishing touch. -Nancy Granaman, Burlington, Iowa
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Our children expect me to make this sweet soup for the holidays. It's a delicious dessert served with pound cake and whipped cream...or offer it as a fruit compote for brunch.
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Heading to a potluck and need something to share? Tangy lemon dressing over cool orzo and vegetables is everything you want in a light side dish. -Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada
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If you're looking for a quintessential crispy dumpling recipe this is it! This is how to make flavorful and easy dumplings in under 20 minutes. First they're pan fried to create the iconic crispy bottom...
Author: Katie Aubin
This one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was also voted Best Chili in our county's autumn Harvest Festival. If you like less broth, use just 1-3/4 cups water and 1-1/2 tsp. bouillon. -Dana...
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One of our favorite Korean dishes has always been a Korean Cold Sesame Noodles that my Mom made for us. It was supposed to be served at room temperature, but I like it warm. The shrimp-noodle salad recipe...
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This soup can be made quickly and features flavors from ginger, sesame, soy sauce and green onions. Cantonese bean thread noodles, also called cellophane noodles, are typically soaked in hot water for...
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I love using summer squash in soups. This dish is hearty as is, but stir in chopped ham for an extra wallop of flavor. Serve it warm or chilled. -Sara Hornbeck, Knoxville, Tennessee
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Get four of your five-a-day with this healthy salad of mango, avocado and beans. It's a nutritional powerhouse that's also vegan and gluten free
Author: Good Food team
This delicious homemade dairy-free cream of chicken soup couldn't be easier to make. Since it's made with almond milk and olive oil, it's a wonderful dairy-free alternative to the canned soups often called...
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"Kids of all ages will love these pizza-flavored sandwiches," promises Omaha, Nebraska's Jennifer Short. And because the meat-filled buns don't need to thaw before baking, they make an ideal after-school...
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"This is a great dressing for perking up any kind of salad," says Tammy Landry of Saucier, Mississippi. "Try mixing it into potato salad-it will tingle your taste buds!"
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Seasoned with oregano and Parmesan cheese, these plump burgers are a delicious change-of-pace entree. I like to serve them on crusty Italian bread with warmed spaghetti sauce, but you can also use hamburger...
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Fattoush salad is very popular in the Middle East. It uses sumac, which is a unique spice that adds an acidic flavor to dishes, as lemon juice does. -Stephanie Khio, Bloomingdale, Illinois
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"Eggplant Parmesan is one of my family's favorite comfort foods. We love this version served open-faced with a salad." -Holly Gomez, Seabrook, NH
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Ketchup and brown sugar add an appealing sweetness to this chowder. I make this frequently throughout the year, but my family especially looks forward to it on a winter evenings.
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"The recipe for this pretty salad dressing was given to me a long time ago by my sister-in-law," comments Harriet Stichter of Milford, Indiana. "We like the mixture's onion flavor so much we keep some...
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This slow cooker chicken chili is made with tomatoes and two kinds of beans. The well-seasoned chicken chili will be a hit with family and friends!
Author: Diana Rattray
My Asian pulled pork is a happy flavor mashup of Vietnamese pho noodle soup and a banh mi sandwich. It's one seriously delicious slow-cooker dish. -Stacie Anderson, Virginia Beach, Virginia
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This crispy salad from Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota is a snap to make with convenient frozen green beans and peas. Diced pimientos add a dash of color, and the sweet-sour dressing adds flavor to...
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This crowd-pleaser is like a German potato salad made with colorful beans. My mom's been preparing this salad for years-it's so simple to create and great to take to church suppers. #151;Angela Leinenbach,...
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It looks elegant...but this refreshing salad stirs up quickly, according, according to Sherri Gentry of Dallas, Oregon.
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If you want to make this dish vegetarian, use soy sauce instead of Worcestershire. I like this skillet meal served warm or cold. -Becky Cuba, Spotsylvania, Virginia
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When it comes to meal-in-a-bowl soups, this is one of the best. Collard greens or chopped kale can be used instead of spinach. The hot pepper sauce adds real kick, but it's fine to leave it out and let...
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My step-mom passed this recipe to me, and it's so simple to put together. We like this salad served cold, so I let it sit in the fridge for about a half hour, but it's also great served warm.
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