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Mixed Greens and Apple Salad

A sweet-tart yogurt dressing complements a delightful combination of salad greens, apple chunks and crumbled feta cheese in this refreshing salad. Our Test Kitchen home economists created the recipe.

Author: Taste of Home

Chicken Bow Tie Salad

"I first prepared this pasta salad for a family picnic at a national park and everyone really enjoyed it. I'm sure Mother Nature helped make that meal so memorable, but I still find myself serving this...

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Turkey White Bean Soup

Packed with veggies, turkey, color and nutrition, this hearty soup will warm 'em up right down to their toes. For an extra-special touch, top with shredded Parmesan cheese. -Mary Relyea, Canastota, New...

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Slow Cooker Thai Butternut Squash Peanut Soup

This seemingly exotic dish is simple, vegan, healthy and hearty. The peanut butter blends beautifully with the sweetness of the squash and Thai seasonings. You can also serve this soup without pureeing...

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Avocado Smoked Turkey Wraps

Crisp veggies and seasoned cream cheese help create this summery sandwich from Shawndell Atkinson of Provo, Utah. A snap to prepare, this hand-held is perfect for last-minute lunches on the go.

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Barbecue Italian Sausages

The tangy barbecue sauce found here is fast, flavorful and extremely versatile. It's fantastic on sausages, but don't stop there; give it a try on ribs or with pulled pork.

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Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

Wow friends and family with this rich blend featuring shiitake and portobello mushrooms. Canned soups just can't compare! -Michael Williams, Moreno Valley, California

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Caramel Apple Salad

Kids of all ages will love the caramel apple taste of this easy-to-prepare dish. "This salad could arguably be used as a dessert," says Dawn Harvey of Danville, Pennsylvania. "It's very pretty with red...

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Chicken Salad with Apricots, Celery, and Blue Cheese

This summer-season chicken salad is a dance between sweet, creamy, and acidic flavors and tender, crunchy, and juicy ingredients. Make it in early summer when apricots are peaking and choose a fairly nonassertive...

Author: Anna Stockwell

BBQ Bacon Burgers

With a slice of bacon inside and a tasty barbecue-mayo sauce on top, these are definitely not ordinary burgers. We think you'll agree. -Joan Schoenherr, Eastpointe, Michigan

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Spiced Prunes

I like to serve these special prunes with meats or a cottage cheese salad or as a breakfast fruit.-Alcy Thorne, Los Molinos, California

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Wild Rice Soup

Homemade wild rice soup ready in just 30 minutes! Mmm.

Author: Betty Crocker Kitchens

Strawberry Asparagus Salad

"This is my family's favorite springtime salad," relates Judi Francus of Morristown, New Jersey. "The dressing is so light and refreshing, and the vivid combination of red berries and green asparagus is...

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Garden Chickpea Salad

Looking for a summer dish with a difference? Combine colorful crunchy veggies with soft feta cheese and good-for-you garbanzos. If you like, add sliced, cooked chicken or lamb. -Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby...

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Ham Buns

These tasty sandwiches are a great way to use leftover ham. Friends with whom I've shared the recipe tell me that ham buns disappear fast at potlucks or parties. Use mini-buns and make ahead for an easy...

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Moroccan Chickpea Stew

This spicy stew was the main dish at our family's Christmas Eve dinner. The guests, including three vegetarians, were thrilled with the abundance of squash, potatoes, tomatoes and onion. -Cindy Beberman,...

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Potato Clam Chowder

I ran across this recipe in one of my antique cookbooks. It's a timeless classic I like to prepare for friends and family throughout the year, but especially during the holidays. -Betty Ann Morgan, Upper...

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Tangy Barbecue Sandwiches

Since I prepare the beef for these robust sandwiches in the slow cooker, it's easy to fix a meal for a hungry bunch. The savory homemade sauce assures I come home with no leftovers. -Debbi Smith, Crossett,...

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Romaine & Orange Salad with Lime Dressing

Three ingredients plus a dressing equals a quick salad for special occasions. I first had it at a friend's wedding, and it's become a family favorite. - Linda Pallotto, Mantua, Ohio

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Cheddar Seafood Chowder

Shrimp and scallops make this thick, cheesy and chunky chowder extra special. It's packed with veggies, and the crispy bacon makes a yummy garnish. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Country Cabbage Soup

My mother-in-law, who is a wonderful cook, has shared many terrific recipes with me, including this one. Beef and tomatoes go nicely with cabbage, onion and celery. - Vicky Catullo, Youngstown, Ohio

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Layered Cornbread Salad

When the garden comes in, we harvest the veggies and layer them with cornbread and sweet relish for this snappy salad. Everyone wants seconds. -Rebecca Clark, Warrior, Alabama

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Smoky Spanish Potatoes and Eggs

This quick recipe makes as good a smoky-spicy breakfast as it does dinner. The flavors combine two tapas favorites, patatas bravas and huevos rotos.

Author: Kendra Vaculin

Honey Poppy Seed Dressing

This simple, fast dressing is a light refreshing way to dress up a plain lettuce salad.-Michelle Bentley, Waukesha, Wisconsin

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Orzo with Feta, Tomatoes, and Dill

Author: Shelley Wiseman

Five Fruit Salad

From Huntsville, Ohio, Sharron Botts relates, "I attended a brunch one summer, and when I saw this fruit salad, I had to make it. I later took it to a class reunion, and everyone loved it." TIP: "It looks...

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Italian Vegetable Salad

Even our two small children eat their vegetables when I serve this colorful nutritious combination. To make it a main dish, I'll stir pepperoni slices and cooked cooled pasta into the crunchy, creamy blend....

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Fruit 'N' Rice Salad

This colorful combination of strawberries, pear, peach, pineapple and banana is tossed with yogurt and rice for a delightful side dish that really says summer. -Violet Beard, Marshall, Illinois

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Turkey Bean Soup

Substitute your favorite beans if cannellini and lima beans are not to your family's taste.

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Easy scallop pasta

Choose fat scallops for this speedy but smart pasta recipe- the ham wrappers will protect the tender shellfish and give an extra savoury hit

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Creamy Vegan Red Pepper Pasta With Garlic Bread Breadcrumbs

Jarred roasted red peppers, canned white beans, and a bunch of pasta water make this pasta sauce flavorful, thick, creamy, and totally vegan. But the crunchy topping may be the best part of all.

Author: Kendra Vaculin

Zesty Grilled Sandwiches

Store-bought coleslaw adds sweetness and a fun change of pace to these extra-easy grilled sandwiches. Serve chips or veggies alongside, and dinner will be ready on the double! -Missy Herr, Quarryville,...

Author: Taste of Home

Roasted Beet and Sweet Potato Salad

After making this lovely salad, you won't want to relegate nutritious beets and sweet potatoes to the side of the plate. The contrast of tender and crunchy vegetables is fantastic. -Taste of Home Test...

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Flavorful Sloppy Joes

Like sloppy joes but not all the leftovers? Now you can make just enough for two hearty sandwiches. The sauce level in the meat mixture is low, making it a little less messy to eat on a bun.

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Orange Gelatin Salad

Our six kids love helping me peel, measure, pour and stir in the kitchen. With sweet orange segments, tangy pineapple and crunchy carrots, this is one of their favorites to make-and eat!-Joan Parker, Charlotte,...

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Ground Beef and Pepperoni Stromboli

I've made this delicious Stromboli many times. It is perfect when friends and family get together on game day and always satisfies big appetites. -Shelley Banzhaf, Maywood, Nebraska

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Baked Mustard Crusted Salmon with Asparagus and Tarragon

Gently baking salmon in a low-temperature oven ensures a moist and succulent fillet and only takes about 15 minutes. The asparagus cooks on the same baking sheet, making clean-up a breeze.

Author: Rhoda Boone

Beef Brisket Chili

My son and I concocted this beef brisket chili for a chili cook-off at his work. He proudly came home with a first-place ribbon! -Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California

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Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup

Soup comforts the soul and this creamy, healthy soup does nothing short of that. This makes a large pot and I love sharing it with others. --Jerilyn Korver, Altoona, Iowa

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Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: cauliflower florets, sesame oil, carrots, garlic, large shrimp, frozen peas, eggs, low sodium soy sauce, white pepper, green onion

Author: Joey Firoben

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

I love this slow-cooker turkey chili recipe. Surprise ingredients like coffee and wine give it a rich, deep flavor that we balance by topping it off with avocado and green onion. Make a big batch and freeze...

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Ham and Bean Stew

You only need five ingredients to fix this thick and flavorful stew. It's so easy to make and always a favorite with my family. I top bowls of it with a sprinkling of shredded cheese. -Teresa D'Amato,...

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Dutch Oven Beef Barley Soup

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Chicken Salad with a Twist

This colorful salad will disappear fast at your next potluck. I got the recipe from my cousin, who always has great dishes at her parties...and this recipe is no exception! -Valerie Hotl Cartersville,...

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Oyster Corn Chowder

-Lewy Olfson, Madison, Wisconsin

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Curry & Parmesan Tuna Salad

I absolutely LOVE tuna salad. With this recipe, I brought together all of my favorite things to make the best tuna salad sandwich ever! -Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia

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