The chilled salad our Test Kitchen tossed together is an ideal warm-weather refresher. Golden corn, grape tomatoes and fresh basil bring the very best of summer to the table. Subtly salty olives add an...
Author: Taste of Home
THIS salad is surprisingly flavorful and light, a refreshing change from a mayonnaise-based dressing. There is a nice contrast of textures and it's very easy to make. It can be adjusted to the number of...
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"I was trying to use up some ingredients I had in our pantry one day and threw this bean salad together," related Marilyn Gonsman of Blairsville, Georgia. "I served it the next night with chicken, and...
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Horseradish adds a special "kick" to this mouthwatering salad that Lesley Pew fixes at home in Lynn, Massachusetts for her family and friends. "It's creamy, crunchy and always popular," she promises. No...
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For a lovely side dish that goes well with almost any entree, try this delightful sweet potato salad. The sweet potatoes, fruit and nuts tossed in a citrusy dressing are a favorite in my home.-Marie Rizzio,...
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"Even people who don't care for black-eyed peas will enjoy this hearty meatless soup," promises Donna Ambrose, Mt. Wolf, Pennsylvania. "With a crusty loaf of bread, it's a heartwarming meal for those cold...
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This easy salad features colorful peppers, beans, tomato and tender strips of beef. The beef marinates for only 10 minutes, but gets great flavor from the lime juice, cilantro and chili powder.
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These Italian-style sandwiches are loaded with zesty flavors. To lighten them a little, use fat-free mayo. We serve them with minestrone or a crisp salad. -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California
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I came up with this recipe one day when I had some leftover bratwurst. It has been a favorite of my husband's ever since and is requested whenever the guys are hanging out. -Anna Miller, Churdan, Iowa
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A cup of chili is always a pleasant way to warm up on a cold day. This one has a combination of budget-friendly chuck steak and brats in a spicy broth. I like to serve it with a dollop of sour cream. -Betsy...
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This rich soup makes a great first course when small servings are just right. It's an elegant addition to any holiday menu. -Marilyn Graner, Metairie, Louisiana
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It's not spicy, but this chili is sure to warm you up during those cold winter evenings. "Since this recipe calls for precooked shrimp and canned goods, it is very quick to prepare," explains Elizabeth...
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A pizza version of the sloppy joe, this hot and melty open-faced sandwich is a surefire kid pleaser. Adults love them, too! -Tanya Belt, Newcomerstown, Ohio
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Chock-full of potatoes, Italian sausage and spinach, this hearty soup is sure to disappear fast. "Not only is it delicious and quick, but it freezes well," explains Bonita Krugler of Anderson, Indiana....
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This golden loaf starts with convenient refrigerated dough and is stuffed with deli ham and three types of cheese. I created the recipe by experimenting with ingredients my family loves. It makes a delicious...
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Every spoonful of this pretty pumpkin soup hints of autumn. Serve it as the first course at your special, sit-down dinners. -Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
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"I feel like I am serving fine restaurant-quality food with this dish," writes Dianna Wissinger of Lawrenceburg, Indiana. "Every single guest asked for the recipe when I made it for a get-together."
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Here's what you need: jalapeño, red bell pepper, yellow onion, ground beef, garlic, bone broth, canola oil, unflavored tomato sauce, water, stewed tomato, honey, cumin, chili powder, oregano, smoked paprika,...
Author: Marina Aria
This salad is popular in our community, where seafood of all kinds is readily available. It's great for summer picnics, but I serve it year-round. The shrimp, rice, olives, celery and hard-cooked eggs-with...
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"I got the inspiration for this recipe when I knew my parents and in-laws were coming to see our new home," shares Kerry Durgin Krebs of New Market, Maryland. "My mother-in-law has food allergies, my father-in-law...
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Already cooked chicken strips make this a super easy meal when I'm trying to get dinner on the table in a hurry. Grabbing a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is another road to take when time is...
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For as long as I can remember, these flavorful sandwiches have been part of our Christmas Eve buffet. Now our daughters carry on the tradition with their own families.
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Freshly cut corn kernels and a quick blender egg custard are all that goes into a store-bought pie shell for this unbelievably easy and delicious summer brunch all-star.
Make the perfect Smashburger - a thin beef patty with a caramelized, crispy crust topped with cheese and all the fixings - at home! All you need is your stovetop!
Author: Nick Evans
"I love to serve this colorful, zesty salad with country-style hearth bread for dipping in the delicious dressing," writes Lily Julow ofLawrenceville, Georgia.
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This is a delectable dish that looks as good as it tastes. Mother usually saved this recipe for special occasions, but when she did make it, we sure enjoyed it. The best part is the mouthwatering dressing...
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I created this salad for last summer's round of family reunions and picnics. My in-laws provided me with all the fresh vegetables from their garden.
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From Prophetstown, Illinois, Paulette Balda relates, "This meal-in-one salad is so easy to fix when I get home from work...but it looks like I spent an hour preparing it. It's great with warm rolls."
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Light and refreshing, this salad goes nicely with the heavier dishes of the season. Your family and friends will also appreciate the tasty homemade dressing. -Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington
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"Italian cuisine has more to offer than spaghetti and pizza. Just check out this mouthwatering, healthy soup. I've served it to company with rave reviews along with requests for the recipe." -Priscilla...
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When my husband comes home after being on the road, I like to have a hot pot of this traditional soup waiting for him. It's a wonderful "welcome home" meal on a cold winter day.
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I make this simple side dish often. It's so tasty, no one ever realizes it's good for them as well.-Marilyn Armstrong, Monticello, Illinois
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I first started cooking when I was 4 years old! This fruity chicken is light and tasty. I often serve it to guests for a special lunch.-Jerry Minerich, Westminster, Colorado
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A tangy sour cream dressing turns a basic potato salad recipe into something special. See how to make this cookout staple without including eggs.
Author: John Mitzewich
Talk about an on-the-go bite or easy-to-fix side dish! When time's at a premium, try this fresh and fabulous salad you can eat with your hands. It's a longtime lunch specialty of Maria McMartin in Burlington,...
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Slow cooker meals, like this shredded beef sandwich, are my favorite kind. After I get a few ingredients into the slow cooker, I can do my own thing. Plus, I have a hearty, satisfying meal when I come...
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I combined a few chili recipes for this spicy low-fat variety. It's great with crusty rolls or baked tortilla chips. -Christie Ladd of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
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"This sandwich is the perfect pick when you're having a few friends over for a light, delicious lunch," comments Dani Ray of Sherman Oaks, California. The tuna filling gets its garden-fresh taste and pretty...
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This colorful soup is a tasty way to have a serving of vegetables without a lot of fat. Even my discerning teenagers lap it up happily.
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Here's what you need: whole milk, heavy cream, white corn grit, salt, black pepper, unsalted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, vegetable oil, medium white onion, yellow bell pepper, medium red bell pepper,...
Author: Betsy Carter
This classic diner mash-up of a grilled cheese sandwich and a hamburger is stuffed with thick, sweet rings of pan-seared onion.
Author: Anna Stockwell
Salsa and cumin add just the right zip to this thick, hearty soup. I like to serve it with corn bread.-Mary Buhl, Duluth, Georgia
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Assembled in minutes, this sandwich is ready to be toasted on the grill or the campfire.
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A luscious combination of sweet and tangy, crunchy and creamy, this pretty salad makes a great side dish or dessert. Its light pink color and delicate banana flavor make it perfect for a bridal shower...
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Meet the Cook: With these, I like being able to serve a complete breakfast inside a tidy pocket of dough. Just add fresh fruit, juice or fruit-flavored gelatin on the side. -Dolores Jantzen, Plymouth,...
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I got the idea for how to make this soup after I went to a brewhouse restaurant that put ale in their gravy. I make this every time the weather starts to cool down in the fall-it's comfort food for the...
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Main-dish salads are so perfect for summer, especially this one with its Asian-inspired dressing-my favorite's favorite flavor. The colorful slaw and juicy steak combo is super quick and wonderful for...
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