This quick-to-fix fruit salad combines summer favorites such as cantaloupe, honeydew and strawberries into a refreshing side dish. You can substitute other fruits if you like. -Christine Wilson, Sellersville,...
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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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Made with just five ingredients, this special salad from Ginger Smiser of Blanco, Texas is a cinch to put together. Chopped pear balances the rich blue cheese while almonds lend crunch and sweetness. Add...
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This classic open-faced sandwich created at the Brown Hotel in Louisville is easy to do with deli or leftover turkey, toast and a quick cheese sauce. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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No need to call my family twice when these burgers are on the menu. Get ahead of the game and stuff them ahead of time, then grill later. - Joyce Guth, Mohnton, Pennsylvania
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Because it seems to appeal to so many, this creamy salad is one of my favorite crowd-size recipes. I've taken it to potlucks and picnics...and it's always a hit.
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"This satisfying salad is crunchy, nutty and sweet all at the same time," relates Barb Mickelson of Glenwood, Iowa. "To speed up preparation, I use chow mein noodles instead of fried wonton wrappers called...
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"My husband and I love to hike in New England," writes Jessica Gerschitz of Jericho, New York. "The maple syrup in Vermont is wonderful, and we always bring some home to extend the vacation spirit. This...
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I got the idea for these wraps from a wrap I tried at a cafe. During warmer months, I make them for picnic in the park. I also like to prepare a large batch, cut them into slices and serve on a platter....
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Here's what you need: rice, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, frozen vegetable, eggs, salt, scallion
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After building up hearty appetites, the crew on my husband's commercial fishing boat enjoys sitting down to this slightly spicy salad. It's a real crowd-pleaser.
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This is a fresh and delicious recipe that is a big hit whenever I take it to a potluck-always the first to go! -Frances Pietsch, Flower Mound, Texas
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A tasty peanut dressing lightly coats pasta and cabbage in this easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for potlucks or outdoor events. Try sesame oil instead of olive oil if you have some on hand. Laurie...
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This twist on traditional cabbage slaw gets a touch of sweetness from raisins and pineapple and a little zip from horseradish dressing. Terri Webber of Miami, Florida sent in the recipe for the crisp colorful...
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English muffins are a nice change for this classic French sandwich.
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Author: Terrie Achacoso
The combination of fresh greens, tangy oranges, savory bacon and crunchy almonds is one of my specialties. Topped with a pleasantly sweet dressing, this salad brings a splash of color to any table.-Anne...
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Here's what you need: Chuck roll, smoked bacon, kosher salt, toasted black peppercorns, fresh thyme, garlic, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper, potato...
Author: Scott Loitsch
"My husband loves Alfredo sauce, so I'm always looking for new variations," writes Cindie Henf from Sebastian, Florida. "This easy-to-make soup is wonderful with crusty Italian bread and a tomato-mozzarella-basil...
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Ranch dressing adds a little "zip" to this fresh, flavorful salad. It makes a great lunch or supper on a hot summer day when you feel like eating something a little less filling.
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Tortas ahogadas, or drowned sandwiches, are popular in Guadalajara, Jalisco, a city in western Mexico. Birotes, a type of bolillo roll that is crusty on the outside and soft and tender inside, are filled...
Author: Aleya Zenieris
Delicious and beautiful! Strawberries and avocado on top of romaine drizzled with a honey vinaigrette dressing. Perfect with a grilled steak and crusty bread.-Pam Nordahl, Edina, Minnesota
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Growing up in a German community, I ate this salad often. It's an old traditional dish-I recall my grandmother talking about her mother making this recipe. As a variation, the old-timers in my family cut...
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As girls, my sisters and I always helped our mother make these hearty melted cheese sandwiches. Served with a robust tomato sauce for dipping, they made a quick, nutritious lunch or dinner. Nowadays, I...
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Here's what you need: chicken breast, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, fresh dill, salt, pepper, greek yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, water, garlic, fresh dill, salt, pepper, romaine...
Author: Jody Duits
Grilled vegetables give these quesadillas their distinctive flair, while cumin and jalapeno peppers add a little zip. -Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
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Black 'n' White Bean Salad is a cool, hearty side dish Kay Ogden created after tasting a similar one in a restaurant. "It goes together in no time and complements most entrees," reports this Grants Pass,...
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You definitely need a knife and fork to dig into these piled-high burgers. They make a tasty luncheon meal. - Ruby Berry, Brandenton, Florida
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Everyone thinks this is one of my best salads because it features wild rice-a major crop in my home state of Minnesota. Cashews give a subtle nutty flavor.
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This is a creative way us use up herbs from an herb garden. The vinegar can be used to marinate meat or in salad dressings. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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When I make this bread, I almost always have to bake two loaves so that everyone gets a taste! It's especially good in the winter. In fact, last year when we went to a Christmas buffet at my husband's...
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I cook with lentils often because they're a nutritious, inexpensive source of protein. This low-fat soup is one of my favorite ways to use them. To make it even heartier, add ground beef, cooked sausage...
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This refreshing, colorful salad comes from Jillian Moseley-Williams of Barrie, Ontario. The spinach leaves are tossed with sliced veggies and a tangy red wine vinaigrette.
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"I make this salad often, sometimes substituting pineapple and strawberries for the oranges and grapes," says Cathy Bell of Joplin, Missouri.
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Every time I bring this dish to a potluck I get asked, "Where did you get the pork?" People are surprised to hear me say that I made it. When I tell them how simple the recipe is, they are doubly surprised....
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This recipe comes in handy when I want to serve a fancier soup without a lot of extra fuss. Because it's so rich and flavorful, you can enjoy this as a meal in itself.
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This recipe is great for those very cold winter days or just when you feel like eating soup. I usually serve this with hot garlic bread or hot crusty French bread. -Kelly Milan, Lake Jackson, Texas
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What Superbowl fan wouldn't love settling into the game with one of these hefty handfuls? Lois McAtee in Oceanside, California says they taste special but couldn't be easier to make...unless you microwave...
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Here's what you need: olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, roasted red pepper, chicken breast, oil, romaine lettuces, corn, black beans, jalapeño, red onion
Author: Iván Emilio Albino
The best flavors of Italy are celebrated in these tempting turkey burgers-pesto, basil, tomato and mozzarella. Grill some up for an international cookout.-Sharon Novin, Northridge, California
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