If you're looking for something a little different to take to a carry-in dinner, try this pretty salad featuring couscous, dried cranberries and almonds. It's easy to make and good for you, too! -Jean...
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We try lots of cranberry recipes, and this one is always requested when we have family get-togethers at Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's also been a favorite dish at every church potluck I've taken it...
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This pretty salad is a tasty way to get your greens. To change it up, swap apples for pears and pecans for walnuts. -Joylyn Trickel, Helendale, California
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Make this quick ham and cheese stuffed crescent recipe for a crispy twist on a lunchtime staple. Try it with leftover spiral cut ham or your favorite deli meat and cheese. Keep your family satisfied with...
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Things don't get much easier than preparing this pleasantly dressed fruit salad from Linda Stateler of Ottumwa, Iowa. Crunchy apples and nuts contrast nicely with juicy grapes and chewy raisins.
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Attractive and a little different, this pretty salad is a standard for special occasions at our house. A pleasant poppy seed dressing, sweet citrus sections, tangy red onion slices and mild lettuce blend...
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On balmy fall days, this sweet and smoky sandwich is a big treat. When it gets colder, we pull out our countertop grill to make melts. Just switch to pita bread. -Rachel Bindulski, Corolla, NC
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This satisfying soup is fantastic any autumn or winter day. The blend of Swiss, Parmesan and mozzarella gives it a richness onion soup lovers will enjoy. -Gina Berry, Chanhassen, Minnesota
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This creamy dressing, with its bold lemon flavor, is a refreshing change of pace, it's not one you'll see on the grocery shelves. My uncle in California shared the recipe with me.
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"Chock-full of healthy ingredients, this tasty soup makes a warming lunch or dinner," Sharon Adams of Columbus, Ohio suggests. "Plus, it's so quick and easy to fix."
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This pulled pork is made with a vinegar sauce in the North Carolina tradition, and the boneless pork shoulder is slow-roasted in the oven.
Author: Diana Rattray
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Here's a light, lovely soup ideal for a first course at your next special dinner. You'll love the harmony of fall flavors. -Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
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April is National Grilled Cheese Month, honoring the gooey greatness of toasted bread and melted cheese. The modern version may have started in the 1920s, when sliced bread and American cheese became available....
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We enjoy this tasty dressing with baby spinach greens, sliced tomatoes and onions. It's even wonderful drizzled over fat-free cottage cheese. -Gwen Klawunder, Kenai, Alaska
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These chicken burgers are grilled and finished with gooey Muenster, stacked, and topped with shredded lettuce, sweet pickles, and curry mustard.
Author: Joe Sevier
Light sour cream and bottled Ranch salad dressing keep this salad easy to prepare. Bacon and cashews punch up the flavor and broccoli, cauliflower and peas make it a nutritious part of any meal. -Helen...
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Feel free to play with the protein in this -- I use venison but lamb, goat, beef, or even chicken or fish would work. Just adjust cooking times accordingly.
Author: Hank Shaw
Enliven traditional chicken soup with spring-y fennel and a dose of fresh green kale. Dill-flecked matzo balls bring the classic to another level.
Author: Leah Koenig
If you want to produce award-winning ribs, here is a recipe to help you get it done. Once you have a few contests under your belt, feel free to make minor tweaks to make the recipe uniquely yours.
Author: Kris Coppieters
Try this delicious for Slovak stuffed cabbage (also known as holubky or halupki). It's made with ground beef and pork, sauerkraut, paprika, and tomato sauce.
Author: Barbara Rolek
"Since I love potatoes and my husband and I both enjoy the flavor of tacos, this fun dish is a tasty meal-in-one for the two of us," comments Eleanor Mielke (left with her husband, Tom) of Mitchell, South...
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Zucchini, cucumbers and carrots are peeled into "ribbons" for this citrusy salad. We like to serve it for parties and special occasions. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
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"I lived in Venezuela for several years, so this Caribbean-style salad is a favorite of mine," says Rosemarie Forcum, a field editor from White Stone, Virginia. "I came across the recipe about 10 years...
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Using a bottled Italian dressing makes this noodle salad breeze to prepare. Celery, green peppers and onions give it a pleasing texture and nice crunch.-Ken Churches, San Andreas, California
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We eat a power salad packed with salmon and spinach at least once a week. It's a cinch to make, even after a hard day's work. -Jenny Dawson, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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I'm big on soups with tiny meatballs and pasta. I double the meatballs, poach them in the broth, remove half and freeze them for another time. -Christina Hitchcock, Madison Township, Pennsylvania
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My home state of Iowa is a leader in pork production. This recipe is a truly delicious and nutritious way to use ground pork.
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A light lemon vinaigrette makes this salad deliciously different from all others. - Mindy Oswalt, Winnetka, California
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I created this colorful salad when I was invited to a friend's Easter egg hunt and potluck picnic. The guests were begging to get my recipe. Let the flavors infuse overnight for the best taste. -Cheryl...
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"Try combining the raspberry vinegar with oil and herbs or other seasonings for a lovely rosy vinaigrette you can serve over mixed greens and fruit," suggests Claudia.
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Stay with me, here. These classic Thai flavors work on so much more than noodles...try 'em on a sandwich and you won't be disappointed. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
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Dried cranberries give this refreshing salad sweetness while chopped pecans lead a pleasant crunch. Whether served on a lettuce leaf or stuffed inside a pita, it makes a perfect lunch or midday snack....
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It's so easy to build a zesty sandwich when you pile on the shredded beef, pickles and smoked provolone. Can't find smoked provolone? I use regular, too. -Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
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My love of cooking started in high school. Now I get to try out recipes at church, where my husband is the pastor. My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for this pretty layered salad.
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Living in Wisconsin, I like to make dishes featuring cheese, and this chowder is one of my favorites. It makes a great meal served with salad greens and rye rolls. -Ruth Protz, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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You can toss this tasty Balsamic Asiago Salad together in 10 minutes flat. Simply drizzle bottled dressing over the colorful blend of greens, tomato and peppers, add a quick sprinkle of garlic-seasoned...
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Take one all-American patty and load it up Pennsylvania-style with French fries, oil-and-vinegar coleslaw and tomatoes on thick-sliced Italian bread.
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Our three boys always seemed to be hungry when they were growing up. These golden filled buns were sure to satisfy. Now our grandchildren gobble them up. - Margaret Kepke Creston, British Columbia
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This recipe is special to me because it's delicious as well as healthful. Serve it hot or cold, and enjoy the leftovers while they're fresh! -Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California
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Chicken empanadas are easy and fun to make, and they are excellent for lunch boxes or for a snack on the go. For best flavor, make the filling ahead.
Author: Marian Blazes
This basic tempura recipe works very well as a batter for fish, shrimp, lobster, or any other seafood. The result is a crispy dish without the grease.
Author: Hank Shaw
Make a no-fuss version of a French garlic spread to add punch to a roll-up with chicken and classic BLT ingredients.
Author: Betty Crocker Kitchens
Kidney beans, black beans and garbanzo beans deliciously combine in this hearty salad.-Pat Miller, North Fork, California
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This chili for two goes over especially well on a cool night. We're racing fans, and I'm frequently asked to bring this dish to the races. I'm happy to do so, because I enjoy it, too. I just double or...
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