This easy beef stew recipe is my favorite. The rich beef gravy helps the hearty flavor of the potatoes and carrots to come through. It's the perfect homemade dish for a blustery winter day. -Alberta McKay,...
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My mother usually didn't care for dumplings. But she raved about this stew...dumplings and all. It's a down-home delicious meal that I make often for my family.
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"I enjoy fixing a sit-down meal for my husband and myself every evening, so this entree is often on the menu," writes Anita Keppinger from Philomath, Oregon. "It's fairly inexpensive and takes little effort...
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Had a full day of sledding, shopping or decorating? Settle in for a family-pleasing meal of homemade pizza. With a prebaked crust and simple Alfredo sauce, it's easy and delicious. -Tammy Hanks, Gainsville,...
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My siblings and I couldn't wait to sit down to supper when Mom was making this delicious chicken. The cornmeal in the coating gives each juicy golden piece a wonderful crunch. -Karen Wingate, Coldwater,...
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Broccole is a favorite vegetable in our home. This is one dish that always gets rave reviews. Serve it for a brunch or dinner.-Colleen Lewis, Cottonwood, Arizona
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Your family is going to gobble up this cheesy, southwestern and easy chicken enchilada casserole...and will ask for it again and again. It's real comfort food! -Melanie Burns, Pueblo West, Colorado
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I often make this quesadilla just for myself. It's a snap to prepare.-Amber Waddell, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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I tried to mimic Jambalaya from my favorite restaurant and it turned out so well my daughter and husband now prefer my recipe and won't order it when we go to the restaurant! -Alexis Van Vulpen, St. Albert,...
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Here's what you need: vegetable oil, medium yellow onion, garlic, curry powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin powder, allspice, fresh ginger, black pepper, potato, chickpeas, vegetable broth, lemon juice, diced...
Author: Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
This is an old German recipe handed down from generation to generation, using foods grown or raised on the family farm. I remember helping my grandmother make these when I could barely see over the kitchen...
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This garlic-kissed chicken is delicious, plain or fancy. It's an elegant entree for guests-and my husband and I love its leftovers in rice casseroles and hot, open-face sandwiches. -Sheri Sidwell, Alton,...
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This simple dish has been very popular at family gatherings and potlucks. You can assemble it ahead of time. -Lori Thompson, New London, Texas
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I dress up hot dogs and canned pork and beans with extra seasonings to create this kid-pleasing combo. This dish is quick and easy to throw together, and my family loves it. -LaDonna Reed, Ponca City,...
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We raise fryers to feed our family for months. And this is one of our favorite ways to prepare chicken. It's a traditional dish that's sure to please.
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I can still see the table meticulously set for a country meal at our 150-year-old family farm, and I vividly recall the aroma of ham baking! Whenever I make a ham, I think of my mom-who was, in my opinion,...
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Here's a dish that's light and summery but still filling. My kids love all the veggies...for real! If you like a lot of lemon, stir in an extra splash of lemon juice just before serving. -Shannon Humphrey,...
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Try our easy recipe for homemade lemonade, using fresh lemon juice and sugar. A simple classic that everyone can enjoy on a hot summer's day.
Author: Sara Buenfeld
It's not fancy, and it doesn't use exotic ingredients...but this is quite simply the best old-fashioned meat loaf I've ever made.-Mary Rea, Orangeville, Ontario
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I love this easy pot roast Crock-Pot recipe for a couple of reasons. First, it's delicious. Second, it's easy! I can't describe the feeling of walking into my house after work and smelling this dish that's...
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I had no choice but to learn to cook some years ago while my wife recuperated from surgery. But I found I really enjoyed trying different recipes and adapting them to my own taste-that's how my now-famous...
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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, flour, butter, olive oil, chicken stock, heavy cream, salt, pepper, lemon, lemon, fresh parsley
Author: Alix Traeger
My family raves over this nicely browned chicken. The rich honey glaze gives each luscious piece a spicy tang. This dish is simple enough to prepare for a family dinner and delightful enough to serve to...
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This perennial favorite has just the right mix of hearty sausage, vibrant spinach, and a perfectly balanced three-cheese blend. With a quick-cooking sauce and no-fuss, no-boil noodles, the assembly is...
Author: Rhoda Boone
My preschooler doesn't eat ground beef unless it's taco flavored, so I came up with this casserole we all like. To make assembly easy, I prepare the taco meat and freeze several bags at a time. I also...
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I modified my Mom's recipe as I became a more experienced cook. Everyone raves about how tender and rich this dish is. I make it about every 2 weeks during the winter.-Kathie Morris, Redmond, Oregon
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Here's what you need: buttermilk, eggs, chicken drumsticks, vegetable oil, flour, salt, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, celery salt, black pepper, mustard powder, paprika, garlic salt, powdered...
Author: Ellie Holland
Chili is one of our best cold-weather strategies. We use chicken and white beans for a twist on the regular bowl of red. It's soothing comfort food. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia
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An abundance of squash from my garden inspired me to make up this stuffed zucchini recipe, which is now a favorite. -Marjorie Roberts, West Chazy, New York
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I cook this ham for Christmas and for Easter, but my husband thinks that twice a year is not enough. If it were up to him, we'd eat this every day! When I have larger hams, I double the glaze. If any glaze...
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"This comforting casserole has a colorful medley of vegetables and chunky chicken topped with golden homemade biscuits," explains Marilyn Minnick of Hillsboro, Indiana.
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"In summer, I love to marinate these steaks overnight, then grill them for family and friends," writes Tim Hanchon of Muncie, Indiana. "When the weather is not as nice, they can be cooked under the broiler."...
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Cynthia Wise of Mineral City, Ohio, writes, "My husband and I really like this hearty main dish. It's quick and easy, and I always have the ingredients on hand."
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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, fresh basil leaf, dark balsamic vinegar, honey
Author: Crystal Hatch
This meaty sirloin tip roast, served with a mouthwatering mushroom gravy, is a snap to assemble and pop in the oven. It is my husband's favorite. -Burgess Marshbanks, Buies Creek, North Carolina
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With its golden brown crust and scrumptious filling, these comforting turkey potpies will warm you down to your toes. Because it makes two, you can eat one now and freeze the other for later. They bake...
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I turn to polenta when I am in need of some good, old-fashioned comfort food. I suspect it's because there is not much difference between polenta and the grits I was raised on in North Florida. This simple...
Author: Art Smith
Mother frequently made this comforting chicken tortilla casserole when I was growing up. Our family would scrape the pan clean. Chicken, cheese and zippy green chiles are a mouthwatering mix.-Jerri Moror,...
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This upside down deep dish pizza recipe comes together in one pan. Cook the onions and green bell peppers, then assemble the pizza in the same pan - just cover with dough and put in the oven for 20 minutes....
Author: Katie Aubin
My husband and I think this roasted pork tenderloin tastes like a fancy restaurant dish, but it couldn't be simpler to make at home. The maple-mustard glaze makes it extra special. It's a modification...
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This chili for a crowd was handed down to me by my aunt, who said she got it from a "grizzled Montana mountain man." I added some zesty ingredients to come up with the final version. Hot food is something...
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I created this creamy pasta dish when I needed to use up some marinara. Red pepper flakes give it a little heat, which my family loves. It's super versatile, so try it with chicken, or simply stir in some...
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My husband is a meat cutter at a supermarket and likes to find new ways to smoke or barbecue meat. Several years ago, he discovered this recipe for BBQ spareribs covered in a rich barbecued sauce. It was...
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My mother and grandmother once ran a beanery for a train crew, which inspired a lot of my cooking. I adapted this recipe from one of theirs. The secret ingredient is the applesauce. When everything is...
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I learned how to make this dish from friends in Genoa, Italy, where they're known for creating tasty combinations of veggies, pasta and beans. You can sub feta cheese to give this a Greek twist. -Trisha...
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My Great-Aunt Gladys was from a small mining town in England where pasties were popular. I loved to watch her craft each Cornish pasty, as she made them in different sizes depending on who was eating....
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Mom always managed to put a delicious hearty meal on the table for us and for our farmhands. This all-in-one comforting pork chops recipe reminds me of home. -Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri
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