This spinach salad is really healthy and super fast. It's an absolute cinch to make after a long workday. -Karen Schlyter, Calgary, Alberta
Author: Taste of Home
I love this turkey sandwich recipe. Since I'm cooking for two nowadays, I enjoy being creative with simple meals. -Dollypearle Martin, Douglastown, New Brunswick
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Layers of red and green make this festive salad a favorite during the Christmas season. Kids are sure to find it fun to eat, and adults will enjoy the combination of sweet-tart flavors. -Jenny Hughson,...
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I serve this smooth, fluffy salad all year for special meals, but it's so pleasant around Eastertime with its pretty color and fruity flavor. The apricot pieces are an unexpected treat. - Ellen Benninger,...
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"This creamy and comforting soup is a terrific way to warm up on a cold or rainy day," writes Sherry McKellar of Springville, Utah. Hearty bowls featuring tender potatoes and asparagus get a special touch...
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Whenever I take this eye-catching fruit salad to a party or gathering, people ask for the recipe. I like to use dark sweet cherries and blueberries to give this blend its distinctive flavor. -Julie Sterchi,...
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I start this with plenty of fruit, add the yogurt for dressing, then mix in just enough marshmallows and coconut so it tastes like the fresh and creamy version I grew up with. It's a well-loved recipe...
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Here's what you need: honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, bacon, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado
Author: Alix Traeger
Chili Time is any time you want to make a hungry crowd happy. This creamy chili is a must at my soup party every year. -Theresa Baehr, Williamsburg, Michigan
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I knew this ham soup recipe was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for it! The hearty soup-chock-full of leftover ham, veggies and cheese-is creamy and comforting. And even though the recipe makes enough...
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Add butternut squash to chili for a tasty, filling, energy-packed dish your whole family will love. Mine does! -Jeanne Larson, Mission Viejo, California
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This is a dish I almost always make when I have leftover turkey. It's inexpensive, delicious and easy to prepare. Plus, my family loves it!
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Melissa Marsh of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania shares this colorful pasta salad with fresh veggies in a pleasant balsamic vinegar dressing. Fix a batch ahead of time for sensational meatless meals all week.
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Here's what you need: potato, butter, salt, pepper, shredded parmesan cheese, milk, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, onion powder, mustard powder, paprika, cooking oil, onion, garlic, ground beef, salt,...
Author: Claire Nolan
This crunchy salad is often on our Sunday dinner menu, and we like to take it to potlucks. We never tire of it, and judging by the compliments, our friends enjoy it as much as we do. -Melody Mellinger,...
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Garlic, basil and crushed red pepper flakes season the light vinaigrette that dresses this refreshing salad. A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese on top gives it even more flavor. -Jody Fisher Stewartstown,...
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A co-worker of mine brought this soup for everyone to sample at lunch one day. I ended up eating a heaping bowlful even though I don't normally care for soup. It's that good.-Dorothy Anderson, Woodstock,...
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These sandwiches have been such a hit at office potlucks that I keep copies of the recipe in my desk to hand out. -Diane Twait Nelsen, Ringsted, Iowa
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I got this golden soup recipe from a friend. Sometimes I add a few slices of red pepper to change up the flavor a bit. -Pat Roberts, Thornton, Ontario
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My husband works at a grain elevator and is outside in all kinds of weather. He appreciates having a big bowl of this soup waiting when he comes home.-Naomi Giddis, Two Buttes, Colorado
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Meet the Cook: One of the nice things about this thick soup is you can make it in an afternoon without too much fuss. I've found that it's good for soccer-practice evenings - with our sons 18, 17 and 9,...
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Here's a beautiful and tasty way to use garden vegetables. This fresh, colorful salad is great to make ahead and take to a potluck later, after the flavors have had a chance to blend. It's sure to be a...
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I had tomatillos to use and wanted to make something more exquisite than salsa verde. I combined two favorite recipes, added my own special touches and made chicken tomatillo soup. Feel free to add cayenne...
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Packed with mushrooms and loads of crunchy colorful ingredients, this salad is perfect at picnics and parties. It keeps so well in the refrigerator you can easily make it ahead of time. -Sandra Johnson,...
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My family and I crave a steaming bowl of potato leek soup on a cold winter evening, but we don't want the butter and fat content of regular soup recipes. So I created this lighter version. I have shared...
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We can't think of a better picnic food, lunch snack or side dish than this crunchy and creamy broccoli-bacon salad. Packed with vitamin C (thanks to all those fresh florets) and coated in a smooth sauce,...
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My 10-year-old son and I devised the recipe for this rich and comforting soup. Now it's a family favorite. -Terrie Sowders, Carthage, Indiana
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Everyone in my family loves this bacon and avocado salad-even the younger kids! I serve it at pretty much every get-together I've hosted, and at this point, the recipe's been shared too many times to count....
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You don't have to be Italian to love this easy-to-make soup with tiny round pasta! Add homemade meatballs but use ready-made stock and rotisserie chicken.-Mary Sheetz, Carmel, Indiana
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Using the slow cooker takes some of the effort out of making from-scratch meals. The long cook time helps develop great homemade flavor in this Crock-Pot chicken and rice soup. —Kevin Bruckerhoff,...
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I'm a big fan of cheesesteaks, and in this throw-together recipe my slow cooker does all the work. It's a win-win. -Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
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On hot summer days, this dish cooks without heating up the kitchen while I work on the rest of the meal. The recipe is easy to double or triple for crowds, and if there are any leftovers, you can freeze...
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Unsure how to make a pork pie? This traditional hot water crust pastry filled with pork shoulder and belly will ensure success
Author: Valerie Barrett
A Thousand Island-type dressing adds some zip to this pasta and shrimp salad. My family prefers it to oil-based salad dressings. -Mrs. Herbert Waalkens, Albert Lea, Minnesota
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You can also use your imagination to come up with other fillings, such as chives, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or Italian seasoning, and even a spoonful of salsa. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
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Having grown up on a dairy farm in Holland, I love our country life here in Idaho's "potato country." My favorite recipe for potato soup originally called for heavy cream and bacon fat, but I've trimmed...
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Here's what you need: walnuts, cremini mushroom, olive oil, low sodium soy sauce, cumin, yellow onion, garlic, salt, red bell pepper, tomato paste, black beans, beet, brown rice, vegan mayonnaise, vegan...
Author: Rachel Gaewski
"These burgers are quick and easy to make and are a regular summer main dish at our house. Horseradish adds a tasty zip to convenient canned salmon. Even if you don't think you like salmon, you'll be hooked."...
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These cucumber slices make a cool summer side dish dressed in a light, tangy vinegar and oil mixture seasoned with herbs. The refreshing salad is always a hit when served with cold sandwiches or grilled...
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"My husband is a big meat eater, so when he's out of town, I try to cut back on meat and make this hearty chili," relates Eve Visser of South Bend, Indiana. "It's very quick and easy."
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This colorful coleslaw is a longtime family favorite. Cabbage, carrots and green pepper are blended with a tasty dressing that gets its zest from a hint of mustard. When Mom set this slaw on the table,...
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"I came up with the recipe for this fun fruit salad several years ago," shares Jessie Craven of Odessa, Missouri. "It's a refreshing change of pace for me and my husband, who's diabetic.
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Rich, homemade taste that's easy on the budget makes this chunky soup a family favorite. We enjoy it with hot bread in winter and with salad in summer. -Elaine Bickford, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Upgrade your typical BLT with this grilled version, jazzed up with turkey and melted Cheddar cheese. Prepared dressing and cooked turkey breast make it go together fast.
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You'll need just five ingredients to feed a crowd these tender and tangy Italian beef sandwiches. On weekends, I start the roast the night before, so I can shred it in the morning. -Lori Piatt, Danville,...
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