This fresh-tasting, flavorful main dish is well-received when I cook it for church suppers. It's a colorful mixture of traditional ingredients.-Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri
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Serve this creamy, rich as a meal starter or on its own with fresh-baked bread for a light lunch. It'll warm AND fill you right up!-Lizzie Munro, Brooklyn, New York
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Notes Janne Rowe from Wichita, Kansas, "I start this salad by poaching chicken breasts in a mixture of white wine, garlic and lemon juice. It gives them great flavor and helps keep them moist." The cubed...
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You'll want to take this simple-to-assemble potato salad to all your picnics and outings. It's always on the menu when my tomato plants yield a bumper crop. Feel free to improvise by adding other fresh...
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Two Minnesota delicacies, turkey and wild rice, are the stars of this sensational soup. Be prepared to serve seconds! -Terri Holmgren, Swanville, Minnesota
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Even our kids-who normally don't care for spinach-can't resist this salad with its rich dressing and crumbled bacon. Of course, you can use other greens instead of spinach. -Gretchen Kuipers, Platte, South...
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MY Mother often fixed this salad when I was a child. I grew up on a farm and most of our food came right from the garden. We especially liked this in the spring, when early leaf lettuce appeared. After...
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Here's my reproduction of a dish from a famous Chicago eatery. We think it rivals the original. I usually cook this at least once a week. It's a tasty way to keep my lunchbox full of healthy options. -Marilyn...
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I make these sandwiches for showers, weddings, and special family events. I got the recipe from a friend many years ago while attending the wedding of their daughter. They are so delicious, you can't stop...
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My husband is Korean American, and I enjoy working Asian flavors into our menus. This tasty soup was something I put together one night with what we had in our fridge. Everyone loved it! -Mollie Lee, Eugene,...
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A Southwestern kick adds zip and zest to this tomato basil-based soup. With corn, salsa and beans, this recipe is guaranteed to spice up a cool fall night. Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
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I clipped this recipe from the newspaper years ago. Packed with chicken and grapes, it's a hearty salad that's bound to become a favorite in your family.
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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chili powder, ground cumin, pepper, garlic, salsa, tortilla, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream
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I let my young son pick out seed packets and he chose kale, which grew like crazy. This hearty soup helped make good use of it and rivals a restaurant version that we love. -Michelle Babbie, Malone, New...
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Tender cubes of chicken, fresh vegetables and wild rice make this soup hearty enough for a meal. You can't beat the down-home comfort of a warm bowlful. I like to serve it with whole wheat rolls. -J. Beatrice...
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Joann Brasington of Sumter, South Carolina reports that this tasty change-of-pace sandwich is as quick to prepare as your favorite hamburger. "My husband likes his topped with melted Swiss cheese and Dijon...
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These chicken souvlaki pitas are a favorite at our house, especially in summer. With just a few ingredients and a grill, we can enjoy a gourmet-style Greek dinner that's a snap to put together. Of course,...
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At our Pittsburgh competition, Lori Kimble's rich and satisfying chowder took top honors. She relates, "This family favorite is perhaps the easiest recipe for clam chowder that I have ever made. Served...
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This is one of my "tried-and-true" recipes that I always make after Thanksgiving when the turkey leftovers are just about used up. The carcass makes a wonderful broth, and it's amazing how much more meat...
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"I created this citrusy dressing to give my salads a different flavor," says Marge Werner of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. "Just mix it up and pour over your favorite tossed greens." Or try the creamy combination...
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This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to soak up every last morsel. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois
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"This filling, hearty recipe comes from my grandmother," writes Jenny Greear from Huntington, West Virginia. "It's full of flavor, freezes beautifully and makes a complete, last-minute meal. I top it grated...
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I learned to make this soup when we lived in Pennsylvania near several Amish families. It's a great way to use up ham and mashed potatoes. It freezes well, too. -Amanda Reed, Milford, Delaware
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Here's a classic greens salad with vinaigrette. Check out the variation tips for making three other great tasting salads.
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"THERE WAS always a cranberry salad on our holiday table#151;Mother made it with fresh raw cranberries. I was delighted when she would ask me to help grind the cranberries in her old food grinder...I could...
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Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota notes, "I simmer a rich broth using the turkey carcass, then add favorite vegetables and sometimes noodles."
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Craving a fast and healthy meal? This one packs tomato, cucumber, onion and olives. Add a touch of cayenne for a punch. -Ivy Abbadessa, Loxahatchee, Florida
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This chili-like soup is delicious and very low in fat. Salsa, cumin and chili powder gave it plenty of flavor while several canned items make it fast to throw together on busy nights. -Joni Voit Champlin,...
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Now that my six children are grown, I make lots of small-portion meals. This tasty salad is one of my favorite recipes because it's colorful, a little different and it contains healthy ingredients.-Anne...
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This recipe is so flavorful and fresh tasting. The teachers and staff at my school love it because it's fun to put together. -Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California
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Thai food lovers will go crazy for this soup. It has a deep flavor from the combination of onion, coconut milk and spices. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
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While "bread salad" may sound unusual, you'll find that this blend from Joan Gwynn of Watsonville, California is unusually good. A simple dressing jazzes up a medley of bread cubes, tomatoes, basil and...
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This colorful fruit salad with poppy seed dressing pairs well with any morning entree and takes just 10 minutes to assemble. The subtle honey sauce in this salad steals the show. -Dorothy Dinnean, Harrison,...
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This chile verde recipe is one of my family's favorites. We enjoy it any time of year, but it's especially good on a cool and rainy day. —Sherrie Scettrini, Salinas, California
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Although we live in town, we have a big garden. I love planting flowers and vegetables and watching them grow. I even enjoy pulling weeds...honestly!
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Take one all-American patty and load it up New Mexico-style with smoky cheese and chopped green chilies. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Here's what you need: beets, olive oil, salt, red onion, carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, pepper, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic powder, fresh parsley, mixed greens, walnuts, crumbled...
Author: Julie Klink
This light pasta salad is an ideal summer side dish for any potluck or picnic. It's also great for a weeknight dinner. -Cindy Springsteen, Denver, Colorado
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Here's what you need: olive oil, onion, celery, carrot, red bell pepper, garlic, jalapeño pepper, salt, pepper, cumin, black beans, vegetable stock, bay leaf, avocado, queso fresco, fresh cilantro, tortilla...
Author: Jordan Kenna
This is a simple yet elegant dish that always pleases my guests. Not only is it tasty, but it is healthy, too. The more varied the colors of the tomatoes you choose, the prettier the salad will be. -Jess...
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For a beautiful salad with an unbeatable combination of flavors, you can't miss with this recipe. We love the mellow avocado together with sweet mandarin oranges and crisp cucumber. The tangy dressing...
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My mother-in-law raves about the chicken and rice soup we serve at our house. I tweaked the recipe several times to get it just right. -Teresa Jacobson, St. Johns, Florida
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My husband discovered this wonderful soup recipe on a cold winter day. It is wonderful served hot with a slice of french bread or with croutons and bacon bits.-Karen Turner, Grand Junction, Colorado
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Comforting soups that simmer all day long are staples on cool, busy days. For a heartier version, stir in canned beans, such as cannellini or navy. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Featuring all the fun fixings for a BLT chicken sandwich, this salad is so lovable. I can prep the ingredients ahead of time and just throw it together at the last minute. Barbecue sauce in the dressing...
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I got this recipe from my sister-in-law while visiting her in Texas. I usually prepare this salad in the summer as a light evening meal for my family or as an extra-special lunch for friends.
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For decades, the restaurant Lutèce-with chef André Soltner behind the stove-was the pinnacle of French cuisine in New York City. Soltner's Alsace onion tart, one of the best we've ever tasted, was the...
I made this huge taco salad to bring to a party and people were scrambling to figure out who made it. Needless to say I only brought home an empty bowl and the guests went home with a full stomach! Everyone...
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