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Cajun Crab Burgers

Here's my take on the traditional crab cake. I like to top my sandwiches with Cajun remoulade and pile spicy baked sweet potato fries on the side. -Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina

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Chilled Shrimp Pasta Salad

This chilled salad, along with a nice cool drink, is all you need on a hot summer day. It also makes a nice side dish for sharing anytime. -Mary Price, Youngstown, Ohio

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Tex Mex Chicken Soup

We keep busy here on our ranch. So I'm always looking for dishes that can be prepared in a hurry but are still filling an tasty. This quick and easy soup is a real winner!

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Shrimp and Avocado Salad

This Mexican shrimp cocktail's bright, fresh flavors and colors entice even my little ones. I like to serve it alongside a scoop of lime-cilantro rice for a light meal. -Carly Terrell, Granbury, Texas

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Hearty Italian White Bean Soup

A bowlful of this soup is so satisfying, it's hard to believe it's actually good for you, too. I crave it all the time. With lots of beans and potatoes, it's filling and even hits the spot with meat lovers....

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Dilled Salmon Pasta Salad

Elaine Williams uses just a cup of leftover salmon in this pretty pasta salad for two. "It's nicely seasoned with dill and makes a cool, light summer lunch," says the Sebastopol, California cook.

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Italian Sausage Soup

This full-bodied soup will satisfy every size of appetite.

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Andouille Sausage Soup

I make a soup every football Sunday. I came up with this recipe because I wanted to use lots of vegetables to keep it healthy, but wanted it to be interesting. My wife suggested adding the andouille and...

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Shepherd's Pie

Author: Victoria Granof

Basil Burgers with Sun Dried Tomato Mayonnaise

I often end up with a bumper crop of herbs-and here's one of my favorite basil recipes. These burgers feature great Italian flavor. The gooey, cheesy centers and scrumptious topping are irresistible. -Virginia...

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Curly Endive Salad

"My wife grows herbs in our tiny city garden," relates Roger Burch of Cuddebackville, New York. "I use oregano and mint to season this refreshing unique salad I created."

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Superb Yellow Pepper Soup

I first tasted this sunny-looking soup with yellow peppers at a luncheon hosted by a good friend. It's simple and superb when served warm with a dollop of sour cream...or you can chill it for a refreshing...

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Winter Squash Soup with Gruyère Croutons

In France, this soup would be prepared with a baking pumpkin. A mixture of butternut and acorn squashes mimics the French pumpkin's exceptional taste and texture.

Grilled Ham and Cheese Pull Apart Sandwich Loaf

Assembled in minutes, this sandwich is ready to be toasted on the grill or the campfire.

Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Chicken and Spinach Pasta Salad

My family loves pasta salads, but usually they have too much mayonnaise or oily dressing. Using hummus gives this dish a great taste and texture, while also increasing its nutritional profile. Adding chicken...

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Turkey Bean Soup

Substitute your favorite beans if cannellini and lima beans are not to your family's taste.

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Spicy Potato Soup

My sister-in-law passed this kid-friendly recipe to me. Since she prefers her foods much spicier that we do, I cut back on the heat by reducing the amount of hot pepper sauce. Feel free to increase it...

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Cauliflower and Ham Chowder

For a great, quick meals for those cool fall and winter days, try this easy soup. The cauliflower and ham compliment each other well and you will always want a second helping.-Patty Woytassek, Havana,...

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Sausage Quesadillas

When Ruth Lee of Troy, Ontario needed a quick dish, she came up with this tempting entree stuffed with sausage and veggies.

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Beef Barley Lentil Soup

I serve this soup often to family and friends on cold nights, along with homemade rolls and a green salad. For variety, you can substitute jicama for the potatoes. -Judy Metzentine, The Dalles, Oregon

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Tangy Barbecue Sandwiches

Since I prepare the beef for these robust sandwiches in the slow cooker, it's easy to fix a meal for a hungry bunch. The savory homemade sauce assures I come home with no leftovers. -Debbi Smith, Crossett,...

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Mom's Chicken Soup

The flavor of this soup is wonderful on a cold fall or winter day. Whenever I am feeling a little stuffy, I make this soup and I start to feel better.-Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina

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Caramelized Onion Potato Salad

This is the recipe I make on a day where a little extra time isn't an issue and I'm craving comfort food. The tarragon vinegar and caramelized onions in this salad will leave you smacking your lips. You...

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Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

This salad is my most-requested recipe. The dressing, eggs and almonds can be prepared ahead of time, so it can be made at the last minute.

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Potato Soup with Sausage

My great-grandmother passed on this soup to her family generations. In the 1880s, it was a popular meal after a hard day in the field-hardy to satisfy the most ravenous appetite and delicious, too!

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Spinach Orzo Salad with Chickpeas

The first version of this salad was an experiment in mixing together some random ingredients I had on hand. It was a success, and several people at the party asked for the recipe...which meant I had to...

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Salmon and Corn Chowder

Chowders and stew are my specialty, because I enjoy making use of the bounty at hand-especially the wonderful variety of seafood from the cold waters of the North Atlantic, I devised this recipe years...

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Southwestern Chicken Soup

This slow cooker recipe brings people back for seconds. Chock-full of chicken, corn, tomatoes, peppers and chilies, the savory soup is sure to put a little zip in mealtime. -Harold Tartar, West Palm Beach,...

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Tomato Corn Chowder

Five common ingredients are all you'll need to prepare Sue McMichael's hearty full-flavored chowder. "This is a terrific soup, particularly as the cooler season sets in," writes the Redding, California...

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Meat Loaf Burgers

These hearty meat loaf sandwiches are delightful for potluck dinners. Served on hamburger buns, the beefy patties get extra flavor when topped with the seasoned tomato sauce. -Peggy Burdick, Burlington,...

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Hot Italian Sausage Soup

Loaded with zesty sausage and an array of veggies, this soup will hit the spot! A hint of brown sugar balances the heat with a little sweetness, making it a real crowd-pleaser. "I'm part owner of a small...

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Apricot Fluff

When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad that I could take to a cookout later that evening. She shared this recipe with me and it's become a must-have...

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Cucumbers in Sour Cream

Thank Carmen Edwards in Midland, Texas for this quick, classic summer salad of cool, crunchy cucumber slices in a creamy dressing. "It goes with any entree," she notes.

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Toasted Chicken Salad Sandwiches

I love chicken salad sandwiches. For this recipe, I use a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket. The chicken is tossed with avocado oil mayonnaise, capers and dill relish, then layered on crusty bread...

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Mandarin Salad

"You can keep the oranges and french-fried onions in your pantry to prepare this refreshingly different salad when unexpected company shows up at the door," comments Elsie Maurillo, Atkinson, New Hampshire....

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Curry Shrimp and Rice

My family and I absolutely love curry shrimp and rice. I created this version so I I can make it in a hurry. Except for the butter and shrimp, all the ingredients are right in my pantry. To add a little...

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Old Fashioned New England Fish Chowder

Adjust the flavor by adding a bay leaf or dried thyme along with the potatoes (discard bay leaf before serving). Or garnish each serving with chopped fresh parsley or crumbled cooked bacon.

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BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Preparing pork roast in the slow cooker makes it so moist and tender...so it's perfect for these sandwiches. The meat shreds easily, and the cumin and garlic add just the right flavor. The sourdough bread,...

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Frozen Cucumber Salad

Here's a delicious way to enjoy garden-fresh cucumbers year-round. I got this recipe from a friend and made good use of it one year after my husband harvested a very large crop. Just defrost...and enjoy...

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Cream of Basil Soup

I really enjoy creating my own recipes. This one evolved one afternoon when I had an abundance of basil in my garden. I serve it to the ladies' reading club, and everyone wanted the recipe!-Aida Von Babbel,...

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Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast

I've always tried to make cooking fun-for myself, my daughters and my grandchildren. Cooking also teaches children the importance of following directions and being organized. This gourmet peanut butter...

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Low Fat Ranch Dressing

"No one will believe this creamy, fresh tasting dressing is low in fat," conveys field editor Connie Simon of Reed City, Michigan. "It has wonderful traditional ranch flavor."

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Italian Herb Salad Dressing

This vinaigrette is a delicious dressing that I like to keep on hand for topping a variety of salad greens. -Dan Wright, San Jose, California

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Beet Spinach Salad

My husband and I like this salad's fresh taste and the fact that it uses beets, spinach, mint and onion, all of which we grow in our large garden.-Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey

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Potato Bar Chili

Everyone will love this mild chili, especially when topping a baked potato. This thick, hearty sauce really does eat like a meal! -Alcy Thorne, Los Molinois, California

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Nine Day Coleslaw

This easy coleslaw is great because it lasts refrigerated so long. The longer you let it marinate, the better it tastes.-Mildred Iglehart, Calhoun, Kentucky

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Six Bean Chili

When it's cold and frosty outside, this meatless chili is sure to warm you up. It's packed with fiber, protein and flavor. Serve it with sliced avocado, or add shredded cheese, corn tortilla chips or a...

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Cajun Shrimp Soup

My mom used to cut the corn off the cob to make this soup, but I use canned cream-style corn. This is a very good dish to come home to on a chilly day.

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