When the weather sizzles, get your chill on with a cool chicken salad. Mine uses grapes, pecans and celery for that signature crunch. -Sarah Smiley, Bangor, Maine
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This sweet and savory Puerto Rican dish features ripened plantain boats filled with a delicious beef mixture that's made with peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro. It's topped with creamy mozzarella cheese,...
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This reimagined chicken salad is lighter and leafier than your standard picnic lunch. Tender poached chicken, crisp greens, cukes, and scallions get tossed with a sesame dressing that takes its cues form...
Author: Christina Chaey
Can't get enough of BTS? Try one of J-Hope's favorite foods: Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Rib Eye). It's one of the most popular types of Korean barbecue meats and goes great with rice. You can't go wrong with...
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"A friend created this mild and light dressing that's a snap to whip up with on-hand ingredients," says Joan Rose of Langley, British Columbia. "Whenever I serve it, someone asks for the recipe."
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Looking for a quick lunch idea? I blend veggies, tiny pasta and juicy pineapple bits into one of my crunchy, creamy acini di pepe recipes. This is my favorite. -June Herke, Watertown, South Dakota
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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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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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Even my kids can't resist this unique salad with a peanut butter dressing. To make it a main dish, stir in some cubed cooked chicken.-Elizabeth Perez, Flower Mound, Texas
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"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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Slather on sandwiches, and serve alongside ham or sausages.
Author: Melissa Hamilton
This is a very healthy and simple salad to make; even my non-cooking husband can whip it together in minutes. We've served this to friends over the years, and they always ask for the recipe. -Radelle Knappenberger,...
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Every New England cook has a personal version of mussel soup, depending on the favored regional herbs and cooking customs. Feel free to start with my recipe and develop your own luscious variation. -Donna...
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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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Choose fat scallops for this speedy but smart pasta recipe- the ham wrappers will protect the tender shellfish and give an extra savoury hit
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On long summer days when we just want to relax, I make a cool salad with avocado, berries and mint. The tangerine dressing is refreshingly different. -Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio
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This crunchy salad with a homemade honey dressing is light and could complement almost any main dish. -Geordyth Sullivan, Cutler Bay, Florida
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Pair this sweet and tart strawberry vinaigrette dressing with any salad for a fresh twist for summer. -Carolyn McMunn, San Angelo, Texas
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These Italian-style sloppy joes are an easy twist on the classic. The meat can be prepared early and kept warm until it's time to eat. -Joanne Schlabach, Shreve, Ohio
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By alternating fruity layers of gelatin in harvest colors with sweetened sour cream, Melody Mellinger of Myerstown, Pennsylvania created one eye-catching treat. "Kids really fall for it," she says with...
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This soup is filling enough for my husband, and it's vegetarian, which I love. The couple who introduced us made it for us on a freezing night and we've been hooked ever since. -Cara McDonald, Winter Park,...
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A friend served this BLT pasta salad, and I just had to get the recipe. My husband loves BLT sandwiches, so this has become a favorite of his. It's nice to serve on hot and humid days, which we frequently...
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Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breast, carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, fresh kale, garlic, whole grain whole wheat rotini pasta, dried oregano, salt, pepper
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Romaine is a great companion for a grilled medium rare steak, but don't leave it on the grill too long, or the leaves may scorch. -Stuart Pritchard, Commerce, Texas
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With this tried-and-true recipe, you can steer clear of the deli counter and make homemade coleslaw with confidence. It pairs well with any entree, and it's cheaper than store-bought, too.-Marjorie Arp,...
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Each summer, I look forward to making this salad when I have a bumper crop of tomatoes in my garden.
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This festive side dish couldn't be easier to throw together. But because it's so pretty, it's perfect for special occasions. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
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Make parts of this steak sandwich recipe ahead of time and you can assemble the sandwich quickly for a weeknight meal. This fork-and-knife sandwich works very well with leftover fajita meat and peppers,...
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"As a student at Bloomsburg University, I spent many Sunday afternoons at Russell's restaurant in downtown Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania," writes Marganne Hoffman of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. "A decade after graduating,...
This salad recipe, with its combination of fresh ingredients and crunchy walnuts, is quick to make and yet looks very elegant. -Irene Fenlason, East Helena, Montana
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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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"My husband hunts for deer every November, so I'm always looking for new recipes for venison," relates Ruth Setterlund from Fryeburg, Maine. "The whole family loves these slow cooker sandwiches, seasoned...
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Whenever I invite my big family for dinner, my grandchildren request this favorite fruit salad. My sons have always liked it, too - maybe the taste runs in our family! This salad is also good for potluck...
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Everyone loves these easy shredded beef sandwiches! For extra pizzazz, top with provolone cheese and banana pepper rings. -Margie Williams, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
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You can also transform this tasty bowl into an Italian version with mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes, spinach and basil. -Renata Smith, Brookline, Massachusetts
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My mom would make these Cuban burgers when we would visit her in Florida. They are a take on the real Cuban sandwich. My kids love them. My boys could eat two of these monsters in one sitting. -Marina...
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The aroma of onions cooking at country fairs and street vendor carts makes me crave caramelized onions. I wanted to pair them with something special, and this sandwich is just that. -Charlene Brogan, Falmouth,...
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This ooey-gooey, melty delight is packed with bacon, chicken, cheese and just enough lemon to tickle your taste buds. Other chicken panini recipes don't compare!-Terri McCarty, Oro Grande, California
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Nancye Thompson of Paducah, Kentucky dresses up salad greens with fruit, nuts and a yummy banana dressing.
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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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Thanks to all the fruits and veggies in this attention-getting side salad, you'll enjoy a good dose of antioxidants. Ann Yarber - Goldsby, OK
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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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To jazz up ham, I slow-cooked it with a beer sauce. Buns loaded with ham, pickles and mustard are irresistible. -Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
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Tossing the cooked potatoes with stock and wine right after you drain them infuses them with flavor. The liquid absorbs like magic. -George Levinthal, Goleta, California
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