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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Who doesn't love a grilled cheese sandwich? This version kicks it up a notch with avocado, tons of cheese and extra-crispy bread. -Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist
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This dressing is a favorite of our family. It's best shaken in a jar, not made in a blender. My mother made this recipe when I was a child and we have been enjoying it for over 50 years! -Gloria Rentmaster,...
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Hinckley, Minnesota's Bonnie Erickson shares a comforting, cool-weather soup that's chock-full of homey, harvest goodness. "I'm always being asked to make this recipe for friends," she adds, "and there's...
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Supremely saucy and cheesy, baked ziti is a family favorite for a reason! Toss ziti or your favorite tube-shaped pasta with a quick homemade tomato sauce and ricotta-Parmesan mixture, then layer with more...
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This simple recipe turns ordinary burgers into an attractive tasty meal. You can make them ahead and bake when ready for dinner.-Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida
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I created this recipe one night when I had a craving for a twist on traditional slaw. It was a hit, and now it's a staple at all our family get-togethers. Add a cup of raisins for variety. -Hutch Hutchins,...
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I've had this chowder recipe for 30 years, and the whole family really enjoys its cheesy corn taste. It makes a big pot-enough for seconds! -Lola Comer, Marysville, Washington
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Here's a peachy way to begin a lady's luncheon or brunch. This refreshing soup shared by Lane McLoud of Perry, Georgia stars her home state's premier fruit crop. The toasted almonds on top are a nice complement...
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This spicy stew-like soup is traditionally served in New Mexico at holiday time to celebrate life's blessings, but it's good any time of year.
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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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This soup is a great meal starter, but I also serve it as the main course when I'm in need of a quick nourishing lunch or dinner. Just add a green salad and a biscuit or roll.
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This was my mother's recipe used for potato salad, green salads and even pasta salad. For some tasty variations, you may add up to 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, honey or garlic to the basic recipe.-Doreen...
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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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We're always on the lookout for great, low-fat recipes and this pasta soup fits the bill. Loaded with veggies, it's fast, filling and delicious. Once school starts, I make it every week. -Maria Gooding,...
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"As a working mom of two daughters, I'm always looking for a quick meal," notes Christine Weimar from New Britain, Pennsylvania. "I make these hearty sandwiches when I'm in a hurry. Serve them with tomato...
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For anyone who loves baked potatoes or broccoli cheese soup, this is the best of both worlds. If you have bacon lovers, offer crumbled cooked bacon as a topping. Then everyone is happy, carnivore or not!...
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Gladys De Boer offers an alternative to traditional coleslaw with this colorful contribution. The Castleford, Idaho subscriber tosses shredded red cabbage with a homemade honey-mustard dressing for refreshing...
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You can tell how much I adore mushrooms by looking at this recipe. I used four varieties! The wild rice mix helps make it very easy. -Mary McVey, Colfax, North Carolina
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"Warming bowls of this chilly weather chowder can include most any type of seafood or whitefish. We especially like it with haddock, cod or grouper. Crispy rolls and a green salad complete the meal." -Eleanor...
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Now that our six children are grown, they've started sharing recipes with me-and I love it. This tasty way to prepare fresh asparagus -by roasting the spears, then serving them with a Dijon dressing at...
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A friend brought this recipe to a gathering, and it's been a hit with my family ever since! I use brown rice for more fiber and whole grain goodness. -Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland
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Even though I'm single, I make multiple servings of everything. Actually, this tendency has helped me to get to know my neighbors. A few of them always volunteer to be my guinea pigs whenever I try out...
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I am a stay-at-home mom who relies on my slow cooker for fast, nutritious meals with minimal cleanup and prep time. I knew this recipe was a hit when I didn't have any leftovers and my husband asked me...
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Here's what you need: butter, onion, garlic, celery, carrot, cooked chicken, chicken broth, egg noodle, salt, pepper, dried bay leaf
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These hand-helds make for a nice lunch or a quick dinner on the go. A great thing about wraps is that, like sandwiches, you can customize each one to suit your family members' different tastes. Emily Hanson...
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Deciding to start eating healthy, I took a classic carrot and raisin salad recipe and lightened it up, then added apples for extra flavor. I took this dish to a weight-loss group meeting and they loved...
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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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Here's what you need: lime juice, sesame oil, salt, pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast, creamy peanut butter, lime juice, low sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes,...
Author: Kahnita Wilkerson
This recipe certainly reflects our area of the country. It really is a meal in itself.
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I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick to prepare and disappeared from their plates even quicker. Even the kids loved it!...
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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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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 experimented with different variations, and this is the best chicken vegetable soup recipe I came up with. It's especially good to take to potlucks or share with friends. I often take a bowl to work...
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You can't go wrong with this time-tested winner. Here it is pared down for two.-Carma Blosser, Livermore, Colorado
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I felt as though my usual potato salad recipe was missing something. So I experimented with some different ingredients, and the result was this tangy delight! -Ramona Hook Wysong, Barlow, Kentucky
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On days I don't have much time to cook, egg salad on croissants hits the spot. It's also nice made with toasted bread or English muffins. Our family loves egg dishes of any kind. Luckily, my mom owns 30...
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Plump blueberries and a fluffy topping star in this pretty, refreshing salad. My mom's blueberry salad was served at every holiday and celebration. Now my grandchildren look forward to sampling it at holidays....
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I modified a bean soup recipe and came up with this wonderful chili. I make it mild for my family but add Tabasco sauce to spice up my bowl. -Jenne Delkus, Des Peres, Missouri
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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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The goat cheese, when tossed with the hot pasta, melts and becomes a creamy sauce. We've learned that it's a good idea to taste your goat cheese before using it (or before buying it, if possible - one...
You can make the most of even the smallest pieces of leftover meat on your holiday turkey with this homemade turkey soup. I simmer the bones to get the rich flavor, then easily remove any meat that remains....
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"This is a wonderful way to use up all those cucumbers that seem to be ready at the same time," writes Shirley Kidd of New London, Minnesota. "I's so refreshing on hot summer days."
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My mother-in-law gave me this homemade blue cheese dressing over 30 years ago. It's a delicious salad dressing, but we also like it as a dip with corn chips. -Sharon McClatchey, Muskogee, Oklahoma
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This easy soup mix is a wonderful substitute for canned cream soup in a recipe. It's great to have on hand for those nights when you need to whip up supper in a hurry. -DeAnn Alleva, Worthington, Ohio
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When I moved to Nebraska, I discovered many ethnic foods that I had never heard of before. A friend introduced me to this runza recipe, a German-Russian beef sandwich, and it quickly became a family favorite....
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My friend Cathy, who is of Greek heritage, prepared this simple romaine salad recipe for me. She served it with lamb chops and pitas-what a classic Mediterranean meal! -Michael Volpatt, San Francisco,...
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