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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.

Author: Taste of Home

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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Slow Cooked Beef Vegetable Soup

Convenient frozen veggies and hash browns make this meaty soup a snap to mix up. Simply brown the ground beef, then stir everything together to simmer all day. It's wonderful served with bread and a salad....

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Spinach Orzo Salad

This incredibly tasty salad couldn't be any easier to put together, and since it feeds a bunch, you won't have to double the recipe for potlucks or picnics. Chill it for about an hour to bring out all...

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Sauerkraut Salad

I got this tangy recipe from my sister-in-law in Michigan. It always gets raves at potlucks. It's easy to prepare and can be made a day or two before the get-together.

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Chilled Pea Soup

Anna Russell of Peterborough, Ontario uses convenient frozen peas to blend together this fresh-tasting soup flecked with dill. "Serve it as a first course for a summer meal or with a tossed green salad...

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Chicken Matzo Ball Soup

The keys to this amazing chicken matzo ball soup are slow-cooking it and using boxed matzo ball mix. Some people swear by seltzer, but I find it's not necessary-the mix makes perfect, fluffy matzo balls...

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Skinny Classic Potato Salad

53% fewer calories • 74% less fat • 75% less sat fat than the original recipe. Feel good about passing this slimmed salad at picnics and potlucks!

Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

What a treat to come home from work and have this savory soup ready to eat. It's a nice traditional beef soup with old-fashioned goodness. We pair it with crusty rolls topped with melted mozzarella cheese....

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Flank Steak Sandwiches

"My sister and I found this recipe 15 years ago, changed a few ingredients and made it our own," recalls Elizabeth Hiner of Chico, California. "Now, when family and friends hear we're making these sandwiches,...

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Mango & Grilled Chicken Salad

We live in the hot South, and this awesome fruity chicken salad is a weeknight standout. I buy salad greens and add veggies for color and crunch. -Sherry Little, Sherwood, Arkansas

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Walnut Pear Salad

"This nutty salad is absolutely beautiful with mixed greens," suggests Marian Platt of Sequim, Washington. "Pears and apricot nectar add fruity sweetness."

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Seven Layer Gelatin Salad

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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Strawberry & Glazed Walnut Salad

This easy salad takes just minutes to make, but is oh so good.-Kelly Zimpfer, Souderton, Pennsylvania

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Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup

The spices really liven up this filling chicken tortilla soup. I often double the recipe, freezing leftovers for future dinners or quick lunches. -Anne Smithson, Cary, North Carolina

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Hot Tuna Buns

You can mix the ingredients for these comforting sandwiches ahead of time and then bake them later. They're perfect for lunch or a snack.

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Cream of Spinach Cheese Soup

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Creamy Asparagus on Toast

If you have hard-cooked eggs left over from Easter, here's a way to use some of them. It's delicious for a luncheon or light supper.

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Pizza Margherita

The secret to a great pizza Margherita is to use the best ingredients you can find-and to approach them with restraint. (Just because a little cheese is good doesn't mean a lot will be better!) We always...

Author: Melissa Roberts

Cold Cucumber Soup

I love trying to duplicate restaurant dishes at home. Friends and family tell me they like the results!

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Lettuce Salad with Warm Dressing

It's fun to share a different kind of tossed salad. The warm, tangy dressing wilts the greens in the most delicious way. Almonds provide a bit of crunch to round out this colorful side dish.

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Quick Chilled Blueberry Soup

When I serve this fruit soup on a warm summer evening, my guests are always delighted. Compliments abound for this sweet and creamy meal starter.

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Apple Cabbage Slaw

This apple cabbage slaw is sweet, colorful and crunchy. It's a refreshing side dish anytime of the year. Mom stored apples and cabbage in the root cellar, so she fixed this dish frequently to feed our...

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Tomato Hamburger Soup

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Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

This simple colorful salad is easy to make. We eat a lot of grapefruit so I was happy to come up with this pleasing combination. The honey in the dressing enhances the taste of both fruits.

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Baked Potato Cheddar Soup

A few simple kitchen staples makes for an impressive soup. Use a better-quality yellow cheddar cheese; it adds greater depth of color and flavor to this dish. -Kristin Reynolds, Van Buren, Arkansas

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Mock Crab Louis Salad

"Come spring, I like a meal that doesn't involve turning on the stove," pens Alice Cibulka of Sun City, Arizona. "This hearty salad is quick, filling and fantastic. I round it out with lemonade, ice cream...

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Green Bean and Tomato Salad

Crisp-tender green beans are paired with cherry tomatoes and seasoned with onion, celery and lemon in this refreshing side dish. "There's nothing quite like a colorful salad to perk up a gray winter day,"...

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Grandma's Baked Ham Salad Sandwiches

This is another tried-and-true recipe I found in my grandma's recipe box. I love seeing her handwriting on faded notecards. - Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

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Sweet and Sour Beef Cabbage Soup

My sweet and sour cabbage soup is a standout crowd pleaser that is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of guests. -Mae Lavan, Chicago, Illinois

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Italian Broccoli Pasta Salad

"I've served this dish at our children's graduation parties, and everyone has asked for the recipe," Loretta Conrey notes from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The chilled pasta salad is perfect for a picnic or potluck....

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Potato Ham Chowder

"I find that homemade is always best...especially when it comes to soup," assures Esther Danielson of Lake Arrowhead, California. This rich and hearty broth features chunks of potatoes, ham and lots of...

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Artichoke Shrimp Pasta Salad

I have enjoyed this recipe for as long as I can remember. My mom made it famous, and she passed it down to me on my wedding day. It's one of those potluck staples that folks can't get enough of. -Mary...

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Mediterranean Orzo Chicken Salad

On hot days, I pull out this recipe for a cool supper. The lemon dressing is so refreshing. If you have it, used grilled chicken. -Susan Kieboam, Streetsboro, Ohio

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Southwestern Turkey Soup

This spicy soup is loaded with turkey, beans, corn and tomatoes. We like it really hot, so we tend to use all three tablespoons of jalapenos...and then some. It's so good on a wintry Midwestern day. -Brenda...

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Southwestern Black Bean Pasta Salad

When I first served this jazzed-up pasta salad for my mom's birthday dinner, it was so well-received that I couldn't wait to make it again! Chose the flavor of salsa to suit your family's taste.

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Creole Soup

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Oven Chicken Quesadillas

I've always loved going out for quesadillas. Then one day I came up with a recipe for making them in my oven. They cook in about 10 minutes.

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Cranberry Broccoli Slaw

Perk up any cookout with this fun broccoli slaw. This super easy salad is ready in minutes. -Allison Strain, Lancaster, California

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Cajun Corn Soup with Shrimp

Cajun flavor dominates this wonderful soup. Living in Louisiana make cooking with Cajun spice second nature. It is the best!-Debra Dennis, Convent, Louisiana

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New England Clam and Corn Chowder with Herbs

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Old Fashioned Tomato Soup

Mother made this soup when I was a child, and it was always one of my favorites. After 75 years, it still is! Mother's cellar was filled with home-canned vegetables, so the basic ingredient of this soup...

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Mandarin Broccoli Salad

Sweet, crunchy and colorful, this salad has a fresh mix of textures and flavors. It tastes even better when you chill it overnight, if you can wait that long. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

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Lime Gelatin Salad

I've made this refreshing recipe more than 100 times over the past 15 years! It can be a salad or dessert. When I take it to a potluck, it's always one of the first things to disappear. -Louise Harding,...

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Super Simple Picnic Potato Salad

Frozen hash browns are the key to this convenient recipe. No picnic is complete without potato salad!

Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad

Cubed tuna steak dresses up this hearty, Greek-style pasta salad. The mild tuna flavor blends nicely with the olives, feta cheese and veggies.-Sarah Farley, Greenfield, Wisconsin

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Crispy Shrimp Caesar Salad

My friend Jane and I have a favorite lunch spot that serves a fantastic salad on Wednesdays. I made my own version at home so I can share it with my family and eat it whenever I want. Save a lot of prep...

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