This end-of-summer favorite is light and fresh. It's ideal for using up the last of your garden's produce.-Mary Merchant, Island Pond, Vermont
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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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This cabbage salad really has been a favorite for decades. It is easy to make and travels well for potluck suppers. -Edna Culbertson, Jenison, Michigan
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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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You'll need just five ingredients to feed a crowd these tender and tangy Italian beef sandwiches. On weekends, I start the roast the night before, so I can shred it in the morning. -Lori Piatt, Danville,...
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When I was growing up, my grandfather would often serve steaming bowls of corn chowder. I tried to capture that wonderful flavor and came up with this recipe.
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Roasting really brings out the flavor of the tomatoes in this wonderful soup. It has a slightly chunky texture that shows it's fresh and homemade. -Marie Forte, Raritan, New Jersey
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Depending on what I have at home, I sometimes use only the sunflower kernels or almonds in this bok choy salad. This recipe makes a big amount, perfect for cookouts or reunions. -Stephanie Marchese, Whitefish...
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Take your grilled cheese sandwich to a place it's never been before with crispy bacon and tangy tomatoes and five-yes, five!-types of cheese. -Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist
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These hot-from-the-oven sandwiches are so good on a cool afternoon or as a quick dinner. Chopped pecans give the crab salad extra crunch.-Mary Lou Crouch, Granite Falls, Washington
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I love hamburgers and tropical fruit, so it just seemed natural for me to combine them. My family frequently requests this unique Hawaiian pineapple burger recipe. It's a nice change of pace! -Joi McKim-Jones,...
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This easy recipe for drop dumplings requires only four ingredients and is perfect for chicken and beef stews and soups. Add parsley or chives for color.
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Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection...it makes a delicious meatless meal. -Jennifer Jaras, Corona, California
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No question-this is my favorite barley soup! It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I have given the recipe to many of our friends and relatives. It simply tastes too good to keep to...
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I start this with plenty of fruit, add the yogurt for dressing, then mix in just enough marshmallows and coconut so it tastes like the fresh and creamy version I grew up with. It's a well-loved recipe...
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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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Salads are the meal of choice when our Texas temperatures hover in the 90s. In this one, I use locally grown strawberries, fresh greens and chicken strips. It makes a light and colorful lunch on a hot...
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I make this creamy potato salad with cheese, bacon and ranch salad dressing. My sister asked for the recipe as soon as she tried it. -Lynn Breunig, Wind Lake, Wisconsin
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While this soup simmers, the great garlicky aroma will fill your kitchen! We love the toasted garlic bread floating on top of a rich and creamy bowlful. It would be a terrific first course for most any...
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I simmer a big batch of this hot and tangy sandwich filling, then freeze the extras. Just thaw and reheat it for a quick dinner. -Sandra Castillo, Janesville, Wisconsin
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The first time my friends tasted my new side dish, they said it was phenomenal. The longer you let it chill in the fridge, the more tender the sprouts will be. -Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
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My husband wanted bacon and eggs; I wanted a BLT. We settled our standoff with an irresistible sandwich we've had many times since. -Patti Darwin, Lubbock, Texas
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Everyone in my family loves this bacon and avocado salad-even the younger kids! I serve it at pretty much every get-together I've hosted, and at this point, the recipe's been shared too many times to count....
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I came across this recipe one year when I was looking for a special salad for the holidays. -Deb Murata, Carmichael, California
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All of your favorite Italian flavors are chopped together in this hearty salad. Full of tender and bitter greens, hearty protein from salami and chickpeas, and flavor boosters like Provolone, pepperoncini,...
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In college, my best friend and I debated whose mom made the best potato salad. Turns out they were almost identical! Even though I've since tweaked our recipe, it still takes me home again. -Ellie Martin...
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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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Just before the first frost of the season, we gather up all of the tomatoes from my mom's garden to create this flavor-packed soup. Although it sounds like a lot of garlic, when it's roasted, the garlic...
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These hearty sandwiches are served with individual ramekins of well-seasoned beef au jus for dipping. This recipe is a favorite of ours when time is of essence. Guests always rave when I prepare it, too....
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I created this salad to replicate one I tried on a cruise several years ago. It goes over very well at family gatherings and potlucks year-round. We love the spice of the Thai chile, but if your family...
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I came up with this recipe one day while experimenting in my kitchen. This salad makes a great side dish with just about any kind of meat.
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My mother has diabetes, so I often prepare this dish for her. I wanted a hearty soup that hits the spot on cold autumn nights, so I paired the lentils with turkey bacon and a handful of spices. -Nicole...
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"Here's an easy, old-fashioned salad that makes for a different-tasting side dish," writes Jennie Wilburn of Long Creek, Oregon. "You can use less bacon drippings to cut down on the fat."
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We can't think of a better picnic food, lunch snack or side dish than this crunchy and creamy broccoli-bacon salad. Packed with vitamin C (thanks to all those fresh florets) and coated in a smooth sauce,...
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"White Bean 'n' Ham Soup, for example is a winner on all three levels," she explains. "It's economical quick and yummy!" Bissy notes that while canned beans make this hearty main dish a fast fix, you can...
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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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You're moments away from a flavor-packed soup that keeps you warm on even the chilliest nights. It's just the kind of recipe we Minnesotans love. -Marlene Muckenhirn, Delano, Minnesota
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Bottled Italian dressing and pepperoni add zip to this colorful combination shared by Shannon Lommen. Serve it right away or assemble it ahead of time. "The longer this salad chills the better," says the...
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Here's a perfect side dish for a backyard picnic or barbecue. Celery and red pepper accent this bean salad that's dressed with a mild oil and vinegar dressing. Dorothy Majewski of Vienna, Virginia shares...
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Whenever I attend a potluck or family gathering, I'm asked to make this salad, which has been a family secret for over 50 years. My husband likes it as a main dish, served with garlic bread. -Barbara Robbins...
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"After working all day, my husband, Todd, and I enjoy this hearty soup along with crusty rolls and a salad," says Nila Grahl of Gurnee, Illinois. "It's real 'comfort' food."
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Many people have told me this is the best potato salad they have ever tasted! This recipe really represents the Midwest to me, because when our summers begin, no outdoor get-together is complete unless...
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My family prefers this stromboli instead of ordinary pizza. Experiment with different filling ingredients to suit your family's tastes.
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What's more comforting than a bowl of noodles with spicy and savory ground pork? With fragrant, flavorful sesame oil, scallions, and chile-garlic paste, this dish is a treat for all of the senses.
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I wasn't satisfied with other recipes I came across for clam chowder, so I devised this one. Everyone who's tried it raves about it. The dish is great on a cold day.
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I'm a big fan of cheesesteaks, and in this throw-together recipe my slow cooker does all the work. It's a win-win. -Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
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