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    Chocolate Black Bean Smoothies

    5 reviews

    In an effort to keep my cholesterol in check and incorporate more beans into my diet, I started to explore unique ways to use black beans. I came across a recipe for a black bean breakfast smoothie, which sounded interesting. Since I like to start my day with a bowl of oatmeal, I focused on turning the recipe into a chocolaty treat that I could enjoy for dessert! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

    Grilled Herbed Olives

    A few years ago, we hit the olive bar at our local grocery store and were amazed with the grilled...


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    Chocolate Pudding Pie

    This light pie is the perfect treat. Plus, because it’s a no-bake dessert, you won’t even need to use your


    The Best Pork Chop Seasoning

    While there are many different ways to season pork chops, this recipe is one of the best options if you


    Slow-Cooker Chicken and Rice

    There’s nothing like an easy slow-cooker recipe to save the day during busy work weeks and packed school schedules. This

    Easy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread

    We think the best kind of baked good is the snack-y sort. Something not too sweet but definitely cozy—more suited


    Baked Teriyaki Salmon

    Hundreds of years ago in Japan, cooks began bathing fish in a combination of soy sauce and rice wine, and


    Copycat Cracker Barrel Meat Loaf

    1 review

    If you love meat loaf, you’re likely already a fan of Cracker Barrel’s famous meat loaf. And if meat loaf


    Vegan Mashed Potatoes

    Neutral-tasting soy milk doesn't detract from the potato flavor in this quick-to-fix version of vegan mashed potatoes. —Taste of Home...


    Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

    These yummy pumpkin cookies are light and fluffy, almost like cake cookies, and they are not overly sweet. —Taste of...


    Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

    These gluten-free gingerbread cookies taste just like the classic version. The aroma of them baking in the oven is sure...


    Gluten-Free Cornbread

    When transitioning to a gluten-free lifestyle, the first thing you’ll probably miss is bread. Many grocery store gluten-free breads are


    Vegan Potato Soup

    Our easy vegan potato soup comes together in about 30 minutes with simple ingredients—and it doesn’t even require a blender.

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    Vegan Pesto

    Pesto transforms everything it touches with its nutty, garlicky flavor. It’s the ideal sauce when you need to upgrade a


    Vegan Stir-Fry

    Stir-frying is a cooking technique where the ingredients are quickly fried in a small amount of hot oil while being


    Mexican Macaroni Salad

    Enjoy this easy twist on macaroni salad for a lunchtime change of pace. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Copycat Panera Tomato Soup

    While we love ordering Panera tomato soup from the counter, it’s actually convenient to cook at home! This copycat Panera


    Copycat Chipotle Queso

    From Chipotle’s “I know it costs extra” guacamole to fresh corn salsa, customers line up at the fast casual chain for burritos


    Copycat McDonald’s Sweet and Sour Sauce

    Re-create your favorite dipping sauce at home with this McDonald's copycat recipe. It's sweet and tangy just like the real...


    Copycat P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps

    With crisp lettuce cups and a filling of tender chicken, fresh vegetables and delectable sauce, it’s no wonder P.F. Chang’s


    Copycat Animal Style Fries

    Animal fries are messy, cheesy comfort food, an Americanized version of Canada's poutine. Be sure to allow enough time to...


    Copycat McDonald’s Iced Coffee

    The best thing about this copycat recipe? No waiting at the drive-thru before work! Plus, you can make this by...

    Shake and Bake Pork Chops

    If you grew up with boxed Shake ‘N Bake seasonings, then you already know shake-and-bake pork chops taste wonderful. Sure,


    Baked Pork Chops

    2 reviews

    Our oven-baked chops are extra juicy, and the rub is sweet, salty and savory. It would go nicely on any...


    Ranch Pork Chops

    Easy to prepare and quick to cook, pork chops are a delicious dinner idea—but it’s easy to get stuck in


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    Grilled Salmon Fillets

    It can be nerve-wracking to make grilled salmon. Compared to hearty burgers and steaks, salmon fillets look so tender and


    Miso Salmon

    It’s impossible to have too many salmon recipes. This miso salmon is a little out of the ordinary, so it’s


    Strawberry Doughnuts

    Doughnuts and strawberries are two of our all-time favorite foods. Strawberries are sweet, tart and summery, and doughnuts are decadent