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    Hearty Shrimp Omelet

    "I've been cooking for 30 years and enjoy making quick, easy and tasty meals," relates Greg Parsons of Candor, North...


    Tilapia with Jasmine Rice

    12 reviews

    This tender, full-flavored tilapia with fragrant jasmine rice is absolutely to die for. Your family will love this healthy and...


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    Strawberry Spritzer

    20 reviews

    Three simple ingredients are all you need to create this fresh and fruity summer beverage. It's bound to become a...


    Cashew Chicken

    10 reviews

    We love eating ethnic foods, especially Asian dishes. This chicken stir-fry is my family's favorite! The cashews add crunch and...


    Cherry Cookies

    19 reviews

    With a tall glass of ice-cold milk, a couple of these cherry cookies really hit the spot for dessert or...


    Cheese Potatoes

    25 reviews

    Don't let the basic ingredients fool you—this recipe has anything but ordinary taste. The hearty potatoes have a wonderful cheesy...


    Warm Tuna Pita Pockets

    2 reviews

    I like to tuck this cheesy tuna filling into pita pockets for a fun, grab-and-go lunch. Celery adds a nice...


    Cream Cheese Pork Chops

    7 reviews

    Balsamic vinaigrette perks up these creamy chops that are so easy to make, you can have them on the table...

    Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Veggies

    10 reviews

    "I especially like to use frozen California-blend veggies when making this dish. If you prefer, you can substitute fresh garden...


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    Cauliflower-Broccoli Cheese Bake

    6 reviews

    One of the first dishes my mom taught me is a tasty pairing of cauliflower, cheese and broccoli. It's absolutely...


    Six-ingredient Basil Tomato Soup

    31 reviews

    After bringing this six-ingredient soup to a teachers' function, I had so many requests for the recipe that it was...


    Italian Meatball Seasoning

    2 reviews

    Kathy Nieratko serves these meatballs with spaghetti sauce over pasta or in Italian rolls. "I also use the seasoning mix...


    Coney Island Sauce

    10 reviews

    Put the ketchup aside! Shirley Heston of Pickerington, Ohio turns ground beef, chopped onion, tomato sauce and chili powder into...


    New England Salmon Pie

    5 reviews

    My mom always made salmon pie on Christmas Eve. Now I bake this dish for the holidays and other get-togethers...


    Pumpkin-Butterscotch Gingerbread Trifle

    100 reviews

    There's more to pumpkin than pie, as this impressive trifle proves. It looks so elegant with alternating layers of gingerbread...


    Healthy Beef Stew

    12 reviews

    This is one of the tastiest stews I have ever made. It's hearty and especially good for folks on restricted...


    Hamburger Goulash

    14 reviews

    Goulash over mashed potatoes was my birthday meal of choice when I was growing up. Now I make my mother's...

    Baked Spinach Dip in Bread

    11 reviews

    This is the only way my kids will eat spinach! The dip can be made ahead and chilled. Place in...


    Butterflied Pork Chop Dinner

    1 review

    The sliced apple and sweet potatoes that complement these tender pork chops remind me of a crisp fall day, but...


    Chocolate Popsicles

    8 reviews

    Living on the equator, we experience warm weather year-round. These cold sweets are a favorite after-nap treat with my four...


    Strawberry Feta Tossed Salad

    5 reviews

    A neighbor served this light, wonderful salad at a summer barbecue. I’ve since tried it with many ingredient combinations, but...


    Chocolate Carrot Cake

    25 reviews

    Finely shredding the carrots gives this cake an extra-nice texture. The walnuts sprinkled on top add crunch, but you can...


    Creamy Banana Lettuce Salad

    Nancye Thompson of Paducah, Kentucky dresses up salad greens with fruit, nuts and a yummy banana dressing.

    Easy Arroz con Pollo

    15 reviews

    My children really look forward to dinner when they know I'm serving this. Plus, it's easy to make. —Debbie Harris,...


    Honey-Mustard Chicken Pasta

    7 reviews

    “In the six years that we have been married, my husband and I have lived in five countries on three...


    Quick Italian Spaghetti

    6 reviews

    Quick Italian Spaghetti has been a standby for Ruth Peterson of Jenison, Michigan for some 40 years now. "I can...


    Kidney Bean Salad

    3 reviews

    My daughter's friend made this as a side dish, but it's hearty enough to enjoy as a light lunch or...


    Polish Sausage and Veggies

    10 reviews

    From Chula Vista, California, Rita Kodet explains, “Looking for something different to prepare with Polish sausage, I created this entree...


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    Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

    23 reviews

    I’ve baked this cake every spring for many years, and my family loves it! Use your own fresh rhubarb, hit...