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    Bulgur Jambalaya

    1 review

    I like making this dish because it allows me to stay on track for my weight loss without giving up...


    Carrot Cream Cheese Spread

    For a change-of-pace snack with a boost of nutrition from carrots, try this spread. "Our favorite way to use it...


    Anti-Vampire Potion (Butternut Squash & Garlic Soup)

    I remember making this velvety soup with my mom. Butternut squash gives it warm color, and garlic wards off any...


    Vanilla Citrus Cider

    My mom used to make cider for the holidays, so I based my citrus-vanilla variation on her recipe. I think...


    Apple-Mustard Pork Chops

    Pairing pork and apples has always meant a sure-fire recipe. The wonderful aroma of this delightful dish signals the arrival...


    Spaghetti Mac

    "This hearty meal is my mother's creation and ranks among my kids' favorites," relates Linda Sawin of Sterling, Massachusetts. "I...


    Pineapple Banana Shakes

    When I have fruit and milk or other foods I need to use up, I like to create my own...


    Blackberry Nectarine Pie

    Blackberries are a big crop in my area, so I've prepared this pretty double-fruit pie many times. I can always...

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    Grilled Club Sandwiches

    "When it comes to fixing simple meals for two, this hearty club stacks up as a winner," assures Robin Boynton...


    French Herb Seasoning

    This versatile seasoning will wake up the flavor in both meat and vegetables, guarantees Joan Hallford. "This zesty mix is...


    Orange Ginger Carrots

    Lightly glazed and seasoned with orange juice, honey and ginger, these tender carrots from our Test Kitchen make a lovely,...


    Peanut Butter Spritz Fingers

    My family loves this peanut butter fingers recipe because they satisfy the need for chocolate and for something crunchy, sweet...


    Rose Petal Sorbet

    Hot summer days call for a refreshing sorbet. This recipe from out Test Kitchen combines pleasing citrus and floral flavors.


    Spicy Mashed Potatoes

    “While cleaning the freezer one day, I uncovered extra filling I had used in an appetizer. I decided to add...


    Spicy Carrot Coins

    Cumin, coriander and ginger lend unusual zip and flavor to this colorful, healthy side dish shared by Nancy Zimmerman in...


    Cherry-Peach Dumplings

    You can make this fruity dessert on your stovetop, but to really impress your guests, simmer it in an electric...


    Quick Apple Lettuce Salad

    "THIS REFRESHING SALAD goes nicely with Mom's 'famous' chicken. She tells me she found she could get her children to...

    Pork Roast Dinner

    I am single and love to cook, so I often cook for friends that either don't cook or who work...


    Baked Shredded Carrots

    3 reviews

    Everyone who samples this crisp and tender carrot dish loves it. I make it often when we have fresh produce...


    Ham Salad Spread

    14 reviews

    My family has enjoyed this hearty ham salad recipe for years. It came to be an unexpected leftover every time...


    Creamy Clam Chowder

    20 reviews

    At our Pittsburgh competition, Lori Kimble's rich and satisfying chowder took top honors. She relates, "This family favorite is perhaps...


    Old-Fashioned Chocolate Soda

    We enjoy making this old-fashioned soda fountain specialty at home. Besides being a favorite treat for my grandchildren, it's entertainment....


    Chicken Neapolitan

    9 reviews

    I often prepare a weeks worth of recipes on the weekend and freeze them so I can quickly have dinner...

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    Quick Pepperoni Calzones

    13 reviews

    This calzone recipe takes the Italian favorite to the next level with Parmesan and herbs sprinkled on top. —Shannon Roum,...


    Chicken Picante

    12 reviews

    My husband used to claim this entree as his specialty until I made it and discovered how quick and easy...


    Mexican Chicken and Rice

    21 reviews

    On days I get home late from the hospital, I'm glad this main dish comes together easily in one skillet....


    Easy Gazpacho

    13 reviews

    My daughter got this gazpacho recipe from a college friend and shared it with me. Now I serve it often...


    Creamy Chicken Angel Hair

    19 reviews

    Our pasta-loving family often requests this recipe featuring chicken and vegetables. Lemon adds a light touch to the sauce, well...


    Pickled Onion

    2 reviews

    "I've been experimenting with pickle making for years, and I’m still trying to create the ultimate pickle," writes Margaret Berardi...