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    Chicken Florentine Meatballs

    30 reviews

    Served over squash and a chunky, mushroom-tomato sauce, these tender meatballs are tops when it comes to great flavor. —Diane...


    Rosemary Pork Loin

    5 reviews

    I started growing rosemary in my garden after I discovered this pork recipe. My husband and I think it’s restaurant...


    Blueberry Dream Pie

    14 reviews

    This showstopping pie can be decorated to fit any season. I like to make hearts for Valentine's Day, flowers for...


    Slow-Cooker Stuffed Shells

    3 reviews

    There's no need to precook the shells in this simple pasta dish. It's almost like magic when you open the...


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    Party Shrimp

    41 reviews

    The marinade for this dish makes the shrimp so flavorful, you won't even need a dipping sauce. Even those who...


    Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Pudding

    6 reviews

    This rich bread pudding recipe comes together in minutes. There's plenty of old-fashioned cinnamon flavor. The treat is sure to...


    Herb-Stuffed Red Peppers

    12 reviews

    “We love to cook and experiment with new dishes,” writes Brenda Joyner of Pateros, Washington. “We found this recipe online...


    Asian Pork Chops

    2 reviews

    I have always enjoyed Asian food, and when I had pork chops, I put this recipe together to create my...

    Healthy Tuscan Chicken

    21 reviews

    Looking for some healthy chicken recipes? This is my favorite. It's moist, tender and saucy. I recently lost 30-some pounds,...


    Coconut Curry Chicken Soup

    20 reviews

    Similar to a Vietnamese pho rice noodle soup, this red coconut curry chicken soup packs big flavor and a bit...


    Cheese Ravioli with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

    19 reviews

    When I first made this cheese ravioli everyone thought: Pumpkin on pasta? Ew! But once they tasted it, they couldn't...


    Italian Sausage Orzo Soup

    4 reviews

    I always look for recipes high in taste and nutrition but low on prep time and fat. This thick, chunky...


    Lemon Thyme Chicken

    30 reviews

    Buttered onions are a great addition to this easy lemon chicken recipe. Best of all, it takes only a few...


    Light & Lemony Scampi

    17 reviews

    A touch more lemon helped me trim the calories in our favorite shrimp scampi recipe. For those who want to...


    Garlic-Grilled Chicken with Pesto Zucchini Ribbons

    2 reviews

    The first time I substituted zucchini noodles for regular pasta, it was because I was trying to reduce carbohydrates and...


    Butternut & Portobello Lasagna

    5 reviews

    Lasagna gets fresh flavor and color when you make it with roasted butternut squash, portobello mushrooms, basil and spinach. We...


    Spiced Blueberry Quinoa

    4 reviews

    I took up eating quinoa when I found out how much protein it has. This is really an easy dish...

    Spicy Plum Salmon

    I created this sweet and spicy salmon after being challenged to use healthier ingredients. The fresh plum sauce really complements...


    Thai-Style Chicken Chili

    6 reviews

    I love this Asian take on the classic one-pot meal. This Thai chili recipe is quick, easy, nutritious and delicious....


    Root Beer Pulled Pork Nachos

    5 reviews

    I count on my slow cooker to do the honors when I have a house full of summer guests. Teenagers...


    Hot German Potato Salad for Two

    2 reviews

    This hot German potato salad is a deliciously downsized version of a favorite picnic salad. —Jennie Voigt, Marathon, Wisconsin


    Ricotta Gnocchi with Spinach & Gorgonzola

    When my family comes for a visit, they always ask me to make this unique dish for dinner. Homemade cheesy...


    Cuban-Style Pork Sandwiches

    9 reviews

    Loaded with tangy flavor, this is a lighter version of a favorite restaurant-style sandwich. If you don’t have a panini...

    Blueberry Chops with Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes

    4 reviews

    A sweet and spicy combo is the perfect accent for meaty chops. With a fresh green veggie on the side,...


    Leftover Rice Pudding

    26 reviews

    This rice pudding with leftover cooked rice is a delicious classic. We also like to dress it up with English...


    Individual Flans

    2 reviews

    I’m always on the lookout for desserts sized for two. This rich, comfy custard is smooth, easy and just right...


    Oven-Baked Asparagus

    2 reviews

    I like to use recipes that call for fresh produce I've grown in my garden. Here's a simple way to...


    Best Beets

    4 reviews

    I enjoy preparing this recipe because it gives me a chance to use the tender, fresh beets from our garden....


    Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese

    4 reviews

    I adapted this four-cheese mac and cheese recipe from one a friend gave to me. It has a distinctive blue...