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    Cherry Tomato Corn Salad

    Brighten a picnic lunch or backyard barbecue with this cheerful, fresh-tasting salad. If you use want to use sweet corn...


    One-Pot Beef & Pepper Stew

    I love most things made with green peppers, tomatoes or green chiles. I wanted to prepare a quick and satisfying...


    Zingy Baked Chicken Nuggets

    These crispy chicken nuggets have just the right amount of spice. Yogurt makes them extra tender. —Lee Evans, Queen Creek,...


    Easy Chicken Paprikash

    When my husband studied Hungarian in the Army, I made him the chicken and onions dish known as paprikash. We...


    Fresh Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

    Lime and basil really brighten the flavors in this colorful salsa. It's best when scooped up on a homemade cinnamon...


    Farmers Market Orzo Salad

    Orzo is a tiny pasta shaped like rice. We use it as a base for veggies, lemony vinaigrette and cheeses...


    Sunday’s Corned Beef

    Here’s an old Irish recipe I’ve been making for decades—and not just on St. Patrick’s Day—because it’s so fast and...


    Easy Berry Cheesecake Parfaits

    These sweet little parfaits take everything that's wonderful about cheesecake and make it way easier. You get the rich creaminess,...

    Deluxe Pizza Casserole

    This is the family favorite dish for special occasions, and we always make it for my granddaughter's birthday. Mushrooms are...


    Pork Tenderloin with Zesty Italian Sauce

    We like to serve this dish with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh green beans or buttery corn on the cob....


    TLC (Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole)

    Turkey, stuffing and veggie leftovers come together into a fabulous casserole. There’s comfort in every bite. —Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania


    Ham & Feta Omelet

    Any excuse to have feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette is a good one! We pile this Mediterranean-inspired omelet with tomatoes...


    Breakfast Tacos

    This is a really simple, tasty breakfast. It has been a mainstay for our mornings together as a family. —Jo...


    Cheddar Bacon Grits

    In the South, grits can be served plain with a little butter or loaded with extras—my recipe has bacon, cheddar...


    Cranberry-Apple French Toast

    My husband's breakfast club at work raves about this make-ahead French toast. Pop it in the oven in the morning...


    Raisin Nut Oatmeal

    There’s no better feeling than waking up to a hot, ready-to-eat breakfast. The oats, fruit and spices in this homey...


    Marinated Steak with Grilled Onions

    This marinade is magic —it will make even economy cuts of beef tender and delicious. —Gail Garcelon, Beaverton, Oregon

    Rhubarb-Pineapple Crisp

    We grow our own rhubarb, and I enjoy using it in new recipes. When I first tried this fruity crisp...


    Muffin-Pan Meat Loaves

    I used to have a catering business, and my specialty was comfort food. I once needed a gluten-free meat loaf,...


    Cerveza Margaritas

    One sip of this refreshing drink and you’ll picture sand, sea and blue skies that stretch for miles. It’s like...


    Lemon-Berry Ice Cream Pie

    I love the combination of fresh strawberries and lemon curd. It's so refreshing, especially in an easy make-ahead dessert like...


    Turkey Ramen Noodle Salad

    My husband and I make this awesome salad together—he does the chopping. When we bring it to potlucks, we pack...


    Triple Berry Shortcake

    My great-great-grandmother handed down her shortcake recipe. I’m sharing it because it’s way too fabulous to keep it a secret!...

    Fresh Green Bean Salad

    I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much that I tried to re-create...


    Ranch Green Beans

    Years ago, I discovered this handwritten recipe on a note card and decided to give it a try. It's deliciously...


    Rhubread

    We moved into a house with a yard of fresh rhubarb. To use some of those ruby stalks, we made...


    Chilled Shrimp Pasta Salad

    This chilled salad, along with a nice cool drink, is all you need on a hot summer day. It also...


    Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Garlic

    When we have company, these sprouts are my go-to side dish because they look and taste fantastic. Fancy them up...


    Honey-Orange Broccoli Slaw

    When you need coleslaw quickly, here's a fantastic choice. Hints of honey and citrus make it special. —Debbie Cassar, Rockford,...