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Want a simple (and delicious) meal? Try these easy recipes made with minimal ingredients!

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    Swordfish with Fennel and Tomatoes

    Step aside, marinara. There’s a new sauce in town, and it’s blissfully fresh with fennel and basil. TV-inspired and husband-adored,...


    Poor Man’s Hash

    The only memories I have about this recipe is that everyone who has ever eaten it thinks it's great! The...


    Baked Apple Oatmeal

    I've tried a number of different types of fruit for this recipe, but apple seems to be my family's favorite....


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    Puff Pastry Danish

    Flaky puff pastry Danish filled with tangy cream cheese and sweet jam creates a quick homemade breakfast or anytime treat.


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    Stuffed Salmon

    Our stuffed salmon recipe is simple to make, but fancy enough to serve for special occasions The crab filling is...


    Butterscotch Martinis

    The rich flavors of butterscotch and chocolate pair up for a nightcap that will satisfy any sweet tooth. —Clara M....


    Beef & Bean Tacos

    Food won’t go to waste when you serve this satisfying taco that puts canned goods to use. Even better, the...


    Balsamic Chicken Fettuccine

    Skip the marinara and serve noodles in an elegant new way! Not only is our easy balsamic-infused entree a meal...

    Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo

    Alfredo sauce and salmon are a palate-pleasing pair in this creamy pasta toss with crisp veggies. We love the flavors,...


    Chicken with Caramelized Pears

    Tender chicken gets an upscale treatment in this simple entree with sweetened pears. Remember this idea—it also works with pork...


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    S’mores Stuffed French Toast

    I had a craving for something sweet one morning, but all I had around the house was a handful of...


    Marinated Mozzarella & Tomato Appetizers

    Inspired by a dish I had at a restaurant, this simply sensational combination should marinate for at least three hours—the...


    Chocolate Challah French Toast

    We serve up a decadent breakfast of French toast from the kitchen of our family-run bed-and-breakfast. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Artichoke Tomato Pasta

    Our contest-winning artichoke tomato pasta is light enough to eat even on a hot summer day. The flavors of artichoke...


    Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Vodka Sauce

    I originally invented this scrumptious dish to celebrate a friend's 21st birthday, and it has since become a quick and...


    Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Primavera

    Roasting makes veggies an irresistible part of this light but filling dinner. —Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland


    Winter Herb Tea Mix

    This caffeine-free option is a sweet-spicy blend of mint, sage, rosemary, thyme and honey that melts away winter blahs. —Sue...

    Ginger Cardamom Tea

    I like to add a little spice to my tea, which is why I mix in the ginger and cardamom....


    Pretzel Puppy Chow

    This variation on regular puppy chow replaces peanut butter with Nutella and chipotle for a delicious spicy-sweet combination. —Taste of...


    Buttered Noodles

    Skip the grocery store and carryout because big bowl of buttered noodles can fix anything! Keep things simple tonight with...


    Pan-Fried Chicken Athena

    The flavors of everyday pantry items ring out in perfect harmony in these herbaceous pan-fried chicken breasts. —Bobby Taylor, LaPorte,...


    Crunchy Italian Snack Mix

    Every time my son visits, he asks me to make "the snack mix." It has become a requirement when we...


    Armenian Okra

    We always use fresh okra in from our garden for this recipe when I was a kid, but I've found...

    Pomegranate Cosmo

    Every soiree needs a signature drink. Sugar dresses up this simple cosmo that lets you enjoy a cozy evening with...


    Apple Spiced Tea

    When was the last time you stopped for afternoon tea? After you try this sweetly spiced drink, you’ll make it...


    Maraschino Cherry Rice Pudding

    As a grandmother, I've been cooking for many years and love to share my recipes. This pretty pastel dessert is...


    Creamy Baked Eggs

    My husband loves eggs prepared in any way. This recipe is simple but special, and every time the eggs come...


    Kale Quinoa Salad

    Kale quinoa salad is a nutritious side dish and, conveniently, a salad you can make ahead of time. Zippy lemon...


    Espresso Filling

    Coffee lovers will go crazy for cakes made with this heavenly filling. It's rich, decadent and irresistible! —Megan Byers, Wichita,...