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

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    Lemon-Butter Red Potatoes

    At her home in Dewey, Arizona, Jane Walker can fix this stovetop side dish in a snap. She needs just...


    Angel Food Cake Roll

    There's always room for dessert—especially when it's this eye-catching angel food cake roll. We like strawberry yogurt in the filling,...


    Glazed Orange Roughy

    Dijon mustard and apricot fruit spread create a golden glaze for fish fillets in this easy entree from Jo Baker...


    Cinnamon Pancake Cubes

    "When I was young, my mother introduced our family to this delicious way to use up leftover buttermilk pancakes," says...


    Broccoli Sausage Simmer

    "I created this meal-in-one dish when trying to use up a large head of broccoli," recalls Lisa Montgomery of Elmira,...


    Pineapple Bread

    From Nicholville, New York, Marian Shelton shares this light loaf that gets its subtle sweetness from pineapple juice. "My daughter...


    Grilled Marinated Sirloin Steak

    "This recipe was given to me by a friend who knows I like to grill," shares Corina Flansberg. "No one...


    Butterscotch Muffins

    Butterscotch pudding gives a distinctive flavor to these muffins topped with brown sugar and nuts. My son won first-place purple...

    Open-Faced Sandwich Supreme

    "My husband and I first sampled this delicious open-faced sandwich at a restaurant," writes Phyllis Smith of Mariposa, California. "It...


    Quick Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

    "Because this warming soup takes advantage of several convenience items, it's very quick to make," assures Gayle Holdman from Highland,...


    Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

    Soft, chewy oatmeal breakfast bars have a hint of orange marmalade for a fun change from the usual granola bars....


    Pineapple Sauce

    Easy to make and a great addition to many dinners or desserts, this sweet pineapple sauce is a treat you'll...


    Hungarian Salad

    "my whole family enjoys this change-of-pace salad," relates David Wasson, Tulsa, Oklahoma. He adds a fast-to-fix dressing to frozen veggies,...


    Cheesy Crab Burritos

    "Everyone who tries this elegant variation on the standard burrito loves it," relates Karen Dye of Tempe, Arizona. "Serve with...


    Monterey Ranch Bread

    "This rich, cheesy loaf is a quick-and-easy addition to any meal," writes Shirley Privratsky of Dickinson, North Dakota. Or serve...


    Creamy Pea Salad

    You can prepare this pea salad ahead of time, so it's ideal when you're having company for dinner. —Debra Hartze,...


    Hot Spiced Punch

    My favorite punches, hot or cold, are the ones made with pineapple juice. Its flavor definitely comes through. This punch...

    Rich and Creamy Potato Bake

    Here's a delicious side dish that goes well with any meat entree. It's a wonderful recipe to make for potluck...


    Dill Vinaigrette

    This quick-to-fix combination is my favorite salad dressing. It gets its pleasant herb flavor from dill weed, celery seed and...


    Chicken Rice Casserole with Veggies

    Corn and red pepper bring color to this nicely seasoned chicken and rice bake. The crunch from toasted almonds sprinkled...


    Southern Okra Bean Stew

    When this spicy stew's simmering on the stove, my family has a hard time waiting for dinner. It's much like...


    Chickpea-Stuffed Shells

    "I never guessed my picky eaters would agree to try chickpeas, but they gobble them up when I disguise them...


    Orange Yogurt Dressing

    Honey brings a hint of sweetness to this creamy citrus salad dressing. The orange flavor is a wonderful complement to...

    Penne Sausage Bake

    "This hearty pasta dish was inspired by the delicious sausage rolls served at our favorite Italian restaurant," relates Vicky Benscoter...


    Shrimp Linguine Salad

    "A variation of this recipe was originally served as a side dish at a popular French restaurant," says Eileen Herr...


    Marinated Orange Roughy

    "This recipe—from a seafood cookbook my husband bought me before we were married—is a longtime favorite," writes Robin Guth of...


    Baked Chicken Breast

    Give Joy Beck's Salt Substiture (above) a try on this quick-to-fix chicken dish from our Test Kitchen. It's sure to...


    No-Salt Salt

    "I find filling a salt shaker with this mixture of spices reduces the automatic reach for salt," notes Joy Back...


    Fresh Fruit with Balsamic Vinaigrette

    "This colorful fruit platter always looks beautiful on our Christmas dinner table," writes Mari Day of Suamico, Wisconsin. "The light...