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

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    Chicken Pesto Wraps

    Chicken pesto wraps make a really quick meal for us. It's so easy—and the cleanup is just as easy if...


    Beef Ragu with Ravioli

    This sweet, no-stress sauce from our Test Kitchen tastes like it was simmering all day! Serve it over your favorite...


    Santa Fe Chicken

    Chicken and rice are dressed up with a zippy sauce for a complete meal that’s ready in a dash. Garnished...


    Blueberry Turnovers

    These blueberry turnovers are so easy to make that they just may become a baking priority every weekend, especially during...


    Barbecued Chicken Egg Rolls

    “If you like barbecued chicken, you’ll really enjoy these hearty chicken roll-ups,” assures Erin Stroud of Sterling, Illinois. “I serve...


    Lemony Fish and Cucumbers

    Brenda Biron of Sydney, Nova Scotia suggests the easy cleanup and tried-and-true convenience of a tinfoil packet to prepare her...


    Peach Chimmies

    “I developed these treats for our town’s peach festival,” writes Karolyn Czyz from Lewiston, New York. “They’re timely, easy and...


    Hermit Cookies

    Based on a traditional recipe that's been enjoyed for more than 100 years, these old-fashioned soft and chewy hermit cookies...

    Homemade Whipped Cream

    Unlock the secret to perfect homemade whipped cream with our step-by-step guide. Your desserts will all need a dollop!


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    Chocolate Ganache

    It takes just three steps to make decadent chocolate ganache. We are sharing our recipe and tips so you can...


    Marinated Beef Stir-Fry

    "I love this quick-and-easy stir-fry because everything but the cooking can be done in advance," writes Marian Johnson of Brawley,...


    Yellow Squash and Peppers

    Anna Stodolak sends her quick veggie side dish that's sure to perk up any dinner. Anna uses fresh yellow squash...


    Mexican Salsa Pizza

    “This recipe gets rave reviews” exclaims Carla McMahon of Hermiston, Oregon. It’s great as is, but you can kick up...


    Basic White Layer Cake

    Every recipe file should contain a standard delicious cake like this. Topped with your favorite flavor of frosting, it's great...


    Swedish Spritz

    A touch of almond extract gives these spritz wonderful flavor. For Christmas, you could tint half of the dough with...


    Taco Salad with Baked Shells

    Instead of using deep-fried salad shells, this recipe calls for baking flour tortillas in the microwave. Doing so keeps all...


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    Shrimp Alfredo

    Shrimp Alfredo has a fine-dining reputation that belies how easy it is to make this classy pasta dish at home.

    Strawberry Malts

    Strawberry malts are an old-fashioned twist on strawberry milkshakes. Juicy strawberries, sweet strawberry syrup and creamy vanilla ice cream are...


    Bananas Foster Sauce

    This sweet treat is very appealing and versatile! It's an impressive ending to everyday meals as a dessert, or with...


    Salmon with Dijon Mayonnaise

    You won't need to fish for compliments when this eye-catching main course appears on the table. The dill and mustard...


    Easy Tiramisu

    This easy tiramisu is creamy, sweet and full of coffee flavor. It's alcohol-free, too, and topped off with a layer...


    Colorful Couscous

    We love it when side dishes pop with color, like the bright pepper accents you'll see in this light and...


    Basil Turkey Soup

    After a busy day of Christmas shopping, it's easy to put together this soup with leftover turkey and frozen vegetables....

    Chocolate Chip Mousse

    Chocolate has long been associated with Valentine's Day. So when Cupid comes calling this year, reach for this recipe for...


    Cheesy Onion Breadsticks

    Basic biscuit mix gets a makeover with cheese, green onions and garlic powder. Brushing the breadsticks with melted butter when...


    Summer Vegetable Saute

    Fresh vegetables need little more than sauting in oil and tossing with basil to enhance their flavor. Feel free to...


    Roast Beef Tortilla Wraps

    Cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper give the cream cheese spread in these extraordinary sandwiches a deliciously mild Southwestern flavor.


    Golden Sea Bass

    If you’ve ever tasted potato-crusted sea bass in a restaurant and wished you could have it at home, this version...


    Contest-Winning Pecan-Crusted Chicken

    After trying something similar at a restaurant, I created these impressive baked chicken breasts with a pecan coating. For a...