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

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    Turkey Tomato Soup

    Turkey and tomatoes are high on my list of favorite foods. My husband grows the best tomatoes ever and I...


    Seven-Grain Bread

    Flavorful and slightly chewy, this lovely loaf is the best thing to come out of her bread machine, attests Lise...


    Zesty Mixed Vegetables

    Colorful carrot coins, broccoli and zucchini star in this appealing side dish that's served warm. Simmered in Italian salad dressing,...


    Tuna Patties with Dill Sauce

    These tender golden tuna patties, draped with a creamy dill sauce, have a wonderful blend of flavors. Parsnips are the...


    Spicy Chicken and Peppers

    My husband didn't think he could eat chicken prepared any way but fried—until he was coaxed into trying this colorful...


    Lemon Chicken Tacos

    These tempting tacos are low in fat but full of zippy flavor. I often modify the recipe to our tastes...


    Apple-Leek Pork Chops

    "The sweet and savory combination of apples and leeks goes so well with these golden pork chops," says Elaine Williams...


    Pinto Beans with Kielbasa

    Sauced-up sausage, tomatoes, green pepper and onion accompany two kinds of beams in this warm main dish from Gloria Slater...

    Bean and Vegetable Salad

    "This medley of beans won the enthusiastic approval of my husband, who says he'll eat low-fat, low-cholesterol food only if...


    Broccoli with Orange Sauce

    If you like oranges, you'll enjoy this citrusy sauce I adopted when looking for more interesting way to serve broccoli....


    Vegetable Spiral Sticks

    "I love to serve these savory wrapped vegetable sticks for parties or special occasions," remarks Teri Albrecht, Mt. Airy, Maryland....


    Easy Beef Goulash

    "I found the recipe for this stovetop goulash several years ago in an old cookbook," reports Phyllis Pollock of Erie,...


    Herb-Crusted Salmon

    Salmon is remarkably versatile, but this herb-crusted salmon may just become your new favorite cooking method. It's quick and easy,...


    Apple Carrot Muffins

    These apple carrot muffins were given to me by the parent of one of my students. They're moist, tender and...


    Home-Style Country Sausage

    "My family loves sausage, but I wanted to reduce the fat and calories," confides Linda Murray of Allenstown, New Hampshire....


    Very Cherry Crescent Ring

    My mother used to prepare this pretty coffee cake on Christmas Eve for our family to enjoy the next morning...


    Festive Scrambled Eggs

    Every bit as quick as scrambled eggs are meant to be, this hearty dish— with red pimientos and green parsley...

    Orange Sweet Potatoes

    Our show-stopping baked orange sweet potatoes make for one vibrant, crowd-pleasing side dish for the holidays and special events.


    Raspberry-Almond Jelly Roll

    With a whipped cream, almond and raspberry filling, the lovely swirled slices taste as good as they look. —Gloria Warczak,...


    Cranberry Jell-O Mold

    "With a heavy meal, this cool refreshing salad with tart cranberry flavor is a welcome side dish," jobs Jane Walker...


    Chicken Stir-Fry Bake

    One night I decided to use frozen vegetables in my chicken stir-fry. Not wanting to stand watch over the stovetop,...


    Creamy Parmesan Sauce

    Try this sauce over a variety of vegetables. It has a wonderful cheesy flavor.—Maria Bacher, Westminster, South Carolina


    Mississippi Mud Cake

    This cake features a fudgy brownielike base topped with marshmallow creme and a nutty frosting. Serve big slices with glasses...

    German Chocolate Upside-Down Cake

    Upside-down cakes don't have to be made with fruit. This German chocolate upside-down cake is satisfyingly rich and sweet, and...


    Pumpkin Pound Cake

    Our contest-winning pumpkin pound cake is easy to prepare, and topped with a sweet and nutty walnut sauce, it's perfect...


    Wild Rice Mushroom Chicken

    I use a wild rice mix to put a tasty spin on a traditional chicken and rice bake. It's simple...


    Crab Potato Salad

    "This recipe has been in my husband's family for 100 years," says Clarice Schweitzer of Sun City, Arizona. "The only...


    Grilled Vegetable Medley

    Susan Hase of Larsen, Wisconsin shares a hearty potato dish that's her no-fuss favorite. And because everything is wrapped in...


    Hamburger Macaroni Skillet

    "This flavorful meal is great for busy nights because it's a snap to prepare," writes Teresa Ray of Lewisburg, Tennessee....