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

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    Salmon Rice Puff

    This simple recipe is from the 1930s, but it's just as delicious today. My mother served it with creamed vegetables.


    Cherry Snowball Cookies

    "These simple cookies have a delicate buttery flavor complemented by the cherry surprise in the center," notes Joy Schuster of...


    Marinated Chuck Roast

    This slow-cooked, marinated chuck roast delivers rich flavor and fall-apart tenderness with minimal effort.


    Tangerine Tossed Salad

    My mother taught me how to cook when I was a young girl. The sweet tangerines and crunchy caramelized almonds...


    Cinnamon Dip

    This creamy dip can be prepared the night before and chilled. Serve with apple wedges or an assortment of cookies...


    Homemade Coconut Brownies

    My children and grandchildren are the light of my life. I always try to have homemade cookies or brownies on...


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    No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

    In our no-bake pumpkin pie, layers of fluffy whipped cream and spiced pumpkin rest dreamily inside a cozy graham cracker...


    Family Vegetable Beef Soup

    My kids aren't excited about vegetables, but in this soup, they love them. It's an easy recipe to make.

    Baked Parsnips

    We enjoy this veggie often in the Northeast, and I've experimented with different ways of fixing them. This is by...


    Armadillo Eggs

    The crust is crispy, and the peppers give this armadillo eggs recipe a nice zesty flavor. —Peggy Campbell, Welch, Texas


    Chicken Marmalade

    As the children were growing up, it was fun to try different recipes. If they ate what I served and...


    Fruit Smoothie with Milk

    This five-ingredient fruit smoothie with milk has peaches and strawberries blended into the drink to make it creamy and sweet,...


    Peanut Turkey Satay

    I found this recipe years ago and immediately served it to dinner guests. It’s easy and fun and takes only...


    Veggie-Stuffed Eggplant

    Ruby Williams writes from Bogalusa, Louisiana, "For years, I cooked for my late husband and our five children. Now it's...


    Slow-Cooked Peach Pork Chops

    “I played around with many variations of this recipe until I came up with one that was just right,” Bonnie...


    Sweet Pepper Rice

    This tasty, colorful side dish is a lovely complement to many entrees. The peppers and rice make a nice texture,...


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    Veal Scallopini

    When you need something on the table—fast!—veal scallopini to the rescue. A quick sauté and you have a thin cut...

    Peanut Butter Candy

    During the holidays, I make a lot of candy for friends, and this simple recipe seems to be a favorite....


    Cabbage and Sausage

    Cabbage and sausage has so many variations the world over, but it's a hearty dish wherever you're serving it. This...


    Raspberry Jam Bars

    My Grandmother Addie made these bars for family picnics and enjoyed watching her grandchildren try to resist them. But all...


    Gouda-Stuffed Chicken

    My brother gave me the recipe for this hearty dish we often serve at family gatherings. Men, especially, seem to...


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    Firehouse Chili

    When a recipe intended to serve a group of hungry people passes the firehouse test, you know it's worth making....


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    Texas Pecan Pie

    I won a blue ribbon for this pie at the Texas State Fair. Since I was in the military for...

    Rosemary Pot Roast

    Come home to a comforting, ready-to-eat entree with this slow-cooker favorite sized just right for two. It’s so easy, and...


    Chicken Rice Tomato Soup

    "This hearty soup is loaded with vegetables, chicken, rice and herbs. When friends come for lunch, I warm up some...


    Rich Chocolate Cake Bars

    "These cake-like brownies work well for large gathering and are quick to make," notes Kathy Kittell of Lenexa, Kansas.


    Nutty Fingers

    These classic Christmas cookie has stood the test of time. The recipe makes a nice-sized batch, which gets you in...


    Whipping Cream Pound Cake

    Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of whipping cream pound cake. This classic dessert has a tender crumb and subtle...


    Cranberry Cherry Punch

    This crimson-colored beverage is wonderful for Christmas and looks festive in a glass punch bowl. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia