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

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    Broccoli with Cheese Sauce

    This creamy cheese sauce for broccoli is a great way to jazz up veggies. Try any cheese you like. For...


    Sweet Pepper Skillet

    If you're looking for tasty sweet pepper recipes to go with spaghetti or meat loaf, this is it. The easy...


    Pineapple Carrot Salad

    With carrots, celery and pineapple, this medley has a crunchy texture and tangy taste, but Ruth Noland of San Jose,...


    Parmesan Orange Roughy

    "I've always enjoyed orange roughy," relates Laura Freeman of Ruffin, North Carolina. "So as soon as I came across this...


    Open-Faced Seafood Sandwiches

    Delicious seafood sandwiches are as close as your cupboard using canned crabmeat and shrimp. Arlene Kroll of Vero Beach, Florida...


    Beef Gyros

    Going out to restaurants got to be expensive for our family, so I came up with this homemade beef gyro....


    Cranberry Pecan Spinach Salad

    I came across this recipe one year when I was looking for a special salad for the holidays. —Deb Murata,...


    Open-Faced Hamburgers

    This kid-friendly recipe is one of my favorites. A Swedish co-worker passed it on to me when we worked together...

    Monte Cristos

    A Monte Cristo sandwich never fails to please. This recipe comes together quickly with deli meats, packaged sliced cheese and...


    Egg Salad and Bacon Sandwich

    On days I don’t have much time to cook, egg salad on croissants hits the spot. It's also nice made...


    Salsa Ranch Chicken Wraps

    I came up with this easy wrap while working at a deli during college. The combination of salsa and ranch...


    Pineapple Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    These sandwiches are always welcome at lunchtime around our house. Sweet pineapple and crunchy pecans are nice additions to ordinary...


    Cheesy Crab English Muffins

    These hot-from-the-oven sandwiches are so good on a cool afternoon or as a quick dinner. Chopped pecans give the crab...


    Chicken Caesar Sandwiches

    “I adapted this easy sandwich recipe after eating something similar at a local restaurant,” relates Sara Schurtz Gonzalez of Phoenix,...


    Thyme-Marinated Pork Chops

    A garlic and thyme marinade and a crisp bread-crumb coating enhance these juicy chops. "They're great for an everyday dinner...


    Crustless Almond Cheesecake

    The dessert, Molly notes, is another tried-and-true family favorite. "My mother made this scrumptious dessert for years," she says. "It's...


    Scallops Florentine

    This elegant spinach-and-scallops dish created by our Test Kitchen makes a special entree for two. A pleasant Parmesan-garlic sauce complements...

    Savory Herb Rice

    "I got this recipe from the mother of one of my college roommates many years ago and filed it away,"...


    Green Beans and Mushrooms

    Elevate weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful green beans and mushrooms recipe, perfect as a side for almost any...


    Veggie Tortellini Soup

    Make the best of frozen veggies and tortellini with this no-fuss recipe. If you’d like, add a sprinkle of Parmesan...


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    Creamy Chicken Pasta

    Use cooked chicken for this creamy chicken pasta, and you have a quick-fix meal that's big on flavor.


    Crab Rangoon

    Bite into these golden appetizers, and you'll find a creamy crab filling that rivals restaurant fare. Best of all, these...


    Roasted Fennel and Peppers

    Fennel makes for a tasty change of pace in this versatile side that goes nicely with grilled meats. Best of...

    Crunchy-Style Chicken Salad

    Water chestnuts and pecans dress up this creamy chicken salad sent by Margaret McNeil in Memphis, Tennessee. It looks especially...


    Parmesan Basil Spaghetti

    This light and lemony pasta side dish is from Greenfield, Wisconsin's Sarah Briggs.


    Special Strip Steaks

    I like to use my wonderful cast-iron skillet, inherited from my mother, when I'm preparing this delicious steak, notes Janice...


    Parmesan Yogurt Dip

    We like to eat raw vegetables a few times a week as a side dish for a meal, and this...


    Spicy Chicken Breasts

    With the fiery spices in this entree, you won't even think about reaching for the salt shaker. Our Test Kitchen...


    Parmesan Zucchini Omelet

    This meatless entree from Marion Lowery of Medford, Oregon will become a favorite for Sunday brunch or a late dinner.