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

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    Cheese-Filled Meat Loaf

    My mother’s cheese-stuffed meat loaf is something special, swirled with a filling of sour cream, cheddar cheese and stuffed olives....


    Breaded Chicken Wings

    Breaded chicken wings are simple and delicious—and you don’t need a deep-fryer to pull them off. These tasty wings crisp...


    Homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

    You'll love how well this strawberry rhubarb sauce goes with pancakes. It's a fresh from the farmers market favorite! —Mia...


    Turkey Bean Soup

    Substitute your favorite beans if cannellini and lima beans are not to your family's taste.


    Mushroom Quesadillas

    Crisp and cheesy, these Mexican-style snacks from field editor Jeri Dobrowski of Beach, North Dakota are fun and flavorful. "We...


    Hearty Jambalaya

    Mel Miller of Perkins, Oklahoma shares this meaty and satisfying jambalaya.


    Hawaiian Pork Chops

    Not sure what to do with those lean pork loin chops? Make Hawaiian pork chops to dress them up with...


    Asparagus Mushroom Beef Stir-Fry

    You can now find sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms in the produce section of your local grocery store.

    Southwestern Skillet Burgers

    Simmering browned beef patties in bean and bacon soup and diced tomatoes makes a moist and tasty burger--no bun needed.


    Ground Beef a la King

    Instead of using puff pastry shells, this tasty dish can be served over mashed potatoes.


    Sicilian Spaghetti Sauce

    Golden raisins and pine nuts add a new flavor twist to this southern-Italian pasta sauce.


    Tomato Onion Salad

    Sometimes simple is best, and this tomato onion salad is a perfect example. Aside from the tomatoes and sweet onions,...


    Pineapple Chicken Thighs

    The sweetness of pineapple is delicious in the golden brown sauce that covers the chicken.—LaVonne Hegland, St. Michael, Minnesota


    Marinated Rosemary Chicken

    This moist chicken, sent in by Wendy Molzahn of Beaumont, Alberta, is partially cooked in the microwave just before grilling...


    Cherry Angel Dessert

    This dessert is easy to decorate for the holidays, and it's perfect for family reunions.—Viorene Larson, Sious Falls, South Dakota


    Tarragon Carrots

    Crisp carrots are treated to a lovely tarragon and butter sauce in this fresh-tasting recipe from Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg,...


    Chicken Fried Rice for Four

    Who would imagine fried rice could be light? But it is! “This is an easy meal that can be fixed...

    Sweet ‘n’ Sour Cashew Pork

    A simple homemade sauce blends the tangy flavors in this stir-fry. Ginger, garlic and pineapple give it a traditional taste,...


    Sour Cream Enchiladas

    These enchiladas bake up soft, tender and saucy. It's a nice meatless main dish that's also quick and easy.—Lois Hansen,...


    Quick Chicken Pasta Salad

    For a quick and easy side to take to a get-together or potluck, try this pasta salad. It is also...


    Mixed Fruit Cobbler

    The cornbread topping gives this old-fashioned fruit cobbler a brand-new taste. You can use most any combination of fruits to...


    10 Minute Zesty Salsa

    The view from our mountain home includes Pike's Peak, so we frequently dine on our wraparound porch in good weather....


    Ginger Iced Tea

    Here's a refreshing beverage that goes with any meal. Carbonated ginger ale makes it a wonderful alternative to ordinary iced...

    Green Bean Potato Bake

    As a pastor's wife, I often cook up contributions to church dinners using on-hand ingredients. This creamy bake was such...


    Broccoli with Sauteed Red Pepper

    Slivered almonds and sweet red peppers add crunch to fresh broccoli.


    Orange Cream Freezer Dessert

    With its bold orange taste and cool smooth texture, this appealing ice cream dessert is crowd-pleaser. People who ask me...


    Stewed Tomatoes

    This fast and yummy side is so easy to make, it will be ready in no time. It is good...


    Strawberry Mushroom Spinach Salad

    Puree some leftover strawberries, add a little oil and white wine vinegar and you'll have strawberry vinaigrette.
    Some grocery...


    Pineapple Cabbage Saute

    This dish works best with thinly sliced cabbage, so it is best not to use a shredder.