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    Grilled Asparagus

    Tender, with a delicious barbecue flavor, this grilled asparagus makes a perfect side dish for grilled meats. Don't know how...


    Chinese Chicken Soup

    This attractive simple soup begins with frozen stir-fry vegetables. Convenient refrigerated minced gingerroot adds to the Asian flavor.


    Apricot Chicken Breasts

    Canned apricots add color and nutrition to this delicious sauce served over chicken breasts.


    Poppy Seed Tossed Salad

    So many people seek out this salad at get-togethers, I always have a couple giant bowls waiting. A guest who...


    Minty Mango Salsa

    I originally made this colorful mango salsa to garnish a smoked turkey my husband made. We have since tried it...


    Bacon-Egg English Muffin

    Terry Kuehn of Waunakee, Wisconsin stacks cheese, Canadian bacon and poached eggs on an English muffin to make this appealing...


    Lemon Dessert Sauce

    While this sauce makes a wonderful topping for angel food cake, it's also great as a glaze for roasted chicken...


    Soft Orange Custard

    This creamy custard with a splash of sunshiny citrus flavor can brighten any gray day. It's a light, lovely dessert!...

    Ginger Chicken with Green Onions

    Ginger, scallions and cayenne come together in a pleasant sauce for chicken. “Every time I serve this to company, I...


    Apple-Cheddar Tossed Salad

    "My mother makes this beautiful and colorful salad for all special occasions," notes Amy Osborne-Schebler of Davenport, Iowa.


    Portobello Mushroom Onion Soup

    With a side salad, this makes a wonderful meal. Portobello mushrooms are a great addition to French onion soup.
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    Sausage-Spinach Pasta Supper

    You won’t miss the marinara sauce once you taste this pasta dish flavored with chicken broth and Italian sausage. “It’s...


    Fettuccine with Bacon-Clam Sauce

    Clams, garlic, bacon and Parmesan cheese flavor this hearty pasta dish from Darlene Hicks. “It's been a favorite for years,”...


    Hearty Ground Beef Salad

    In Wexford, Pennsylvania, Ruth Carter relies on this hearty salad for a quick dinner on busy workdays. “My husband likes...


    Mexican Zucchini Casserole

    Use some of your garden bounty to whip up this zesty quiche-like casserole that teams zucchini with cheese, onion, egg...


    Quick Chicken Fried Rice for Two

    David Tiren of Catonsville, Maryland uses leftover chicken and rice to make this classic Chinese recipe, enhanced with soy sauce...


    Frozen Strawberry Yogurt

    After losing 60 pounds, I wanted a lower-fat version of the ice cream I make in my ice cream freezer....

    Smooth Strawberry Soup

    Each year, we wait impatiently for the strawberries to start producing so we can make this great soup. The berry...


    Slow-Cooked Chicken Chili

    Assemble this midday and your dinner will be ready and waiting for you.


    Cold Raspberry Soup

    "I received this recipe 20 years ago and improved upon it," says Nola Rice of Miami, Arizona. "I serve my...


    Chunky Pecan Bars

    Hazel Baldner of Austin, Minnesota says most folds can't eat just one of these rich gooey bars. "They taste just...


    Red Onion Rings

    DELICIOUS and yummy describes these onion rings. Not only does the batter coat well, but fries up light and crunchy,...


    Tropical Pound Cake

    Pomegranate seeds add a nice touch to the tropical fruit topping. To minimize the mess of seeding a pomegranate, follow...

    Berries with Sour Cream Sauce

    Delightfully dressed-up sour cream makes a delicious topping for fresh fruit in this dish shared by Linda Franceschi. "My great-grandmother...


    Herb Dip

    From Annapolis, Maryland, Mitzi Sentiff writes, "People won't guess that this delicious dip, which is great for parties, is also...


    Grilled Halibut with Mustard Dill Sauce

    Moist fish steaks are draped with thick and creamy sauce in this flavorful recipe. The topping makes a nice alternative...


    Basil Chicken Sandwiches

    "I got the inspiration for this recipe when I knew my parents and in-laws were coming to see our new...


    Sauteed Spinach and Mushrooms

    For a quick and easy dish, sauteed spinach mushrooms are a great choice. They’re filled with garlicky flavors and will...


    Polynesian Vegetables

    In Hobe Sound, Florida, Evelyn DeLuca quickly prepares this colorful vegetable medley on the stovetop. Coated with a pineapple sauce,...