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

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    Fingers of Fright

    As the young guests arrived, we joked about “finger food,” then offered them Fingers of Fright. Their eyes widened at...


    Halloween Caramel Apples

    A chocolate drizzle sprinkled with crushed candy makes ordinary caramel apples especially yummy—like the fancy ones in some candy shops....


    Texas Toast Steak Sandwiches

    These hearty open-faced sandwiches from Taryn Kuebelbeck are layered with fresh spinach, cheese, tomato and beef. Serve with ice-cold lemonade...


    Parmesan Pasta

    This 20 minute Parmesan pasta recipe combines freshly grated cheese with aromatic herbs and garlic.


    Onion Fried Chicken

    Could fail-proof, finger-lickin’ good chicken be any easier than this? Gwen Hannibal from Odell, Illinois shares a 3-ingredient recipe that’s...


    White Beans with Rigatoni

    "My husband and I are fans of canned beans...especially when they're combined with pasta," shares Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois....


    Gooseberry Dessert

    Betty Janzen
    CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA

    A Mennonite friend gave me this delicious recipe when I first got married. Most...


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    Pozole

    A traditional Mexican soup, pozole is usually enjoyed around the holidays, but it makes a comforting, slightly spicy, slightly smoky...

    Roasted Red Pepper Soup

    Use jars of roasted and marinated peppers as a speedy shortcut to smoky, creamy roasted red pepper soup.


    Oat Pan Rolls

    I've made so many of these delicious rolls that I think I could make them blindfolded! I always take about...


    Tomato Guacamole Dip

    With just six ingredients, this refreshing dip is a snap to whip up. From Racine, Wisconsin, Jill Perez says, “It's...


    Praline Cereal Crunch

    A sweet and salty snack like this is hard to resist. The recipe makes 10 cups, so it's great to...


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    Baked Beans with Bacon

    These baked beans with bacon will round out any meal, but they're particularly good served alongside cornbread. Canned pork and...


    Red Potatoes with Beans

    You can serve this homey blend of fresh green beans, potato wedges and chopped red onion hot or cold. Either...


    Peanut Butter ‘N’ Jelly Cake

    I made this fun and flavorful peanut butter and jelly cake for my son's first birthday. He just turned 33,...


    Salad Dressing with a Kick

    After trying nearly every fat-free salad dressing out there, my husband created his own. His zesty dressing is fantastic. -Joyce...


    Light Rosemary Rice

    This quick rice dish is a favorite with my family. It's low in fat because it gets it's flavor from...

    Broiled Scallops

    These quick scallops are perfect for two. They look as if they were prepared in a fancy restaurant. —Susan Coryell,...


    Potato Kale Sausage Soup

    When autumn falls upon Fountain Valley, California, Susan Pursell simmers up this comforting soup. The hearty sausage slices, white kidney...


    Tuna Pate

    Hot pepper and chili sauces liven up this spread from Eileen Blazik of Levittown, Pennsylvania. Try it the next time...


    Easy Corn Pudding

    A package of cornbread mix and a few other convenience items make this moist side dish a breeze to toss...


    Horseradish-Crusted Turkey Tenderloins

    Looking for a low-carb entree ideal for company? Consider this specialty. It won a local recipe contest and was featured...


    Bean and Pork Chop Bake

    Having grown up on a pork-producing farm, I like to include that versatile meat in many recipes. This one, featuring...

    Herbed Baked Spinach

    Parmesan cheese and garlic liven up this spinach dish, which goes well with meat entrees and main-dish casseroles. Sometimes, I...


    Tortellini Appetizer

    The festive green and red of this appetizer will make it a welcomed addition to a holiday buffet table. Store-bought...


    Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Carrots

    With an irresistible brown sugar-mustard sauce, these simple simmered carrots bring bright flavor and color to the table. —Paula Zsiray,...


    Cheesy Potato Casserole

    This cheesy potato casserole is the ultimate comfort food, including the Cornflake and Parmesan topping that adds a satisfying crunch.


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    Prime Rib with Horseradish Sauce

    This prime rib with horseradish sauce recipe pairs a black pepper-crusted prime rib roast with a creamy, spicy condiment. The...


    Turkey Guacamole Wraps

    Tuck smoked turkey and a creamy avocado spread into tortilla wraps and add a dash of hot sauce for a...