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

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    Hoisin-Glazed Pork

    "This recipe was a give away for a cook book advertisement," writes Marguerite Shaeffer of Sewell, New Jersey. "I kept...


    Fruity Dessert Tacos

    Here's a dessert you can feel good about eating! Fresh fruit and zippy jalapeno make a tasty filling for sweetened...


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    Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

    These ground turkey stuffed peppers are a nice change of pace from traditional ground beef and rice peppers. Lean ground...


    Lemon-Pepper Broccoli

    This easy side dish is perfect with just about any main dish. Lemon pepper gives it a nice zing. —Jeannie...


    Dill Potato Wedges

    These are my absolute favorites; I've been making them for years! —Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster, Pennsylvania


    Makeover Garlic Chicken Spaghetti

    For Judy Crawford of Deming, New Mexico, the special meal for her family is Garlic Chicken Spaghetti. It's got a...


    Easy Grilled Pork Tenderloin

    “We’ve been making this dish for years and everyone who tastes it requests the recipe," writes Debbie Wigle of Williamson,...


    Tropical Pineapple Coleslaw

    Pineapple adds pizzazz to traditional coleslaw, introducing both color and sweetness. A fast side dish, it's sure to be in...

    Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

    Vanilla beans and a hazelnut liqueur like Frangelico lend a sophisticated flavor to this hot chocolate. With such rich taste,...


    Cranberry-White Chocolate Cookies

    These are one of my favorite cookies to make for the holidays. I prepare a batch early in the holiday...


    Basil Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise

    I often end up with a bumper crop of herbs—and here's one of my favorite basil recipes. These burgers...


    Zeus Burgers

    “I always eat healthy meals and am not afraid to experiment with food. I put together some common Greek ingredients...


    Mushroom Steak Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

    When I want to serve a romantic dinner for my husband and me, I fix this elegant yet easy salad....


    Turkey Spinach Salad with Maple Dressing

    "My husband and I love to hike in New England," writes Jessica Gerschitz of Jericho, New York. "The maple syrup...


    Super Italian Chopped Salad

    Antipasto ingredients are sliced and diced to make this substantial salad. I like to buy sliced meat from the deli...


    Meatless Taco Salad

    This colorful entree combines popular taco ingredients—minus the ground beef. And you won't miss the meat at all! I top...


    Crab Louis

    “I make this salad when it's hot outside and we're looking for something quick and simple for dinner,” says Gail...

    Pear Chicken Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

    Classic pear salad gets an innovative makeover with chicken and maple vinaigrette. We like to serve it over crisp romaine...


    Butter Pecan Glaze

    Try this thick, rich, buttery sauce over ice cream, fried ice cream or slices of angel food cake for a...


    Healthier Chocolate Zucchini Bread

    With some basic changes, we were able to keep all the flavor of this chocolate zucchini bread recipe from Jennifer...


    Tomato Baguette Pizza

    When my tomatoes ripen all at once, I use them up in simple recipes like this one. Cheesy baguette pizzas,...


    Corn on the Cob with Lemon-Pepper Butter

    Roasting fresh-picked corn is as old as the Ozark hills where I was raised. My Grandpa Mitchell always salted and...


    Microwave Corn ‘n’ Bean Bake

    This is one of the easiest side dishes ever! It tastes wonderful and is takes just minutes to make.—Nellie Perdue,...

    Pizza Noodle Bake

    Here’s a family-pleasing casserole that comes together in a snap, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. Double the recipe...


    Cranberry Bundt Cake

    Cranberry sauce gives this moist cake its pretty swirled look. Serve slices for dessert after dinner or as coffee cake...


    Veal Scallopini

    My husband and I prepare this veal dish for birthdays and other special occasions. We love to cook and often...


    Apple Cider Chicken ‘n’ Dumplings

    I came up with this recipe one fall when I had an abundance of apple cider. Adding some to a...


    Tomato Basil Bread

    This round breads' chewy crust pairs well with a steaming mug of soup. The pretty color and robust flavor are...


    Broccoli Brown Rice Pilaf

    This is one of my favorite low-fat dishes—it's delicious! Rosemary, garlic, almonds and sunflower kernels flavor the broccoli and rice....