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

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    Homemade Chicken Stock

    Peppercorns and a handful of herbs add the perfect seasoning to this low-sodium stock. Browning the chicken and sauteeing the...


    Herbed Lemon Pork Chops

    Expect to get plenty of compliments on these fast, flavor-packed chops. They're tender and juicy. —Billi Jo Sylvester, New Smyrna...


    Rosy Rhubarb Cupcakes

    If you're in a big hurry, these cupcakes are delicious even without frosting. The recipe works well with either fresh...


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    Fish Casserole

    The first time I tried this meal-in-one dish, it was an instant hit at our house. Fish and rice are...


    Frosty Freezer Pie

    "This pretty pie can be whipped up in no time. But it tastes so sweet and creamy people will think...


    Wonderful White Bread

    "Simply wonderful" is the way Karen Kaloydis of Flushing, Michigan describes this beautiful loaf of home-style white bread. Its light...


    Black Beans and Rice

    Bonnie Baumgardner often serves this quick skillet side dish to delighted guests at her Sylva, North Carolina home. "It tastes...


    Stir-Fried Cabbage

    Stir-fried Cabbage cooks quickly so it stays crisp and keeps its bright color. "I serve economical cabbage often," Carol says....

    Orange Blossom Lamb

    Orange Blossom Lamb is a special main dish that's easily assembled. After browning, the chops simmer in a flavorful sauce.


    Quick Calzones

    Leftover meat sauce makes a hearty calzone that tastes like it’s made from scratch. Top the calzones with a sprinkling...


    Three-Meat Sauce

    "This authentic Italian spaghetti sauce recipe is a longtime family favorite," relates Lillian Di Senso of Lake Havasu City, Arizona....


    Turkey Ranch Wraps

    Here's a cool idea that's ready to gobble up in no time. It's a terrific use for deli turkey. Just...


    Broccoli Cheese Casserole

    "I often serve this side-dish casserole to company because it's easy to make and looks so appealing," says Vicki Schrupp...


    Passover Macaroons

    These easy coconut macaroons from Herbert Borland of Des Moines, Washington are lightly crisp on the outside and chewy on...


    Salsa Fish

    "My family loves outdoor activities, especially fishing," informs Diane Grajewski of North Branch, Michigan. "I give their catch of the...



    Baby Ruth Cookies

    I love Baby Ruth candy bars and usually have a few on hand, so I decided to put them to...

    Molded Vegetable Salad

    I FOUND this recipe years ago in an old cookbook. By using different colored gelatins, it blends in well with...


    Best Rhubarb Pie

    MY MOTHER always made Rhubarb Custard Pie with the first rhubarb picked. It's one of my earliest memories of a...


    Sausage and Potato Skillet

    A sausage and potato skillet meal is comforting, filling and easy to make. As a bonus, it all happens in...


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    Pinwheels

    Tortilla pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing, classic party food. Plus, the recipe is endlessly versatile!


    All-Occasion Punch

    To keep the punch cold while adding extra color, I like to make an ice ring out of cherry soda...


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    Company Fruit Salad

    We first tried a cream cheese fruit salad like this at a local deli. Since I couldn't get that recipe,...

    Lincoln Log

    As an appetizer for my Presidents' Day dinner, I reshaped a favorite cheese ball recipe into this log. Rolled in...


    Peppery Scalloped Potatoes

    Mother knew these rich, hearty potatoes are excellent on a cold day since the cayenne pepper warms you up. Once...


    Mother’s Walnut Cake

    Indulge in our homemade walnut cake! It is a versatile treat perfect for any time of day and elevated with...


    Sunny Vegetable Salad

    A terrific mixture of crisp, chewy, fresh and sweet ingredients makes this salad taste as good as it looks. A...


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    Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

    Combine chicken, rich sour cream and pantry staples to make this Ritz cracker chicken casserole, a classic hot dish that's...


    Crumb-Coated Potato Halves

    Dressing up potatoes is a snap with this easy method. What I like best about the recipe is that I...