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

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    Easy Pork ‘n’ Beans

    Friends prepared the food, including these simple yet delicious baked beans, when our daughter, Briana, married Jerad Van Der Zwaag....


    Roasted Garlic Potatoes

    A good friend provided the food for the one-of-a-kind Western-style wedding Jerry and I planned. These potatoes are scrumptious and...


    Orange Barbecue Sauce

    When Jerry and I got married, I worked with a friend to choose food that our farmer friends with big...


    Italian Pasta Sauce

    When my daughter Kris got married, her new husband made something special for their wedding buffet—a big batch of this...


    Barbecue Sausage

    These sweet and smoky baked barbecue sausages are covered in a rich brown sugar sauce and will stand out on...


    Lime Sherbet Punch

    This lime sherbet punch delivers refreshingly zesty flavor, and the pretty pastel punchbowl will make your guests take notice.


    Grandma’s Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

    "Ever since my husband's grandmother gave me this special recipe, I haven't made another oatmeal cookie recipe. The pudding mix...


    Fried Cabbage with Bacon

    This fried cabbage with bacon marries mild sweet notes with bold, smoky flavors and comes together in under 20 minutes.

    Chicken and Potato Bake

    "On evenings I'm busy helping our two kids with homework and don't have time to spend in the kitchen, I...


    Burnt Peanuts

    As far as my family's concerned, I can't make burnt peanuts too often. In fact, I save pint jars throughout...


    Pastel Almond Bark

    Cooks of all ages will find this pretty confection is a snap to prepare. It never fails to take center...


    Tutti-Frutti

    Red and green cherries make these treats look festive. Substitute any fruit in the amount that pleases your palate.


    Christmas Eve Mice

    Assembling these merry mice is so much fun that the kids will definitely want to help. My daughter gave me...


    Cheesy Sausage Dip

    The garlic really comes through in this crowd-pleasing cheese dip. It's one of our family's all-time favorites. I serve it...


    Rosemary Garlic Shrimp

    Delicate shrimp take on fabulous flavor when simmered in a chicken broth mixed with garlic and ripe olives. —Taste of...


    Basil-Marinated Fish

    Combined with oil, a sprinkling of other herbs and a little zesty lemon peel, basil vinegar makes a delightfully mild...


    Basil Vinegar

    Never made an herb vinegar? It's easy! Our Test Kitchen came up with a super simple recipe with just three...

    Wild Rice Salad

    This simple and delicious wild rice salad is perfect for any occasion. This gluten-free side dish combines wholesome grains, sweet...


    Chinese Five Spice

    This easy-to-make Chinese five-spice blend brings complex, balanced flavor to your dishes. It's perfect for roasting meats, enhancing stir-fries or...


    Asparagus Mushroom Casserole

    This colorful casserole is a palate-pleaser. Asparagus, mushrooms, onions and pimientos make a mouthwatering medley. Lemon and nutmeg give this...


    Greek Orzo Salad

    This tart, refreshing salad is a big hit in my home. All the tasty toppings—including red onions, tomatoes, olives, feta...


    16-Bean Soup

    This 16-bean soup is healthy, delicious and filling, so you can count on it to satisfy the whole family. Bonus: You...


    Tomato Black Bean Salsa

    This fresh-tasting medley bursts with homegrown garden goodness, including tomatoes, red pepper and crunchy corn. "Serve this salsa in the...

    Chunky Cod Stir-Fry

    Making the most of fish is what this dish from Dorothy Collette of Bourbonnais, Illinois is all about! Chunks of...


    Flavorful Catfish Fillets

    This is the best catfish ever! It's fast to prepare, and the cayenne adds a little zip. The golden cornmeal...


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    Fresh Veggie Pizza

    We love veggie pizza, period! But especially because fresh vegetables are 10x better when they're served on a crescent roll...


    Bow Tie Lemon Chicken

    "The zesty flavor of lemon brightens every bite of this creamy chicken and pasta dish," advises Rebecca Snapp of Cynthiana,...


    Angel Hair Pasta with Garden Vegetables

    "This family favorite is especially fun to make when the garden is full of fresh vegetables," reports Jun Barrus from...


    Honey Orange Chicken

    "I couldn't get enough of the sweet-and-citrusy marinade flavoring this grilled chicken," says Mary Hart Easterling, Santa Clarita, California. "So...