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    Pork Chops and Beans

    This hearty combination of tender pork chops and two kinds of beans makes a satisfying supper from the slow cooker...


    Steak Burrito

    This slow-simmered beef steak burrito recipe is simple but insanely good. With just a few key ingredients, you'll be left...


    Creamy Chicken Hot Dish

    A potato chip topping adds some crunch to this creamy mixture of tender chicken chunks, rice, peas and celery from...


    Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bread

    Prep this simple whole wheat loaf in the bread machine for sandwiches all week long.


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    Chicken Nugget Casserole

    Our kids love to eat chicken nuggets this way. It's a satisfying supper with spaghetti and a salad on the...


    Sweet Tropical Loaves

    "These pineapple coconut loaves are so good and moist that sometimes I don't even bother to glaze them," shares Sybil...


    Orange Toast

    "A friend gave me the recipe for this sweet snack," informs Helen Applequist of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. "I make...


    Pizza with Wheat Crust

    If you're looking for a change from traditional pizza crust, try this whole wheat version from Kathryn Maxson of Mountlake...

    Pepperoni Bread

    "This chewy bread, flecked with spicy pepperoni, is a favorite no matter where I take it," reports Annette Self of...


    Apple Tuna Sandwiches

    My husband and his buddies love to pack this tasty lunch when they go on fishing trips. My tangy tuna...


    Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

    These pumpkin streusel muffins have a rich pumpkin flavor and a sweet, crumbly topping. They’ll make any fall or winter...


    Zucchini Ricotta Bake

    I have made this lasagna-like zucchini casserole frequently over the years and shared the recipe with many people. It's a...


    Vegetable Lentil Stew

    This delicious stew is nothing but good for you! The chunky mixture, seasoned with chili powder and cumin, is chock-full...


    Creamy Chicken Salad

    I modified the original recipe for this chicken salad to make it healthier. The ingredients are so flavorful that my...


    Honey-Dijon Potato Salad

    No matter which recipe I tried, my potato salad always turned out bland. So I came up with this creamy...


    Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

    This side always takes my guests by surprise because of the smoky, creamy flavor. No doubt you'll get major kudos...


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    Vegetarian Enchiladas

    When you're in the mood for enchiladas but don't want the fat and calories of the traditional variety, make these...

    Quick Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    Our Test Kitchen bundles together a tasty blend of garden flavors with sweet and hot accents. Wrapped in lettuce leaves,...


    Roasted Asparagus and Leeks

    No vegetable says spring quite like asparagus. In this recipe, we combine pretty green spears with leeks. Crushed red pepper...


    Family-Favorite Spaghetti Sauce

    Friends will rave over it, too. Serve over pasta, and round out the meal with a simple salad and garlic...


    Slow-Cooked Jambalaya

    —Sherry Huntwork, Gretna, Nebraska


    Beef Roast Dinner

    Because this healthy dish is slow-cooked, you can use less expensive roasts with results as mouthwatering as the more costly...


    Spicy Goulash

    Ground cumin, chili powder and a can of Mexican diced tomatoes jazz up my goulash recipe. Even the elbow macaroni...

    Slow-Cooker Oatmeal

    Transform your mornings with the cozy warmth of slow-cooker oatmeal, sweetened with brown sugar, raisins and apples. It's a hearty...


    Mixed Fruit with Lemon-Basil Dressing

    A slightly savory dressing really complements the sweet fruit in this recipe. I also use the dressing on salad greens....


    Black Bean Veggie Burger Salad

    “This lower fat version of a traditional taco salad doesn't lose any of the flavor,” writes Mary Bilyeu of Ann...


    Pecan-Crusted Catfish

    Mustard and dill give this catfish its savory flavor, and the pecan crust lends a delightful crunch. You’ll have dinner...


    Ham Stuffed Acorn Squash

    “At the end of the growing season, we always have a few acorn squash remaining," says Laurina Jo Tucker of...


    French Toast with Apple Topping

    For breakfast or brunch, you can’t top this impressive dish from Janis Scharnott of Fontana, Wisconsin. Warm, sweet apples and...