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

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    Taco Noodle Dish

    I got creative while we were housebound during a snowstorm one winter...and used ingredients I had on hand to come...


    Hearty Oatmeal Pancakes

    "My husband and I are trying to eat more oatmeal for its health benefits, but we get tired of having...


    Chicken Can-Can

    Easy as can be, this fast-to-assemble recipe comes from Carla Hodenfield of Ray, North Dakota. "It combines six cans of...


    Peanut Butter Apple Dip

    Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois reports, "At our family gatherings, I'm 'required' to serve this creamy dip -...


    Ranch Pretzels

    "For a fast, fun snack, start with plain pretzels and add a new taste twist," suggests Lois Kerns of Hagerstown,...


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    Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

    We look forward to fall in anticipation of making these spicy pumpkin seeds. I often put some in a decorated...


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    Simple Lime Gelatin Salad

    Jiggly retro desserts are back! Bust out your vintage molds for our creamy, citrusy lime gelatin salad recipe.


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    Candy Bar Apple Salad

    Snickers salad may not be a traditional green salad, but it is a midwestern specialty. Bring this easy one-bowl dessert...

    Lavender Cookies

    Lavender cookies are buttery and sophisticated, the ideal intersection of flowers and dessert set out on your table.


    Simple Luncheon Salad

    "For a bridal shower or summer buffet, this colorful crunchy chicken salad is a perfect choice," notes Pat Stevens, field...


    Cream of Turkey Vegetable Soup

    “This is a great, satisfying soup, perfect for a chilly night. This also makes the best of leftover turkey!" Stephanie...


    Pineapple Banana Muffins

    From Merritt Island, Florida, Grace Bryant writes, "Sometimes I prepare the dry ingredients and wet ingredients the night before and...


    Jumbleberry Crumble

    A friend brought this delicious, down-home dessert to church and was kind enough to give out the recipe. Everyone enjoyed...


    Berry Gelatin Mold

    This refreshing gelatin mold is delicious and always a big hit! For a patriotic buffet, I add a scoop of...


    Special Summer Berry Medley

    No matter how big the meal, folks always find room for this delightfully “special” dessert. With its hint of citrus...


    Seasoned Bread Crumbs

    Our Test Kitchen came up with this alternative to high-sodium packaged bread crumbs, using garlic powder and dried herbs. The...


    Fish Seasoning

    This mild blend from Kayleen Nichols of Sterling, Virginia gives fish a lift but also adds interest to other meats...

    Caribbean Pineapple Chicken

    Tropical breezes and an ocean sunset aren't necessary to enjoy Mary Tallman's Caribbean cuisine. "This zippy chicken recipe makes a...


    Microwave Lasagna

    It's almost hard to believe that this traditional, mouthwatering dish comes from the microwave. While the lasagna cooks, use your...


    Hawaiian Baked Chicken

    "Here's a sweet and tangy way to dress up chicken," suggests Leona Callen from Anna Maria, Florida. "Pineapple and brown...


    Orange Cream Cheese Spread

    "Here's a smooth fluffy spread that couldn't be easier to make—it has only four ingredients," reports Lois Gelzer of Standish,...


    Omelet in a Mug

    "This is a great way to make a quick-and-easy breakfast for one person," reports Susan Adair of Somerset, Kentucky. "I...


    Cheddar Cheese Sauce

    This cheddar cheese sauce is perfect over vegetables, omelets or any items made tastier with melted cheddar. Surprise your family...

    Bread Bowls

    This bread bowl will make any bowl of soup extra special. Serve it on a cool winter day.—Rhodes Bake-N-Serv, Jenna...


    Chicken Spaghetti Supper

    Instead of chicken breasts, try cut-up chicken or even browned turkey in her main dish. it's also interesting to try...


    Sausage Bean Soup

    You’re moments away from a flavor-packed soup that keeps you warm on even the chilliest nights. It's just the kind...


    Cheesy Beef Stroganoff

    This easy-to-fix stroganoff has become a mainstay on our dinner table.—Gerrie Ferguson, Twining, Michigan


    Golden Punch

    For a super addition to any celebration, you can't go wrong with this beverage. Pineapple and orange juices lend a...


    Honeycomb Goodies

    This snack has a sweet peanutty flavor that makes it a satisfying treat for kids of all ages.—Opal Blackmar, Rockford,...