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    Beef with Ramen Noodles

    I made up this beef with ramen noodles recipe when I was looking for good Chinese food in beautiful Oregon....


    Daffodil Cake

    I've made this cake for my children(see photo below), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is their favorite birthday cake...it's light and...


    Salmon Loaf

    During the Depression, Mom's tasty salmon loaf was a welcome change from the usual meat loaf everyone made to stretch...


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    Baked Chicken and Mushrooms

    Savor the rich flavors of tender chicken baked with a savory mushroom sauce and topped with melty mozzarella.


    Grilled Chicken with Peaches

    My grandmother gave me this recipe, which I lightened up. My children loved it when they were little, and now...


    Cobb Salad Wraps

    A homemade dressing lightens up these refreshing tortilla wraps. The avocado, bacon, blue cheese and tomato deliver the flavors I...


    Bombay Chicken

    This grilled dinner always turns out moist and tender. The marinade has a Middle Eastern flair, giving the dish a...


    Lemon Yogurt Cream Pie

    Creamy lemon yogurt and grated lemon zest provide the lively flavor in this tempting dessert. It's handy to make the...

    Grilled Turkey Kabobs

    I tried these kabobs at a friend's barbecue and asked for the recipe. Marinating them overnight really gives the flavor...


    Raspberry Lemon Loaf

    Carol Dodds of Aurora, Ontario shares this easy-to-prepare quick bread flavored with tangy lemon peel and fresh rasp berries. The...


    Light Chocolate Cheesecake

    "I created this easy reduced-fat take on cheesecake for my mom, who loves chocolate but not the calories," reports Theresa...


    Ranch Broccoli Pasta Salad

    Here's an easy summer salad for potlucks, ladies luncheons and picnics. Tricolor spiral pasta and broccoli florets are coated with...


    Greek Tomato Salad

    "My German father-in-law loves to vacation in Greece," relates Jerry Lappin of Garden City, Kansas. "After a stay on the...


    Spinach Beef Stir-Fry

    With tender strips of steak and fresh colorful vegetables, this mouthwatering stir-fry sizzles with flavor! "My versatile entree can also...


    Pasta with White Clam Sauce

    Garlic and oregano enhance the seafood flavor of this delicious linguine with white clam sauce. An Italian friend of my...


    Broccoli Shrimp Pasta Toss

    Skip the restaurant, and make this delicious homemade shrimp broccoli pasta recipe instead. Packed with protein, vegetables and a buttery...


    Lamb Marsala

    Lamb was a special treat for my family when I was growing up. I've had this recipe for more than...

    Bottoms-Up Cherry Limeade

    My guests enjoy this refreshing cherry-topped drink. It's just right on a hot southern summer evening. And it's pretty, too.


    Strawberry Crepe Roll-Ups

    "I grew up enjoying these sweet crepes, which my grandmother, aunts and uncles always called 'Swedish pancakes'. My husband, Chuck,...


    Makeover Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

    This slimmed-down version of a savory supper has just half the calories, 20% of the fat, 15% of the saturated...


    Scallop Stir-Fry

    This saucy seafood stir-fry from our Test Kitchen features scallops, curry, ginger and a colorful medley of vegetables.


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    Dill Bread

    Bake a loaf of this homemade dill bread for a deliciously soft and flavorful treat. It’s perfect with soups, salads,...


    Broiled Parmesan Tomatoes

    I love to make this recipe when tomatoes are at their peak—the tomatoes almost melt in your mouth.—Joylyn Trickel

    Early Riser Oven Omelet

    Everyone will rush to the table when you serve this big fluffy omelet. Packed with tomato, broccoli, ham and cheese,...


    Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry

    This mildly flavored ramen noodle stir-fry combines tender strips of chicken with vegetables and popular ramen noodles. I came up...


    Cheesy Lasagna

    The four different types of cheese make this lasagna a real crowd-pleaser. You can vary the amount of mozzarella, Monterey...


    Dilly Corned Beef Dip

    The first time I sampled this dip was at a reunion. I hunted down the person who prepared it, acquired...


    Apple Sausage Ring

    This very flavorful sausage ring is easy to prepare. It has a nice texture and holds its shape well...a nice...


    Golden Shrimp Brunch Casserole

    During the '40s, Mother had a close group of friends whose husbands or sons were off to war. To ease...