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August 31, 2019
This is an old family recipe. My family loves it. It's quick and easy. Elbow macaroni and ground beef are combined in a tomatoey sauce. The kids will eat this one!
August 30, 2019
A rich chickpea and potato curry with coconut milk and Indian spices is surprisingly easy to make.
August 29, 2019
The richness of the condensed soups that comprise the creamy sauce for this simple dish will have folks thinking you made it from scratch.
August 29, 2019
Artichoke hearts are topped with breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese and broiled, for a simple and satisfying appetizer.
August 29, 2019
Nature
August 28, 2019
Whip up a zesty blend of hoisin sauce, honey, soy, ginger, cayenne and curry powder to flavor this fabulous stir fry of mushrooms, carrots, peppers, onion, garlic, bean sprouts and green onion. Toss with hot spaghetti.
August 27, 2019
In this tart and tangy relish, cranberries and a whole orange are chopped in a blender or grinder and macerated in liqueur for several hours. Serve with turkey.
August 26, 2019
Fresh rhubarb, sour cream, and a hint of nutmeg star in this easy coffee cake.
August 18, 2019
Still rich and creamy, this alfredo recipe has been made healthier by using fat-free cream cheese.
August 17, 2019
This is comfort food for any true Southerner. Includes shrimp, potatoes, fresh corn and smoked sausage.
August 17, 2019
Leftover Halloween chocolate bars can be transformed into hot chocolate with the addition of milk and cinnamon.
August 16, 2019
What better way to get your veggies in than with a savory Italian dish like Pasta Primavera. This version combines a little bit of heat from red pepper flakes with fresh vegetables, herbs and the smokey flavor of a smoked Gouda cheese. It's a wonderful combination of crunchy and creamy.
August 15, 2019
Russet potatoes are blended with roasted garlic, butter and milk.
August 14, 2019
Sour cream makes this bread especially moist and a bit tangy, a fine counterpoint to the intense sweetness of banana.
August 13, 2019
Spice up boring turkey burgers by creating incredible flavor with exotic spices and herbs. Enjoy on a toasted bun with desired fixings and spiced mayonnaise!
August 12, 2019
Chicken breasts are marinated in an aromatic mango, peach, and herb marinade spiked with bourbon then grilled on a cedar plank.
August 11, 2019
A creamy chowder full of shrimp, scallops, and chunks of halibut gets hearty flavor and a touch of sweetness from sweet corn, potatoes, and bacon.
August 11, 2019
Cubed beef steak is marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar for at least 4 hours. The meat is sauteed and added to the reduced marinade along with chopped green onions and white wine.
August 10, 2019
Creamy and savory, this pie is filled with cream of chicken and cream of potato soups, along with a bit of thyme. It cooks up thick and hearty full of chicken and mixed veggies.
August 09, 2019
Baked salmon with onion powder and dried dill weed. With just a hint of seasoning, you can make salmon taste delicious.
August 08, 2019
Sliced cucumbers and red chile peppers are tossed with a rice vinegar and sesame oil dressing.
August 08, 2019
Red cabbage and beets are slowly stewed with sauteed onions, caraway seeds, potatoes, carrots, celery, and dill weed. Cider vinegar, honey, and tomato puree provide additional depth of flavor to this recipe originally handed down from an elderly Turkish woman.
August 07, 2019
Tomatoes and basil, fresh from the garden, are tossed with olives, bell peppers, rotini pasta, then dressed with a creamy, piquant blend of mayonnaise, red wine vinegar and garlic. Let the salad chill overnight to bring out the snappy flavors.
August 06, 2019
Calzone dough for the bread machine gets rolled out and stuffed with pizza sauce, sausage and cheese. Or stuff it with whatever you like.
August 05, 2019
These are a big hit in the summertime when everyone is tired of the same old hamburgers and hot dogs.
August 04, 2019
Potatoes, bacon and creamed corn are combined with margarine, evaporated and whole milks in this chowder thickened with processed cheese.
August 03, 2019
This recipe yields a fabulous 10-inch deep-dish pie with an unusual crust made with vanilla pudding, flour, milk, butter, and a bit of baking powder. Sliced peaches are spread over the crust and topped with a fluffy cream cheese layer. It 's then baked and chilled before serving.
August 02, 2019
Very moist, filled bars.
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