Recipes

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Chicken Spinach Dip Bread Bowls

My family loves artichoke spinach dip, so I thought I could turn this popular appetizer into a chicken entree. The sourdough bowl makes a fun presentation. I love that with this recipe I can make one for dinner and wrap one for the freezer!

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Herb Garden Lasagnas

I love the taste and texture of these homemade noodles and the beautiful lasagnas they make. A healthy dose of fresh herbs give this dish its unique flavor.

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Fish Fillets Italiano

My husband is an avid fisherman, so we enjoy a lot of fresh ocean fish. I found this recipe in a cookbook but adjusted it to serve two and changed the seasonings. Served with rice and a salad, it makes a delicious low-fat entree.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Calzones

These tempting puffs are an elegant alternative to a traditional chicken pie. The recipe combines the delicate flavor of chicken cordon bleu with the impressive look of beef Wellington. The individual pies are simple to serve...and cleanup is a breeze!

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Tangy Chicken Thighs

I love this dish because it turns affordable chicken thighs into a rich and delicious meal. The sauce is what makes this dish, because it's creamy and tangy. A crisp salad or fresh vegetable rounds out the meal.

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Makeover Poppy Seed Chicken

This revised recipe is comforting and homey, but with fewer calories and much less fat and cholesterol than the original. We think you'll love the results!

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Ham & Spinach Casserole

This is down-home cooking at its best! Ham and veggies join forces with a creamy sauce and pretty topping to create a hearty one-dish meal.

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Vegan Stuffed Shells

The secret to creamy vegan stuffed shells? Crumbled tofu!

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Penne and Smoked Sausage Casserole

This must-try casserole tastes so good when it’s hot and bubbly from the oven. The onions add some crunch.

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Tuna Spaghetti Pie

I'm a real pasta fan and I like fish as well, so I decided to combine the two. When my granddaughters are over, I make this dish in tart tins, so each girl can have her own pie. That works for both pint-size and senior-size appetites.

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Cornbread Chili Bake

My husband has loved this recipe since the day we were married. He requests it often. It's easy to make, and I usually have the ingredients on hand.

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Contest Winning Onion Pie

Our area has the right kind of soil for growing beautiful onions, so we always have plenty to enjoy. My mother got this recipe 30 years ago and said it originated in a Pennsylvania Dutch kitchen.

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Spicy Mongolian Beef Salad

This light and loaded beef salad even satisfies my meat-loving husband.

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Chicken Swiss Bundles

These yummy sandwich buns, made with frozen dinner rolls, are a favorite at our house. They’re great hot from the oven but they also freeze well. I serve them with tomato soup, and just watch they disappear.

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Tangy Meatballs Over Noodles

"These moist meatballs are so easy to make, yet they taste so fancy," writes Teri Lindquist of Gurnee, Illinois. The sweet and tangy sauce has surprising flavor from ginger and cloves. This entree is economical, too at 78¢ a serving.

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BBQ Short Ribs

This recipe for BBQ short ribs is very popular in our area. The meat is fork-tender, and the sauce is wonderfully tangy. We're retired now but raised beef for many years. We still put this recipe to good use.