Recipes

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Salsa Chicken

Packed with flavor and easy to make, salsa chicken is the anchor of a great meal. Serve it with rice, avocado slices, lime wedges and more, and you have the recipe for a happy family.

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Chicken Baked Chops

Even my husband, who doesn't care for pork, enjoys these tender chops covered with an easy sauce. The price of this thrifty main dish is easy on the wallet, too.

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Italian Meat Loaf

This yummy Italian meat loaf filled with tomato sauce and cheese is good enough to win over even those who typically dislike the traditional dish.

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Stuffed Iowa Chops

Here's a hearty dish for big appetites. The corn and apples make a tasty stuffing for the chops.

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You'll never believe that this shake is made with as few ingredients as it is, or that they're all so ridiculously wholesome. Feel free to experiment a little with the non-dairy milk base you use, as well as the nut butter (cashew, coconut, and sunflower seed butter will all work; so will peanut butter, though the taste will be strong). This is a good recipe to treat more as a template than a prescription.

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Strawberry Crème Fraîche Soft Serve

A delicate, not-too-sweet ice cream that's (almost) instant gratification.

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Citrus Tarragon Sorbet

This is a recipe from Diana Yen of The Jewels of New York. She created a dinner party for us for eight people, but the catch was that she could only spent $100 on ingredients. This is an impressive dessert that anyone can make and it's great this time of year.

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Maple Sage Brined Turkey

When the leaves start turning, it’s turkey time at our house. We use maple-sage brine to help brown the bird and make the meat incredibly juicy.

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Turkey Dinner Muffins

"I love experimenting in the kitchen," relates Margaret Berardi of Bridgeport, Connecticut. "That's how I created these muffins that use up leftovers from a turkey dinner. Team them with a bowl of soup and some fresh fruit for a satisfying lunch," she suggests.

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Golden Pork Chops

I have a large family and am always looking for easy recipes that will please all of them. This pork chop dish is definitely one of them.