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

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    Mango and Jicama Salad

    1 review

    This pretty salad has become part of my regular summertime rotation because of its freshness and versatility—it's delightful with everything...


    Slow-Cooker Sriracha Corn

    4 reviews

    A restaurant here advertised Sriracha corn on the cob, but I knew I could make my own. The golden ears...


    Asian Noodle & Beef Salad

    3 reviews

    My Asian-inspired pasta salad is crunchy, tangy and light. If you have fresh herbs, like basil or cilantro, on hand,...


    Glazed Doughnut Holes

    1 review

    Here's a simple recipe to create a colorful and fun breakfast—or snack! For the glaze, use any type of juice...


    Pistachio and Coconut Cake

    2 reviews

    This coconut cake is good any time of the year, but the color is perfect for St. Patrick's Day. The...


    Red-Eye Barbecue Sauce

    I made this recipe for an assignment in culinary school—my first time making barbecue sauce. I have to say, it...


    Mushroom Bacon Turkey Burgers

    1 review

    If you ask me, a good burger needs mushrooms on top, but they tend to slide around and fall off....


    Marinated Teriyaki Flank Steak

    Warm days are the perfect time to get out the grill. And this tender grilled steak and marinade of teriyaki,...

    Spicy Chicken Spaghetti

    2 reviews

    “I keep on the lookout for recipes that serve two,” explains LaDonna Reed. “We’re also watching our fat grams, so...


    Stuffed Ranch Chicken

    1 review

    My husband and I are trying to eat healthier, so I keep on the lookout for light, flavorful foods that...


    Custard Berry Parfaits

    3 reviews

    Here's a low-fat dessert that captures the flavors of the season. The homemade custard comes together in minutes, but seems...


    Apple Skewers

    9 reviews

    We enjoy these flavorful grilled apples with a lightly spiced coating all year. Best of all, they’re a cinch to...


    Peanutty Popcorn Balls

    1 review

    Send yuletide visitors home with one of these tasty gourmet treats wrapped in colored cellophane and pretty ribbons, suggests Candace...


    Quiche for One

    1 review

    "Paired with a tossed salad and fresh fruit for dessert, this simple egg dish becomes a tasty meal," shares Marian...


    Marinated Broccoli

    2 reviews

    This festive side dish couldn't be easier to throw together. But because it's so pretty, it's perfect for special occasions....


    Bacon Mushroom Chicken

    30 reviews

    “My brother told me this was the best chicken
    he had ever tasted,” writes Kara Cook from Elk
    ...


    Caramel Crunch Cake

    21 reviews

    I received this recipe from my sister-in-law, and I love how the cake comes together with a convenient mix, water...

    Strawberry Cheesecake Minis

    5 reviews

    My daughter and I trimmed down a recipe from a television cooking show, and these bite-size cheesecakes were the result....


    Stir-Fried Asparagus with Sliced Almonds

    2 reviews

    "Here's one of my very favorite recipes for that first early-spring asparagus," writes Marie Hattrup from Sparks, Nevada. "Stir-frying keeps...


    Easy Marinated Sirloin Steak

    7 reviews

    The recipe for the marinade comes from my brother, and we rarely grill without it. It's also great on chicken...


    Lemon-Butter Snow Peas

    A handful of ingredients and a microwave are all our home economists needed to create this terrific treatment for fresh...


    Colorful Crab Stir-Fry

    My love for seafood has carried over from childhood, when we used to fish together as a family. So I...


    Chocolate Marshmallow Candy Squares

    Children of all ages will enjoy these tall squares of marshmallow and peanut packed candies.—Mrs. Kris Lehman, Jackson, Tennessee

    Cake with Peaches

    23 reviews

    This springtime layer cake is peachy and creamy. My mom gets requests for this cake from my brother for his...


    Homemade Mandarin Orange Cake

    1 review

    I've taken this cake to potlucks and it's always a hit. Everyone enjoys the light and moist cake with its...


    Coconut-Topped Oatmeal Cake

    7 reviews

    This is an old-fashioned cake with mass appeal that was passed down from my husband's grandmother. It's a classic for...


    Chicken Salad Club

    1 review

    "My sister and I made this wonderfully light chicken salad for our sister-in-law's bridal shower," says Nan Janecke of Kalamazoo,...


    Ranch Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    6 reviews

    Tender chopped chicken and crunchy celery and red pepper are given a creamy coating of ranch dressing and sour cream...


    Avocado Turkey Wraps

    3 reviews

    These delicious sandwiches, prepared by our Test Kitchen, are perfect for brown-bag lunches. With sliced turkey avocado and cheese, they'll...