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    Caprese Eggplant Hero

    Eggplant Caprese is a wonderful way to showcase fresh produce including tomatoes, eggplant and basil. During the summer when tomatoes are at the most delicious, I love to create new recipes to eat as many tomatoes as possible! This recipe is so tasty that my family enjoys eating it in every season.You don't need to peel the eggplant. The peel adds some texture and nutrients, and it helps holds the form a little better. It's a taste preference. Change it up and add sliced mushrooms in addition to or instead of the spinach. —Stacy Corday, Waxhaw, NC

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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Don't be shy about loading up the spices and shredded chicken for this recipe. Slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup tastes amazing...


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    Air-Fryer Tailgate Sausages

    What I love about these, besides the terrific taste, is you can assemble them ahead of time and keep them...


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    Air-Fryer Tailgate Sausages

    What I love about these, besides the great taste, is you can make them up ahead of time and keep...


    Rock N Rye Pork Roast Sandwiches

    Detroit's Faygo Rock & Rye soda (or pop, as we call it in Michigan) gives these pork roast sandwiches such...

    Saucy Tempeh Sloppy Joes

    I grew up eating sloppy joe sandwiches and can't get enough of the messy deliciousness. Even though I eat meatless...


    Chicken Souvlaki Pitas

    This is a favorite at our house, especially in summer. A quick trip to the market for a few ingredients...

    Instant Pot Clam Chowder

    Clam chowder is especially tasty when it's served with a sprinkle of fresh thyme, bacon crumbles and crispy oyster crackers...


    Gourmet Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato

    This recipe brings together many of the flavors my family enjoys, complete with a surprise in the center of each...


    Bratwurst Burgers with Braised Onions

    This burger is a fun mashup of a bratwurst with onion and peppers, chicken-fried steak and a beef burger. The...


    Stuffed Chorizo Burgers with Tomatillo Salsa

    I created this chorizo burger for my new boyfriend and his family for our first meeting. Needless to say, they...

    Chicken Parmesan Burgers

    A restaurant-quality burger that's topped with marinara and loaded with cheese—what's not to love? Fresh basil adds even more flavor....


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    Grilled Chicken Ranch Burgers

    This is one of the most fantastic, flavorful burgers I've ever made. Ranch is a favorite in dips and dressings,...


    Flat Iron Steak Salad

    My steak salad with avocado and radishes is a big plate of summer deliciousness. I sometimes add dried cranberries and...


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    Maple Sausage Sliders with Slaw

    Small in size but big in flavor, these dynamite coleslaw-topped sliders are sure to score with hungry fans. They’re a...


    Bacon Cheeseburgers with Fry Sauce

    In Utah, fry sauce is a beloved condiment. We use it not just as a dip for fries, but also...

    Bacon and Date Goat Cheese Burgers

    Every bite of this burger is a rich and decadent combination of sweet and savory. If you can't find maple...


    Crabmeat Boats

    I've been making this recipe for more than 40 years. You can also spread the filling on small rolls and...


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    Italian Grilled Steak Sandwich

    If you need to feed a hungry crowd, you can't go wrong with steak sandwiches. They're easy to make and...


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    Simple Taco Soup

    We first sampled this chili-like taco soup recipe at a church dinner. What a warming dish for a cold day....


    Slow-Cooked Lentil Stew

    This vegetarian stew is perfect when you want to take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end...


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    Grilled Pork Burgers

    We live on a working hog farm and love this savory, tasty burger. Everyone will love these burgers—even if your...


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    Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    My husband is a huge fan of pulled pork sandwiches, so my sister shared this incredibly easy recipe with me....


    Beer-Braised Pulled Ham

    To jazz up ham, I slow-cooked it with a beer sauce. Buns loaded with ham, pickles and mustard are irresistible....


    Tuna Burgers

    My family members were so accustomed to typical beef burgers that they were hesitant to try these when I first...

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    Contest-Winning Bavarian Meatball Hoagies

    When my husband is not manning the grill, I count on my slow cooker. These meatballs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser...


    Carrie’s Cincinnati Chili

    Every time we have a gathering or company, folks request this. My husband convinced me to enter it in a...


    Taco Burgers

    My family loves the taste of tacos, but I dislike the mess! So I developed these burgers as a tasty...


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    All-American Hamburgers

    We do a lot of camping and outdoor cooking. This all-American, homemade hamburger recipe is on our menu more than...


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    Scrum-Delicious Burgers

    I'm not sure where this recipe originated, but it's one of my family's summertime favorites. I usually serve these juicy...


    Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes

    Sloppy joes are a favorite of adults and kids. I deviated from the traditional recipe by adding a little Southwestern...