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Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Pho is one of Vietnam's most well-known dishes. For many families, the cooking of the dish is a true labor of love and care. With its aromatic broth, slurpable rice noodles and many delicious garnish options, it is very easy to customize a bowl to suit your tastes. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Clam Stew

Every summer my family digs clams on the shores of Block Island, Rhode Island. This dish highlights the fresh sweet...


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The Best Marinara Sauce

I developed this marinara sauce recipe with a friend to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes. Now...


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One-Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

When the weather's too chilly to grill, I whip up a big pot of this cheesy pasta. Believe it or...


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Chicken and Okra Gumbo

We used to live in New Orleans, but our taste buds don't know we moved yet. I still make many...

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Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce

DIY canning spaghetti sauce recipes are a tomato grower's dream come true! Use up your garden bounty and enjoy it...


Italian Sausage with Bow Ties

We often have our favorite pasta when company comes over, and I’ve shared this Italian sausage recipe several times. Now...

Dad’s Famous Stuffies

The third of July is almost as important as July Fourth in my family. We make these stuffed clams on...


Spicy Pork & Green Chili Verde

My pork chili is brimming with poblano and sweet red peppers for a hearty kick. Serve it with sour cream,...


Ground Beef Chili

Everyone who tastes my beef chili recipe says that it is restaurant-quality. It's especially good with homemade cornbread. I have...


One-Pot Chilighetti

Grab your stockpot for my meal-in-one chili and spaghetti. I’ve got a large family, and this hearty pasta takes care...

Dragon Lady Stew

I love presenting this stew at Halloween. The harvest flavors and the black wild rice are perfect for the occasion....


Creamy Lentils with Kale Artichoke Saute

I've been trying to eat more meatless meals, so I experimented with this hearty saute and served it over brown...


Sausage Pasta with Vegetables

I made this for our pastor one night. He loved it so much we nicknamed it “Jason’s Pasta.” It’s a...


Garlic Tilapia with Spicy Kale

We make this main dish and side together, and adjust the heat from the red pepper flakes depending on who's...


Honey Barbecued Ribs

"My family celebrates four birthdays in July, and these tender ribs are a must at our joint get-together," writes Joyce...

One-Pot Saucy Beef Rotini

My husband loves pasta, but I cringe over the messy dishes. Now, on "Spaghetti Day," as he calls it, I...


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Carolina Crab Boil

This pot is a fun way to feed a crowd for a tailgate. You can serve it two ways: Drain...


Greek Pasta Toss

My husband and I developed this bright pasta dish by tossing in favorite Greek ingredients like olives, feta cheese and...


Bacon Bolognese

Pasta with ground beef was a family staple while I was growing up. I’ve added bacon, ground pork, white wine...


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Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce

When my mom made this spaghetti sauce, the house would smell so good that I'd open the windows to torture...


Chicken Cordon Bleu Stroganoff

I enjoy beef Stroganoff but wanted a version with chicken. For a French twist, I added ham, Swiss and Dijon....


Mediterranean Chicken Pasta

For special days, I make this cheesy pasta bake loaded with chicken and all sorts of veggies. Want a vegetarian...