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    Air-Fryer Hash Browns

    These air-fryer hash browns are one of my go-to sides. They come together quickly, and the air fryer gets them nice and crispy in no time. If you'd like, try topping them with a sprinkling of shredded pepper jack cheese. —Cindi Boger, Ardmore, Alabama

    Watermelon Rind Preserves

    This is an old-fashioned recipe and a wonderful way to reduce food waste. Watermelon rind preserves are not like traditional...


    Citrus Cantaloupe Butter

    This sweet, chunky cantaloupe butter gets its warm spice flavor from the cinnamon. Orange sections and lime juice give it...


    No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bars

    These peanut butter energy bars are made with natural ingredients, and there's no baking required! You can substitute sunflower seeds...


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    The Best Pizza Dough

    This easy pizza dough recipe is the key to making an extraordinary homemade pizza. We use all-purpose flour because double...

    Thai Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

    I created this salad to replicate one I tried on a cruise several years ago. It goes over very well...


    Green Tomato Salsa

    I came up with this green tomato salsa recipe so I could use up all the fresh tomatoes from my...

    Orange Cranberry Oatmeal

    "I never liked oatmeal until I jazzed it up with fruit and nuts," reports Jenni Oyler from Poughkeepsie, New York....


    Burnt Peanuts

    As far as my family's concerned, I can't make burnt peanuts too often. In fact, I save pint jars throughout...


    Garden Harvest Chili

    Meet the Cook: Anytime you're looking for a way to use up your zucchini and squash, this recipe gives a...

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    Sweet Potato Chips

    My husband never cared for sweet potatoes until he married me. I tell him it must be my cooking! He...


    Homemade Barbecue Potato Chips

    Crispy with a spicy kick, these thin chips complement sandwiches, burgers, soups and more. Or snack on them with your...


    Artichoke-Basil Pasta Sauce

    "I received this recipe from my college roommate, and it quickly became one of my favorites,” notes Janet Bischof of...


    Slow-Cooked Salsa

    I love the fresh taste of homemade salsa, but as a working mother, I don't have much time to make...


    Snackers

    These crispy, chewy treats pack lots of peanut flavor. They're our favorite travel snack. I always make a double batch...


    Sparkling Ginger Lemonade

    Chill out with this delightful ginger lemonade perfect for springtime bridal showers or hot summer days on the deck. It's...


    Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

    These pancakes have less sodium per serving than other pancakes made from mixes. Decrease sodium even further by stretching the...


    Curried Quinoa and Chickpeas

    Quinoa contains more protein than other grains, and that protein is of unusually high quality for a plant food. That...


    Ginger Broccoli Stir-Fry

    Are you looking for an appetizing way to enhance a nutritious vegetable? Try this eye-catching stir-fry. The broccoli keeps its...


    Lemon Basil Tea

    Our Test Kitchen experts sure know how to brew a great cup of tea! Infused with basil and lemon, this...


    Cajun Spiced Broccoli

    I usually make this minus the Creole seasoning, but a few weeks ago, I decided to try adding a different...


    Basic Pizza Crust

    My aunt shared this basic pizza dough recipe quite a few years ago. I like to double the recipe and...

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    Roasted Sugar Snap Peas

    We’re betting you won’t find a faster way to dress up crisp sugar snap peas than this simply scrumptious recipe....


    Spicy Grilled Eggplant

    This side dish goes well with any meat you might also be grilling. Thanks to the Cajun seasoning, the zesty...


    Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry

    Fresh ginger, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil provide a nice blend of flavors in this Asian-inspired recipe for...


    Steamed Kale

    With this good-for-you steamed kale, it's easy to eat healthy and get out of the kitchen quick. A wonderful accompaniment...


    Squash & Carrot Saute

    This bright and cheerful dish offers a delightful new way to prepare summer squash and carrots. —Sarah Gamboa, Holland, Michigan


    Potluck Summer Squash and Zucchini Side Dish

    This colorful side dish is perfect for a potluck and a great way to use up your summer bounty of...