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Turkey Provolone Wraps
With or without the avocado, this turkey wrap is sensational.
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Strawberry-Blueberry Parfait
Here are the rules for making this amazing summer dessert: Do not cook, throw it together in a jiffy, eat and enjoy!
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Amazing Steaks
A steak that has a man begging for it every week? A recipe that has three ingredients? In our Humble Opinion, it doesn’t get any better than this!
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Fred's Red Barbecue Sauce
This is Beverly's family's favorite BBQ sauce -- slightly sweet with an undercurrent of complex spices and the faintest bit of burn in the back of your throat.
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Carolina Crock Pot Barbecue
Finally barbecue for folks who can't stand over a wood fire and roast a pig. With the right barbecue sauce added for flavor, the slow-cooker does an amazing job of turning out melt-in-your-mouth shredded pork.
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Peaches and Cream Trifle
A mix of peaches and creamy pudding with cake and juicy fruit fresh from the orchard -- what’s not to love?
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Fire Roasted Tomatoes and Chicken over Ziti
Fire Roasted Tomatoes and Chicken over Ziti uses canned tomatoes, and if you don’t happen to find fire roasted ones, regular diced works great, too.
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Pineapple Salsa for Summer
There’s nothing like an exotic salsa to brighten up a meal. We especially like this pineapple version, adapted from Desperation Dinners!
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Chili-Rubbed Chicken Tenders
For those of you looking for a flavorful entree with few ingredients, check out this chicken. Pairs nicely with our Ranch Slaw.
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Classic Iceberg Wedges with Blue Cheese Dressing
This is an old-fashioned recipe that's made a comeback at steakhouses around the country. For good reason, we say!
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Pan-Seared Tenderloin with Bearnaise Sauce
Steaks already are special, but this Microwave Bearnaise Sauce sends them over the top.
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Crème Custards (Individual), with Berries
We never thought we could turn out the creamy smooth crème custards you find in restaurants until we tried this recipe, featured in Desperation Entertaining!
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Shoney’s Strawberry Pie
Alicia found this version of The Unofficial Shoney's Strawberry Pie in her grandmother’s recipe box. Making the glaze yourself is easy to master and so much better than store-bought.
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Green Enchiladas with Chicken
Green Enchiladas are boldly Tex-Mex -- bright with tomatillo and cilantro offset by a rich, creamy chicken filling. The whole dish is ready in less than half an hour with minimal preparation.
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Flexible Mexican Filling
This kid-friendly Mexican-style filling is delicious for soft tacos, taco salads, nachos, quesadillas or enchiladas.
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Wild West Wagon Train Supper
When feeding kids, sometimes all it takes is a different pasta shape and a really fun name. Next, spice things up without over-doing it. Most like Mexican so long as it’s not too hot.
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My Best-Ever Salvation Spaghetti
This is almost too simple to qualify as a recipe, but everyone I've ever served it to loves it.
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Simple Mango Salsa
This versatile salsa works with grilled chicken, steamed vegetables, grilled or poached fish, and even chips.
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Risotto with Ham and Asparagus
What has has people talking -- in a tone of sheer reverence -- is the fact that risotto cooked in a microwave turns out exactly like the dish you expect in restaurants. And it’s foolproof.
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