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Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Submitted by: Sara

Bread, butter and Cheddar cheese - here's a way to make this classic sandwich in a nonstick pan.

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Because our children are grown, I often cook for just my husband and me. When I want to serve something special, this is the entree I usually reach for. Seasonings, black olives and feta cheese give steak great flavor. --Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

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Beef Steaks With Blue Cheese

Submitted by: Gloria Nerone

My guests often ask for this winning recipe and are surprised at how simple it is to prepare.

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Vanilla Berry Parfaits

Submitted by: Rebecca

Delicious and easy, this is a fabulous mix of berries and yogurt! If you like, you can make a thin layer of graham crackers or granola in each vanilla/berry layer. That gives it a little more crunch.

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Barbecued Pot Roast

Submitted by: Emma Nye

In New Oxford, Pennsylvania, Emma Nye relies on her mother's pot roast recipe when company is coming. But when she merely wants to enjoy the savory sensation with her husband, she can turn to this downsized version.

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Kid's Favorite Passover Pizza

Submitted by: Linda Gould

Transform sheets of matzo bread into quick and tasty pizzas with a spread of marinara sauce, a dash of garlic salt and dried oregano, and a sprinkling of cheese, tomatoes and olives. Bake until bubbly and serve.

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Ferg's Ulster Fry-up

Submitted by: Ita

Living In: Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, U.K.

In the North of Ireland, locals treat themselves to this enormous breakfast on the weekends. The fried breads make it unique. Soda bread and potato farls are cooked in reserved bacon fat making them golden and crispy. Served alongside Irish bacon, sausage, black pudding, tomato and egg - you won't need to eat again for the rest of the day!

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Spicy Pimento Cheese Sandwiches with Avocado and Bacon

Submitted by: Meg

A cream cheese sandwich spread gets kicked up a notch by adding jalapeno peppers, pimentos, grated onion, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Layered with bacon and sliced avocado, it's destined to become a family favorite.

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Banh-Mi Style Vietnamese Baguette

Submitted by: Lilien

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

These are by far the best sandwiches to serve your guests and yourself! The ingredients are fresh, delicious, popular and fills your mouth with marinated joy. You can usually find the high-caloric sandwich (variety of meat on mayonnaise) in your local Vietnamese baguette shop but here is a hearty Vegetarian version (if you do not use fish sauce) using portabello mushrooms.

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Macadamia-Crusted Salmon

Submitted by: Dee Dee Rici

One evening when my husband and I went out to dinner, he ordered a salmon dish that sounded interesting. It was wonderful. When I tried duplicating it at home, he said mine was as good as, if not better than, the original. That made my day!

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Pecan Chicken Pockets

Submitted by: Audrey Marler

Packaged crescent rolls provide a flaky outer crust for these comforting, flavorful handheld sandwiches. 'My sister in Arizona shared the recipe with me,' notes Audrey Marler of Kokomo, Indiana.

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Grilled Ham and Cheese With a Twist

Submitted by: JustTryIt

Mango chutney adds a delicious twist to a grilled ham and cheese sandwich.

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Indian-Style Salmon Fry

Submitted by: Fran

Living In: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Canned salmon is pan-fried with onions, tomatoes, and spices to make a quick, Indian-inspired meal.

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Eggy Doodle Sandwiches

Submitted by: RHONDA35

Home Town: Rio Hondo, Texas, USA

Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

It's a fried egg sandwich on steroids! This sandwich has explosive layers of egg, cheese, and ham. Make this with your favorite meat and cheese, any combination will work. The Eggy Doodle makes a perfect snack or fast meal! Add more than one kind of meat and salsa for a MEGA sandwich.

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Cream Cheese Ham Omelet

Submitted by: Michelle Revelle

In Guyton, Georgia, Michelle Revelle whips up a 15-minute omelet filled with cream cheese, ham and onion. 'My husband and I are watching our cholesterol, so I use an egg substitute for this rich hearty recipe. He raves about it.'

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Pecan Chicken A La King

Submitted by: Roxanne Kamberaj

'This is my favorite mainstay meal because it's fast, easy and very tasty,' offers Roxanne Kamberaj of West Seneca, New York. 'When I want to serve more than just my husband and me, I simply double or triple the recipe.'

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Vegetarian Stuffed Red Bell Peppers

Submitted by: Lydia

Home Town: Concord, California, USA

Living In: Rocklin, California, USA

These quinoa and apple stuffed peppers are fresh tasting and healthy. They make a great side dish or a meal on their own.

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Cally's Omelet

Submitted by: devin

Steak and veggies are sauteed together in this delicious morning favorite made with egg substitute.

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Asparagus Crab Omelets

Submitted by: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites

These eggs are elegant with crab, asparagus and lemon-colored hollandaise sauce prepared from a convenient mix.

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Veal Shank Fricassee

Submitted by: Jean Wright

This recipe is from a cookbook my mother gave me in 1944, when I was 14. Inside the front cover, she wrote, 'When and if Jean ever gets married.' Well, this recipe, along with many others from the same book, has pleased my family for 55 years. -Jean Wright, Clarkston, Washington