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Sweet Restaurant Slaw

Submitted by: Sandi Johnson

Living In: Silver City, New Mexico, USA

Easy to make with convenient, packaged coleslaw, in this version the creamy dressing with vinegar, sugar and vegetable oil is close to what's served at popular fried chicken, burger and fish restaurants.

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Dave's Low Country Boil

Submitted by: Lisa Guidos

Living In: Sylvania, Georgia, USA

Famous in the Low Country of Georgia and South Carolina. This boil is done best on an outdoor cooker. It has sausage, shrimp, crab, potatoes and corn for an all-in-one pot all-you-can-eat buffet!

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Crunchy Romaine Toss

Submitted by: Bissy Crosby

As the soup simmers I throw together Crunchy Romaine Toss,' she notes. Ramen noodles, broccoli and nuts get a unique treatment in this salad from a sweet-tart dressing. 'Guests always ask for the recipe,' she says.

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OREO® and Fudge Ice Cream Cake

Submitted by: Cool Whip®

An easy to assemble ice cream cake made with vanilla ice cream sandwiches layered with a mixture of whipped topping, chocolate pudding mix, and Oreo cookies.

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Greek Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Peppers, and Feta

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Zucchini and yellow bell peppers are grilled ahead of time and combined with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. I leave the Dijon dressing on the side and toss it at the picnic, just before serving.

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Venison Bacon Burgers

Submitted by: Lupin Pooter

Home Town: Sherborne, Dorset, England, U.K.

Crisp, crumbly bacon is mixed into seasoned ground venison to make the best burgers you've ever tasted!

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Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)

Submitted by: LKONIS

This is an extremely hearty and satisfying soup. The hind shank flavors the broth beautifully as does the marrow in the bones.

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Mad Hatter Salad

Submitted by: KSOTTESON

Home Town: Stanton, Michigan, USA

Living In: Cedar Springs, Michigan, USA

A mixture of cole slaw, green onions and broccoli combined with a dry mixture and a delicious dressing to create a wonderful salad that everyone will want the recipe for. Great for family, church, or barbeque gatherings!

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Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Submitted by: Melissa Symington

'After sampling this flavor at an ice cream stand, I kept trying to duplicate it until it was just right,' relates Melissa Symington from Neche, North Dakota.

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Three-Berry Lemon Trifle

Submitted by: Ilene Doty

'This special recipe was given to me by a friend,' Ilene Doty writes from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. 'By using some low-fat convenience items, I lightened it up with beautiful results.'

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Hawaiian Slaw

Submitted by: Marzetti® Slaw Dressing

This tropical delight features pineapples, raisins, and flaked coconut. Close your eyes and you can hear the wind rustling through the palms.

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Grilled Corn in Husks

Submitted by: Nancy Zimmerman

Seasoned with butter, Parmesan cheese and parsley, Grilled Corn in Husks is especially good. Be sure to give the ears a long soak before putting them on the grill. Hot off the grate, the kernels are moist and tender with a wonderful, sweet flavor.

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Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad

Submitted by: KATRINP

Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Living In: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

An easy pasta chicken salad showcases Asian flavors with mandarin oranges, fresh ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

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Ground Venison Burgers

Submitted by: Jerry Honeyager

Even folks who aren't fans of venison will enjoy these zippy burgers, deliciously topped with pepper cheese and a cool lime-mustard mayonnaise. 'My son, who's an avid hunter, gave me this super recipe,' says Jerry Honeyager of North Prairie, Wisconsin.

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Layered Spinach Salad

Submitted by: Lori Cumberledge

When this dish goes on a buffet, it's a real eye-catcher with its colorful layers. People enjoy the unique addition of cheese tortellini. This salad always goes fast! -Lori Cumberledge, Pasadena, Maryland

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Superior Shores Slaw

Submitted by: Jean

Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Buffalo, Minnesota, USA

This coleslaw recipe from northern Minnesota comes packed with bacon.

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SC Frogmore Stew

Submitted by: RRADAMS

Corn, sausage, potatoes and shrimp are boiled in a flavored broth, then served with spicy butter. Being a South Carolina girl at heart, this has and will always be one of my favorite and most comforting meals.

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Spaghetti Salad II

Submitted by: Natalie

Sesame and poppy seeds are just two of the fun ingredients in this super summer salad. Cucumber, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes and broccoli are tossed with pasta, Parmesan, seeds, paprika and cayenne, then coated with Italian-style dressing.

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Sweet 'N' Sour Tossed Salad

Submitted by: Dolores Brignac

Dolores Brignac's family was skeptical the first time she served this unusual salad-but one taste convinced them it was a winner. 'Now when I bring it out, everyone digs in and cleans their plates,' she pens from Braithwaite, Louisiana.