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Chicken Salad

Provided by: Taste of Home

This is a recipe that always seems to be used at our family gatherings. Everyone loves it. It's also great to make ahead for busy days.

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Quiche Supreme

Submitted by: prissycat

Swiss cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and ham are married with green pepper and onions in a savory custard. This recipe makes 2 quiches.

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Lunch Box Hot Hot Dogs

Submitted by: Lorrie

When the kids need a break from sandwiches, why not send them with a hot hot dog to warm their bellies before going out to play?

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Pot Roast Dips

Submitted by: stephmonn

Home Town: Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Living In: Costa Mesa, California, USA

My family loves these tender and cheesy stuffed sandwiches. they're easy for entertaining, and this recipe makes enough for a crowd.

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Best if cooking is started the day before serving. Boston butt is the easiest to make on a small scale. Use a shoulder or a whole shoulder (which is a shoulder plus the Boston butt) for larger crowds. The sauce skimmed off the top is very, very hot and can also be used to make terribly hot chicken wings.

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Kalbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs)

Submitted by: CC

Home Town: Beijing, Beijing (Municipality) , China

Living In: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

This is the traditional Korean barbecued beef ribs dish, marinated in a sweet soy mixture and grilled to mahogany brown perfection, in a streamlined form.

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Grammy's Overnight Lasagna

Submitted by: AuLait

Home Town: Lake Stevens, Washington, USA

This easy lasagna layers uncooked noodles with cheese, jarred marinara sauce, and crumbled ground beef. After an overnight rest in the refrigerator, it bakes up soft, bubbly, and delicious.

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Andrew's Favorite Grilled Pork Chops

Submitted by: Crystal S

Home Town: Bakersfield, California, USA

Living In: Roseville, California, USA

Start these thick grilled pork chops ahead of time, marinating in the simple but flavorful mixture of orange juice and soy sauce with green onions. Then making dinner will take just a few minutes.

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Sausage and Ricotta Ravioli with Pesto Sauce

Submitted by: foodietx

A delicious meal that combines the freshness of homemade pesto and the decadence of the sausage and ricotta ravioli stuffing. A sure-fire hit with your loved ones.

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Mexican Chorizo

Submitted by: James

Living In: Davis, West Virginia, USA

You'll need a meat grinder, either hand or electric, to make this homemade chorizo sausage brimming with spices. The sausage should rest overnight to develop its full flavor. Fry as patties, or stuff into casings and grill.

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Banh Mi Burgers

Submitted by: wisweetp

Home Town: Smithville, Mississippi, USA

Living In: Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA

A marinated cucumber and carrot pickle mix tops off grilled pork burgers that have been flavored with sesame oil and ginger. The cucumber pickle mix is made ahead of time and marinated for several hours. The burgers are served on sesame seed buns for a southeast Asia-inspired treat.

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Boliche (Cuban Pot Roast)

Submitted by: Viper725

Eye of round roast is stuffed with chorizo and marinated in a Cuban-inspired blend of citrus juices, garlic, and oregano, then slowly cooked until tender.

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Italian Meat and Spinach Pie

Submitted by: OfficePrisoner1

Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Get all the flavor of lasagna in a pot pie package! Italian-style turkey sausage, ground beef, spinach, and mushrooms layered with ricotta cheese fill this mozzarella-topped pie.

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Ham and Cheesy Potato Dinner

Submitted by: CMDKQB

Ham, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and potatoes are slow-cooked for a warm comforting meal.

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Oven SPAM® Sandwiches

Submitted by: SASSY43028

Home Town: Howard, Ohio, USA

These cheesy, meaty sandwiches are very simple, but very good.

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Bill Wood's Juicy Pigs

Submitted by: Stolidog

Juicy beef chuck and pork shoulder roasts simmer slowly in a Dutch oven with a sweet, tangy barbecue sauce to make pulled meat sandwiches that are perfect for football days.

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Beef Shish Kebabs for Freezer Cooking

Submitted by: HAC3

Marinated beef cubes and fresh vegetables are portioned and frozen for later. When you're ready, thaw a few bags in the morning, and assemble the skewers while the grill is heating. You'll be home from work and eating dinner in no time!

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No Fuss Shredded Beef Tacos

Submitted by: rknotthere

Home Town: Nacogdoches, Texas, USA

A cup of coffee, tomatoes, and chili seasoning bring their flavors to slow-cooked Mexican-inspired beef. Serve the meat shredded in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.

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Indonesia Sate (Meat Kabobs)

Submitted by: frida

Fragrant skewers of beef are marinated with traditional Indonesian spices. Try this with chicken and pork too!

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Shooter Sandwich

Submitted by: WOODANGELA

This traditional English sandwich layers a whole steak with mushrooms and onions in a hollowed-out loaf of bread. The sandwich is pressed under heavy weights and served in slices.