Spicy Turkey with Potatoes and Chickpeas
Slow-Cooker Indian Chicken Curry
As the weather gets cooler, many people want to eat heartier foods for dinner. Separately, potatoes and chickpeas are filling. Together, they make a substantial meal likely to satisfy even the hungriest people at the dinner table. Add some spices like cumin or curry powder, and you’ll [...]
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Grilled Cilantro Chicken
Grilled Curry Chicken
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts seem like a perfect match for the grill. They are generally an even thickness and low in fat, and don’t have any bones to interfere with cooking. Unfortunately, these qualities can lead to dry meat. To make your chicken juicier, marinate it before grilling.
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Skillet Chicken and Rice
Skillet Ham with Cabbage and Potatoes
Skillet Spaghetti
Skillet meals are good for busy days because most don’t take a lot of time to prepare or cook. But beyond the ease, cooking all parts of the meal together in one pan allows those flavors to combine. This helps make an ordinary dish a little [...]
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Slow-Cooker Jambalaya
This month marks the start of my 12th year of writing The Practical Pantry column. When I started writing the column, I lived in the rural Midwest and understood the special challenges that shopping and cooking in a rural area bring. Because of this, I have always strived to provide simple recipes that started [...]
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Easy Italian Chicken
Chicken Caesar Pasta
Baked Chicken Reuben
Salad dressings have a variety of uses beyond lettuce. One such use is to flavor lean meats like boneless, skinless chicken breasts. By using salad dressing as a marinade for uncooked chicken or as a topping for cooked chicken, you’ll end up with a dish that has added zest [...]
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Slow-Cooker Sausage and Barley Soup
Barley Burger Stew
Chicken Barley Soup
Barley is a versatile grain that often is overlooked. While barley is a wonderful ingredient in side dishes and salads, it really shines in comforting soups and stews by acting as a thickener while adding a rich flavor and chewy texture.
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Slow-Cooker Sausage and [...]
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Fast food doesn’t always have to involve a drive-thru. With the right recipes, you can make meals from healthier ingredients and get them on the table quickly.
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15-Minute Asian-Style Skillet Dinner
1/2 pound beef cube steaks, cut into strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup julienned green pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2-1/2 [...]
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Although Labor Day isn’t the end of the season, it is the last summer holiday and the perfect time cook outdoors. Enjoy more of the holiday by making meal preparation and cleanup easy with aluminum foil packets.
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Foil-Package Vegetables
1 cup zucchini chunks
1 cup medium fresh mushrooms
1 cup red pepper chunks
1 cup green [...]
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When big packages of chicken drumsticks are on sale, it’s tempting to get a lot of chicken for a low price. But the meat is only a bargain if it’s enjoyed. Fortunately, the versatility of drumsticks makes them perfect for the oven, slow cooker, or grill.
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Parmesan Chicken
12 chicken drumsticks
1 egg
2 cups [...]
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Garlic Cheddar Chicken
Salsa Chicken
Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are simple to prepare in a variety of ways. And because they easily are stored in the freezer, they are an excellent choice for busy weeknight meals.
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Garlic Cheddar Chicken
1/2 cup butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated [...]
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