24 Recipes Wives Can’t Get Enough Of

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24 Recipes Wives Can’t Get Enough Of1/24 Veggie-Stuffed Tomatoes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Veggie-Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is my wife’s favorite, she loves when I cook it for her. The tasty, meatless stuffing is perfect for a side dish, but it’s also filling enough for a whole meal. — Scott Szekretar, Islip, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 tomato: 182 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch

2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch. 2/24 Spinach Feta Turnovers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spinach Feta Turnovers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These quick and easy turnovers are a favorite with my wife, who says they are delicious and melt in your mouth. —David Baruch, Weston, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 turnover: 361 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 936mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. 3/24 Bacon Cheeseburger Rice 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time

30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I thought the original skillet dish lacked pizazz, so we created this tastier version. I’ve had teenage nieces and nephews request the recipe after their first bite. —Joyce Whipps, West Des Moines, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 579 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 995mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. 4/24 Caprese Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caprese Salad Recipe photo by Kayla Widmer for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I love Caprese salad, but not the high prices we pay for it in restaurants. Here, we created our own version which tastes incredibly close, if not better, than any restaurant version we’ve tried. —Melissa Pearson, Sandy, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 256 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 5/24 Pressure-Cooker Chickpea Tagine Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Chickpea Tagine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While traveling

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

through Morocco, my wife and I fell in love with the complex flavors of the many tagines we tried, so we came up with this no-fuss dish. It’s great alongside grilled fish, or add shredded cooked chicken in the last 10 minutes for a change-of-pace entree. —Raymond Wyatt, West St. Paul, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 127 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 6/24 Ramen Noodle Salad 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crunchy Ramen Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

I tote the veggies in a bowl, dressing in a jar and noodles in a bag

Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For potlucks and picnics, this ramen noodle salad is a knockout. I tote the veggies in a bowl, dressing in a jar and noodles in a bag. Then I just shake them all together when it’s time to eat. —LJ Porter, Bauxite, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 189 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 7/24 Dutch Apple Cake 99 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Dutch Apple Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I came to Canada from Holland more than 40 years ago. This traditional Dutch recipe is a family favorite and has frequently gone along with me to potluck suppers and other get-togethers. —Elizabeth Peters, Martintown, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 282 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 8/24 Moroccan Chicken Thighs 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to

This recipe is very flavorful, so it’s quickly become one of our favorites

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. This recipe is very flavorful, so it’s quickly become one of our favorites. —Susan Mills, Three Rivers, California Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 644 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 174mg cholesterol, 685mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 57g protein. 9/24 Grilled Tilapia with Mango 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a new twist on tilapia that I created for my wife. She enjoys the combination of

mango with Parmesan

mango with Parmesan. Somehow it tastes even better outside on the deck with a cold glass of iced tea. —Gregg May, Columbus, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 213 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 377mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat. 10/24 Ruby Grape Pie 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ruby Grape Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 400 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium,

60g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

60g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 11/24 Mozzarella Mushrooms with Garlic Toast 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this dinner using ingredients I had on hand. It turned out to be so delicious, my wife and I now make it for special occasions. —Marc Bushee, Moorhead, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 366 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 562mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. 12/24 Cashew Cookies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

I found the recipe years ago in a flier promoting dairy products

Total Time 35 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Some merry dairy snacking is guaranteed when you pass out these cashew-packed goodies! I found the recipe years ago in a flier promoting dairy products. It’s been this farm wife’s standby ever since. —June Lindquist, Hammond, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 100 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 13/24 Grilled Ribeye with Garlic Blue Cheese Mustard Sauce 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Ribeye with Garlic Blue Cheese Mustard Sauce Recipe photo

My husband and I make this recipe to celebrate our anniversary each year!

by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This simple steak gets a big flavor boost from two of my favorites: mustard and blue cheese. My husband and I make this recipe to celebrate our anniversary each year! —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 steak with 3 tablespoons sauce: 547 calories, 39g fat (17g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 1088mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. 14/24 Butterscotch Pie 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to

My wife and kids love it, and so do my

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pie’s filling is like creamy pudding and is crowned with golden peaks of meringue. —Cary Letsche, Brandenton, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 541 calories, 24g fat (14g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 359mg sodium, 76g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 15/24 Pizza Spaghetti 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The idea for this recipe came to me when I saw someone dip a slice of pizza into a pasta dish. My wife and kids love it, and so do my

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat

friends! —Robert Smith, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 354 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 512mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 7g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat. 16/24 Yummy Chocolate Cake 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I are trying to eat lighter but still crave sweets. This moist, healthy chocolate cake really helps with that. With the rich frosting, it makes a decadent treat! —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts:

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat

1 piece: 184 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 17/24 Flavorful Grilled Pork Tenderloin 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Folks can find me grilling, no matter the weather. This moist pork tenderloin has loads of flavor thanks to its special spice blend, and it doesn’t get much easier to make. My wife especially likes that she doesn’t have to do the cooking! —Steve Ehrhart, Villa

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