28 Recipes June Cleaver Would Have Made

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28 Recipes June Cleaver Would Have Made2/28 Strawberry Jell-O Mold 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Jell-O Mold Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This refreshing salad has two layers – a pretty pink bottom that includes sour cream, and a ruby red top with strawberries and pineapple. For years, Mom has included this salad in meals she prepares for our family. -Gloria Grant, Sterling, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 182 calories, 5g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g

fiber), 3g protein

fiber), 3g protein. 3/28 Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 3-1/3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cheese ball will keep for several days in the refrigerator. It’s delicious! I’ve found it’s especially popular at a party or get-together. Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 98 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 4/28 Favorite Coconut Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR

My guests are glad I do!

TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I need an impressive dessert for a special occasion, this is the recipe I turn to. My guests are glad I do! —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 400 calories, 16g fat (11g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 341mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 5/28 Cream of Asparagus Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fresh Asparagus Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

We have a large asparagus patch and are able to freeze a lot for the year

We have a large asparagus patch and are able to freeze a lot for the year. My recipe highlights the flavor of the vegetable and is very easy to make. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 154 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 585mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat-free milk. 6/28 Ham & Veggie Casserole 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham & Veggie Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: I’ve paired ham with broccoli and cauliflower for years

Creator: I’ve paired ham with broccoli and cauliflower for years. To complete this casserole dinner, I pass around some dinner rolls. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 420 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 1233mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein. 7/28 The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone has a favorite type of chocolate chip cookie—a little crispy, a little chewy—but they

all have to begin with a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe

all have to begin with a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe. This is the best place to start! —Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 136 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 8/28 Spicy Shrimp & Crab Cocktail 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Shrimp & Crab Cocktail Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings (about 9 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This seafood starter is so good that it makes me love a food I usually don’t—radishes!

This recipe also calls for spicy V8, but Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix works just as well. Serve the cocktail straight up, with tortilla chips or on a bed of butter lettuce. —Heidi Knaak, Liberty, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 162 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. 9/28 Mom’s Fluffy Scrambled Eggs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mom’s Fluffy Scrambled Eggs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make these fluffy scrambled eggs when

family comes for breakfast or when I just want to do something extra special for myself in the morning. My favorite cheese for this recipe is freshly grated white cheddar, but whatever you have in the fridge works! —Kailey Thompson, Palm Bay, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 403 calories, 29g fat (14g saturated fat), 338mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 10/28 Turkey a la King 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turkey a La King Recipe photo by Melissa Patterson for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: This is a smart way to use up leftover turkey

the Recipe Creator: This is a smart way to use up leftover turkey. You might want to make a double batch! —Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 297 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 591mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 11/28 Baked Ham with Pineapple 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first learned the technique for baked ham with pineapple for a themed dinner my husband and I hosted.

Since it is widely known as the symbol of hospitality, pineapple was the star ingredient on our menu and on this lovely baked ham. —JoAnn Fox, Johnson City, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked ham: 219 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 924mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein. 12/28 Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes 135 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Take the chill off any blustery day and make something special to

accompany meaty entrees

accompany meaty entrees. This is the best scalloped potatoes recipe ever, and my family loves when I serve it. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 215 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 13/28 Split Pea Soup 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 45 min Servings 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Not only is this old-fashioned favorite a snap to make but it’s economical too.

It’s sure to chase away autumn’s chill

Carrots, celery and onion accent the subtle flavor of the split peas, while a ham bone adds a meaty touch to this hearty soup. It’s sure to chase away autumn’s chill. —Laurie Todd, Columbus, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 202 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 12g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat. 14/28 Spumoni Baked Alaska 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Spumoni Baked Alaska Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a dazzling

yet refreshing end to a rich holiday meal, try this freezer finale

yet refreshing end to a rich holiday meal, try this freezer finale. It’s bound to garner oohs and aahs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 554 calories, 29g fat (13g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. 15/28 Pineapple Upside-Down Cake 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A classic recipe like this never goes out of style! It’s delicious with the traditional pineapple, but try it with peaches or a combination

of cranberries and orange

of cranberries and orange. —Bernardine Melton, Paola, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 361 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 16/28 Swedish Meatballs 59 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Swedish Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all sorts of family dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings. The scent of browning meat is intoxicating. Add to that the sweet smell of onions caramelizing, and everyone’s

mouth starts watering

mouth starts watering. —Marybeth Mank, Mesquite, Texas Nutrition Facts: 6 meatballs with 1-3/4 cups noodles and about 1/3 cup gravy: 834 calories, 33g fat (14g saturated fat), 248mg cholesterol, 1711mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 50g protein. 17/28 Old-Fashioned Salisbury Steak Test Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Salisbury Steak Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 229 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 556mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 18/28 Tuna

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