32 Dutch Oven Recipes for Spring

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32 Dutch Oven Recipes for Spring1/31 Creamy Seafood Bisque 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This deceptively simple bisque makes a special first course or even a casual meal with a salad or bread. I like to top bowlfuls with shredded Parmesan cheese and green onions. —Wanda Allende, Orlando, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 453 calories, 36g fat (22g saturated fat), 197mg cholesterol, 1232mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. 2/31 Mexican Rice with Poached Eggs 1 Review Test

Favorite Corned Beef and Cabbage 49 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

Kitchen Approved Mexican Rice with Poached Eggs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Mexican rice recipe topped with soft fried eggs works for breakfast or dinner. I like to serve the dish with hot tortillas and a side of refried beans for a complete meal. —Jean Lewis, Brooklyn, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 482 calories, 28g fat (10g saturated fat), 246mg cholesterol, 998mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. 3/31 Favorite Corned Beef and Cabbage 49 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

This is how to make corned beef and cabbage

2 hours 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It may be the most famous dish to eat on St. Patrick’s Day, but this Irish-American corned beef recipe is a favorite at our table all year long. This is how to make corned beef and cabbage. —Evelyn Kenney, Trenton, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 510 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 1497mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein. 4/31 Green Beans with Creamy Pistachio Sauce Test Kitchen Approved Green Beans with Creamy Pistachio Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of

I love pistachios, so I added those instead of almonds

Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was asked to bring vegetables for a party and wasn’t feeling inspired until I remembered Mom served green beans with butter and evaporated milk. I love pistachios, so I added those instead of almonds. Everybody wanted the recipe, and I was really pleased—very little work and lots of happy family and friends! —Loretta Ouellette, Pompano Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 177 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 365mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 5/31 Apricot Jam 3

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apricot Jam Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This thick, chunky apricot jam was my grandma’s recipe; it’s lovely to make something for my family and friends that she made for hers! —Linda Wegner, Robinson, Illinois 6/31 One-Pot Spaghetti Dinner 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: All you need is one pot to make this meal that features a simple homemade sauce. Allspice

adds a unique taste, but you can use Italian seasoning if you prefer

adds a unique taste, but you can use Italian seasoning if you prefer. —Carol Benzel-Schmidt, Stanwood, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 414 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 925mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 6g fiber), 33g protein. 7/31 Sausage and Eggs over Cheddar-Parmesan Grits 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sausage and Eggs over Cheddar-Parmesan Grits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These creamy grits topped with Italian sausage, peppers, onions and a fried egg are total comfort food and perfect for

brunch or dinner

brunch or dinner. They are easy to put together and will satisfy a hungry crew. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 538 calories, 32g fat (12g saturated fat), 253mg cholesterol, 972mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. 8/31 Shrimp Alfredo 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Shrimp Alfredo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Instead of buying a jar of sauce, make it from scratch for this easy shrimp Alfredo recipe. The garlic aroma will call your family to the table.

The crisp raw vegetables help cool things down

—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 788 calories, 51g fat (31g saturated fat), 317mg cholesterol, 573mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein. 9/31 Coconut Curry Soup 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Coconut Curry Chicken Soup Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Similar to a Vietnamese pho rice noodle soup, this red coconut curry chicken soup packs big flavor and a bit of heat. The crisp raw vegetables help cool things down. —Monnie Norasing, Mansfield, Texas

We have tried many variations, and this comes the closest to his recollection

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 601 calories, 34g fat (26g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1722mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. 10/31 Pork & Bok Choy Udon Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings 2-1/4 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While traveling in Thailand, my husband sampled a local version of this tasty soup from street vendors. We have tried many variations, and this comes the closest to his recollection. We double the recipe so we have lots of leftovers. —Donna Noecker, Plano,

We decided to mix similar ingredients for a soup

Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 225 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 1309mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. 11/31 Stuffed Pepper Soup 225 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was talking about stuffed peppers with the other cooks at the restaurant where I work. We decided to mix similar ingredients for a soup. Customer response was overwhelming! —Krista Muddiman, Meadville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 337 calories, 14g fat (5g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2

saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1466mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. 12/31 Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Classic American mashed potatoes take a trip to Italy with the flavors of olive oil, garlic, and pancetta. —Bryan Kennedy, Kaneohe, Hawaii Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 206 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2

fat, 1-1/2 starch

fat, 1-1/2 starch. 13/31 Super Spaghetti Sauce 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Super Spaghetti Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At my house, we never know how many we’ll have for dinner. That’s why this spaghetti sauce is one of my favorites – flavorful, filling and fast. Smoked kielbasa gives it depth, and salsa adds the kick. —Bella Anderson, Chester, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 325 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1378mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber),

17g protein

17g protein. 14/31 Honey Garlic Green Beans 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey Garlic Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Green beans are a reliable standby, but they can seem ordinary on their own. Just a couple of extra ingredients give them a sweet and salty attitude. This is definitely my family’s favorite way to enjoy them. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 72 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 15/31 Spicy Cajun Potato Salad 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Cajun Potato Salad Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here in the South we have a lot of get-togethers, and if you want your dish to be chosen over all of the rest, it has to have a kick! This is a winner. —Amanda West, Sibley, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 229 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars,

2g fiber), 5g protein

2g fiber), 5g protein. 16/31 Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Time to gather round the table, y’all! This dish has special meaning on New Year’s Day, when Southerners eat greens for future wealth and black-eyed peas for prosperity. —Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 177 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein. 17/31

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