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33 Essential Recipes You Should Know by 352/33 Spinach-Mushroom Scrambled Eggs 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I had breakfast at a hotel and enjoyed an amazing mushroom and egg dish. As soon as I got home, I made my own rendition. —Rachelle McCalla, Batesville, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 162 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 226mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat. 3/33 The Ultimate Grilled Cheese 54 Reviews

And they’re really fast to whip up, too

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These gooey grilled cheese sandwiches taste great for lunch with sliced apples. And they’re really fast to whip up, too. Here’s how to make grilled cheese the right way. —Kathy Norris, Streator, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 646 calories, 50g fat (18g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 885mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 4/33 Fudgy Brownie Recipe 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ultimate Fudgy Brownies

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Coffee granules enhance the chocolate flavor in these amazingly fudgy brownies. Add chocolate chips to the batter and you’ve got some seriously irresistible treats. —Sarah Farmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie: 344 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 5/33 Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love the perfect

blend of sweet and citrus in this refreshing smoothie

blend of sweet and citrus in this refreshing smoothie. It’s so easy to throw together, I often find myself making one for breakfast or a midday snack. — Jamie King, Duluth, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 129 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 34mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 6/33 Aunt Betty’s Blueberry Muffins 46 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings about 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Aunt Betty is quite a baker, but I look forward to these mouthwatering blueberry muffin recipe the most. She

gives me enough so that I can freeze and enjoy them for weeks

gives me enough so that I can freeze and enjoy them for weeks. —Sheila Raleigh, Kechi, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 208 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 7/33 Hard-Boiled Eggs 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved AUDREY ROMPON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In the kitchen, it’s important to start with something simple, like how to cook hard-boiled eggs. Use this egg recipe in plenty of dishes, or eat them plain for a quick protein

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat

fix. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 egg: 75 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat. Garlic Lover’s Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of HomeEarly 20’sTime to master the basics, like sauces and grains, plus easy everyday healthy recipes, like this garlic lovers’ chicken. Get the Recipe for Garlic Lover’s Chicken 8/33 9/33 Roasted Tomato Soup 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings

We serve this soup with toasted bread spread with pesto

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Just before the first frost of the season, we gather up all of the tomatoes from my mom’s garden to create this flavor-packed soup. Although it sounds like a lot of garlic, when it’s roasted, the garlic becomes mellow and almost sweet. We serve this soup with toasted bread spread with pesto. —Kaitlyn Lerdahl, Madison, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 276 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Taste of HomeBrown RiceRice can be one of the most versatile players in your

mealtime lineup

mealtime lineup. It’s also one of the simplest to make. Our foolproof guide will teach you how to cook brown rice, with helpful tips along the way. Learn How to Cook Brown Rice 10/33 11/33 Get-Up-and-Go Granola 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 7-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves to have this soul-warming granola before hiking, biking or even when camping. It smells delicious while baking up and you can easily make in large batches for special occasions or to send in gift packages to

family and friends

family and friends. —Sabrina Olson, Otsego, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 255 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. 12/33 Herb-Happy Garlic Bread 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Herb-Happy Garlic Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love the fresh garlic and herbs in this recipe. The mild goat cheese that’s sprinkled on top makes it extra rich and wonderful. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 169 calories, 11g fat (7g

My father is very opinionated, especially about food

saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 13/33 Spaghetti Sauce 107 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stamp-of-Approval Spaghetti Sauce Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 30 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My father is very opinionated, especially about food. This recipe received his almost unreachable stamp of approval. I have yet to hear a disagreement from anyone who has tried it! —Melissa Taylor, Higley, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 335 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 622mg

sodium, 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein

sodium, 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein. 14/33 Yellow Cupcakes 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing is better than homemade cupcakes. This yellow cupcake recipe makes delicious and fluffy treats. To top them, choose whatever frosting you want. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake (calculated without frosting): 163 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 138mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 15/33 Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal 5 Reviews Test Kitchen

The steel-cut oats have so much flavor and texture

Approved Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I absolutely love this slow-cooked oatmeal. The steel-cut oats have so much flavor and texture. My family sprinkles toasted pecans on top whenever possible. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 171 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 16/33 Banana Bread 502 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Ever Banana Bread Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total

It really is amazingly good!

Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I pass a display of bananas in the grocery store, I can almost smell the wonderful aroma of this banana bread. It really is amazingly good! —Gert Kaiser, Kenosha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 257 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Taste of HomeHomemade Salad DressingCheaper and healthier than store-bought salad dressing, vinaigrette is also a snap to make at home. Our Test Kitchen shows you how it’s done. Learn

Even our kids love it

How to Make Vinaigrette 17/33 18/33 Sweet & Tangy Salmon with Green Beans 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m always up for new ways to cook salmon. In this dish, a sweet sauce gives the fish and green beans some down-home barbecue tang. Even our kids love it. —Aliesha Caldwell, Robersonville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 3/4 cup green beans: 394 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 661mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber),

31g protein

31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 19/33 Chicken Noodle Soup 178 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this type of soup is my favorite and is in heavy rotation from November to April. It has many incredibly devoted fans.—Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado

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