35 Recipes We Learned from Our Daughters

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35 Recipes We Learned from Our Daughters2/35 Butter Pecan Cookies 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my daughter was a teen, these butter pecan cookies earned her blue ribbons from two county fairs. Then a few years ago, her own daughter took home a blue ribbon for the same cookie. Needless to say, these mouthwatering morsels are winners! —Martha Thefield, Cedartown, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 115 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 3/35

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Three-Cheese Fondue 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Three-Cheese Fondue Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this easy recipe from my daughter, who lives in France. It’s become my go-to fondue, and I make it often for our family.—Betty A. Mangas, Toledo, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 191 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein. 4/35 Sopa de Camarones (Shrimp Soup) Test Kitchen Approved Sopa de Camarones (Shrimp Soup) Recipe photo by

This sopa de camarones may even be tastier as leftovers the next day!

Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter and I came up with this shrimp soup recipe when she was younger, and it’s been a favorite with family and friends ever since. This sopa de camarones may even be tastier as leftovers the next day! —Patti Fair, Valdosta, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 313 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 195mg cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. 5/35 Snack Crackers 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 min Servings 12 cups

Her four older brothers finish off a batch in no time

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our 13-year-old daughter, Dana, loves to make this crunchy and flavorful snack for us. Her four older brothers finish off a batch in no time. —Sue Manel, Milladore, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 237 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 6/35 Creamy Chicken Enchiladas 115 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas Recipe Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter has the

best sour cream and cream cheese chicken enchiladas recipe I’ve ever tried

best sour cream and cream cheese chicken enchiladas recipe I’ve ever tried. She brought 10 pans of it to my wedding reception and they were the biggest hit of all the food. So many guests wanted the recipe, we sent it out with our Christmas cards. —Pat Coffee, Kingston, Washington Nutrition Facts: 2 enchiladas: 651 calories, 38g fat (18g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 1392mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein. 7/35 Audrey’s Lemon Meringue Bars 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: We are always trying to find new ways to use the fruit from our lemon tree. My 13-year-old daughter, Audrey, decided to combine two of my lemony favorites: lemon bars and lemon meringue pie. After several intense hours in the kitchen (and warding off her horde of brothers), these delicious lemon meringue bars were born. —Monica Fearnside, Rancho Palos Verdes, California Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 200 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 8/35 Summer Squash Side Dish Casserole 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Summer Squash Side Dish

I was delighted since my husband and I were cutting down on fried foods

Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter-in-law created this healthy yellow squash recipe and shared it with me. I was delighted since my husband and I were cutting down on fried foods. You can easily double or triple this squash casserole to serve at family dinner. —Sue Joyce, Winston-Salem, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 176 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 9/35 Rhubarb Beef 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of

Home Total Time 2 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter made a trip around the world and brought home this recipe from Iran. I’ve served it often to many of my friends, and they always seem to savor its different, zingy taste. —Bertha Davis, Springfield, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 287 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 1072mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein. 10/35 Spinach Pizza Quesadillas 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings

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Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This simple five-ingredient dinner is special to me because my daughter and I created it together. You can make variations with other veggies you might have at home. It’s a smart way to get kids to eat healthier. —Tanna Mancini, Gulfport, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 quesadilla: 301 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 650mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat. 11/35 Pecan Banana Bundt Cake 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to

It was delicious and different

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter, Liz, often made this banana bundt cake for us. It was delicious and different. She discovered five-spice powder during a culinary class field trip. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 224 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 12/35 Cheesy Tortilla Soup 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Tortilla Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter came up with this

dish when trying to duplicate a soup she sampled at a restaurant

dish when trying to duplicate a soup she sampled at a restaurant. I always pass on to her the rave reviews. —LaVonda Owen, Marlow, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 395 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 1273mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. 13/35 Slow-Cooked Ranch Potatoes 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Ranch Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even after seven years, my family still asks for this tasty potato and bacon dish. Try it once

and I’ll bet your family will be hooked, too

and I’ll bet your family will be hooked, too. —Lynn Ireland, Lebanon, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 230 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 545mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 14/35 Coconut Dream Cupcakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter, Elizabeth, came up with this incredible recipe. The cream cheese in the middle is a fun surprise when someone takes their first bite. —Julie Flournoy, Laurelville, OH Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 355 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 73mg

cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein

cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 15/35 Green Chile Grilled Cheese Melt 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter created a masterpiece with her ultimate grilled cheese and chiles sandwich. Want more heat? Use a 4-ounce can of diced jalapenos instead of the mild green chiles. —Julia Huntington, Cheyenne, Wyoming Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 431 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 730mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 16/35 Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding

They’re fresh, creamy and comforting

Parfaits Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding Parfaits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my daughter’s friends come over for lunch, she treats them to her tropical parfaits made with brown rice and coconut milk. They’re fresh, creamy and comforting. —Suzanne Clark, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 291 calories, 13g fat (10g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 17/35 Pork Noodle Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork Noodle Soup Recipe photo by Taste of

My daughter created this soup when she needed to use up some leftover pork

Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter created this soup when she needed to use up some leftover pork. You can use more water for a thinner soup or less water for a noodle dish. It’s good with mushroom flavored ramen noodles, too. —Eleanor Niska, Twin Falls, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 116 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 18/35 Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go

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