37 Recipes to Make on a Rainy Day

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37 Recipes to Make on a Rainy Day2/37 Priscilla’s Vegetable Chowder 51 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Priscilla’s Vegetable Chowder Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the perfect soup to warm up with on a cold fall or winter day. It makes a big batch perfect for serving a crowd. —Jenna Jackson, Salt Lake City, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 281 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 853mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 3/37 Cheesy Stuffed Baked

I prepare them up to a week in advance, wrap them well and freeze

Potatoes 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These special stuffed baked potatoes are a hit with my whole family, from the smallest grandchild on up. I prepare them up to a week in advance, wrap them well and freeze. Their flavorful filling goes so nicely with juicy ham slices. —Marge Clark, West Lebanon, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 416 calories, 26g fat (17g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 693mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. 4/37 Tortellini Soup 274 Reviews

This is my favorite soup recipe

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my favorite soup recipe. It’s quick to fix on a busy night and full of healthy, tasty ingredients. It originally called for spicy sausage links, but I’ve found that turkey sausage, or even ground turkey breast, is just as good. —Tracy Fasnacht, Irwin, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 203 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein.

Mom made the best meat loaf, and now I do too

5/37 Meat Loaf 216 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meat Loaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mom made the best meat loaf, and now I do too. When I first met my husband, he wasn’t a meat loaf guy, but this recipe won him over. —Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 366 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 1086mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein. 6/37 Eggs and Potatoes 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eggs and Potatoes

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love having breakfast for dinner, especially this combination of eggs, potatoes and cheese. I start cooking it in a skillet on the stovetop, and then I pop it into the oven to bake. —Nadine Merheb, Tucson, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 395 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 461mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 7/37 The Best Ever Grilled Cheese Sandwich 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Best Ever Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Spreading a mixture of mayo and butter on the bread creates a delightfully crispy crust with the well-loved, wonderful flavor of butter one expects on a grilled cheese sandwich.—Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 659 calories, 49g fat (27g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 1017mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 8/37 Chicken and Dumplings 118 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Perfect for fall nights, my simple version of comforting chicken and dumplings is speedy, low in fat and a delicious one-dish meal. —Nancy Tuck, Elk Falls, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 260 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 964mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 9/37 White Cheddar Mac and Cheese 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved White Cheddar Mac & Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mac and cheese is simple and has lots of flavor from the cheeses

and ground chipotle chile

and ground chipotle chile. I use conchiglie pasta because its shape allows more melted cheese to pool inside. Yum! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 650 calories, 35g fat (22g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 10/37 Crescent Turkey Casserole 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: How do you make a dinner of turkey and vegetables appealing to kids? You turn it into a pie, of course! My version tastes classic but doesn’t take

any time at all

any time at all. —Daniela Essman, Perham, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 453 calories, 28g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 671mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 11/37 Chai Tea Latte 66 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chai Tea Latte Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this comforting chai tea latte recipe, especially on cold days instead of cocoa or when they’re feeling under the weather. I simplified this chai tea recipe by using the filter basket

of our coffeepot

of our coffeepot. It’s delicious and great after dinner! —Julie Plummer, Sykesville, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 223 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 12/37 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,

of onions caramelizing, and everyone’s 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. 13/37 French Onion Soup 63 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Classic French Onion Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for

her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. —Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup soup with 2 pieces bread and 1 tablespoon cheese: 195 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 14/37 Blue Cheese Garlic Bread 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blue Cheese Garlic Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is an irresistible way to dress up an ordinary loaf of bread.

Serve slices as an appetizer or with a meal

Serve slices as an appetizer or with a meal. —Kevalyn Henderson, Hayward, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 250 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 546mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 15/37 Chocolate Comfort Cake 31 Reviews Chocolate Comfort Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This moist and delicious chocolate cake is usually the first dessert to go. People even eat the crumbs. It’s always my top choice for holiday dinners. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1

slice: 541 calories, 32g fat (12g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 459mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 16/37 Bratwurst Dinner 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bratwurst Supper Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After trying a few bratwurst recipes, I’ve found this meal-in-one is ideal for camping since it grills to perfection in a heavy-duty foil bag. Loaded with chunks of bratwurst, red potatoes, mushrooms and carrots, it’s easy to season with onion soup mix and a little soy sauce. —Janice

To save time, I cook the

Meyer, Medford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 524 calories, 37g fat (14g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1445mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 17/37 Chicken Wild Rice Soup 136 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m originally from Minnesota, where wild rice grows in abundance and is very popular in recipes. This creamy chicken wild rice soup has been part of our Christmas Eve menu for years. To save time, I cook the

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