38 Tantalizing Recipes to Share With Your Dinner Club

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38 Tantalizing Recipes to Share With Your Dinner Club2/38 Chipotle Carnitas 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Abbey Littlejohn for Taste of Home Total Time 10 hours 28 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a terrific recipe for your next weeknight dinner. Set out various toppings and garnishes so your family members can customize their own tostadas with the lime-kissed shredded pork. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 tostada: 269 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 1/2

Now fresh summer corn makes a regular appearance on our grill

starch. 3/38 Kathy’s Herbed Corn 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Kathy’s Herbed Corn Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I agreed that the original recipe for this corn needed a little jazzing up, so I added the thyme and cayenne pepper to suit our tastes. Now fresh summer corn makes a regular appearance on our grill. —Kathy VonKorff, North College Hill, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 ear of corn: 179 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 277mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate

(5g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein

(5g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 4/38 Mojito Marinated Fruit 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mojito Marinated Fruit Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: All the flavors of the popular mojito cocktail are featured in this fantastic salad. After you eat the fruit, you’ll want to sip the luscious syrup! —Marcy Griffith, Excelsior, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 128 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 5/38 Chapati 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chapati Breads

My daughter and I prepare this Indian flatbread frequently

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter and I prepare this Indian flatbread frequently. It is so fun to make and goes well with any spiced dish. We use the extras to make sandwich wraps. —Joyce McCarthy, Sussex, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 flatbread: 113 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 237mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 6/38 Buffalo Chicken Lasagna 122 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of

This recipe was inspired by my daughter’s favorite food—Buffalo wings!

Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was inspired by my daughter’s favorite food—Buffalo wings! It tastes as if it came from a restaurant. —Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 466 calories, 28g fat (15g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 1680mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. 7/38 That Good Salad 76 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved That Good Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When a friend shared

this salad recipe, it had a fancy French name

this salad recipe, it had a fancy French name. Our children can never remember it, so they say, “Mom, please make ‘that good salad.'” Now our friends and neighbors request it for potluck dinners. It really is one of the best salad recipes. —Betty Lamb, Orem, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 193 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 8/38 Layered Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Brownies 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Layered Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me the recipe for these layered brownies, but I added my own touch–chunky peanut butter. Every time I take these to a group gathering, I get requests for the recipe. It’s a real crowd-pleaser! —Judy Sims, Weatherford, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie: 189 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 9/38 German Beer Cheese Spread 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We

love recipes inspired by our German heritage

love recipes inspired by our German heritage. This tangy spread is fantastic served alongside everything, including pretzels and pumpernickel or crackers and sausage. Choose your favorite beer—the flavor really comes through. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons (calculated without crackers): 95 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 10/38 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 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. 11/38 Cabbage Roll Casserole 135 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: I layer cabbage with tomato sauce and ground beef lasagna-style to create a hearty casserole that tastes like cabbage rolls but without all the work. —Doreen Martin, Kitimat, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 384 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 813mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein. 12/38 Best Lasagna 106 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can’t

go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe

go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe. My grown sons and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too. —Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 519 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 1013mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 35g protein. 13/38 Garlic Crescent Rolls 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Garlic-Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Upgrade your basic crescent roll recipe! Here’s a recipe that just couldn’t be much quicker or

easier and is sure to add a nice touch to any dinner

easier and is sure to add a nice touch to any dinner. The garlic and Parmesan flavors really come through. Enjoy! —Lori Abad, East Haven, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 157 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 14/38 Layered Salad for a Crowd 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salad is a favorite of my three sons. I took it to a luncheon honoring our school district’s food service manager, and

she asked for the recipe

she asked for the recipe. I like to make the dressing the day before so the flavors blend together. —Linda Ashley, Leesburg, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 151 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 216mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 15/38 Easy Cake Mix Bars 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Cake Mix Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I take this dessert to work for Friday pick-me-ups. It’s one of my favorite yellow cake bar recipes. I love

My daughter created it as an appetizer, but we

to share them because they’re so easy to eat, easy to make and easy on the wallet. —Amy Rose, Ballwin, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 113 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 16/38 Smoked Gouda Spinach Pizza 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Smoked Gouda Spinach Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A refrigerated pizza crust and store-bought Alfredo sauce make this pizza super easy. My daughter created it as an appetizer, but we

love it for a main course

love it for a main course. —Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 288 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 706mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. 17/38 White Bean Hummus 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 5 min Servings 10 servings (1-1/4 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My version of hummus features a delightful nuttiness from tahini, a peanut butter-like paste made from ground sesame seeds. The beans pack a lot of protein so it’s a healthy snack for kids. —Marina Castle Kelley,

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