47 Recipes That are Even BETTER the Next Day

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47 Recipes That are Even BETTER the Next Day1/47 Lasagna Casserole 91 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lasagna Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While growing up, I always wanted this meal on my birthday. Mother made the sauce from scratch, but now I use store-bought spaghetti sauce to save time. Replace the ground beef with Italian sausage if you want more spice. —Deb Morrison, Skiatook, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 667 calories, 30g fat (14g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 1209mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate

(12g sugars, 4g fiber), 44g protein

(12g sugars, 4g fiber), 44g protein. 2/47 Turkey White Chili 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Growing up in a Pennsylvania Dutch area, I was surrounded by excellent cooks and wonderful foods. I enjoy experimenting with new recipes like this change-of-pace chili. —Kaye Whiteman, Charleston, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 288 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 3/47 Barley Risotto

and Beef Stroganoff 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Barley Risotto and Beef Stroganoff Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was missing my Russian grandma’s barley porridge and beef stroganoff, so I combined the two dishes. Cook the barley using the risotto method to keep the grains whole and irresistibly chewy. —Tatiana Kireeva, New York, New York Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked steak with 1 cup barley: 463 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 859mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars,

9g fiber), 33g protein

9g fiber), 33g protein. 4/47 Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole 30 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Chicken Wild Rice Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While this special chicken and wild rice casserole is perfect for a company dinner, it’s so good that I often make it for everyday family meals. We think it is very nice served with some crusty rolls or French bread. —Elizabeth Tokariuk, Lethbridge, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 382 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 878mg

sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein

sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 5/47 Mexican-Style Stuffed Peppers 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We’ve always liked stuffed peppers, but everyone is pleasantly surprised at this mildly spicy version. For convenience, you can assemble these pretty peppers ahead of time and bake them later. —LaDonna Reed of Ponca City, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 322 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3

lean meat, 2 starch

lean meat, 2 starch. 6/47 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 Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 601 calories, 34g fat (26g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1722mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. 7/47 Slow-Cooker Meatball

Our approach to meatball sandwiches is a simple one:

Sandwiches 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Meatball Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our approach to meatball sandwiches is a simple one: Cook the meatballs low and slow, load them into hoagie buns, and top them with provolone and pepperoncini. —Stacie Nicholls, Spring Creek, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 526 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1674mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 32g protein. 8/47 Marinated Three Bean Salad 9 Reviews Marinated Three Bean Salad Recipe photo by

Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh herbs and cayenne pepper provide the fantastic flavor in this marinated salad featuring fresh veggies and canned beans. —Carol Tucker, Wooster, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 184 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 8g protein. 9/47 Bean & Beef Slow-Cooked Chili 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bean & Beef Slow-Cooked Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: This chili may be already chock-full, but we love to build it up even more with toppings like pico de gallo, red onion, cilantro and cheese. —Mallory Lynch, Madison, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 427 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1103mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 15g fiber), 30g protein. 10/47 Three-Cheese Meatball Mostaccioli 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Three-Cheese Meatball Mostaccioli Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my husband travels for work, I make a special

dinner for my kids to keep their minds off missing Daddy

dinner for my kids to keep their minds off missing Daddy. This tasty mostaccioli is magic. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 541 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 1335mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 34g protein. 11/47 Mushroom Stuffing 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mushroom Stuffing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 13 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first tried this stuffing a few years ago, and it quickly became our family’s favorite. Just flavor a hearty cornbread mix with mushrooms and

bacon and taste the spectacular results

bacon and taste the spectacular results. —Kathy Traetow, Waverly, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 235 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 764mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 12/47 Turkey Stew with Dumplings 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Stew with Dumplings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I love dumplings, and this mild-tasting, homey dish has flavorful ones floating on a tasty turkey and vegetable stew. It really hits the spot on chilly fall and

winter days

winter days. —Rita Taylor, St. Cloud, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 255 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 995mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. 13/47 Reuben Bread Pudding 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Reuben Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our Aunt Renee always brought this casserole to family picnics in Chicago. It became so popular that she started bringing two or three. I have also made it using dark rye bread or marbled rye, and

ham instead of corned beef—all the variations are delicious!

ham instead of corned beef—all the variations are delicious! —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 390 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 1295mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 14/47 Red Clam Sauce 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Clam Sauce Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe tastes like an Italian restaurant specialty and cooks while you take care of other things. What a marvelous way to jazz up pasta sauce! —JoAnn

I balance the savory beef with coconut milk and a spritz of lime

Brown, Latrobe, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup sauce with 3/4 cup cooked linguine: 305 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein. 15/47 Spicy Beef Stir Fry 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Beef Stir Fry Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Think of this stir-fry as your chance to play with heat and spice. I balance the savory beef with coconut milk and a spritz of lime. —Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup:

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch

312 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 16/47 Thai Red Curry Chicken 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Thai Red Curry Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I recreated a favorite red curry chicken dish from a restaurant, and now I cook it almost weekly for my family. On a busy night, frozen stir-fry veggies really speed things up. —Mary Shenk,

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