55 Classic Dinners Every Newlywed Couple Should Know

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55 Classic Dinners Every Newlywed Couple Should Know2/55 Mom’s 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. 3/55 Slow Cooker Pot

It’s a comfort to walk in and smell this roast simmering

Roast 48 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because I work full time, this slow cooker pot roast is my go-to when I want a hearty, home cooked meal. It’s a comfort to walk in and smell this roast simmering. —Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked meat with 1/2 cup gravy: 380 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 467mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. 4/55 Sausage Lasagna 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage

5/55 Slow-Simmered Burgundy Beef Stew 14 Reviews Contest Winner

Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The idea for this sausage lasagna recipe comes from my mother-in-law, who always makes it for my three boys on special holidays. I’ve put an easy twist on Carole’s classic dish, and it’s become one of my go-to dinners as well! —Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, VA Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 416 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 978mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. 5/55 Slow-Simmered Burgundy Beef Stew 14 Reviews Contest Winner

Beef Bourguignon (Boeuf Bourguignon)

Beef Bourguignon (Boeuf Bourguignon) Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother-in-law shared this recipe with me about 25 years ago. Ever since then, it’s been a go-to whenever I need good food without a lot of fussing. —Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 419 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 949mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 37g protein. 6/55 Dijon-Rubbed Pork with Rhubarb Sauce 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

Here’s an excellent choice for company—it makes a memorable meal

Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tender pork loin roast served with a rhubarb-orange sauce is simply delicious! Here’s an excellent choice for company—it makes a memorable meal. —Marilyn Rodriguez, Sparks, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked pork with 2 tablespoons sauce: 181 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 7/55 Mom’s Roast Beef 38 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mom’s Roast Beef Recipe photo by Taste of Home

The well-seasoned roast is Mom’s specialty

Total Time 2 hours 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone loves slices of this fork-tender roast beef with its savory gravy. The well-seasoned roast is Mom’s specialty. People always ask about the secret ingredients. Now you have the delicious recipe for our favorite meat dish! —Linda Gaido, New Brighton, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef with gravy: 210 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 8/55 How to Make the Best-Ever Fried Chicken 36

Summer reunions and neighborly gatherings will never be the same

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Crispy, juicy and perfectly seasoned, this really is the best fried chicken recipe, ever. Summer reunions and neighborly gatherings will never be the same. When I was growing up, my parents had a farm, and every year, Dad would hire teenage boys to help by haying time. They looked forward to coming because they knew they would be treated to some of Mom’s deep fryer recipes, including this delicious fried chicken. —Lola Clifton, Vinton, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving:

My father is very opinionated, especially about food

811 calories, 57g fat (9g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 47g protein. 9/55 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

The maple-mustard glaze makes it extra special

saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 622mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein. 10/55 Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I think this roasted pork tenderloin tastes like a fancy restaurant dish, but it couldn’t be simpler to make at home. The maple-mustard glaze makes it extra special. It’s a modification of a recipe we first tasted at a friend’s house. —Colleen Mercier, Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch

cooked pork: 264 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 573mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch. 11/55 Homemade Ravioli 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Ravioli Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to bake and cook—especially Italian dishes like this homemade ravioli recipe. In fact, my idea of a perfect day consists of cooking my family’s favorite foods then watching them dig in!—Lori Daniels, Hartland, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 10 ravioli:

856 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 279mg cholesterol, 1139mg sodium, 110g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 7g fiber), 42g protein. 12/55 Chicken-Fried Steak 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a child, I learned from my grandmother how to make these chicken-fried steaks. I taught my daughters, and when my granddaughters are older, I’ll show them, too. —Donna Cater, Fort Ann, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 steak with 1/3 cup gravy: 563 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium,

29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein

29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein. 13/55 Beef Stroganoff 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Round Steak Stroganoff Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe for beef Stroganoff with round steak is one I spotted in a local hospital auxiliary cookbook. When I gave it a try, my husband loved it! And I’ve had lots of compliments every time I’ve served it. –Brenda Read, Burns Lake, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 325 calories, 19g fat (11g

15/55 Lowcountry Boil

saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 722mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. 14/55 Duck Breasts with Apricot Chutney 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When serving this entree as part of a buffet, try using chafing dish to keep it warm. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 duck breast half with 1/4 cup chutney and 1 tablespoon sauce: 525 calories, 30g fat (11g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 456mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. 15/55 Lowcountry Boil

(Frogmore Stew) 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lowcountry Boil Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ideal for camping and relaxing trips to the beach, this crowd-pleasing recipe makes an appetizing presentation of perfectly seasoned meats, veggies and seafood. —Mageswari Elagupillai, Victorville, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 500 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 212mg cholesterol, 1318mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 40g protein. 16/55 Epiphany Ham Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Epiphany Ham Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3

You can, too!

hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to cook a ham but didn’t have the ingredients for my usual glaze recipe, so I made substitutions. You can, too! Instead of black cherry, try another flavored soda, or use sweet-and-sour sauce in place of duck sauce. —Edith Griffith, Havre de Grace, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 6 ounces cooked ham: 303 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 1659mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 45g protein. 17/55 Winter Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butternut Squash Shepherd’s Pie Recipe photo

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