35 Recipes from the Men We Love

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35 Recipes from the Men We Love1/35 Barbecue Chicken 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Saucy Barbecue Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Is there a better place than Texas to find a fantastic barbecue sauce? That’s where this one is from—it’s my father-in-law’s own recipe. We have served it at many family reunions and think it’s the best! —Bobbie Morgan, Woodstock, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 370 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 622mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars,

0 fiber), 33g protein

0 fiber), 33g protein. 2/35 Vanilla Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vanilla Cookies Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandpa, a widower, raised his three sons on his own and did all the cooking and lots of baking. I can still picture him making these tasty cookies. —Karen Baker, Dover, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 84 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 3/35 How to Grill Ribs 14

They always turn out moist and flavorful

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Best Baby Back Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first marinate each rack of ribs, then add a zesty rub before grilling them. They always turn out moist and flavorful. —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 647 calories, 41g fat (13g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 2345mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein. 4/35 Cod with Hearty Tomato Sauce 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cod with Hearty Tomato Sauce Recipe photo by

We serve it with whole wheat pasta or brown rice

Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My father made up this sweet, flavorful recipe for my mother when he took over the cooking. We serve it with whole wheat pasta or brown rice. —Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 3/4 cup sauce: 271 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 746mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat. 5/35 Chorizo & Grits Breakfast Bowls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chorizo & Grits

You can even add a spoonful of pico de gallo

Breakfast Bowls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While growing up, I bonded with my dad over chorizo and eggs. My fresh approach combines them with grits and black beans for this chorizo breakfast bowl. You can even add a spoonful of pico de gallo. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 344 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 239mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 2 starch. 6/35 Cedar-Plank Stuffed Portobellos 1 Review

I’ve tweaked the recipe for our tastes

Test Kitchen Approved Cedar-Plank Stuffed Portobellos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we were newlyweds, my father-in-law made us stuffed portobello mushrooms. I’ve tweaked the recipe for our tastes. I like to serve it with salad and potato wedges. —Katie Stemp, Tacoma, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed mushroom.: 404 calories, 32g fat (11g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 896mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 7/35 Raspberry-Rhubarb Slab Pie 53 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Raspberry-Rhubarb Slab Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Here is my spin, featuring rhubarb and gorgeous red raspberries

Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Slab pie is a pastry baked in a jelly-roll pan and cut into slabs like a bar cookie—or a pie bar, if you will. My grandfather was a professional baker and served pieces of slab pie to his customers back in the day. Here is my spin, featuring rhubarb and gorgeous red raspberries. —Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 247 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 8/35 Barbecue Burger 38

My husband’s uncle passed down the special barbecue sauce recipe

Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Barbecued Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I can’t take all the credit for these winning burgers. My husband’s uncle passed down the special barbecue sauce recipe. We love it on everything…it was only natural to try it on, and in, burgers. Add cheese and bacon to take them over the top. —Rhoda Troyer, Glenford, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 626 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 1146mg sodium, 86g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.

My recipe comes from my father’s family in Ireland

9/35 Colcannon 59 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Colcannon Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every Irish family has its own colcannon recipe, since it’s a classic potato and cabbage dish. My recipe comes from my father’s family in Ireland. It’s part of my St. Patrick’s Day menu, along with lamb chops, carrots and soda bread. —Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 168 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2

starch, 1 fat

starch, 1 fat. 10/35 Country White Bread 44 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Country White Bread Recipe photo by Abby Littlejohn for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 loaves (16 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Anytime is the right time for a comforting slice of homemade bread. These loaves are especially nice since the crust stays so tender. This white bread recipe is my husband Nick’s favorite. He makes most of the bread at our house. —Joanne Shew Chuk, St. Benedict, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 125 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 13mg

cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 11/35 Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 50 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This satisfying soup with a hint of cayenne is brimming with vegetables, chicken and noodles. The recipe originally came from my father-in-law, but I made some changes to give it my own spin. —Norma Reynolds, Overland Park, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 199 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol,

663mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein

663mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch. 12/35 Blueberry Pancakes 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dad’s Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 pancakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My dad makes blueberry pancakes for us every Saturday without fail. The combination of oats, cornmeal and buttermilk in the batter gives the pancakes heartiness we can’t resist. —Gabrielle Short, Pleasant Hill, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 3 pancakes: 332 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 746mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (18g

sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 13/35 Cheesy Egg Puffs 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Egg Puffs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My father loves to entertain, and these buttery egg delights are one of his favorite items to serve at brunch. The leftovers are perfect to reheat in the microwave on busy mornings, so Dad always stashes a few aside for me to take home once the party is over. —Amy Soto, Winfield, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 2 puffs: 275 calories, 21g fat

The blend of chocolate and mint is a big hit at our house

(12g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 486mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein. 14/35 Contest-Winning Chocolate Mint Cookies 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 32 sandwich cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My dad sandwiches mint patties between two tender chocolate cookies to create these chewy treats. The blend of chocolate and mint is a big hit at our house. Best of all, these cookies are easy and fun to make. —Christina Burbage, Spartanburg, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 179 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat),

Dress it with olive oil and vinegar, then add more olives and cheese

32mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 15/35 Greek Salad 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dad’s Greek Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The heart of a Greek salad recipe is in the olives, feta, cucumbers and tomatoes. Dress it with olive oil and vinegar, then add more olives and cheese. —Arge Salvatori, Little Ferry, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 148 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

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