35 Recipes Husbands Can’t Get Enough Of

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35 Recipes Husbands Can’t Get Enough Of1/35 Beef Chimichangas 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Chimichangas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband loves this beef chimichanga recipe! I often double the recipe and freeze the chimichangas individually to take out as needed. I serve them with shredded lettuce and sour cream. —Schelby Thompson, Camden Wyoming, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 chimichanga: 626 calories, 41g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 1094mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 19g protein. 2/35 Sour Cream-Lemon Pie 33

Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first tasted this pie at a local restaurant and hunted around until I found a similar recipe—now it’s my husband’s favorite. —Martha Sorensen, Fallon, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 437 calories, 26g fat (15g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 3/35 Grilled Cheese Bun Burgers 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My

He said it was the best meal he ever ate

husband loves both my grilled cheese and my iron-skillet burgers, so I decided to combine them in this grilled cheese bun burger. He said it was the best meal he ever ate. —Lisa Allen, Joppa, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 900 calories, 50g fat (27g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 1954mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 47g protein. 4/35 Mudslide Cheesecake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mudslide Cheesecake Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Change up cheesecakes with different liqueur

flavorings

flavorings. This “mudslide” version with coffee and Irish cream is my husband’s favorite. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 485 calories, 31g fat (16g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 5/35 Garden Vegetable Gnocchi 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Garden Vegetable Gnocchi Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we go meatless, we toss gnocchi (my husband’s favorite) with veggies and a dab of pesto. I use zucchini in this, too. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove,

Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 402 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 955mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. 6/35 The Best Buttermilk Waffle Recipe 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Best Golden Buttermilk Waffle Recipe Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 waffles (4 inch) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You won’t get any complaints from family or friends when you stack up these golden waffles for breakfast! —Kim Branges, Grand Canyon, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 2 waffles: 223 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat),

My husband loves this orange chicken stir-fry, so we have it quite often

56mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 7/35 Orange Chicken Stir-Fry 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband loves this orange chicken stir-fry, so we have it quite often. I’m delighted with the ingredients as we have six orange trees in our backyard. —Bunny Bronson, Lake Placid, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 277 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 653mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 8/35 Hamburger Stew 104 Reviews Test Kitchen

Approved Favorite Hamburger Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this hamburger stew recipe from a woman at our church, Lois Henry, when I needed a way to use up our bounty of home-canned tomatoes. My husband loves it, and I like that it’s easy to warm up for a carefree dinner in the winter months. —Marcia Clay, Truman, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 191 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g

fiber), 12g protein

fiber), 12g protein. 9/35 Sweet Chili & Orange Chicken 9 Reviews Sweet Chili & Orange Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband loves this simple sweet chili chicken dish so much he often requests it when he comes home from deployment. The sweet chili sauce adds just the right amount of heat to the bright citrusy sauce. —Jessica Eastman, Bremerton, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup chicken mixture: 309 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1014mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber),

24g protein

24g protein. 10/35 15-Minute Meat Loaf 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved 15-Minute Microwave Meat Loaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I combined a few awesome-tasting meat loaf recipes to create this flavorful version, which my husband loves. And because it’s made in the microwave, the entree is ideal for busy nights. —Deb Thompson, Lincoln, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 386 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 954mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 11/35 Pear Crumble 6 Reviews Test Kitchen

12/35 Irish Beef Stew 38 Reviews Contest

Approved Pear Crumble Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: ORIGINALLY a pear crumble pie, I shortened this to a crumble when I often was too short of time to make a pie crust. I’ve also found canned pears work as well as fresh, so that makes it even easier to prepare.-Kezia Sullivan, Sackets Harbor, New York Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 376 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 7g fiber), 5g protein. 12/35 Irish Beef Stew 38 Reviews Contest

The beef is incredibly tender

Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 3 hours 55 min Servings 15 servings (3-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rich and hearty, this Irish beef stew is my husband’s favorite. The beef is incredibly tender. Served with crusty bread, it’s an ideal cool-weather meal and perfect for any Irish holiday. —Carrie Karleen, St. Nicolas, Quebec Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 301 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 441mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 13/35 Creamy Beef & Potatoes 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Beef & Potatoes Recipe photo

One day I prepared it using potatoes O’Brien instead

by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my husband’s favorite childhood memories was eating his Grandma Barney’s Tater Tot Casserole. One day I prepared it using potatoes O’Brien instead. Now I always make it this way. — Heather Matthews, Keller, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 664 calories, 38g fat (19g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 1851mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 37g protein. 14/35 Toffee Almond Sandies 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings about 12 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

I used to bake them in large batches when our four sons still lived at home

Creator: These crispy classics are loaded with crunchy chopped toffee and almonds, so there’s no doubt as to why they’re my husband’s favorite cookie. I used to bake them in large batches when our four sons still lived at home. Now I whip them up for the grandchildren! —Alice Kahnk, Kennard, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 68 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 15/35 Stovetop Chili 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chili Skillet Recipe photo by Melissa Patterson for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min

I serve it frequently in fall and winter

Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Like most farmers, my husband loves a good hearty chili. With all the vegetables, cheese and meat in it, this dish makes a super supper—and it comes together in one skillet on top of the stove. I serve it frequently in fall and winter. —Katherine Brown, Fredericktown, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 599 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1557mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 10g fiber), 38g protein. 16/35 Enchilada Casser-Ole! 373 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Enchilada Casser-Ole! Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband loves this casserole, so it never lasts too long in our house. Packed with black beans, cheese, tomatoes and southwestern flavor, it’s an impressive-looking entree that’s as simple as it is delicious. —Marsha Wills, Homosassa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 357 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 864mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 17/35 Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut Streusel 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut

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