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    Grilled Texas Steak Sandwiches with Dilled Horseradish Sauce

    This hearty summer dinner comes together in just 20 minutes. Fresh dill adds brightness to the zippy horseradish spread.

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    20 mins
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    Roasted Tomato Bread Toss

    Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in tomatoes and releases their flavorful juices. Toss roasted tomatoes, olives, and torn bread with oil and vinegar, and they're ready to serve.

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    29 mins
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    Green Onion Chicken and Melted Tomatoes

    Slow, low-temp baking intensifies the flavor of tomatoes; use this method to rescue tomatoes that come off the vine a little under- or overripe. Serve with juicy grilled chicken that¿s flavored simply with salt, pepper, olive oil, and green onions.

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    9 hrs 10 mins
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    Quick Paprika Steaks with Tomato Gravy

    A little flour whisked into chopped tomatoes creates a thick, rich sauce with a short cooking time, which helps the tomatoes retain fresh flavor. Spoon it over cheese-topped steaks.

    Start to Finish:
    25 mins
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    Tuna Salad with Wonton Crisps

    Drizzle napa cabbage, seared tuna, and cucumber with a sweet-sour lime dressing. Crispy wonton strips add crunch.

    Start to Finish:
    30 mins
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    Chicken & Vegetable Spaghetti

    In this quick-toss pasta dish, spaghetti combines with sauteed broccolini and onions, cherry tomatoes, and chicken.

    Start to Finish:
    35 mins
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    Pork Steaks with Plum Salsa

    Jalapeno peppers, ginger, and honey flavor the bold plum salsa that tops these succulent pork steaks.

    Start to Finish:
    25 mins
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    Corn & Bean Fritters with Tomatoes

    These crispy little cakes are bursting with summer-fresh produce. Southern-style corn bread mix helps the fritters stay together during frying.

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    Fat-Free Watermelon Sherbet

    This icy, delicious dessert takes just four ingredients -- watermelon, sugar, gelatin, and cranberry juice -- and costs 27 cents per serving to make.

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    4 hrs 35 mins
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    Savory Double-Walnut Scones

    Toasted walnuts, Gruyere cheese, and thyme flavor these golden, flaky scones.

    Start to Finish:
    45 mins
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    Cheesecake-Stuffed Peaches

    Dip peach halves in melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar, top with cheesecake filling, and bake for a summer spin on a classic dessert.

    Start to Finish:
    45 mins
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    Spinach Salad Wraps

    These lunch wraps capture the essence of bacon-topped spinach salad, right down to the distinctive dressing.

    Start to Finish:
    35 mins
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    Indispensable Green Bean Salad

    This versatile salad can be served crisper-cold or warm from the saute pan. Sweet onions, peaches, and rosemary make a serendipitous mix.

    Start to Finish:
    21 mins
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    Sweet Honey White Sangria

    Brandy, orange liqueur, and honey mingle with sparkling wine, citrus, and nectarines to create a crisp and bubbly summer punch.

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    2 hrs 15 mins
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    Fish Tacos with Melon Salsa

    Lightly spiced fish tacos are topped with a mild salsa starring fresh melon, cucumber, sweet pepper, corn, red onions, and cilantro.

    Start to Finish:
    25 mins
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    Garden Spaghetti

    You can serve this whole wheat pasta toss of broccoli, corn, carrots, tomatoes, and herbs hot or cold.

    Start to Finish:
    30 mins
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    I Made It Myself Pizza

    Let kids build pizzas to their liking with different sauces and toppers. See our recipe for fun combos.

    Start to Finish:
    50 mins
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    Mini Turkey Meatballs

    Applesauce makes these healthy, veggie-filled meatballs extra moist. Make them with sweet potatoes or carrots and ground turkey or beef.

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    2 hrs 38 mins
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    Easy Fruit Pocket Pies

    Cinnamon-spiced blueberries and apples make a luscious pie filling. Use fresh whole grain bread for the crust -- the moistness of fresh bread works to seal in the fruit.

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    1 hr 8 mins
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    Garden Veggie Subs

    Stack fresh veggies -- tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, radishes, and greens -- on a whole wheat hot dog bun for easy toting. Fresh herb dressing and a yogurt-base veggie spread add flavor without lots of fat or calories.

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    30 mins
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    Chopped Green Salad

    Chopped green veggies -- greens, cucumbers, broccoli, green beans, and edamame -- served in small containers make a super kid-friendly salad. Grapes add sweetness, and homemade herb dressing adds a tangy twist.

    Start to Finish:
    30 mins
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    Carrot Lemonade

    Packed with vitamins A and C, this summertime drink is great to have on hand. The carrots lend sweetness to the lemonade, so no need to add sugar.

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    2 hrs 45 mins
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    Fresh Tomato Sauce

    This healthier, richer-tasting sauce is so simple you can make it in the microwave. Try it on pasta or pizza.

    Start to Finish:
    20 mins
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    Creamy Garden Spread

    Using Greek yogurt as a base makes this spread rich and creamy without all the calories and fat of cream cheese. It's filled with grated carrot, lemon peel, parsley, and feta cheese.

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    24 hrs 15 mins
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    Smashed Apples

    These cooked apples make a delicious filling for fruit pies or topping for pancakes.

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    2 hrs 5 mins
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    Baby Tomato Ketchup

    Roasted tomatoes give this flavorful homemade ketchup a touch of sweetness.

    Start to Finish:
    45 mins
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    Fresh Herb Dressing

    This tangy dressing is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients -- orange juice, olive oil, cider vinegar, three different fresh herbs, and a pinch of pepper.

    Start to Finish:
    10 mins
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    Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

    The easy bread-crumb coating adds delicious crispy flavor to sweet potato fries without frying. Both sweet potatoes and carrots are high in vitamin A, potassium, and fiber; either veggie works well for this recipe.

    Start to Finish:
    1 hr
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    Better Homes & Gardens April 2017 Recipes

    Think spring with these party appetizers, weeknight dinners, and elegant desserts from the April 2017 Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Including a garden-fresh asparagus salad and picture-perfect, edible flower-topped chocolate bark, these are recipes you'll want to make again and again.
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