Midwestern Beginner Cook Recipes

"This is a recipe that my mom got from a co-worker. We haven't tried it yet, but we have been told that it is amazing how good it is for being so easy to prepare!"

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Ingredients: Cool Whip, pumpkin, water...

"I do not like canned vegetables, so here is the famous recipe, but using frozen, thawed green beans instead of canned."

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Ingredients: cream of mushroom soup, French-fried onions...

"Just a few words before I post my recipe: This is one of the best recipe sites I've found on the web and I've looked at dozens over the past 16 years. When I posted my 1st recipe, Blue Mill Tavern Loosemeat Sandwiches, last March, I never expected the response it got (36 reviews!). It's extremely gratifying to know by just sharing a recipe I've been..."

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Ingredients: pepper, hash browns...

"A classic, simple potato salad that can be thrown together in minutes or made a day ahead! A comfort-food treat for all ages, and easy to change to your preferences (I leave out the eggs for my sister; you could add celery or onion in step 3 or use specialty mustard or vinegar)."

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Ingredients: granulated sugar, hard-boiled eggs...

"This is my version of Ruby Tuesday's New Orleans Tilapia. Tilapia fillets are baked then topped with alfredo sauce, sauteed red peppers and garlic cooked shrimp. I'm not very good at copycatting recipes, but we had this last night and it was mighty fine."

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Ingredients: shrimp, tilapia fillets...

"This is a hybrid of a pizza and a sandwich--in one handy little package. Mix-n-match to adjust for your own personal tastes. I dreamed this up while in line at the check-out knowing I needed something quick to satisfy DS who was anxious to get over to his friend's to watch the game on the big screen TV. DH and the Peanut Gallery thought this rated..."

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Ingredients: Italian bread, mayonnaise...

"You must try this for your holiday turkey, you will not be disappointed! This is the only way we make turkey, EVER! Especially since oven space is valuable around the holidays. Why high heat? Heat cooks. Opening the cavity will allow the heat to cook the bird from the inside as well as the outside. Seasoning? Why? Herbs and spices create a crust on..."

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Ingredients: fresh black pepper, olive oil...

"Basically, a convenience-food version of Shepherd's Pie."

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Ingredients: Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup, frozen corn...

"My mom made this when I was growing up. It's a very simple dish, filling and easy to make. It's good over toast, or for something more healthy, serve over steamed green beans."

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Ingredients: milk, flour, dried beef...

"So I grew up in Cincinnati. 18 years of Cincy Chili, Ribs, Ice Cream, and, of course, LaRosa's Pizza, whose sauce is flavorful and SWEET. Now that I've been away, I find you can't get any pizza remotely close ANYwhere else. Now this is no copycat recipe, but it captures the spirit of Buddy L's pizza sauce. It complements vegetable toppings as well as..."

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Ingredients: dried onions, fresh ground pepper...

"Can substitute turkey sausage or reduced fat cheese for a healthier version. Couldn't be easier!"

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Ingredients: sausage, sharp cheddar cheese...