Recipes

Marinated Beef

Marinated Beef

"I use this great marinade not just for beef, but for everything I grill-from pork chops to chicken," notes Sue Sauer of Deer River, Minnesota. "The marinade's main ingredient-orange juice- is both low in calories and a good tenderizer."

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Garden Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto pasta salad is easily one of my favorite summery side dishes. It’s healthy, super easy to make and bursting with flavor, providing the perfect complement to grilled meats, veggies, and other salads. Learn how to make the most flavorful pesto pasta salad, and prepare to be the star of every picnic and potluck this summer.

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Polynesian Kabobs

With their explosion of flavors and textures, these kabobs make a quick, satisfying entree.

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Greek Orzo Salad

This tart, refreshing salad is a big hit in my home. All the tasty toppings—including red onions, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese and a zesty dressing—give it extra interest.

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Orzo with Feta and Arugula

In my family, we love salads because they’re an interesting way to blend many different flavors. This orzo salad is one of our favorites—it tastes delicious served either warm or cool.

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Smoky Grilled Corn Salsa

Our backyard grill is the perfect place to cook up the ingredients for homemade corn salsa. It’s yummy with tortilla chips and as a topping for meat, poultry and fish. —Alicia DeWolfe, Gloucester, Massachusetts

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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar pasta salad is like the Goldilocks of lunch ideas. It’s perfect when you’re too hungry for a salad, but not hungry enough for a heavy pasta dish.

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Spinach Orzo Salad with Chickpeas

The first version of this salad was an experiment in mixing together some random ingredients I had on hand. It was a success, and several people at the party asked for the recipe—which meant I had to re-create it! It's healthy, delicious and perfect for warm-weather days.

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Asian Noodle Salad

Cool, refreshing Asian noodle salad is just what you need on a steamy summer day; serve with shrimp, scallops or crispy chicken.

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Greek Orzo Salad

This tart, refreshing salad is a big hit in my home. All the tasty toppings—including red onions, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese and a zesty dressing—give it extra interest.

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