In the kitchen, it’s important to start with something simple, like how to cook hard boiled eggs. Use these in plenty of recipes or eat plain for a quick protein fix. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Test Kitchen Approved Total Time Prep: 20 min. + cooling Makes Ingredients 12 large eggs Cold water Directions Place eggs in a single layer in a…
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Day 5 Dinner: Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini Noodles
I love quick and bright meals like this one-skillet wonder. Homemade pico de gallo is easy to make the night before. —Tammy Brownlow, Dallas, Texas Test Kitchen Approved Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 large zucchini (about 1-1/2 pounds) 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder…
Day 5 Lunch: Carolina Shrimp Soup
Fresh shrimp from the Carolina coast is one of our favorite foods. We add kale, garlic, red peppers and black-eyed peas to complete this wholesome, filling soup. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina Test Kitchen Approved Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min. Makes 6 servings Ingredients 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined 5 garlic…
Day 5 Breakfast: Spinach-Mushroom Scrambled Eggs
My husband and I had breakfast at a hotel and enjoyed an amazing mushroom and egg dish. As soon as I got home, I made my own rendition. —Rachelle McCalla, Batesville, Arkansas Test Kitchen Approved Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min. Makes 2 servings Ingredients 2 large eggs 2 large egg whites 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon butter 1/2 cup…
Day 4 Dinner: Tasty Turkey and Mushrooms
Sliced mushrooms star in this tender turkey recipe. It takes just minimal preparation and makes a healthy main dish when served with a side of brown rice. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey Test Kitchen Approved Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min. Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 pound boneless skinless turkey breast, cut into…
Day 4 Lunch: Turkey & Apricot Wraps
For these everyday wraps, I combined the traditional Southern appetizer of jam and cream cheese on crackers and the turkey, apple and brie sandwiches we ate at my bridal luncheon. I like to sneak fresh spinach into all sorts of recipes because it has such a mild flavor. —Kim Beavers, North August, South Carolina Test Kitchen Approved Total Time Prep/Total…
Day 4 Breakfast: Star-Spangled Parfaits
The best time for this dessert is mid-summer, when the blueberries are thick in our northern woods. Red raspberries can be added to the mixed berries, too, to brighten up the patriotic colors.—Anne Theriault, Wellesley, Massachusetts Test Kitchen Approved Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min. Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 cups fresh strawberries, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 cups fresh blueberries 4 teaspoons…
Day 3 Dinner: Parmesan Chicken with Artichoke Hearts
I’ve liked the chicken and artichoke combo for a long time. Here’s my own lemony twist. With all the praise it gets, this dinner is so much fun to serve. —Carly Giles, Hoquiam, Washington Test Kitchen Approved Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided…
Day 3 Lunch: Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl
You can also transform this tasty bowl into an Italian version with mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes, spinach, and basil. —Renata Smith, Brookline, Massachusetts Test Kitchen Approved Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 cup bulgur 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups water 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 6 ounces fresh baby…
Day 3 Breakfast: Blueberry Cantaloupe Salad
The simple citrus and poppy seed dressing in this fruit medley really dresses up the refreshing mix of berries and melon. —R. Jean Rand, Edina, Minnesota Test Kitchen Approved Makes 4 servings Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min. Ingredients 3/4 cup orange yogurt 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest 2 cups diced cantaloupe…