#I love coffee I love those little biscuit things I love creamy textures and cheese

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I want to make tiramisu for my birthday cake because it SOUNDS amazing but I have also never had tiramisu in my life so I don’t know if I actually like it

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Cutie Reviews: Tokyo Treat Jan 18

Hello Cuties! I’m sick but I’m back with my super-behind review!

I’m way behind, I know. Basically what happened was after we had our inspection there is a lot of work we need to have done. That doesn’t reflect too much on the blog and my reviews, but in the middle of continuing our “spring cleaning“ I was trying to write this (and had to restart it three times), losing my patience and not wanting to deal with it, my C-key sticking and being a pain in the butt making it hard to type, having weird continuous headaches and sleeping issues, my cat was away at the vets for a week (he’s doing better now though), and then a few days ago I got hit by illness everyone thinks is the flu....

It’s mainly just affecting my throat and head, but I’m having trouble breathing out of my nose and I have little to no energy. To make things worse my mother somehow got a stomach flu that seems to have evolved into what I have.

Anyway, I’m here, I’m going to continue my attempts at trying to catch up. So enough talk, let’s get on to the fun part!

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Before I get into the review though, here is the list of Lucky Treat items for the month:

   Hokkaido Melon With Mascarpone Cheese Kit Kats    Glico Goddess's Ruby Pocky    Gudetama Blanket    Gudetama Squishy Room Light    Gudetama Five Pocket Clear File    Gudetama Drawer Set with Snacks    Gudetama Stereo Headphones with Egg Case    Nendoroid Fate/Grand Order Joan of Arc Figure    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Link Plushie    Pokémon Clip Pouch    Pokémon Ditto Pouch    Pokémon Ditto Metal Clip    Pokémon Ditto Stainless Steel Bottle    Pokémon Center Pikachu & Fruits Design Tote Bag    Pokémon Center Original Ditto Dragonite Plushie    Pokémon Game Factory Sleeping Snorlax Hammock Party Game

As for the Contest, the Grand Prize winner could receive a Detective Conan Wallet, a Detective Conan Denim Pen Pouch, and a FREE 3-month TokyoTreat premium subscription. Runner-ups could receive a Detective Conan Handkerchief, and a FREE 1-month TokyoTreat premium subscription!

The fun Slime Jelly is the monthly Premium subscription DIY kit for January, and with it is this equally fun styled Hokkaido Design Coca Cola.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Okay, so it’s just a plain coke in an aluminum or tin bottle （‐＾▽＾‐） but who said that was a bad thing~? Especially when you’re a cola addict like me. I especially like these containers they put them in, you don’t find too many drinks like that around here anymore. It keeps the drink chilled and just looks fun.

Next up is this 5-pack set of Ramune Soda Candy, perfect for sharing with family or friends, or eating yourself if you really like them. These are healthy candies promoting calcium and nutrients you could obtain from vegetables in a grape and orange flavor. They’re also made from non-allergenic ingredients so they’re perfect for anyone and everyone.

If you recognize these, it is because I had a bag of them before in a prior Kawaii Box.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥

My middle rank for this candy isn’t because of taste or theme or anything. The flavors are good (a bit acquired though)- and look at the adorable designs! What bugs me is that you only get these in two flavors, so it’s a little boring. I mean I get the idea, you’re meant to share them, and maybe they don’t make other flavors. But considering this took the space of 5 items, it feels like kind of a ripoff?

I don’t know, maybe I’m a little too picky. But imagine if you didn’t like these and you didn’t have the option to share them? How would that make you feel?

Next up are these two equally kawaii, vaguely similar chocolate biscuit/cookie snacks. One being the popular Koala’s March in Kinako flavor, along with the Crunchy Panda Party Pack.

First we’ll take a look at the Kinako Koala’s March. Kinako is “roasted soybean flour“, a popular ingredient that makes up a lot of New Year treats and snacks (it’s also the thing I say squishy smell like a lot of the time).

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥

They taste pretty good. I’m not exactly sure how to describe it, but it kinda reminds me of a very light milk coffee. I like Koala’s March because it’s a light, crisp biscuit and the ratio between biscuit and cream is perfectly balanced. Although this particular flavor, I didn’t eat all at once and had no desire to do so.

The Crunchy Panda biscuits are not to be ignored either! They are delicious panda-shaped cookies with a layer of chocolate attached to the top half- each with it’s own unique expression. The packages offer equally cute designs as you an see.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Between the two I definitely prefer these. I really like Koala’s March but the chocolate creaminess and taste is just stronger. The chocolate is a combination of white and milk chocolate (at least it tastes that way), and overall just adorable ♥

I felt it was smart to cover two more creamy items. So first is this Caplico Mini Ice Cream, available in vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate. These ice cream caplico are air popped chocolate stuffed into a delicious wafer/ice cream cone. So far down I was pleasantly surprised to see there was chocolate near the lower half o3o

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

While I love strawberry caplico the most- I like all three flavors of Caplico too! It’s a very light, entirely filled treat, it’s also light, and I can’t stress enough how delicious it is~

Our next item is this Cream Rusk Snack, a super flaky and crisp, toast-like snack made from coating bread in sugar and then baking or frying it (that’s the gist of it anyway). This one is lightly coated in cream on top.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

I’m not a big bread person, but I’ve not met a rusk I didn’t like as of yet :P It’s a flaky bite of sweeteness- but it wasn’t overly sweet or sugary, which was kind of nice when you inhale a lot of sugar prior to it. It is a bit on the dry side though, so I think this would be a great snack with milk or coffee, or maybe tea; it kind of reminds me of a cookie

As a girl who grew up playing video games (especially the Mario series), I was super-excited when I saw this! This Super Mario Chocolate is both a yummy snack and a fun game ♥ It is a sheet chocolate covered in bricks with a character or item in the middle. The chocolate is cut so precisely it easily breaks apart and allows you to “free“ them and admire your efforts before you eat it!

There was 3 “levels“ or “difficulties“ of chocolate you could obtain. For those curious, here is what they are:

Level Mushroom - Mario (the one I got), Mario on Yoshi, Yoshi, and Mario and Luigi.

Level Fire Flower - Mario running and two coins, or Yoshi with a yoshi egg.

Level Star - 2 mystery images. I believe they might have Luigi or Peach or Bowser on them- but don’t quote me on it. If you find out though I’d love for you to leave me a comment~

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

This is a crispy chocolate with a mild- slightly bitter taste. Again, I love sweet things but sometimes I like them a bit “toned down“ too- so I actually really liked this flavor. The chocolate is crisp and easy to snap apart, as I mentioned above, making it a fairly satisfying experience.

Lately I’ve been seeing a lot more candy kits coming out based on video games- and that kind of excites me x3 I hope we’ll see more soon if I don’t get my hands on them first~

Ah gummies, a favorite of mine I wish we’d see more of ♥ First is everyone’s favorite; Hi-Chew Premium in Chardonnay. I don’t really drink, but I believe chardonnay is a wine, so I think this is essentially white grape/white grape wine. Now, Premium Hi-Chew are sort of different from normal Hi-Chew, not just in shape but texture as well. Premium Hi-Chew are round bites with a very thin candy coating.

(and for anyone curious, an entire bag is 140 calories. It’s also made from 90% grape- if I understand the package right.)

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

I really really, REALLY like Hi-Chew. So I haven’t found a flavor I didn’t like yet, and this one is no exception ;3 it tastes very good and I love the texture.

Our partner item is the Vitamin C Charge Gummies. Adorable, vibrant yellow lemon-flavored gummies made as a collaborative item between UHA and TBC. It’s an amazing gummy that delivers a great amount of Vitamin C in each bite (I should have eaten this before I got sick >3<), for health and skin beauty by utilizing the natural properties of Vitamin C too!

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

A gummy that taste looks and looks cute is an instant win. Especially if i can really help your health in some shape or form. I also really like sour candy :P my only complaint is that it’s hard; since my mouth is on the sensitive side. But if you like the taste it isn’t so bad because you can suck on it.

Now, let’s move on to some fun savory snacks! Here we have two light and airy, crisp, corn snacks with completely different textures and flavors. Including Porinki Corn Snack, and Aerial Rich Cheddar Cheese flavor.

Porinki is a brand known for making savory snacks. This corn snack utilizes the natural sweetness found in corn and fuses it with Japanese flavoring to create a yummy and mild deliciousness~ 

Ranking: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

I love corn, I love corn snacks. I loved these- although I can’t say they were my favorite corn snack I’ve had. I loved the texture and shape though!

Aerial meanwhile, is a corn snack with a wavy, layered-sort of shape full of yummy cheese cream and powdered cheese flavoring and then fried.

Ranking: ♥ ♥ ♥ 

They taste good, but they’re not entirely my thing- as much as I love cheese. I do like the light and airy texture though (as I’ve said about almost everything else in this months box), and I like the unique design.

Our last two items- which share nothing in common other than being Dagashi Snacks. First is the Pizza-flavored Umaibo. I haven’t tried it myself but I heard mixed results regarding it, so I was excited regardless.

Ranking: ♥ ♥ ♥ 

It’s not the worst Umaibo I’ve ever tried. It isn’t the best either. It has a sort of... plain pizza dough mixed with light cheese and sauce flavor. It was strange, but I didn’t hate it.

Our final item is the Red Snapper Cracker, based on the nostalgic charm of eating red snapper for New Years, as people believe it shows affluence and power.

I don’t like fish so...

Ranking: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

To my surprise these didn’t taste horrible. The texture leaves a bit to be desired- with a cross between crisp-airiness and a cracker; but just barely.

♥ Cutie Ranking ♥

Quality - 4 out of 5. Last month I didn’t fault them for getting 4-5 of a singular item. But this month I feel like I shouldn’t let them off the hook that easily. Everything was fine and good, no sort of damage or issues.

Content - 4 out of 5. I generally liked everything- but not to the extent that I did in Decembers.

Theme - 3 out of 5. I felt there was a theme here- but I wasn’t sure if it entirely covered the whole box. I did see it in some of the items but not everyone would think “oh that’s a special new years ingredient!“

Total Rank: 11 out of 15 Cuties. Once again we don’t get a cute or fun toy or collectable. Instead we get repeats of two items when we could have gotten like 16 or 17 unique items. I’m not really calling Tokyo Treat out on this though because this could be a make-or-break factor to some, but not a big deal to other people. Like I don’t like the decision, but I love the boxes still, even if I’m unhappy or not satisfied by some items.

♥ Cutie’s Scale of Yummy ♥

1. Super Mario Chocolate - Not only was this my favorite interactive snack, but it was also really cute and fun looking- and it tasted good!

2. Hokkaido Coca Cola - I adore Coke, but I didn’t want to be biased you know? ....At least entirely biased, anyway.

3. Hi-Chew - I loved the elegant bag design and taste.

4. Crunchy Panda - I was won over by the ultra-kawaiiness this snack has. From the actual snack to its unique pakaging. These are a great pick-me-up!

5. Caplico Mini Ice Cream - Sweet and crisp~

6. Koala’s March Kinako -  Like the Ramune Candy, even though I did like these I didn’t chain-eat theme. The tubes design is adorable though~

7. Cream Rusk Snack - It wasn’t so bad- I kind of wish it had been a little bigger.

8. Ramune Soda Candy - They’re good but I never finish a whole pack at once...

9. Vitamin C Gummies - A powerful pucker >3< but still yummy~

10. Corn Snacks - As much as I love corn-flavored snacks, I was not crazy about these.

11. Aerial - I liked their unique design more than the flavor. 

12. Pizza Umaibo - Uhhhhhh.... At least the packaging is cute?

13. Snapper Crackers - I didn’t hate them. I just didn’t have much opinion on them.

That brings us to another review conclusion :3 I hope you enjoyed yourself, maybe learned a little bit or gave this box some thought in trying some day. One of my goals is hoping to help someone decide if they want to try it for themselves~

Next I will be covering the DIY product that came with it. So until then, stay Cute!

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25 Low-Sugar Baking Projects for Not-Too-Sweet Treats

I love sugar as much as anyone; it's the backbone of most everything I do, since it provides desserts with volume, structure, body, flavor, and, oh yeah, sweetness (its least important job as far as I'm concerned). Sugar's at the top of the food pyramid for a reason, a sweet cap to an otherwise balanced diet, something to be consumed in moderation.

For the most part, I accomplish that with portion control: thinner slices of cake, smaller scoops of ice cream, one cookie instead of two. But a number of my favorite recipes have a relatively low amount of added sugar, around eight grams or less per serving. For those who love baking, but feel like cutting back on sugar for one reason or another, these recipes should fit the bill.

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Like the original, my homemade Fig Newtons feel pretty virtuous. The cakey cookie is lightly sweetened with honey and brown sugar, while the filling itself is made from nothing more than dried figs, plain applesauce, and a squeeze of fresh orange juice. It's a chewy, fruity snack that's not too sweet or rich and easy to customize with the variations in my cookbook (including apricot-strawberry, blueberry-lime, cherry-banana, and...bacon!).

Homemade Fig Newtons »

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This simple galette is primarily sweetened by the pears, with just a few spoonfuls of added sugar to draw out their juices. Cardamom, Chinese five spice, and vanilla bean amplify the natural flavor of the pear, which stands in creamy contrast to the crispy crust below. It's the ideal dessert to conclude a night of tapas or wine and cheese, but to be honest, I'm all about having it for brunch.

Vanilla Pear Galette »

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The bulk of sugar in these lemony scones comes from a sprinkle of turbinado on top, an entirely optional (though delightfully crunchy) addition. The dough itself leans on fresh blueberries for sweetness, with just 2 teaspoons of sugar to help with flavor and browning.

Lemon-Blueberry Scones »

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My buttermilk granola has less added sugar than its commercial counterparts, just enough to help it brown and crisp in the oven. With toasted sugar, that sweetness is even milder, tempered by a hint of caramel complexity. Serve it for breakfast with Greek yogurt, or grab a handful whenever you need a light and crunchy snack.

Buttermilk Granola »

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In most recipes, sugar serves some key structural role, but in these grainy English muffins, I use honey in an entirely optional way—to serve as a sweet counterpoint to the graham-y flavor of whole wheat. You can dial it back to taste, but I'd use at least an ounce, so the yeast has a snack during its long, overnight rise.

English Muffins »

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Few things are as satisfying as homemade bagels that turn out just as blistered, chewy, and flavorful as if they'd come from an old-school bakery. There's just a pinch of sugar to help fuel the dough's slow, overnight rise and a bit of malt syrup in the boiling water for a glossy brown and aromatic crust, but the total amount is still well below our 8 gram threshold—even if you opt to make cinnamon raisin bagels instead.

Bagels »

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Look, it's not my fault if you wind up drowning these in maple syrup, but the waffles themselves have only a pinch of sugar in the batter. Instead of doing an overnight rise, I often make these brown-butter waffles first thing in the morning. Then I let them rise all day, so I can griddle them up to serve along with soups and stews or (my fave) fried chicken.

Brown-Butter Yeast-Raised Waffles »

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I learned to make biscuits when I was about two years old, less a reflection of my skill than a testament to the truly foolproof technique—smushing butter into flour with reckless abandon. Biscuits are a fast and simple breakfast or the foundation of a breakfast sandwich, but they're also an easy side for just about any meal (well, any Southern meal).

Light and Fluffy Biscuits Recipe »

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As with my lemon-blueberry scones, the dough here is just barely sweetened, with most of the sugar coming from the chocolate itself. So instead of a sweet milk chocolate, choose something bitter and dark for a bold take on chocolate scones.

Chocolate Scones »

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Thanks to whole wheat flour, digestive biscuits have an amazing, graham cracker–like flavor and crunch. Paired with a shiny coat of dark chocolate, these crisp but tender digestives are immensely satisfying with a cup of tea (and when sugar is of no concern, they're the perfect size to sandwich around a toasted marshmallow for s'mores).

Chocolate Digestive Biscuits »

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They may be showered in powdered sugar, but that's only because Mexican wedding cookies (a.k.a., Russian tea cakes; a.k.a., snowballs; a.k.a., Danish wedding cookies) start with an almost savory dough. And, of the sugar that's sprinkled on top, a good deal is lost along the way, scattered across your baking sheet and (real talk) down the front of your shirt.

Mexican Wedding Cookies »

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Though lightly glazed in barley malt syrup, homemade Wheat Thins don't require much added sugar, so you can grab a handful of crispy crackers without overdoing it (whatever that means to you). Plus, there's a little more glaze than strictly necessary, so a good deal of the sugar that's present on paper won't ever make it to the crackers themselves. With a sprinkling of coarse salt and the grainy crunch of wheat germ, these savory-sweet crackers are as hearty as they are crisp.

Homemade Wheat Thins »

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Unlike the epic crunch of homemade Wheat Thins, these whole wheat crackers are thick and tender with a gentle snap (like the Carr's ones you buy). They're fun and easy to make (the dough comes together super fast in a food processor), and they will keep up to a month in an airtight container. Pull them out as a homemade addition to cheese plates, or smear one with peanut butter for a simple snack.

Whole Wheat Crackers »

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Out of everything on this list, these are my all-time favorite for snacking; they're unambiguously salty, cheesy, and crisp. Like any other cracker, these have a great shelf life, so I like to make a big batch to enjoy over a few weeks. Plus, when I'm feeling creative, homemade Cheez-Its are easy to customize with additional herbs and spices or alternative types of cheese.

Homemade Cheez-Its »

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With a cheesy crust, chunks of salty ham, slivers of scallion, and shredded Gruyère scattered throughout the dough, savory scones make a hearty breakfast, or they can be cut small to serve alongside bowls of creamy tomato soup.

Ham and Cheese Scones »

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With fresh parsley, a dash of onion powder, garlic, paprika, and cayenne, these cheddar biscuits have a bold flavor that can stand up to even the heartiest bowl of chili or chowder. So grab a spoon, dollop the dough onto a half-sheet pan, and start baking!

Garlic-Cheddar Biscuits »

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It breaks my heart to see Irish soda bread relegated to a bit of St. Patrick's Day kitsch, especially when recipes treat it like some sort of fruity scone. In reality, Irish soda bread is a crusty loaf that's chewy and satisfying enough to pair with any meal or even just a charcuterie plate. It has an almost pretzel-like flavor that goes with any sort of stew or braise.

Irish Soda Bread »

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Like bagels, my favorite dinner rolls are briefly boiled before baking, producing a crackly crust that's glossy and eggshell thin. Inside, they're fluffy and light—perfect for mopping up sauces and stews. Thanks to a long overnight rise these rolls can be a make-ahead element for family dinners and holiday gatherings, letting you knock out the work of making and shaping the rolls a day in advance.

Crisp and Fluffy Dinner Rolls »

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I've always thought of chicken pot pie as a secret pastry since the best part is the crust, whether you opt for drop biscuits or a flaky lid (I'm partial to hearty whole wheat). But even if the crust is the star, the filling has to do its part, which means the chicken has to be juicy and the sauce has to be thick and full of flavor.

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe »

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These biscuits get their sweetness from thick and mellow sweet potato purée. The sweet potatoes also lend a bright orange hue and wonderfully buttery flavor. Serve the biscuits alongside hearty soups and stews or with a spoonful of jam.

The Best Sweet Potato Biscuits »

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Angel biscuits are buttery and tender, but their flavor and texture is more similar to a Parker House roll than a traditional biscuit. After proofing overnight, they're ready to bake in the morning, so you can enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, and maybe even dinner.

Yeast-Raised Angel Biscuits »

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Pumpkin purée transforms a regular white sandwich loaf into a beautiful and flavorful bread. The pumpkin purée imparts the bread with a subtle earthiness and seasonal flair. It's a versatile loaf perfect for toasting, sandwiching cold cuts, cubing for bread pudding, or whipping up a grilled cheese sandwich.

Yeasted Pumpkin Bread »

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It's true that these are technically cookies, but their almost-savory flavor gives them balance and depth. With biscotti, the exact amount of sugar per serving depends on how you slice it, so aim for 30 12 millimeter pieces to keep the sugar in check. Lean and crunchy with a refreshing anise flavor, they're perfect for dunking in fortified wine or snacking on with a cup of coffee.

Almond Biscotti With Anise »

Toning down the sweetness in these gingerbread cookies allows the rich flavors of freshly ground ginger, orange zest, and warm spices to shine through. Despite the addition of both brown sugar and molasses, these cookies are rolled so thin the yield is quite high, leaving only 3 grams of sugar per 2 1/2-inch cookie. Serve them plain or with a thin layer of royal icing. Either way, they'll be gone in a snap.

Gingerbread Cookies »

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This banana bread is classic, but it's certainly not plain. While it's an optional step, toasting the sugar will bring the bread an added layer of depth. Ripe bananas give the loaf structure, while replacing some of the all-purpose flour with oat flour makes for a moister bread. Baked as two 8-inch loaves, cut into 10 slices each, our classic banana bread technically qualifies for the list—so just keep an eye on the serving size. However you cut it, our take on this recipe will be a hit.

Classic Banana Bread »

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Zippy Breaded Pork Chops

Need a perky update for baked breaded pork chops? These chops with ranch dressing and a light breading will bring a delightful zing to your dinner table. —Ann Ingalls, Gladstone, Missouri

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Thin Mint Milk Shake

Save a sleeve of Girl Scout cookies for this creamy milkshake that’s fun for kids and adults, too. —Shauna Sever, San Francisco, California

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Tomato and Green Pepper Omelet

Fresh green pepper, onion and tomato give this savory omelet garden-fresh flavors. You can easily vary it based on the fresh ingredients you have on hand. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

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Swiss Cobb Salad

Topped with ham, roast beef, bacon and other fixings, this hearty salad has an excellent blend of flavors. A from-scratch vinaigrette adds the refreshing final touch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Buffalo Chicken Wraps

Blue cheese dressing and hot pepper sauce enhance these yummy tortilla wraps. Filled with chicken, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes, these buffalo chicken wraps are colorful, fun to eat…and tote-able, too! —Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina

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Blue-Ribbon Apple Pie

This pie is special to me because I won a blue ribbon for it at the local fair and was able to compete at the state farm show. —Collette Gaugler, Fogelsville, Pennsylvania

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Fruit Cup with Citrus Sauce

This fruit salad is so elegant that I serve it in my prettiest crystal bowls. With its dressed-up flavor, it’s perfect for a special event, but easy enough for every day. —Edna Lee, Greeley, Colorado

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Best Spaghetti and Meatballs

One evening, we had unexpected company. Since I had the ingredients on hand, I made this spaghetti and meatballs recipe. Everyone raved! This classic recipe makes a big batch and is perfect for entertaining. —Mary Lou Koskella, Prescott, Arizona

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Silky Chocolate Pie

Chocolate makes the world go round! We have a family that just loves chocolate pies, and this version with a splash of brandy is smooth as silk and oh-so-special. —Kathy Hewitt, Cranston, Rhode Island

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True Belgian Waffles

It was on a visit to my husband’s relatives in Europe that I was given this Belgian waffle recipe. These homemade waffles are great with any kind of topping: blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, fried apples, powdered sugar or whipped topping. —Rose Delemeester, St. Charles, Michigan

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Eggs Benedict with Homemade Hollandaise

Legend has it that poached eggs on an English muffin started at Delmonico’s in New York. Here’s my take on this brunch classic, and don’t spare the hollandaise. —Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia

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Best Ever Mac & Cheese

To make this amazing mac, I make a sauce loaded with three different cheeses to toss with the noodles. When baked, it’s gooey goodness with a crunchy topping that…don’t get me started! —Beth Jacobson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Makeover Nutty Monkey Malts

Get all the flavor of a classic diner milkshake with only a fraction of the calories and fat. Flavored with peanut butter and bananas, this is one drink the kids will go crazy for! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Sunday Pot Roast

With the help of a slow cooker, you can prepare a down-home dinner any day of the week, not just on Sundays. The roast turns out tender and savory every time. —Brandy Schaefer, Glen Carbon, Illinois

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Very Vanilla French Toast

These French toast slices have creamy vanilla flavor from convenient pudding mix, plus a hint of cinnamon. We like to top them with syrup or powdered sugar and fresh berries. —Linda Bernhagen, Plainfield, Illinois

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30-Minute Chicken Noodle Soup

This quick and easy chicken noodle soup recipe is perfect for a cold, wintry day. It is my favorite thing to eat when I’m not feeling well; it makes me feel so much better. —Lacy Waadt, Payson, Utah

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Banana Cream Pie

Made from our farm-fresh dairy products, this pie was a sensational creamy treat anytime that Mom served it. Her recipe is a real treasure, and I’ve never found one that tastes better! —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

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Country Brunch Skillet

Using frozen hash browns and packaged shredded cheese shaves minutes off the prep time of this skillet egg dish, making it an appealing meal you can put together quickly. —Elvira Brunnquell, Port Washington, Wisconsin

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Bacon & Swiss Chicken Sandwiches

I created this chicken sandwich recipe based on a meal my daughter ordered at a restaurant. She likes to dip her sandwich in the extra honey-mustard sauce. —Marilyn Moberg, Papillion, Nebraska

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Chipotle Turkey Club Sandwich

We’re crazy for BLTs. A nearby roadside stand carries gorgeous tomatoes every summer. We load up, then stuff our sandwiches with the usual suspects, plus smoked turkey and cheese. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia

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Burger Joint Onion Rings

These onion rings cook to a crisp, golden brown. This is one of those foods you never tire of and a great side dish to so many meals. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

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Diner Corned Beef Hash

I created my hash to taste like a dish from a Northern Arizona restaurant we always loved. We round it out with eggs and toast made from homemade bread. —Denise Chelpka, Phoenix, Arizona

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Blackened Pork Caesar Salad

When I cook, the goal is to have enough leftovers for lunch the next day. This Caesar with pork has fantastic flavor even when the meat is chilled. —Penny Hedges, Dewdney, British Columbia

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Quick Pork Chili

A dear neighbor gave me a pot of this delicious chili, and I asked for the recipe. The pork sausage is a nice change from the ground beef many chili recipes call for. —Janice Westmoreland, Brooksville, Florida

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