Extra Cheesy Grilled Cheese
Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey
TV dinners used to be quick ready-made meals that were popped in the microwave or the oven before everyone gathered around the tube to watch some prime-time television. These meals were classicmeat and two's or comforting casserole dishes like baked macaroni and cheese. Because the nostalgia is too delicious to pass up, these DIY meals are the perfect solution for that TV dinner craving without the pre-made packaging or iffy ingredients.
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Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Credit: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy Recipe
At less than 200 calories per serving, you can feel good about serving this comforting salisbury steak meal to your family.
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Master Turkey Meatloaf
Master Turkey Meatloaf
Credit: Daniel Agee, Styling:Rishon Hanners and Audrey Davis
Master Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
This is the ultimate, foolproof,turkey meatloaf that is everykind of comforting that you would want a meatloaf to be. This just may be the only meatloaf recipe you'll ever need. Not only is this dish absolutely delicious, but it's also gluten-free.This flavorful meatloaffeatures bacon for added flavor and richness, and includes aspecial factor with a trio of tomato sauces and condimentsto create an updatedversion of the traditional meatloaf topper. To make this meal even better, try enjoying it on a sandwich the next day.
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Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
Credit: Kelsey Grace Harrison
Chicken with Mushroom Sauce Recipe
Make an easy chicken dish topped with a savory mushroom sauce for a tasty meal that's ready in minutes.
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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Once you've made your own veggie-packed pot of chicken noodle soup, you won't go back to the canned, supersalty stuff again.
$10.79 for six servings
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King Ranch Chicken
King Ranch Chicken
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kay Clark
King Ranch Chicken Recipe
Hailing from an era when casseroles were king, this Tex-Mex dish still reigns supreme at church suppers and neighborhood potlucks. Though not an invention of the famed King Ranch--it's more likely the creation of a ladies' Junior League--the spicy flavors of chili powder, roasted peppers, and toasted cumin never fail to please.
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Ultimate Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ultimate Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ultimate Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
Kids, adults, college students, neighbors, and even teenagers will love this must-try spaghetti recipe.
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Speedy Shepherd's Pie
Speedy Shepherd's Pie
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford
Speedy Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Making the most of supermarket convenience items gets this family favorite on the table in a flash. Precut matchstick carrots are easier to chop into small pieces quickly, and using prepared mashed potatoes for the topping is a good trick for when you don't have leftover mashed potatoes on hand.
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Lean Lasagna
Lean Lasagna
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Karin Olsen
Lean Lasagna Recipe
Our favorite recipe from the Cooking Light column, this lightened-up lasagna tastes every bit as flavorful as the traditional version.
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Seared Steaks with Red Wine, Mushrooms, and Onions
Seared Steaks with Red Wine, Mushrooms, and Onions
Credit: Brian Woodco*ck; Styling: Cindy Barr
Seared Steaks with Red Wine, Mushrooms, and Onions Recipe
Serve with blue cheese mashed potatoes and broccoli.
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Classic Beef Pot Roast
Classic Beef Pot Roast
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Classic Beef Pot Roast Recipe
If you're looking for a traditional pot roast recipe, try this 5-star, no-fail version. Cuts of beef that perform well for pot roasting go by many different names: Blade roast, cross-rib roast (or shoulder clod), seven-bone pot roast, arm pot roast, and boneless chuck roast are all acceptable cuts. Either way, thisroast beef recipewill become unbelievably tender and flavorful in the Dutch oven. Make this pot roast on a cold, rainy day for a cozy dinner that the whole family will love. For aslow-cooker version of this beef chuck roast, check out ourcrock-pot recipes.
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Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie
Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie
Credit: Maria Robledo; Styling: Anna Last
Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie Recipe
Who needs butter? This pie gets its velvety richness from olive oil, wine, low-fat milk, and a double dose of vegetables.
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David's Chicken-Fried Steak with Redeye Gravy
David's Chicken-Fried Steak with Redeye Gravy
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Annette Joseph
David's Chicken-Fried Steak with Redeye Gravy Recipe
Cayenne pepper, hot sauce, and buttermilk punch up the flavor to David's Chicken-Fried Steak with Redeye Gravy.
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Extra Cheesy Grilled Cheese
Extra Cheesy Grilled Cheese
Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey
Extra Cheesy Grilled Cheese Recipe
Love grilled cheese sandwiches? Then this recipe is for you. Spread a mixture of butter and grated Parmesan cheese on slices of Italian bread, then top with high-quality provolone and mozzarella.