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Loaded Potatoes

Fancy enough for company, these baked potatoes look like you fussed but are really simple to fix. Our home economists sliced each one into a fan, covering them with cheese, bacon and savory seasonings. (For a quick how-to on creating potato fans, turn to page 50.)

4 Servings - 30 min - allrecipes.com

Ham and Cheese Toasted Sandwich

This quick and tasty sandwich packs nutrition for breakfast or lunch. For Nunes, this would equal two ounces whole grains, one ounce meat, about 70 discretionary calories (from the cream cheese and cheddar cheese), and about 1/3 cup of her dairy servings.

4 Servings - myrecipes.com

Becca's Taco Soup

Taco ingredients such as browned ground beef, onion, corn, kidney beans and a package of seasoning mix are combined in this soup which may be garnished with grated cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.

8 Servings - allrecipes.com

Quick and Easy Pancit

Stir-fried rice noodles with chicken, cabbage and carrots. It will remind you of Island Fiestas!

6 Servings - 40 min - allrecipes.com

Stuffed Peppers My Way

Roasted green bell peppers are stuffed with feta cheese and a mixture of rice and green onions.

2 Servings - 1 hr - allrecipes.com

A Pad Thai Worth Making

The wonderful national noodle dish of Thailand, it is now served in many trendy restaurants. It can be adjusted to your taste, add ingredients that you like and make it as spicy or tart as you want to. It is also great as a basis for a stir fry of leftovers. This is a recipe for those who like it HOT, if you can't handle the heat, go easy on the chile sauce.

3 Servings - 30 min - allrecipes.com

Classic Mini Meatloaves

Delicious mini meatloaves glazed with rich ketchup before baking for easy prep.

4 Servings - 30 min - allrecipes.com

Sandwich Filling

This sandwich of seasoned ground beef topped with melted cheese makes a fantastic hearty meal that's quick, easy, and delicious.

8 Servings - 30 min - allrecipes.com

Green Greens Rice Casserole

Even if you usually use white rice, try short-grain brown rice here: whole grains are nutty and delicious, and they're a great, inexpensive way to add nutrients to your diet. Get the recipe at Disney Family.com

6 Servings - family.go.com

Sausage Red Beans 'n' Rice

This easy-to-make recipe has been a staple in my recipe file for about 10 years. My husband and I both enjoy cooking it.

2 Servings - 35 min - allrecipes.com

Swordfish A La Siciliana

This Swordfish A La Siciliana recipe contains swordfish steaks, olive oil, plum tomatoes, eggplant, cloves garlic and more.

4 Servings - 34 min - familycircle.com

All-Star Veggie Burger

Use soy. No, use beans. No, use oats. No, use rice. Hey, why not use them all? This veggie burger is an alternative to eating its beefy cousin. It's high in fiber and as a stand alone patty, actually tastes pretty good. Once you layer the ketchup, mustard, pickles, etc. you won't be able to tell the difference.

8 Servings - 30 min - allrecipes.com

Merlot Pot Roast with Horseradish Smashed Potatoes

Prepare the smashed potatoes as soon as the beef is tender; the meat can continue to cook until they're ready.

6 Servings - myrecipes.com

Stir Fried Kale

A great way to use up some of the extra kale you might have in your garden! You can use other similar greens in this recipe - spinach, mustard greens, and arugula will all work. A mixture of greens is also quite good. Serve as a salad, as a side dish, or as a main dish with rice.

6 Servings - allrecipes.com