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RecipesGourmet Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato This recipe brings together many of the flavors my family enjoys, complete with a surprise in the center of each burger. You can use almost any cheese—Gorgonzola, feta, smoked Gouda, blue or another family favorite. —Aaron Shields, Hamburg, New York
RecipesChipotle Cheeseburgers Heat up a casual meal with these zippy mozzarella burgers. You can substitute ground turkey for the beef and your favorite sliced cheese. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
RecipesChicken Caesar Pitas Hand-held and picnic friendly, these chicken-stuffed pockets pack a double dose of whole grains from brown rice and whole wheat pitas. The chicken can be made up to 2 days in advance for a fast-fix lunch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesItalian Turkey Burgers Seasoned with oregano and Parmesan cheese, these plump burgers are a delicious change-of-pace entree. I like to serve them on crusty Italian bread with warmed spaghetti sauce, but you can also use hamburger buns. -Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin
RecipesSouthwest Burger We love burgers and have them every Saturday in summer. We also have a favorite burrito recipe. One day, we got the bright idea to combine two of our favorite recipe. Voila! Our southwestern burgers were created. —Tammy Fortney, Deer Park, Washington
RecipesShrimp and Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing When I meet former co-workers for lunch at our favorite restaurant, we always order this salad. I wanted to share it with my husband, so I made it my mission to re-create it. Mission accomplished! —Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi
RecipesOpen-Face Chicken Parmesan Burgers We love chicken Parmesan and thought, “Why not make it a burger?” I like to use fresh mozzarella on these. I’ve also made the patties with ground turkey. —Charlotte Gehle, Brownstown, Michigan
RecipesChicken with Berry Wine Sauce We like to use Little Red Dress brand merlot in this chicken recipe to bring out the flavor of the berries. —Elizabeth Wright, Raleigh, North Carolina
RecipesTropical Island Shrimp Kabobs Shrimp, mango and pineapple on skewers make a sunny presentation at parties. To boost flavors, we use a coconut milk, lime juice and cilantro marinade. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
RecipesMust-Have Burgers My family thinks these juicy cheeseburgers are super deluxe, with or without a bun. Customize them with mushrooms, onion, bacon or a shot of hot chili sauce. —Susan Harju, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
RecipesMushroom Cheeseburgers Instead of topping juicy cheeseburgers with sauteed mushrooms, include some savory ‘shrooms in the meat mixture for a new twist! Folks will be pleasantly surprised with these deluxe sandwiches…bite after bite.
RecipesTerrific Teriyaki Burgers Golden flecks of pineapple give these burgers a touch of sweetness, while the ginger root adds some spice. Ground chicken works well in this recipe, too. —Margaret Wilson, Hemet, California
RecipesPinwheel Flank Steaks Here’s a yummy, elegant-looking steak dish that’s a breeze to make. Much of the preparation can be done in advance. That’s a plus for a busy mother like me with two active little girls and a self-employed husband. —Nancy Tafoya, Fort Collins, Colorado
RecipesLip-Smackin’ BBQ Chicken The kids always say “prepare to lick your lips” when we have friends over for barbecue chicken. I’m proud of this dish, the first recipe I ever created. —Sue Thomas, Spartanburg, South Carolina
RecipesApple-Marinated Chicken & Vegetables I actually invented this chicken with vegetables dish at a campground, so you know it’s easy. Using the same marinade for the meat and veggies keeps it simple so we can spend more time outside and less time making dinner. —Jayme Schertz, Clintonville, Wisconsin