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Easy recipes for college kids or anyone! Some great recipes for those just starting out, with little kitchen space - or none- or anyone just looking for some basic and easy recipes that will fill you up and feed you well.

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Mushroom Grilled Cheese

(44 reviews) Posted by Boomette  

Taken in a book from Marie-Josée Taillefer in Quebec MORE»

Recipe #249492

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One Skillet Spaghetti and Clams

(4 reviews) Posted by Bobby Joe (Zhou) Moon  

I saw this demoed on PBS' America's Home Cooking by a lady who has been preparing this very simple and easy Italian dish for years. MORE»

Recipe #234486

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Baked Ham Glazed With Pineapple and Chipotle Peppers

(12 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Sweet, Smokey and Spicy! Go ahead and leave the seeds in if you enjoy the heat. MORE»

Recipe #146558

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Steak Caesar Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Fast and YUM! 15 minutes takes that prepackaged salad from plain old plain old to WOW in no time! Ok, ok--so WHO's the ROCK STAR NOW?? YOU are! Zaar's program will not take Caesar salad kit so I have listed it as lettuce BUT know that you need the... MORE»

Recipe #253077

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by Sherrybeth  

Another good recipe from Louisiana Food Service cooks. I've almost "loved" this cookbook to death. This dish is a good main dish...even my teenagers like it. MORE»

Recipe #166265

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Little Shepherd's Pies

(1 reviews) Posted by SusieQusie  

Using bread slices as a crust, these little pies are quick to make and just right for kid-sized meals. You can use leftover mashed potatoes and veggies to make this a really thrifty meal. Feel free to spice them up to suit your tastes. MORE»

Recipe #254363

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Cheesy Pepper Muffins Mix - Gift in a Jar

Posted by mama's kitchen  

What could be better than a gift from your kitchen? This year I am planning to do a bunch of those 'Gifts in a Jar" recipes for the holiday season! This one is terrific! MORE»

Recipe #253170

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Texas Beans in Twenty Minutes

(1 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Yummy bean side dish that tastes great and cooks up fast! I got this from the Texas Beef Council, cuz ya know we raise cattle! BUT of course I had to play with it and change it up a little. I used turkey bacon in here but you can use any bacon... MORE»

Recipe #253026

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No-Bake Tuna Noodle Casserole - Midwest

(2 reviews) Posted by Mrs Goodall  

This is a take on the Tuna Noodle Casserole my mom used to bake my brother and I when we were kids. It was the first meal I ever cooked for myself (when I was in college). Being lazy, impatient and hungry, I figured why bake it? The cheese must... MORE»

Recipe #166858

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15 Minute Pasta Combo

(8 reviews) Posted by ugogirl  

Just like the name implies, this meal is fast, easy and fresh tasting. It's perfect when you want a quick, delicious one-pot meal without heating up the oven on those hot summer days. Just add a crisp green salad and a glass of iced tea and dinner... MORE»

Recipe #172651

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Herb Cheese and Spinach Sauce With Pasta

(23 reviews) Posted by cookiedog  

This sauce has 3 ingredients and will be ready in the time it takes to cook the pasta. I like Aloutte cream/boursin cheese with this. MORE»

Recipe #181143

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Angel Shrimp

(4 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Fantastically different dish. Delightful in summer but yummy anytime! This is excellent jazzed up with a splash of your favorite flavored liqueur (try pernod, annisette, amaretto, hazlenut or go fruity with chambord, grand marnier etc..) or even a... MORE»

Recipe #199198

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Noodles and Tomatoes

(24 reviews) Posted by Denise!  

My grandmother started making this dish for us when we were kids. That was quite a few years ago! She once commented that she must have made a dump truck full of macaroni for us. I still make this — it's comfort food for me. This is a very... MORE»

Recipe #96346

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Buttered Egg Noodles (Best Ever)

(145 reviews) Posted by David Ball  

The creamiest buttered egg noodles you will ever taste. Always a hit and easy to prepare. MORE»

Recipe #11107

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Mediterranean Fettuccine With Shrimp and Spinach

(12 reviews) Posted by winkki  

I got this off the back of some store-brand fettucine noodles and gave it a try. Dh said to make sure I kept the recipe! It is very rich and I usually decrease the salt and dried basil to help that a bit, and I thinned it down just a bit with... MORE»

Recipe #78137

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Pierogies With Creamy Mushroom and Sherry Sauce

(14 reviews) Posted by KelBel  

This is one of my all time favorite WW recipes. I serve it to company all of the time, and no one ever guesses its low fat! I have used ravioli instead of pierogies and have added ham for variation. Recipe as written is 5 points. MORE»

Recipe #102548

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Broccoli Alfredo

(11 reviews) Posted by Barb Gertz  

If you think Alfredo sauce- that divine mixture of butter, cheese and cream-takes time and patience and is best left to those in white toques, this 15 minute recipe may change your mind. The recipe is courtesy Real Simple Solutions. MORE»

Recipe #133437

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Creamy Pink Vodka Sauce with Penne

(61 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Creamy,Rich,and Smooth vodka sauce. Quick and easy! MORE»

Recipe #76198

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Lemon Garlic Pasta

(4 reviews) Posted by Chef #416666  

I love this because it is a REALLY quick dish! MORE»

Recipe #201997

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Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

(6 reviews) Posted by KelBel  

Quick and easy shrimp dinner for weeknight meal or for entertaining. MORE»

Recipe #164425

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