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Taste of Home is at heart a friendly exchange of authentic family-favorite recipes handed down over generations and shared among loved ones. Taste of Home recipes are practical because they're from home cooks—not gourmet chefs—and feature familiar, everyday ingredients; clear, beautiful photos; and easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions.

And because each is individually tested by culinary experts in our Test Kitchens, Taste of Home recipes are reliable; we guarantee that you can count on success each time you prepare one.

But more than simply offering recipes, Taste of Home fosters a strong and loyal sense of community among like-minded home cooks of all ages, who share food preparation secrets and tips, humorous and heartwarming anecdotes, and glimpses into their kitchens, their homes and their lives.

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FEATURES
39 5-ingredient recipes
These prize-winners prove that a few ingredients can yield a dynamite dish
48 milk, please!
Fill the cookie jar with family favorites to satisfy your snackers
52 encore! encore!
Use beef or turkey leftovers to get a jump on meal planning
57 mix &match burgers
Build a better burger with your choice of savory patties and terrific toppings
62 best convenience foods
TOH Test Kitchen cooks like these handy products to cut prep time
64 10 tips for moneywise meals
Shop smart with expert advice from Jean Chatzky

SMART SHORTCUTS
This issue is packed with recipes & tips to save time in the kitchen

“COME FOR COFFEE & DESSERT”
Let guests mix their own gourmet coffee concoctions PAGE 14
SCRUMPTIOUS
DESSERTS—not quite from scratch PAGE 17
LAST-MINUTE GUESTS FOR DINNER?
Whip up an impressive meal PAGE 22
BISCUIT BONANZA
Sub in refrigerated biscuits for yummy cobbler. Turn to a tube for savory rolls and appetizers PAGE 23
MAYOMAGIC
Stir up flavored spreads and dressings PAGE 24
SUPER SAMMIES
Lunch deadline? Try quick, healthy sandwiches

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LET’S HEAR IT FOR
SHORTCUTS!
Yesterday was the first day of a summer beach vacation with my family. There are eight of us altogether, and a number of halfway decent cooks in the lot. So, at dinner last night (we had Mom’s homemade spaghetti and meatballs), I decided to employ them to help me construct this column.

“Okay, those of you who cook, tell me:What’s your favorite kitchen shortcut, something that saves time, money or both?” At this, noisy chatter burst forth. It was a free-for-all; I should have had my daughter take notes. But despite it being vacation and all, I had the presence of mind to capture a few of the better ideas:

>> “Unless it’s chef’s whites, don’t wear anything white when you cook—you will surely be spending extra time laundering it.”

>> “Buy frozen chicken breasts. They’re generally cheaper than fresh; you can keep them on hand and then just defrost what you need.”

>> “Have a family grocery list, and have everyone participate in creating it.” (The women debated the wisdom of this for some time, suggesting how often cookies and beer might top the list.)

>> “Whenever you can, buy two items and freeze one.”

>> “Buy chips, cookies, tortillas, flour and sugar on sale and store in the freezer—keeps everything nice and fresh.”

>> “Invite Mom over to cook!” (Big yucks all around the table at that one.)

I could go on, but their ideas would have filled several columns in this issue…and we have too many more shortcuts to share—starting right here on this page.

In this special “Shortcuts Issue,” you’ll find dozens of terrific recipes and handy tips to help busy cooks save time, money or both, from the experts in our Test Kitchen and from home cooks like you. Just look for the “Shortcuts Issue” flag throughout the magazine. Have one we don’t know about? Log on to tasteofhome.com/shortcuts and share it!

Catherine Cassidy
Editor in Chief

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