This meat loaf is easy to prepare and it makes a great family meal. Ingredients include condensed French onion soup, quick cooking oatmeal, bread crumbs, and basic seasonings, along with an optional barbecue sauce or ketchup topping.

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This green pea salad is as pretty as it is flavorful, with bright green peas, shredded carrot, bell pepper, red onion, and celery. Serve this salad with any summer meal or cookout, or take it along to a potluck event or picnic. Make this a few hours in advance and chill thoroughly for best flavor.

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Use Vidalia onions or other sweet onions in this flavorful relish. This relish is delicious with beef or pork, or use it to add flavor to appetizers.

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This tomato soup is made with fresh tomatoes, vegetables, and chicken broth. This is a delicious soup to serve with a sandwich or salad. You might want to double the recipe and freeze half for another day.

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