This is an easy and tasty chicken and rice casserole, and it's a great family meal choice for a busy fall day. This southwestern chicken casserole is made with diced chicken, black beans and corn, cooked rice and seasonings, along with an easy homemade sauce and optional cheese topping.

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This delicious apple pie is made with fresh apples and a crunchy oat, brown sugar, and pecan streusel topping. Serve this pie warm with a big scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream with a sprinkling of ground cinnamon.
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Cheesy au gratin potatoes make a special side dish to a weekend dinner or holiday meal, and they're the perfect dish to take along to a potluck dinner. Use red potatoes or Yukon gold in this dish.

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This delicious sour cream cornbread is made with chipotle and pepper whole kernel corn, or use a fiesta-style corn with peppers. Serve this cornbread with your favorite mixed baked beans, greens, or a hearty chili or stew.

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Flavorful mixed baked beans get a makeover for fall with the addition of lightly spiced roasted diced butternut squash and apples. Make these tasty beans for a weekend meal, a party, or potluck, and serve with cornbread or dinner rolls.

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Panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese provide a crispy coating for turkey cutlets or scaloppine. Serve these flavorful cutlets with a tomato chutney or your favorite dip.

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This chowder is quick and easy to prepare, and the slow cooker makes it great for an everyday family meal. This recipe is easily doubled for a larger family meal.

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This flavorful beef stew is the perfect meal for this time of year, and it's easy to prepare with stewing beef, broth, a little red wine, and vegetables. Serve this beef stew with hot biscuits or crusty bread for a delicious, satisfying meal.

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Nacho cheese soup makes this macaroni and cheese extra-easy and no less delicious. Serve this macaroni and cheese with hot dogs or spicy sausages and sliced tomatoes for a tasty and satisfying everyday meal.

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I put about 6 or 8 shrimp in the gumbo early along with the sausage to give it more of the shrimp flavor. If you're concerned about fat content, prepare the gumbo a little in advance and skim excess fat off the cooled soup.

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