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By Diana Rattray, About.com Guide to Southern Food since 1997

Southwestern Chicken and Rice Bake

Friday November 6, 2009
southwestern chicken recipe casserole 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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Apple Crisp Pie

Thursday November 5, 2009
Apple Crisp Pie 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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Au Gratin Potatoes

Wednesday November 4, 2009
Au Gratin PotatoesCheesy 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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Cornbread With Chipotle Corn

Tuesday November 3, 2009
Cornbread With Chipotle CornThis 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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Spicy Beans With Butternut Squash and Apples

Monday November 2, 2009
Beans With Butternut Squash and ApplesFlavorful 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 and Parmesan Turkey Cutlets

Sunday November 1, 2009
Panko and Parmesan Turkey CutletsPanko 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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Crockpot Chicken and Corn Chowder

Saturday October 31, 2009
Crockpot Chicken and Corn Chowder 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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Beef Stew With Red Wine

Friday October 30, 2009
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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Easy Nacho Macaroni and Cheese

Wednesday October 28, 2009
Easy Macaroni and CheeseNacho 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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Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

Tuesday October 27, 2009
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo 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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