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For today's gathering, here's an old-fashioned recipe that's still a family favorite, SWISS STEAK (aka Smothered Steak): Heat oven to 325 degrees. Remove visible fat and cut 2 pounds (1/2 inch thick) ... more

Surprise the family with PORK CHOPS WITH CORN SALSA: Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium. Remove visible fat from 4 center-cut pork chops (3/4 inch thick); sprinkle with 1... more

That wonderful aroma coming from the kitchen is ROASTED CHICKEN WITH FRUIT COMPOTE. Serve the roaster with LEMONY SWEET POTATOES. Bake the potatoes in a 350-degree oven for about 45 minutes or until t... more

Serve the family HONEY-ORANGE GLAZED HAM today: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place a 2- to 3-pound fully cooked boneless ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast uncovered 30 minutes or until internal temp... more

Tickle the family's taste buds with CREOLE EYE OF ROUND ROAST: Heat oven to 325 degrees. Shake 3 tablespoons flour in a large (14-by-20-inch) cooking bag; place bag in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add ... more

Be prepared for heaps of praise from the family with this French classic, GARLIC-ROSEMARY CHICKEN: Heat oven to 450 degrees. From a 5- to 6-pound roasting chicken, remove and discard giblets and neck;... more

Bake a TURKEY BREAST for family day. Serve with delicious and pretty MEDITERRANEAN BROWN RICE SALAD. Add WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. For dessert, buy or make a CHERRY COBBLER.... more

Think tropical as the family enjoys ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH MANGO RELISH. Alongside, serve BROWN RICE tossed with toasted cashews (see TIP). Add STEAMED FRESH ASPARAGUS and SOURDOUGH BREAD. Slice... more

Enjoy family day with grilled GARLIC-LIME MARINATED CHICKEN: In a resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 1/3 cup canola oil, 1/4 cup tequila or fat-free unsalted chicken broth, 2 te... more

Treat the family to BAKED LAMB CHOPS. Serve the savory chops with COUSCOUS. Alongside, peel, halve, seed and slice cucumbers, flavor them with fat-free plain yogurt and chopped fresh mint, and call it... more

Fire up the grill for BEEF STEAK AL FORNO. Combine 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, 2 teaspoons minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Press mixture evenly onto 1 (1-pound) flatiron or top blade steak... more

No need to go to the islands for CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD. Serve the main-course salad with LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS (from mix).... more

Get ready for TOP ROUND RANCH SALAD for family day. Serve the steak with ORZO tossed with grated Parmesan cheese and CRUSTY BREAD. For dessert, a CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE sounds good.... more

Buy a HONEY BAKED HAM (or other spiral-sliced ham) today for the family meal. Serve the easy entree with this SQUASH-RICE CASSEROLE. Add a MIXED GREEN SALAD and WHOLE-GRAIN BREAD. Finish your feast wi... more

Serve the family your own ROAST CHICKEN (5 to 7 pounds). Alongside, try these easy POTATOES AU GRATIN: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Coat an 8-by-12-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Scrub and thinly s... more

Prepare your own LEG OF LAMB for the family. On the side, serve LEMON COUSCOUS. Cook 1 1/2 cups couscous according to package directions; fluff with a fork. Stir in 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (yel... more

How about your own boneless ROAST PORK LOIN for the family today? Serve it with CHILI LIME BLACK BEAN FARRO SALAD.... more

It's a good day for GRILLED ASIAN STEAK AND SUMMER SQUASH: Place 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak and 1/2 cup Asian barbecue sauce in a resealable plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Marinate in refrigerator ... more

Take it easy and buy a SMOKED TURKEY BREAST for family day. Alongside, ENDIVE, BEET AND PEAR SALAD is delicious. Add more color and a real summer favorite, SLICED TOMATOES, to the plate, along with so... more

Prepare a BAKED HAM for family day. Serve it with RICE tossed with some lemon zest, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh tarragon and green peas. Make or buy COLESLAW, and add SOURDOUGH BREAD. Buy a BOSTON C... more

The family will like the flavor of CUMIN-RUBBED STEAKS WITH AVOCADO SALSA VERDE, and you'll like how easy it is to prepare: Press 2 teaspoons ground cumin into 2 beef top loin (strip) steaks (cut 1 in... more

Serve the family STUFFED PORK LOIN WITH TROPICAL SALSA and be ready for compliments. Enjoy the juicy pork with COUSCOUS and fresh GREEN BEANS. Add SOURDOUGH BREAD. Slice POUND CAKE and top it with STR... more

Make Dad smile and serve him RED WINE HERB-MARINATED BEEF STEAK today. He'll like these YOGURT AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES, too: Make your mashed potatoes with 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives, 8 ounces fat... more

Fire up the grill today for your own GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS and use your favorite spice rub to boost the flavor. Serve with HERB-ROASTED POTATOES: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut 2 pounds medium new po... more

The family won't be able to resist GLAZED LAMB CHOPS today. Serve them with fresh GREEN BEANS and MEDITERRANEAN MARKET SALAD: In a large nonstick skillet on medium heat, warm 1 1/2 tablespoons canola ... more

Treat the family to OVEN-FRIED BARBECUE CHICKEN: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pour 1 1/2 cups buttermilk into a large, shallow dish. In a medium bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon coarse salt and 1 t... more

Keep it simple today and prepare your own ROAST TURKEY BREAST. Add canned whole-berry CRANBERRY SAUCE on the side. Serve with NEW POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS WITH DILL SAUCE. Add a ROMAINE SALAD and DINN... more

Tell Mom to relax because her admirers made CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD for her special day: In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise, 1/4 cup mango chutney (from jar) and 1 teaspoon curry ... more