Simple Vegetarian Slow-Cooked Beans
When I have a hungry family to feed, these tasty beans with spinach, tomatoes and carrots are a go-to dish....
Meaty Spanish Rice
I usually fix Spanish rice recipes for family meals - but it's also great for doubling if unexpected company comes...
Peach-Glazed Beef Filets
I love combining fruits and chiles to make flavorful glazes. This recipe has evolved over the years. It uses ancho...
Ranch Chicken Salad
I'm a wife and mother of two girls, and my weeknights are busy. So I rely on quick meals like...
Slow Cooker Curry Chicken
My husband travels for business and discovered that he likes Indian cuisine. Chicken curry with apricots has all the delicious...
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
My buffalo chicken quesadillas are filling enough to serve as a meal and versatile enough to win big points as...
Four-Cheese Chicken Fettuccine
As a cattle rancher, my husband's a big fan of beef. For him to comment on a poultry dish is...
Flavorful Swedish Meatballs
Our kids—Garrett, 10, and Heather, 5—love to roll the ground beef and pork mixture into these moist meatballs. We enjoy...
Spicy Enchilada Casserole
Chili powder, tortillas, cheese and ground beef combine for a winning Tex-Mex casserole. Choose a salsa that suits your family's...
Hungarian Short Ribs
This is a special meal in our house—as soon as I get ribs, I know which dish my family will...
Mexican Carnitas
Ever hear of carnitas? They're easy-to-make pork crisps that are very popular in Mexico. The secret to this recipe is...
Surprise Sausage Bundles
Kielbasa and sauerkraut star in a tasty filling for these scrumptious stuffed rolls, which make a great dinner with soup...
Contest-Winning Honey-Dijon Chicken
Smothered in a sauce that gets its sweetness from honey and pineapple juice, these chicken breasts are a favorite, even...
Italian Sausage Calzone
My teenage daughter and I have been experimenting in the kitchen to re-create some old-time family dishes. This calzone with...
Southwestern Spaghetti Casserole
A close friend made this Mexican-Italian bake for me almost 20 years ago, and I've prepared it regularly ever since....
Thai Beef Stir-Fry
A distinctive peanut sauce complements this colorful combination of tender sirloin strips, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli and mushrooms. I like to...
Roasted Grape Crostini
A trip to Spain introduced me to its culinary treasures, like Manchego cheese and sherry. This appetizer always impresses folks...
Refreshing Rhubarb Salad
Nearly everyone I know has rhubarb in their garden, so it is indeed plentiful each spring. I've had this recipe...
Bacon Vegetable Quiche
This bacon quiche is so versatile. You can use Vidalia onions, green onions or leeks. Asparagus can take the place...
Cheddar Ham Cups
When a college classmate and I threw a party for our professor, a friend contributed these savory appetizers. Everyone in...
Taco Tater Skins
I wanted to make a version of these with ingredients most people have on hand. We make a meal out...
Asparagus Leek Chowder
To us, asparagus is the taste of spring, so we enjoy it in as many meals as we can. When...
Contest-Winning Veggie Tortellini Soup
“Italian cuisine has more to offer than spaghetti and pizza. Just check out this mouthwatering, healthy soup. I’ve served it...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts & 3-Cheese Crostini
Brussels sprouts for a snack? Oh, yes. Combine these roasted goodies with cheese for the ultimate toast topper. —Athena Russell,...
Hearty Chipotle Chicken Soup
Sweet corn and cool sour cream help tame the smoky hot flavors of chipotle pepper in this well-balanced soup that's...
Sunday Best Stuffed Pork Chops
We’re farmers and ranchers who love to cook in a Dutch oven. Dish up these chops from the oven, and...
Apple-Roasted Pork with Cherry Balsamic Glaze
I added roasted apples, cherries and onions to turn ordinary pork into an impressive dish. There is a short time...
Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream
Making ice cream goes smoothly when you do prep work in advance. I make the custard ahead and refrigerate it...
Frozen Banana Split Pie
This dessert is special enough to make hamburgers and fries a meal to remember! It's so tall and pretty and...