Fish with Fennel
This brightly-flavored fish is a great showcase for fennel. You'll use the seeds, bulb and fronds. This is an excellent...
Refrigerator Jalapeno Dill Pickles
I’m passionate about making pickles. My husband is passionate about eating them. He's too impatient to let them cure on...
Black-Eyed Pea Casserole
This group-size dish is quick, simple and tasty. People always ask for "just a little more". I guess you could...
Creamed Potatoes
These melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, in a mild creamy sauce, complement any meat entree, and they're a pleasant change from mashed or...
Easy Cheesy Nachos
There's no need to brown ground beef when fixing this satisfying snack. Laura Jirasek of White Lake, Michigan tops crunchy...
Spiced Cider
I first concocted this beverage years ago for my son on a chilly New England day. He’s grown now, but...
Favorite Baked Potato Soup
My husband and I enjoyed a delicious baked potato soup at a restaurant while on vacation and I came home...
Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup
The spices really liven up this filling chicken tortilla soup. I often double the recipe, freezing leftovers for future dinners...
Rice Pasta
MY FRIEND shared this recipe with me several years ago. It is a good side dish that compliments chicken, pork...
Onion Cheese Soup
I made a few adjustments to this savory soup recipe I came across in a community cookbook. It's rich, buttery...
Hamburger Minestrone
Any kind of convenient frozen mixed vegetables and any type of small pasta will work well in this dish.
Seafood Soup
Salmon, shrimp and loads of chopped veggies make this chowder a hearty, herby meal-in-a-bowl. It's just the perfect homemade fish...
Cranberry-Apple Chutney
"In our house, this chutney is a must-have for our Thanksgiving dinner. It also makes a great appetizer when spooned...
South Dakota Frito Treats
Yep, they’re made with corn chips, but don’t let that fool you. These salty sweets were a staple after meetings...
Cranberry Chutney
You can serve this chunky chutney over cream cheese or Brie with crackers, or as a condiment with roast pork...
Creamed Peas and Carrots
Creamy sauce with a simple salt and pepper seasoning nicely complements peas and carrots in this colorful side dish.
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Angel Food Christmas Candy
It was my dad who inspired me to first try making this candy. He remembered it from when he was...
Zesty Green Chile Stew
Mexican cooking is rare here. So we've enjoyed treating our friends to some of our favorite recipes, like this zesty...
Cream of Potato Soup
This creamy potato soup is pure comfort food, especially welcome when the temperatures take a plunge. I serve this often...it's...
Candied Pecans
I pack these easy candied pecans in jars tied with pretty ribbon for family and friends. My granddaughter gave some...
Gnocchi with Meat Sauce
This dish from my mother-in-law is the Italian version of a meat-and-potatoes meal. I recently served it to friends who...
Vanilla Chai Tea
An aromatic chai is comfort in a cup. It’s extra special with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and a...
Orange Tea
My children always appreciated a hot cup of this beverage after walking home from school. The tea is refreshing and...
Cheesy Bacon Penne
This satisfying classic gets its flair by mixing in two of the best foods around: bacon and garlic!—Sharon Skildum, Maple...
Quick Beef Vegetable Soup
At the end of a long day, you want to put something quick, warm and substantial on the table for...
Maple-Glazed Green Beans
After I picked my first green beans of the season one year, I wanted to make a savory side dish...
Crab Soup with Sherry
Everybody loves the rich, comforting soup that's a tradition in the South. It is brimming with crab and has a...
Instant Potato Gnocchi
This tasty gnocchi is much easier than it looks and contains almost no saturated fat. “Just serve with your favorite...
Banana Custard Pudding
This banana custard pudding is easy to stir up anytime. —Hazel Fritchie, Palestine, Illinois