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
Pear Applesauce
A great way to satisfy your sweet tooth—fat-free and for only 120 calories!
—Jenny Cohen, Baltimore
Fresh Cream of Tomato Soup
This is one of the best recipes I have because it can be put together in no time. When tomato...
Creole Rice
I've found a fast and fantastic way to turn leftover rice into a spectacular side dish. I spice it up...
Tomato-Onion Green Beans
Fresh green beans are the stars of this healthy side. Serve with grilled chicken, pork tenderloin or seafood for a...
Cabbage Patch Stew
"On a chilly day, a hearty helping of this recipe is a welcome treat when you come home in the...
Vegetable and Barley Pilaf
Hearty, colorful, easy and fast were the reviews we gave this good-for-you dish. Barley has a healthy amount of soluble...
Asian Quinoa
I love to cook and come up with new recipes. I serve this dish at least once a month and sometimes more....
Coconut Shrimp Chowder
After eating a coconut soup at a Thai restaurant, I added coconut milk in my fish chowder recipe. The fresh,...
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Golden brown and buttery, these crispy smashed potatoes live up to their tantalizing name. A sprinkle of fresh herbs when...
Fresh Corn & Potato Chowder
This corn chowder recipe was one of my favorites as a child in upstate New York, and I still love...
Mimi’s Lentil Medley
I made this one summer evening by putting together what I had on hand. My husband gave it his top...
Antipasto Marinated Vegetables
The colorful vegetables and the tart dressing make this a lively addition to a holiday table. Serve it as a...
Cream of Walnut Soup
“Smooth and creamy, this mildly flavored soup makes a wonderful start to a meal. With its unique taste, it is...
Cherry Sauce
Served warm, this cherry sauce makes a wonderful topping for sponge cake, pound cake or ice cream. You could also...
Fruit Salad Dessert
I AM 83 years old and my mother has been gone for many years, but I'm still using her best...
Honey Caramel Apples
When caramel apple season arrives, we roll apples in salted pecans and drizzle them with homemade fudge. For a different...
Herb-Vinaigrette Potato Salad
This is a great way to celebrate early produce from the garden. To add some more crunch, sprinkle with croutons....