Saucepans: Tutorials, Guides & Recipes

—Shirley Watanabe, Kula, Hawaii

"My husband has been a diabetic for almost 20 years and is very careful about what he eats," explains Rita...

This chunky sauce is so good you'll think it's loaded with meat. But it actually features a whole bushel of...

Canned soup and beans are the secrets to the recipe's rapid preparation. For even faster meal making brown, drain and...

This has been a very popular salad from my recipe box for a long, long time! Before I retired, when...

Guests are sure to "think spring" when they see and taste this delectable trifle from field editor Wendy Dowling of...

This rice pudding with leftover cooked rice is a delicious classic. We also like to dress it up with English...

I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisines, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best of both. I serve it...

For a sweet and spicy meal, I serve shrimp and vegetables in a honey, lemon juice, pepper sauce alongside dressed-up...

This hearty dish is one of our favorites. I've made it with all shrimp or with all turkey sausage, and...

This is my son's all-time favorite cookie. He will share just about anything, but these are an exception...he gobbles them...

These creamy garlic mashed potatoes are so good, you can serve them plain—no butter or gravy is needed. This is...

I enjoy preparing this recipe because it gives me a chance to use the tender, fresh beets from our garden....

That's why she often serves Cheesy Broccoli Soup. "This creamy and flavorful soup goes together in a flash because it...

"A good friend who runs a bed-and-breakfast game me this creamy potato soup recipe that's become a winter favorite," recalls...

It's fun to share a different kind of tossed salad. The warm, tangy dressing wilts the greens in the most...

We usually have tomato soup at least once a week, so I've tried to find ways to dress it up....

You'll love the appealing look and delicate texture of these lightly sweet scones. For the best results, work quickly to...

Orange juice, thyme, onion and celery give this dressed-up side dish a nice blend of flavors. It's a pleasant accompaniment...

Rice, curry, garlic and pineapple blend together to create this distinctive side dish. "It's so pretty serve in a pineapple...

"This pretty berry-flavored syrup is scrumptious, especially on homemade waffles," writes Sarah Carpenter of Trumansburg, New York. "Since I began...

In her Auburn, Kansas kitchen, Myra Innes cooks these rich, creamy mashed potatoes frequently. Garlic cloves are boiled and then...

This zesty Italian soup is sure to become a favorite with your guests—just as it has with mine. The spicier...

My Mother-in-law prepared this duck for the holidays and special occasions. My husband loves duck, so I prepare this entree...

This is a super summer dessert because peaches are plentiful. The sweet chilled fruit topped with sour cream and brown...

Can't decide what type of spuds to serve for Thanksgiving? Make both by preparing this casserole featuring Yukon Gold and...

Homemade caramel, smooth almond bark and chopped nuts make these pretzel rods sinfully delicious. This treat is always a huge...

"Even people who don't care for black-eyed peas will enjoy this hearty meatless soup," promises Donna Ambrose, Mt. Wolf, Pennsylvania....

A co-worker shared this recipe with me several years ago. It's never failed to be a hit when I serve...