Hamburger Minestrone
Any kind of convenient frozen mixed vegetables and any type of small pasta will work well in this dish.
Parsley Red Potatoes
These easy-to-prepare potatoes cook up tender and buttery on the stove, and they go so well with Mom's fried fish....
Salmon with Fettuccine Alfredo
Pat Patty used salmon, her imagination and her taste buds to come up with a smart twist on an Italian...
Pea Soup with Quinoa
This soup is low in fat, high in fiber, and has a fantastically fresh flavor and wonderful texture. Best of...
Sesame Steamed Vegetables
"Broccoli grows abundantly during the long summer days here in Alaska," Heidi Doudna explains from Fairbanks. "I like to harvest...
Egg Drop Soup
We often start our stir-fry meals with this fast egg drop soup recipe— it cooks in just minutes flat. There...
Fiesta Chicken Chowder
I entered the recipe for this hearty soup in a contest sponsored by my hometown newspaper. I won first place...
Spearmint Tea
—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Chuck Wagon Chili
While planning my Christmas menu a few years ago, I came across this recipe. I decided to try it and...
Green Bean Chili
When folks hear this recipe's name, they're certainly skeptical. But after one taste, they're asking for the recipe! This chili...
Fast Fiesta Soup
"This spicy soup was served at a very elegant lunch, and the hostess was deluged with requests for the recipe,"...
Quick Baked Potato Soup
"A good friend who runs a bed-and-breakfast game me this creamy potato soup recipe that's become a winter favorite," recalls...
Orange Rice
Orange juice, thyme, onion and celery give this dressed-up side dish a nice blend of flavors. It's a pleasant accompaniment...
Cabbage Patch Stew
"On a chilly day, a hearty helping of this recipe is a welcome treat when you come home in the...
Basic Sweet Dough
This sweet dough recipe takes advantage of this time saving ingredient to make pastries. I love adding a chocolate filling...
Rich and Creamy Tomato Soup
"My husband, who doesn't like tomato soup, really likes this rich and creamy version," informs Marie Keyes of Cheney, Washington....
Hot Italian Patties
I've been making these spicy and satisfying sandwiches for more than a dozen years. On occasion, I substitute country sausage...
Walnut Apple Cake
I first tasted this delicious cake at a Halloween party and quickly asked for the recipe. It's not too sweet,...
Walnut Dessert Sauce
"We have two walnut trees in our front yard, so I always have plenty of nuts for this sweet sauce,"...
Tart Cherry Pie
"My aunt and I are diabetic," remarks Bonnie Johnson of DeKalb, Illinois. "We both enjoy this yummy, fruity pie...and our...
Spiced Cider
I first concocted this beverage years ago for my son on a chilly New England day. He’s grown now, but...
Curried Pineapple Rice
Rice, curry, garlic and pineapple blend together to create this distinctive side dish. "It's so pretty serve in a pineapple...
Strawberry Syrup
"This pretty berry-flavored syrup is scrumptious, especially on homemade waffles," writes Sarah Carpenter of Trumansburg, New York. "Since I began...
Vanilla Popcorn
"This sweet crunchy snack is my family's favorite," writes Carolyn Roney of Scipio Center, New York. "For variety, substitute almond...
Lettuce Salad with Warm Dressing
It's fun to share a different kind of tossed salad. The warm, tangy dressing wilts the greens in the most...
Raspberry Truffles
As everyone in my neighborhood knows, Christmas is my very favorite time of year. I make many cookies, cakes and...
Cauliflower Tomato Soup
We usually have tomato soup at least once a week, so I've tried to find ways to dress it up....
English Toffee Bars
Meet the Cook: My mother and I get together every year around Christmastime to make this delicious chocolate-coated toffee, using...
Creamy Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
"These nicely seasoned potatoes are so fresh-tasting and creamy that there's no need for extra butter or gravy," writes Natalie...