Curried Rice
I’ve been cooking this simple rice dish for more than 40 years. The pleasant curry flavor is especially nice with...
Spiked Lemonade
Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of...
Dijon Green Beans
I love this recipe because it combines the freshness of garden green beans with a warm and tangy dressing. It’s...
Ramen Broccoli Soup
Cheese and garlic powder are the secret to this tasty and heartwarming soup. Loaded with noodles, it hits the spot...
Couscous with Mushrooms
This fluffy and flavorful couscous takes only moments to prepare. “I use couscous a lot because it cooks quickly and...
Peas Please Asian Noodles
My Asian-inspired pasta salad doubles up on the peas for some serious crunch and sweetness. —Catherine Cassidy, Editor, Taste of...
Deconstructed Wonton Soup
Wonton is one of my favorite types of soup. When I wanted to whip up a homemade version, I decided...
Curried Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is such a fantastic salad base—it's full of protein, it adds a nutty flavor, and it's the perfect vehicle...
Clarified Butter
We make clarified butter to remove the milk solids, which are what burn when cooking with high heat. Keep a...
Rich Hot Chocolate
Each winter in early February my friends and I gather for an outdoor show called Mittenfest. We skip the Bloody...
Cilantro-Lime Rice
My family's favorite Mexican restaurant serves a similar rice as a side dish. I threw this together one night when...
Fresh Green Bean Salad
I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much that I tried to re-create...
Freezer Slaw
This unusual slaw recipe from my mother combines all the ingredients, then stores in the freezer. Remember to thaw before...
Three-Cheese Creamed Spinach
Cream cheese, Parmesan and mozzarella make this dish wonderfully cheesy. Sprinkle it with french-fried onions for a crisp boost of...
White Almond No-Bake Cookies
My daughter and I like to try new recipes. We were out of chocolate chips one day, so we came...
Chocolate Eggnog
I love Christmas so much that I decorate in October. I don't care for eggnog, but it's such a tradition...
Creamy Turkey Noodle Soup
I was honored when my fireman son-in-law asked to add this recipe to their firehouse cookbook. You can prepare parts...
Carrot-Parsnip Bisque
Warm and comforting, this delicious soup makes a pretty presentation. Easy to prepare, it's a treat to serve for family...
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...
Cherry No-Bake Cookies
I always loved my no-bake cookie recipe, but I was never able to place at the fair with it. So...
Turkey Posole
I love making this soup because it makes good use of leftovers from Thanksgiving. And it's quick, easy and tasty....
Toffee Candy
This crunchy toffee is covered with milk chocolate and topped off with a generous sprinkling of pecans.—Janice Cranor, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Coconut Shrimp Chowder
After eating a coconut soup at a Thai restaurant, I added coconut milk in my fish chowder recipe. The fresh,...
Spicy Edamame
Edamame (pronounced eh-duh-MAH-may) are young soybeans in their pods. While I love to get them with my sushi when I...
Quick & Easy Chocolate Sauce
Mom made this chocolate sauce recipe to drizzle on cake, and we like it over ice cream, too. —Janice Miller,...
Carrot Brown Rice Pilaf
This versatile, colorful dish complements a variety of meats or other vegetarian entrees. To give this dish a crunchy texture...
Garden Vegetable & Herb Soup
I submitted this recipe to a local newspaper and won first prize. I make this hearty soup whenever my family...
Pineapple-Mango Chicken
Combining pineapple, mango and spices makes a sauce for chicken that is such a unique recipe and a favorite of...
Rich & Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
For special occasions (like my husband’s birthday dinners), I mash potatoes with cream cheese, sour cream and Parmesan. It's divine...