Fiesta Corn
Corn with tomatoes and jalapenos is one of the first dishes I cooked for my husband. Don’t like heat? Use green bell peppers instead of jalapenos. —Cassandra Ramirez, Bardstown, Kentucky
Pho
My family always uses this pho recipe. I've added a few modern cooking techniques to build upon its already full-bodied...
Matzo Ball Soup
This traditional matzo ball soup recipe is worth the extra effort. If you prefer, you can add egg noodles instead...
Chicken Matzo Ball Soup
The keys to this amazing chicken matzo ball soup are slow-cooking it and using boxed matzo ball mix. Some people...
Curried Vegetable Soup
I created this recipe uniting my favorite spices with frozen vegetables to save time. It's easy to scale up to...
Quick Crispy Green Bean Salad
Younger children might ask if the beans in this flavorful salad came from Jack’s magic beanstalk. The dish is an...
Italian Sausage and Fennel Soup
Many years ago I watched chef and TV personality Mario Batali make an Italian soup that had fennel, garlic and...
Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
I love mushrooms and am learning how to make heartier dishes out of my old favorites. This delicious vegan cream...
Chicken with Curry Roasted Squash
This chicken butternut squash curry is very flavorful and full of protein, fiber and phytonutrients. The addition of the apricots...
The Best Marinara Sauce
I developed this recipe with a friend to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes. Now we like...
Sweet Corn-Tomato Salad
I always make this for family events and parties. It reminds me of all the fun barbecues and picnics over...
Edamame and Soba Noodle Bowl
Toothsome soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour. —Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin
Roasted Salmon with Sauteed Balsamic Spinach
This is my favorite way to eat salmon. It is healthy, affordable, fast and delicious. —Susan Hall, Sparks, Maryland
The Best Ever Tomato Soup
Creamy, rich and bursting with brightness, this tomato soup recipe is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. You...
Brandied Appetizer Sausages
When our kids are home for the holidays, we serve an array of appetizers instead of a big meal. I...
Whiskey-Brandy Slush
It may be cold outside, but we like to serve this icy citrus drink for Christmas gatherings at our house....
One-Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
When the weather's too chilly to grill burgers, I whip up a big pot of this cheesy pasta. Believe it...
Dill Chicken Soup
I could eat soup for every meal of the day, all year long. I particularly like dill and spinach—they add...
Ground Beef Chili
Everyone who tastes my chili comments that it is restaurant-quality. It's especially good with homemade corn bread. I have always...
White Bean Soup with Meatballs
It tastes like it's from scratch, but my Italian-inspired soup uses lots of shortcuts. For a meatball in every bite,...
Emily’s Bean Soup
This is a wonderful fall or winter meal, served with thick slices of warm homemade bread. The recipe evolved over...
Zucchini Pineapple Jam
Need a way to use up zucchini? Try this wonderfully flavored jam. The pineapple adds so much sweetness. —Kathy Weese,...
Flavorful Matzo Ball Soup
A variety of winter vegetables gives the broth for this classic Jewish soup a deep flavor. You can use a...
German Brat Seafood Boil
The grilled bratwurst and onion add a smoky flavor to corn, potatoes and fish for a hearty meal that's always...
Buttery Carrots
My mother made this recipe often when I was growing up. She got it from a friend who was a...
Comforting Beef Barley Soup
When the weather outside is nippy, we want a bowl of soup that’s chock-full of beef, barley and veggies. It's...
Chard & White Bean Pasta
I love to prepare dishes without gluten or dairy products, and this recipe meets the criteria when you use gluten-free...
Italian Sausage Zucchini Soup
My mom used to make this recipe. Whenever I decide to make it, it reminds me of her, taking me...
Beefy Noodle Casserole
When life calls for a potluck dish or family event, we stir up a batch of beef and noodles. That’s...
White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
My mac and cheese is simple and has lots of flavor from the cheeses and ground chipotle chile. I use...