Hearty Ragu Bolognese
My robust ragu combines ground beef, sausage and chicken. Serve it over any type of pasta, or baked or fried polenta. It's even good on its own with a slice of hot buttered garlic bread. —Caroline Brody, Forest Hills, New York
Cheddar Bacon Grits
In the South, grits are served plain with a little butter or loaded with extras, as is my recipe with...
Turkey Tortilla Soup
My wife created this recipe as a healthy way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s a nice alternative to the...
Mashed Potatoes with Cheddar
Who doesn’t love fluffy, homemade mashed potatoes? Make them even better with sharp cheddar cheese. To get them really creamy,...
One-Pot Spinach Beef Soup
My idea of a winning weeknight meal is this beefy soup simmering in one big pot. Grate some Parmesan and...
Shortcut Sausage Minestrone
I call this surprisingly good soup my magic soup because of its soothing powers. My daughter-in-law always asks for it...
Canned Blueberry Jam
Summer doesn't feel complete without at least one berry-picking trip and a batch of homemade blueberry jam. Eat atop fresh...
Beef Bolognese with Linguine
After much research, tasting and tweaking, I finally came up with this beef bolognese recipe that is based on a...
Chunky Taco Soup
I've gotten great response at our church dinners and senior groups whenever I bring this thick easy-to-fix soup. I usually...
Bow Ties with Sausage & Asparagus
We love asparagus, so I look for ways to go green. This pasta dish comes together fast on hectic nights...
Sweet and Sour Zucchini Pickles
Pickled zucchini is a great way to use up all those green beauties in your garden. Preserve them now to...
Grandma’s Southern Collard Greens
My grandmother made the best southern collard greens recipe in the world. Eating them with a slice of buttermilk cornbread...
One-Pot Meaty Spaghetti
I used to help my mom make this when I was growing up, and the recipe stuck. It was a...
Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl
You can also transform this tasty bowl into an Italian version with mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes, spinach and basil. —Renata Smith,...
Copycat Panera’s Cheesy Broccoli Soup in a Bread Bowl
This creamy, cheesy broccoli soup tastes just like the one served at Panera Bread! My family requests it all the...
Hearty Vegetable Soup
A friend gave me the idea to use V8 juice in vegetable soup because it provides more flavor. My best...
Italian Sausage with Bow Ties
We often have our favorite pasta when company comes over, and I’ve shared this Italian sausage recipe several times. Now...
Southwestern Goulash
I had some extra cilantro in the fridge and didn't want to throw it away. Instead, I came up with...
Italian Sausage Kale Soup
My mom dehydrates the last pick of tomatoes from her garden each fall—perfect for quick soups like this one. When...
Hearty Hash Brown Soup
Once they take a spoonful of this soup chock-full of potatoes and ham, folks will think you fussed. Since it...
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Whenever I serve this easy mash, the bowl is always scraped clean. Before holiday feasts, I make it early and...
Summertime Tomato Salad
My crazy good salad has cherry tomatoes, squash and blueberries together in one bowl. Then I layer on the flavor...
Homemade Ravioli
I love to bake and cook, especially Italian dishes like this homemade ravioli recipe. In fact, my idea of a...
Creamy Turkey Soup
My mother always prepared a holiday turkey much larger than our family could ever eat in one meal so there'd...
Hearty Butternut Squash Soup
The comforting combination of squash, meat, beans and veggies makes this my go-to soup in fall. It's full of freshness....
Heirloom Tomato Soup
During the late summer months, I make this soup about once a week. Even my son, who normally does not...
Dad’s Famous Stuffies
The third of July is almost as important as July Fourth in my family. We make these stuffed clams on...
Italian Chicken Meatball and Bean Soup
In North Dakota, it's pretty common for winter temps to fall below zero. Hearty soups like this are a must....