Turkey Sausage, Butternut Squash & Kale Soup
Kale and butternut squash are two of my favorite fall veggies. This low-fat soup combines them. If you love sweet potatoes, sub them for the squash. —Laura Koch, Lincoln, Nebraska
Spiced Cran-Apple and Grape Conserve
Faced with an abundance of grapes from my garden, I wound up using them in various ways. This conserve was...
Green Beans and Radish Salad with Tarragon Pesto
Whichever way my garden grows, I usually build my salad with green beans, radishes and a pesto made with tarragon....
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta
For special days, I make this cheesy pasta bake loaded with chicken and all sorts of veggies. Want a vegetarian...
Chicken and Vegetable Noodle Soup
Our Deaconess Group uses this recipe when cooking for members of our congregation. It makes a huge batch, so it's...
Balsamic Green Bean Salad
Serve up those green beans in a whole new way–with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch...
Pear Preserves
In the fall we would go to our farm and pick pears and apples. Then we'd build a campfire and...
Zucchini Pineapple Jam
Need a way to use up zucchini? Try this wonderfully flavored jam. The pineapple adds so much sweetness. —Kathy Weese,...
Beef Lentil Soup
You can prepare this soup as the main course in a hearty lunch or dinner. On cold winter evenings here...
Tiny Tim’s Plum Pudding
In A Christmas Carol, everyone claps for plum pudding. Our family has made this pudding our own tradition, and it...
Minestrone
Vegetables and herbs fresh from my garden make this one of our favorite soups. This recipe makes a lot, so...
Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup
When you need to feed a crowd, consider this beefy favorite loaded with both fresh and frozen veggies. —Sue Straughan,...
Chicken Tamales
I love making these homemade tamales. They take a little time to make but are so worth the effort. I...
Chicken Riggies
Rigatoni cooked with cream and cream cheese spells comfort when combined with chicken marinated in sherry and garlic. — Jackie...
Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
When my mom made this spaghetti sauce, the house would smell so good that I'd open the windows to torture...
Chicken Barley Soup
No question—this is my favorite barley soup! It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and...
Nanny’s Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
My grandsons rave over these creamy potatoes loaded with Parmesan. That’s all the endorsement I need. Sometimes I use golden...
Five-Bean Soup
One of my family's favorite soups, this tasty recipe was one I discovered years ago. Served with a salad and...
Frogmore Stew
This picnic-style medley of shrimp, smoked kielbasa, corn and spuds is a specialty of South Carolina cuisine. It's commonly dubbed...
Garden Tomato Relish
What a great way to use your garden harvest—and have a tasty relish on hand for hotdogs, hamburgers and other...
Hearty Oxtail Soup
I created this recipe on the spur of the moment for a friend who was coming to visit. I knew...
Moroccan Vegetable Stew
This fragrant, spicy vegetable stew can be served over couscous or with warm pita bread. Try topping the Moroccan dish...
Macaroni and Cheese Soup
I have worked in the food service industry for too many years to count and have made this one-of-a-kind soup...
Cheese Tortellini with Tomatoes and Corn
Fresh corn and basil make this dish taste like summer. I think it's a good one for bringing to picnics...
Cream of Mussel Soup
Every New England cook has a personal version of mussel soup, depending on the favored regional herbs and cooking customs....
Classic Potato Salad for 50
Creamy chunks of potato and crunchy bits of veggies, this traditional potato salad will gain rave reviews from your gang....
Andouille Sausage Soup
I make a soup every football Sunday. I came up with this recipe because I wanted to use lots of...
Black Bean Turkey Chili
This busy-day chili is packed with flavor. We make it ahead and freeze some to eat later. —Marisela Segovia, Miami,...