Wild Plum Jelly
I've had this wild plum jelly recipe for ages. Each year when the plums are ripe, I'll fill my pail...
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta
For special days, I make this cheesy pasta bake loaded with chicken and all sorts of veggies. Want a vegetarian...
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,...
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...
Spaghetti for 100
Spaghetti for 100 comes from Marilyn Monroe of Lansing, Michigan. "A club I belong to used this main dish for...
Autumn Bisque
I like cozy comfort soups that taste creamy—without the cream. This one’s full of good stuff like rutabagas, leeks, fresh...
Garden Tomato Relish
What a great way to use your garden harvest—and have a tasty relish on hand for hotdogs, hamburgers and other...
Pear Preserves
In the fall we would go to our farm and pick pears and apples. Then we'd build a campfire and...
Southwest Barley & Lentil Soup
My family makes lentil soup every new year for good luck. My mom has been making it since I was...
Peach Chili Sauce
I've been eating and serving this tasty chili sauce since my childhood—it's always been a favorite. —Barb Townsend-Batten, Blenheim, Ontario
Vegetable Broth
The flavor of celery and mushrooms comes through in this homemade vegetable broth. Can be used as a substitution for...
Chicken and Wild Rice Bake
My chicken and rice bake is a lovely example of midwestern cuisine. The dish is ideal for hosting parties because...
Bacon-Gruyere Smashed Potatoes
Gruyere cheese, bacon, sweet onions and herbs take smashed potatoes to a whole new level of amazing. This loaded side...
Christmas Pickles
A dear family friend made these pickles for decades. I've adapted the recipe a bit over the years, but in...
Summertime Pasta Salad
Nothing says summer quite like a cool pasta salad with loads of vegetables! Best of all, this recipe calls for...
Spicy Pork Chili Verde
My pork chili is brimming with poblano and sweet red peppers for a hearty kick. Serve it with sour cream,...
Southwest Chicken Barley Chowder
Mashed squash helps make this chowder creamy but not heavy, and it's a favorite way to get barley on the...
Apple-Walnut Maple Conserve
Versatile and delicious, this conserve reminds me of a warm cozy kitchen; you'll love every bite. I warm the conserve...
Annie’s Original Salsa
I spent 5 years working on this recipe. Everyone loves it, and it's one of the few recipes that is...
Italian Veggie Beef Soup
My sweet father-in-law, Pop Pop, would bring this chunky soup to our house when we were under the weather. We...
Taco Bean Soup
This hearty three-bean soup is very easy to fix. You can add a can of green chiles if you like...
One-Pot Beef & Pepper Stew
I love most things made with green peppers, tomatoes or green chiles. I wanted to prepare a quick and satisfying...
Mexican Pork & Pinto Beans
We've lived in Arizona for decades, so Mexican-style cooking has become the same as "Arizona-style cooking" for us. Nothing tastes...
Gruyere Mashed Potatoes
Gruyere cheese and chives take mashed potatoes to a whole new level this holiday season! Don’t have chives? Just use...
Southern Chicken Rice Soup
Meet the Cook: A favorite at soup night at our church, this recipe's one my husband concocted after he retired....
White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
My mac and cheese is simple and has lots of flavor from the cheeses and ground chipotle chile. I use...