Stockpots: Recipes & Guides

Faced with an abundance of grapes from my garden, I wound up using them in various ways. This conserve was...

Gently spiced corn chowder is always a good option for kids, but feel free to rev up yours with hot...

In the fall we would go to our farm and pick pears and apples. Then we'd build a campfire and...

Who doesn’t love fluffy, homemade mashed potatoes? Make them even better with sharp cheddar cheese. To get them really creamy,...

When I was sick, my mom would make me this heartwarming chicken noodle soup. It was soothing when I had...

Yukon Golds are ideal when making mashed potatoes because of their buttery flavor and low moisture content. These taters easily...

I call this surprisingly good soup my magic soup because of its soothing powers. My daughter-in-law always asks for it...

Summer doesn't feel complete without at least one berry-picking trip and a batch of homemade blueberry jam. Eat atop fresh...

After much research, tasting and tweaking, I finally came up with this beef bolognese recipe that is based on a...

My mom dehydrates the last pick of tomatoes from her garden each fall—perfect for quick soups like this one. When...

Using ingredients on hand, I stirred up this turkey and veggie-packed soup. If you have them, corn, beans and celery...

I've been making my version of Dad's potatoes for years, and it goes great with any meal. Browning the butter...

We entertain a lot, and luxurious crab fondue makes guests feel indulged. —Debbie Obert, Middleburg, Florida

When my mom made this spaghetti sauce, the house would smell so good that I'd open the windows to torture...

My mom made this juicy chicken and rice for us every Wednesday. I still make it for my hubby. It...

My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the...

My grandsons rave over these creamy potatoes loaded with Parmesan. That’s all the endorsement I need. Sometimes I use golden...

This creamy, cheesy broccoli soup tastes just like the one served at Panera Bread! My family requests it all the...

My beef and cabbage supper began as an idea for a gluten-free Reuben sandwich. We also make this dish with...

The third of July is almost as important as July Fourth in my family. We make these stuffed clams on...

I created this spicy recipe one day using what I had available from my garden: hot peppers, carrots, onions and...

Pickled zucchini is a great way to use up all those green beauties in your garden. Preserve them now to...

Fresh shrimp from the Carolina coast is one of our favorite foods. We add kale, garlic, red peppers and black-eyed...

Pad thai is one of my favorite dishes, but it is often loaded with extra calories. This soup is a...

Home-canned pickled mushrooms are a handy addition to your pantry. They’re ideal for cocktails, appetizers, salads and relish trays.—Jill Hihn,...

A homage to my father’s Laotian roots, this warm salad is traditionally prepared with baby bok choy, snow peas, peapod...

The comforting combination of squash, meat, beans and veggies makes this my go-to soup in fall. It's full of freshness....

I've been eating and serving this tasty chili sauce since my childhood—it's always been a favorite. —Barb Townsend-Batten, Blenheim, Ontario

My go-to Thai restaurant inspired this curry soup. Shiitake mushrooms are my favorite, but any fresh mushroom will work. Fresh...