Green Bean and Potato Salad
For family reunions, my mom would make everybody's favorite green bean and potato salad. Now I'm the one who brings...
Pumpkin-Lentil Soup
I was really craving a hot delicious soup—something filling and healthy. I looked around my kitchen for a few ingredients,...
Spicy Pineapple Salsa
Here’s a sweet and spicy twist on salsa. Served with chips, it’s an excellent party starter. It also adds a...
Turkey Sausage and Lentil Soup
This recipe was given to me by my son, Chris, and we have it several times during the winter months....
Asian Long Noodle Soup
This flavorful soup is perfect for when you want something warm and filling in a hurry. If you can't find...
Hearty Pasta Fagioli
Here's a convenient spin on a classic Italian favorite. Spaghetti sauce and canned broth form the flavorful base. —Cindy Garland,...
Mediterranean Cauliflower
I adapted a recipe I received from a friend to make this delicious—and deliciously different—cauliflower dish. It's prepared quickly in...
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
Southwestern Three-Meat Chili
When Mom came to live with me several years ago, I told her it was now my turn to cook....
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...
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...
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...
Christmas Pickles
A dear family friend made these pickles for decades. I've adapted the recipe a bit over the years, but in...
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...
Southwest Barley & Lentil Soup
My family makes lentil soup every new year for good luck. My mom has been making it since I was...
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...
Spicy Pork Chili Verde
My pork chili is brimming with poblano and sweet red peppers for a hearty kick. Serve it with sour cream,...
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Whenever I serve this easy mash, the bowl is always scraped clean. Before holiday feasts, I make it early and...
Sour Cream & Chives Mashed Potatoes
This recipe is a family favorite that always stirs up good memories and moments. It's requested for Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthday...
Pomegranate Pepper Jelly
Stirring pomegranate juice into my jalapeno jelly creates a beautiful red version for the holidays. Spread it on crackers, fish...
Sauteed Tarragon Radishes
Who says radishes only belong in salads? These sauteed radishes are cooked in wine and tarragon, and may just change...
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Whenever I serve this easy mash, the bowl is always scraped clean. Before holiday feasts, I make it early and...
Ginger-Sesame Steamed Vegetable Salad
A homage to my father’s Laotian roots, this warm salad is traditionally prepared with baby bok choy, snow peas, peapod...
Citrus-Tarragon Asparagus Salad
I created this colorful salad when I was invited to a friend's Easter egg hunt and potluck picnic. The guests...
Mushroom Bolognese with Whole Wheat Pasta
A traditional Bolognese sauce is meat-based with everything from pork to pancetta. Skipping the meat, I loaded this pasta dish...