Rustic Fish Chowder
President John F. Kennedy's affinity for fish chowder was likely inspired by his love of sailing off the coast of...
Garden-Fresh Rainbow Chard
Chard, a member of the beet family, is prized for its green leaves and colorful stalks. Stir up these good-for-you...
Browned Butter Red Potatoes
I've been making my version of Dad's potatoes for years, and it goes great with any meal. Browning the butter...
Cajun Chicken & Rice Soup
We enjoy this comforting, spicy soup frequently in our household. It's really good served with hot cornbread. —Lisa Hammond, Higginsville,...
Cheese Ravioli with Veggies
When pasta and veggies are on the menu, my sons get to the table fast. The frozen medley is so...
Chicken Escarole Soup with Meatballs
This is an old recipe from southern Italy. My mother gave it to me when I was first married. It...
Barbara’s Italian Wedding Soup
In a little Italian restaurant in Santa Cruz, my husband and I had an amazing soup with orzo. I tweaked...
Authentic Cajun Gumbo
I learned to cook in Louisiana and I love to cook Cajun food. This cajun gumbo recipe is one of...
Garden Minestrone
At Italian restaurants, I always order minestrone. After doing many trial-and-error batches, I developed a hearty veggie soup my whole...
Simple Asparagus Soup
My family and friends love this soup. It's elegant and unusual, but the hardest part of making it is occasional...
Artichoke & Lemon Pasta
While sailing in the Mediterranean, we tasted a lemony artichoke pasta. I developed my own version of it that our...
Spanish Rice with Chicken & Peas
My mom made this juicy chicken and rice for us every Wednesday. I still make it for my hubby. It...
Creamy Vegetable Turkey Soup
For a creamy turkey soup with a sense of fun, we go wheels up at our house. We load it...
Turkey and Vegetable Barley Soup
Using ingredients on hand, I stirred up this turkey and veggie-packed soup. If you have them, corn, beans and celery...
Pretty Peach Jam
This homemade jam has been a favorite in my family for as long as I can remember. It's a delicious...
Turkey Minestrone
I love serving this savory soup to lunch guests. Italian turkey sausage gives the broth just the right spice. I...
Turkey Pasta Soup
This quick soup has such a great flavor that everyone I've shared it with has added the recipe to her...
Steamed Cranberry-Molasses Pudding
This old-fashioned dessert has been a family tradition during the holidays for years. My children say it's just not Christmas...
Swiss Chard with Onions & Garlic
I like to make this sauteed Swiss chard a main dish by serving it with pasta, but it’s also a...
Tangy Bacon Green Beans
My grandmother’s Pennsylvania Dutch-style recipe turns plain old green beans into a tangy cross between three-bean and German potato salads....
Christmas White Chili
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Try this chili decked with red and green veggies! —Catherine Nickelson, Scandia, Minnesota
Sausage Pasta with Vegetables
I made this for our pastor one night. He loved it so much we nicknamed it “Jason’s Pasta.” It’s a...
Traditional Chicken Dumpling Soup
This soup with light dumplings always brings positive comments. I like to fix it to take to those who are...
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
My mom makes this hot chocolate with pumpkin, spices and white chocolate. We usually drink it on Halloween, but it’s...
Beefy Noodle Casserole
When life calls for a dish for a potluck or family event, we stir up a batch of beef and...
Creamy Lentils with Kale Artichoke Saute
I've been trying to eat more meatless meals, so I experimented with this hearty saute and served it over brown...
Spaghetti Meatball Supper
It was such a joy to come home and find my mom making spaghetti and meatballs for dinner. This recipe...
Mushroom Shrimp Bisque
This comforting recipe was born out of my family's love for seafood. For many years I tried to make a...
The Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup
My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the...