Italian Sausage Orzo
This light dish is perfect for any night of the week, and it looks as good as it tastes! If...
Thai Chicken Pasta Skillet
This gorgeous Bangkok-style pasta has been a faithful standby for many years and always gets loads of praise. For a...
Shrimp & Corn Stir-Fry
I make this seafood stir-fry at summer’s end when my garden is producing plenty of tomatoes, squash, garlic and corn....
Greek Chicken Bake
As soon as the weather turns cold, I know it's time to pull out this go-to recipe. I assemble it...
Smoky Espresso Steak
This juicy steak rubbed with espresso, cocoa and pumpkin pie spice is one of my husband’s favorites. Broiling is a...
Smoky Quinoa with Mushrooms
Add quinoa cooked with smoked paprika to your list of top sides. To warm the spinach leaves, quickly saute if...
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
I can never get enough of this baked sweet potato fries recipe! Even though my grocery store sells them in...
Crunchy Asian Coleslaw
This flavor-packed twist on traditional creamy coleslaw makes a perfect complement to the Thai shrimp. The light, tangy vinaigrette enhances...
Chili-Lime Mushroom Tacos
I used to make this dish with beef, but substituting with portobella mushrooms turned it into my family's vegetarian favorite....
Grilled Dijon Pork Roast
I created this recipe one day when I was scrambling to find ingredients for dinner. My husband absolutely loved it....
Black-Eyed Peas with Collard Greens
Time to gather round the table, y'all! This dish has special meaning on New Year's Day, when Southerners eat greens...
Dill-Marinated Broccoli
A co-worker tipped me off to this splashy marinade for broccoli. The longer you wait, the better it gets. Add...
Grilled Green Beans
I cook almost everything outdoors, including grilled green beans. I prepare this snappy side dish while the entree is cooking....
Moroccan Stuffed Mushrooms
Coriander and cumin are zesty updates to the familiar stuffed mushrooms. The addition of couscous makes them very filling and...
Lemon Couscous with Broccoli
I combined two recipes to create this side with broccoli and pasta. The splash of lemon adds nice flavor. Instead...
Mint Watermelon Salad
I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick...
Spicy Mongolian Beef Salad
This light and loaded beef salad even satisfies my meat-loving husband. —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Martha’s Fish Tacos
We can’t get enough barbecued fish at our house. This recipe can be made ahead and served cold, or you...
Tomato-Melon Chicken Salad
Nothing says summer like picking watermelon, tomatoes and raspberries, then tossing them together in a salad. The addition of grilled...
Lemon-Basil Roasted Potatoes
Two of my favorite ingredients, onion and garlic, make lemony herbed potatoes even more delicious. The versatile side dish will...
Sausage Orecchiette Pasta
I adapted this orecchiette pasta recipe to be like my favorite Italian restaurant version, only lighter—and tastier. I often use...
Grilled Tomato Pizzas
My husband and I make grilled pizza with a tangy balsamic glaze, and it tastes as if we used a...
Stuffed Sweet Onions with Bacon
This unexpected side dish is perfect to serve alongside grilled steak or pork chops. Even if you're not an onion...
Sweet Pea Pesto
I made a healthier spin on pea pesto by subbing in vegetable broth for some of the oil and going...
Maple Apple Baked Oatmeal
I've tried a number of different types of fruit for this recipe, but apple seems to be my family's favorite....
Crumb-Topped Clams
In my family, it wouldn't be Christmas Eve without baked clams. However, they make a special bite for any occasion...
Gluten-Free Anadama Bread
Anadama bread has been a New England mainstay for generations. This version substitutes gluten-free flour for regular all-purpose but keeps...
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Roll-Ups for Two
These winning chicken rolls with a crispy crust are both impressive and easy to make. My family and friends absolutely...
Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Primavera
Roasting makes veggies an irresistible part of this light but filling dinner. —Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland