Collard Greens & Beans
I didn't eat southern-style collards until a friend gave me a recipe for greens with bacon and pinto beans. Now...
Honey-Butter Peas and Carrots
This classic combination of peas and carrots is enriched with a handful of flavor enhancers. Slow cooking allows the ingredients...
Tuna Salad Wraps
I usually make this tuna salad the night before so the flavors have more time to blend. Then the next...
Herb-Roasted Olives & Tomatoes
Eat these roasted veggies with a crunchy baguette or a couple of cheeses. You can also double, or triple, the...
Smoked Salmon Bites
Because smoked salmon is one of my favorite ingredients, it plays a big role here. Best of all, there’s no...
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
My sister-in-law, who is a dietitian, shared this recipe with me. Buttermilk and garlic flavor these smooth mashed potatoes that...
Jasmine Rice with Coconut & Cherries
Our favorite coconut jasmine rice deserves a bit of color and sweetness. We add cherries, peanuts and orange zest. That...
Ginger Beets and Carrots
I love fresh garden foods, especially ones as hearty as beets and carrots. This is a great way to enjoy...
Two-Bean Hummus
My children love this easy hummus and even like to help me make it! Hummus is a fantastic way to...
Honey-Lemon Asparagus
Everyone who tastes my glazed asparagus takes a second helping, so I usually double the recipe. For another option, try...
Tangerine Tossed Salad
My mother taught me how to cook when I was a young girl. The sweet tangerines and crunchy caramelized almonds...
Roasted Parmesan Carrots
Mom always said that eating carrots helps your eyes. Rich in beta carotene, carrots not only support health but also...
Lentil Pepperoni Stew
Turkey pepperoni nicely spices this thick lentil stew with rich tomato broth. This is a stick-to-your-ribs mainstay at our house....
Banana Oat Pancakes
I concocted these fluffy banana oatmeal pancakes using a muffin recipe. We love them topped with strawberry jam for breakfast,...
Vegetarian White Bean Soup
The home economists in our Test Kitchen simmered up this fresh-tasting meatless soup. Hearty with two kinds of beans, it...
Crab-Stuffed Avocados
We enjoy having this creamy and crunchy salad out on our deck on summer evenings. And it goes together in...
Pea Pod Carrot Medley
We grow pea pods, and I wanted to use them in something other than stir-fries. This fit the bill! I've...
Marinated Shrimp and Olives
This is my favorite appetizer to serve party guests. The flavors in this colorful dish blend beautifully, and the shrimp...
Roasted Asparagus and Leeks
No vegetable says spring quite like asparagus. In this recipe, we combine pretty green spears with leeks. Crushed red pepper...
Honey-Garlic Brussels Sprouts
At a holiday dinner recently, I had the best Brussels sprouts ever! They were seasoned to perfection and lightly sweetened....
Spicy Beef Vegetable Stew
This zesty ground beef and vegetable soup is flavorful and fast to fix. It makes a complete meal when served...
Italian Wedding Soup with Meatballs
This soup is just wonderful. It's so filling and chock-full of veggies. I first simmered up a batch of this...
Kale Salad
I love making meals that wow everyone. The flavor and nutrition in this kale salad set it apart from other...
Seasoned Brown Rice Pilaf
For those of us who are white rice lovers at heart, this recipe makes brown rice taste great! Everyone takes...
Butternut Turkey Soup
Although chock-full of lots of nutritious vegetables and turkey, this soup is also light on calories. —Denise LaRoche, Hudson, New...
Quick Ginger Pork
My husband and I are empty nesters. It was a challenge learning to cook for just two again, but recipes...
Shredded Gingered Brussels Sprouts
Even people who normally don't care for Brussels sprouts will ask for a second helping of these. —James Schend,...
Fruited Pork Chops
Here's one of my favorite slow-cooker recipes. I often prepare these tender chops with pineapple sauce for guests and serve...
Really Good Snack Mix
I grew tired of my family picking through a snack mix for their favorite ingredients and leaving the rest. So...