Italian Fresh Vegetable Salad
Garden-fresh veggies are a hit at community potlucks. I carry the dressing in a mason jar to add just before...
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
If you are serious about getting your fruit servings in, this is a fun way to do it. The bright...
Tomato & Artichoke Bruschetta
A healthy and refreshing appetizer, I enjoy bruschetta anytime of year. For serving guests, I like to slice the garlic...
Spinach Shrimp Fettuccine
I experimented for a couple of years before perfecting this colorful dish, and everyone raves about it. It is easy...
Balsamic-Goat Cheese Grilled Plums
Make a bold statement with this simple yet elegant treat. Ripe plums are grilled and then dressed with a balsamic...
Bok Choy Toss
Chop some fresh veggies, add a gingery bottled dressing and savor this unique bok choy salad that’s big on flavor...
Grilled Asparagus
Tender, with a delicious barbecue flavor, this grilled asparagus makes a perfect side dish for grilled meats. Don't know how...
Firecracker Shrimp
These delightful firecracker shrimp are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. The marinade comes together in moments for sizzling...
Chuck Roast Dinner
A tasty tomato sauce nicely coats this comforting combination of beef, potatoes and carrots. My father gave me the recipe....
Easy Grilled Squash
This is grilled butternut squash recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook with fresh produce. I usually make...
Baja Chicken & Slaw Sliders
Between the flavorful sauce and colorful, crunchy slaw, these hand-held sandwiches demand attention from party-goers. —Janet Hynes, Racine, Wisconsin
Avocado Goat Cheese Truffles
Give guests the VIP treatment with luxurious truffles you can make in your own kitchen. The goat cheese is mild,...
Garlic-Herb Mini Quiches
Looking for a wonderful way to impress guests? You’ve got it—and you need only five ingredients to make these tasty...
Turkey Stir-Fry
Here's a tasty way to prepare turkey anytime of year. My family loves the tender turkey strips, colorful vegetables and...
Italian Green Beans
When I was first married, I wasn't a great cook. Twenty years later, I have many dishes I'm proud of,...
Heavenly Crab Cakes
When I switched to a low-fat diet, I thought I'd never be able to eat crab cakes again. But then...
Sweet Potatoes with Apples
This satisfying dish is very welcome at any meal at our house, especially on holidays. The tart apple slices taste...
Cranberry Sauce with Maple Syrup
This cranberry sauce with maple syrup recipe is simple, quick and a family favorite. It's delicious as a garnish for...
Asparagus, Squash & Red Pepper Saute
The appealing vegetable trio is enlivened by a wine-scented saute. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Walnut Apple Bread
Whenever I make this bread, it’s like being in my Grandma’s kitchen. Swirled with apples, walnuts and cinnamon, it’s one...
Makeover Streusel-Topped Sweet Potatoes
People really do "eat with their eyes," and no one ever misses the fat and calories in this dish when...
Lemon Sherbet
Lemon juice provides the snappy flavor in this wonderful lemon sherbet recipe from our Test Kitchen. The light, make-ahead treat...
Cucumber-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Besides being tasty, these little tomato poppers are extra awesome because you can make them ahead of time. At parties,...
Asparagus and Green Beans with Tarragon Lemon Dip
Tarragon balances the tangy flavor from lemon in the creamy sauce covering colorful asparagus and green beans. I serve this...
Orange Pomegranate Salad with Honey
I discovered this fragrant salad in a cooking class. If you can, try to find orange flower water (also called...
Summer Squash Pasta Primavera
SINCE I eat very little meat, I'm always on the lookout for vegetarian and low-fat recipes.
I came up...
Melon-Berry Salad
The best way to cool down on a warm day is with a chilled fruit salad. Serve this one for...
Microwave Brown Sugar Squash
You'll love this sinfully good side dish that works with just about any meal. With brown sugar, butter and honey,...
Grilled Citrus Salmon
This citrus salmon recipe is a great choice for summer entertaining. The orange and lemon add a bright burst of...