Summertime Melon Soup
Valerie Black reports from Fairfield Bay, Arkansas that her summertime soup always elicits a sweet response. "Guests never fail to...
Squash and Pepper Skillet
Mom knew how to get us to eat our vegetables - she'd serve this colorful blend of fresh zucchini, summer...
Cornmeal Towers with Strawberries & Cream
My kids love to help make these towers. They measure, mix, whisk and build stacks. It's a family custom and...
Passover Rolls
We use these traditional eggy Passover rolls to make sandwiches throughout the week. But they can also be served as...
Spiced Acorn Squash
Working full time, I found I didn't always have time to cook the meals my family loved, so I re-created...
Cranberry Orange Relish
With its festive color and refreshing citrus-cranberry flavor, this lovely cranberry orange relish works well at holiday gatherings. It’s also...
Mushroom Marsala with Barley
This vegetarian recipe is a tasty mashup of chicken Marsala and mushroom barley soup. It's terrific as a main dish,...
Herbed Orange Roughy
The simple seasonings in this recipe enhance the pleasant, mild flavor of orange roughy. It's a quick and easy way...
Strawberry Creme Crepes
I always feel like a French chef when I serve these pretty crepes. Although they take a little time to...
Fried Cinnamon Strips
These sweet chips are a must for your next party. You can use holiday cookie cutters to shape the tortillas...
Cajun Summer Vegetables
Put your garden-fresh summertime veggies to good use in a colorful side dish that gets a little heat from Cajun...
Honey Spice Bread
The texture of this bread is almost like a cake, so I usually serve slices of it for dessert. The...
Creamy Caramel Fruit Dip
This creamy, melt-in-your-mouth dip, served with assorted fruits, makes a refreshing accompaniment to a holiday cheese tray. —Trish Gehlhar, Ypsilanti,...
Hot Dog Sauce
I was having company one day and looking for just the right sauce for hot dogs. I called Grandma, who...
Jelly Doughnuts
There's no need to run to the bakery for delicious jelly doughnuts! These sweet treats are lighter than air. I've...
Banana Beignet Bites
When I was a little girl, my grandmother took me aside one day and taught me how to make her...
Creamy Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
I like to make these twice-baked sweet potatoes because they can be prepared ahead of time. With the addition of...
My Favorite Avocado Salad
Tangy lime dressing is the perfect topper for this avocado salad. Toasted walnuts make for crunchy goodness, but try it...
Meat Buns
On the outside, these golden buns resemble ordinary dinner rolls. But one bite reveals the tasty, cheesy beef filling inside....
Swedish Pancakes
When we spend the night at my mother-in-law's house, our kids beg her to make these crepe-like, Swedish pancakes for...
Butternut Squash Apple Bake
Even those who aren't fans of squash enjoy this side dish. Sweet slices of butternut squash are topped with apples...
Apple-Cinnamon Pork Loin
I love making this slow cooker pork roast with apples for chilly fall dinners with my family. The apple pork...
Superb Yellow Pepper Soup
I first tasted this sunny-looking soup with yellow peppers at a luncheon hosted by a good friend. It's simple and...
Oatmeal Baked Chicken
This recipe proves you can have fried chicken without a lot of fuss. The chili powder and cumin add a...
Sweet Potato Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream
Topped with a rich cinnamon cream, these pancakes are an ideal dish for celebrating the tastes and aromas of fall....
Summer Thyme Salad
“This is a quick and simple salad that's ideal for the summer,” says Barbara Stewart of Portland, Connecticut. It's also...
Garlic Basil Spaghetti Sauce
My homemade sauce is packed with fresh tomatoes and assorted seasonings. Folks who sample it never seem to miss the...
Carrot Mushroom Stir-Fry
"This savory combination of carrots with mushrooms is irresistible," relates Jacqueline Thompson Graves of Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Cranberry-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
Fresh cranberries and cranberry juice lend a satisfying sweet-tart taste to beef tenderloin. Serving plated dishes to guests makes for...