Sour Cream Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Our daughter Judy won a blue ribbon with this recipe at the New York State Fair when we were living...
Easy Rice Pilaf
Onion soup mix and frozen peas really "rev up" your rice in this recipe. This side dish is a nice...
Taco Dip
“This dip recipe is one of my favorites," says Aleta Amick of Madison, Wisconsin. "It’s so easy to make and...
Ranch Pretzels
"For a fast, fun snack, start with plain pretzels and add a new taste twist," suggests Lois Kerns of Hagerstown,...
Thin Egg Pancakes
"When I was young, my grandmother made these crepe-like pancakes and spread them with fresh honey," recalls Helen Wiese from...
Vegetable Cheese Tortellini
This side is so good, even kids eat it up and get nutritious vegetables in the process.—Jennifer Marriott, Batavia, New...
Strawberry Yogurt Dip
When I was hostess for our monthly ladies' meeting, I served this light, fluffy dip with a variety of fruit....
Budget Macaroni and Cheese
This is a quick and creamy main dish. I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this is my favorite.—Debbie...
Cornmeal Parker House Rolls
My mom deserves the credit for making this recipe a family tradition. These sweet, tender rolls have been on every...
Artichoke Mushroom Lasagna
Artichokes and baby portobellos add delightful flavor and depth to this impressive dish. —Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Stewed Okra
I came up with this recipe one summer when I had lots of okra and tomatoes. Everyone really enjoyed it...
Garlic Parmesan Asparagus
Pair any entree with this fresh side dish for a truly succulent meal. With subtle garlic, melted butter and a...
Mushroom Onion Barley Soup
After tinkering with three different recipes, I came up with this warming rich, dark brown broth with hearty mushrooms, barley...
Garden Bounty Panzanella Salad
My sister gave me fresh tomatoes and basil, so I made a bread salad known as Panzanella. The longer it...
Creamy Summer Vegetable Salad
Mother made this salad whenever we barbecued. It's easy to fix, goes well with meat or chicken and is a...
Creole Steaks
Here’s a way to “fancy up” an economical cut of beef. I created the recipe as a variation on Swiss...
Blueberry Angel Cupcakes
Like angel food cake, these yummy cupcakes don't last long at my house. They're so light and airy that they...
Favorite Layered Salad
This salad offers the best that summer produce has to offer, and it looks so beautiful layered in a glass...
Root Beer Glazed Chicken
My husband made some tweaks from the original recipe to suit our tastes and it was fabulous. Our 18 month-old...
Balsamic Roasted Sausage and Grapes with Linguine
Pasta doesn’t have to wear coats of cream and cheese, especially when red grapes and sausage give it sweetness and...
Easy Spinach Bisque
Not only is this soup healthy and filling, it's easy to prepare and elegant besides.—Patricia Tuckwiller, Lewisburg, West Virginia
My Mother’s Mac and Cheese
I remember my mother sending me to the store for 15 cents worth of cheese. The butcher would cut off...
Smoky Corn Salad
I love to try new dishes for my husband and myself, and also for when we entertain. I collect recipes...
Caramel Apple Dip
Luscious caramel apples aren't forbidden fruit when you fix them the way Tami Escher of Dumont, Minnesota does. Folks will...
Soul-Satisfying Oatmeal Waffles
These waffles freeze well, so toast them all week long. For a fall version, substitute 1/2 cup pumpkin puree for...
Gumdrop Loaves
I dress up traditional fruitcake by stirring in colorful, chewy gumdrops. No one can resist a sweet slice!—JoAnn Renze, Omaha,...
Chunky Garlic Mashed Potatoes
I like to dress up these mashed spuds with a whole bulb of roasted garlic. It may seem like overkill,...
Creamy Seafood Linguine
Carole Floyd from Exmore, Virginia can just about guarantee rave reviews for this creamy seafood dish! “To dress up the...
Picnic Stuffed Eggs
My dad loves these stuffed eggs, which are a Southern favorite. I've been cooking since I became a teenager, and...