Tomato & Avocado Sandwiches
I'm a vegetarian, and this is a tasty, quick and healthy lunch I could eat for every meal. At my...
Lick-the-Bowl-Clean Hummus
Everyone loves hummus, but I enjoy the garlic and onion types so much that I decided to let them shine...
Butternut Squash Bread
"This yeast bread is scrumptious served warm or toasted," promises Agnes Miller of Marshall, Illinois. "A friend shared the recipe...
Crumb-Topped Broccoli Bake
Broccoli is one of the main crops grown in this area. This recipe has pleased just about everyone who has...
Zesty Vegetable Dip
There's an abundance of excellent cheeses made in our state, but sharp cheddar is our favorite. My mom used to...
Spicy Beans and Rice
"I make this for a quick meal when we are in a hurry, but I still want to feed my...
Southwest Lasagna Rolls
"We love this south-of-the-border lasagna," Trisha Kruse writes from Eagle, Idaho. "The cheesy dish comes together fast with a carton...
Mexican Vegetable Pizza
Hold the pepperoni! From North Tonawanda, New York, Barbara Nowakowski shares a change-of-pace pizza that's big on veggie flavor. Topped...
Green Chili Rice Casserole
"This cheesy bake is wonderful for church potlucks because it goes well with any main course," reports Naomi Newkirk from...
Monkey Muffins
These bite-sized peanut butter, banana and chocolate chip muffins will be a favorite with your family and friends. They are...
Spicy Black Bean Soup
A splash of sherry enhances this hearty, easy-to-make black bean soup. For a milder flavor, remove the ribs and seeds...
Tex-Mex Cheese Strata
Tortilla chips add a little fun to this south-of-the-border brunch. For a spicier taste, substitute pepper Jack for the Monterey...
Tortilla Pinwheels
For a quick appetizer for any party, this is perfect recipe. It is so easy to blend the ingredients together...
South-of-the-Border Quiche
“Every holiday we have brunch and that's when I make a quiche,” writes Paula Marchesi of Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania. “This...
Mexican Cheesecake
People will rave over this super-easy cheesecake appetizer. I've made this recipe several times at parties, and people were so...
Jicama Romaine Salad
Stephanie Homme and her family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana are real fans of jicama. “It’s a Mexican root vegetable that’s...
Crunchy Apple Mixed Greens Salad
Whenever our staff celebrates a birthday or a special occasion, "Mary's Apple Salad" is always at the top of the...
Spiced Sweet Potato Fries
A spicy homemade seasoning blend shakes up everyone’s favorite finger food in this rendition of sweet potato fries. —Taste of...
Mexicorn Grits
I grew up on grits and have fixed them various ways. I decided to put a new twist on them...
Slow Cooker Vegetable Bean Soup
Kitchen staples and canned goods help me get this heartwarming soup on the table with very little preparation. Feel free...
Simple Spanish Rice
Emily Hockett, of Federal Way, Washington says, “I prefer this side dish to traditional recipes because it’s vegetarian and lower...
Bean & Pineapple Soft Tacos
The sweet and spicy filling in these delicious soft tacos is a refreshing change from basic ground beef or chicken....
Spinach & Black Bean Egg Rolls
Black beans and spinach provide lots of healthy nutrients in these delicious baked egg rolls. Rolling them up is a...
Honey Poppy Seed Fruit Salad
This colorful fruit salad with poppy seed dressing pairs well with any morning entree and takes just 10 minutes to...
German-Style Pickled Eggs
I make these German pickled eggs and refrigerate them in a glass gallon jar for my husband to sell at...
Mashed Red Potatoes
These simple yet satisfying chunky mashed potatoes are rich enough to stand on their own—but a big pat of butter...
Garlic Parmesan Bread
This hearty aromatic bread has just a hint of honey and garlic. It's one of my favorite breads. It goes...
Raspberry Banana Bread
A patient at the doctor's office where I work brought in this bread one morning while it was still warm....
Rye Onion Bread
Though this earthy, whole-grain bread takes time to prepare, your patience—and palate—will be rewarded! On a cold winter’s day, a...