Hearty Leek and Potato Soup
This thick, flavorful soup is a winner in our home and makes a nice starter dish. —Rachel Taylor, Springfield, Tennessee
Creamed Sweet Peas
Mom's garden in the '40s provided us with many delicious vegetables, but her sweet peas were the best. She would...
Spinach Cheese Manicotti
The creamy cheese filling in these yummy stuffed shells has a pretty flecks of spinach. Margaret Truxton, Pinehurst, North Carolina
Lime-Buttered Broccoli
“I got tired of serving broccoli the same way every time, so I prepared this recipe.” The simple butter sauce...
Oatmeal Buttermilk Waffles
Our grandkids visit for a week at a time during school breaks and summer vacations. This recipe gives our morning...
Rich and Creamy Potato Bake
Here's a delicious side dish that goes well with any meat entree. It's a wonderful recipe to make for potluck...
Baking Mix
This versatile baking mix is a great helper in the kitchen. You'll be amazed at the number of things you...
Lemon Broccoli with Garlic
“This easy recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. That’s what Mom did, and I tend to...
Chickpea Cucumber Salad
This recipe is a crowd pleaser! My new husband and I bring it to parties, barbecues and other gatherings. It's...
Impossible Garden Pie
Fresh asparagus and other spring garden vegetables crop up in this light and flavorful egg dish shared by Barbara Gigliotti...
Parmesan Bow Ties
This fuss-free side dish calls for just four ingredients that you can easily keep in your pantry and refrigerator. Serve...
Onion Dill Bread
This flavorful loaf is a nice accompaniment to a light lunch featuring chicken or tuna salad. It owes its richness...
Cinnamon Rhubarb Muffins
When I was young, a good cook originally from Poland recommended this recipe to me. The tangy rhubarb center makes...
Chocolate Cherry Crepes
One of the reasons that we love this impressive-looking recipe is that it's easy to make. We prepare the crepes...
Cheesy Chive Crisps
"These snack bites are great to keep on hand for guests," says Eve McNew of St. Louis, Missouri. Since the...
Zippy Potato Chunks
In Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, Priscilla Gilbert gives roasted potatoes a twist. She takes a queue from chicken wings and...
Citrus Avocado Salad
This recipe nicely showcases grapefruit and oranges, which are at their peak around the holidays. Citrus fruits pair well with...
Quick and Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup
“I’ve been making this dish since a friend gave me the recipe years ago,” Janis Corkery relates from Independence, Iowa....
Danish Kringle
Everyone agrees that no store-bought kringle can top this homemade version. The nut filling and sweet glaze give this spectacular...
Festive Rice Medley
Vicki Zobal of Georgetown, Texas punches up the flavor and nutrition of this fast-fixing mainstay with fresh green cilantro and...
Apple-Cheddar Tossed Salad
"My mother makes this beautiful and colorful salad for all special occasions," notes Amy Osborne-Schebler of Davenport, Iowa.
Garlicky Green Beans with Mushrooms
"We love green beans at our house and enjoy them at least once a week. I'm always experimenting with new...
Orange Chocolate Chip Bread
The classic combination of flavors in this recipe reminds me of the orange and chocolate candy my grandmother made for...
Morning Glory Pancakes
These pancakes were inspired by the popular Morning Glory muffins. They are fluffy and delectable without all the oil, but...
Swedish Puff Coffee Cake
Some of my most treasured childhood memories involve waking to the heavenly scent of this almond-glazed coffee cake baking in...
Asparagus Mozzarella Salad
This refreshing dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues or any other warm-weather gathering. Toss leftovers with pasta. —Lisa Gibbs, Muskegon,...
Creamy Succotash
This is a creation from my sister, Jenny. When I saw her make it, I didn't think the combination would...
Texas Caviar
My neighbor gave me a container of this zippy, tangy salsa one Christmas and I had to have the recipe....
Cinnamon Pancake Cubes
"When I was young, my mother introduced our family to this delicious way to use up leftover buttermilk pancakes," says...