Chunky Tomato-Basil Bisque
My husband, Patrick Maas, makes this wonderful, creamy bisque. Sweet red pepper enhances the lovely tomato-basil flavor. —Veronique Deblois, Mine...
Easy Vegetable Lasagna
Bursting with garden favorites, this lasagna is a vegetable lover's dream. The pasta layers are generously stuffed with roasted zucchini,...
Veggie Lasagna
No one will even miss the meat when you serve this vegetable-rich lasagna. It has a fresh, full-bodied flavor. To...
Irish Soda Muffins
"Who says muffins have to be boring? These little gems are always a hit.," says Camille Wisniewski of Jackson, New...
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....
Celebration Braid
During the holidays, I sometimes make a couple of these golden loaves a day to give as gifts. Everyone in...
Creamy Brussels Sprouts Bake
Eating Brussels sprouts was a ho-hum experience at our house until I put together this cheesy bake. After one taste,...
Baked Shredded Carrots
Everyone who samples this crisp and tender carrot dish loves it. I make it often when we have fresh produce...
Buttermilk Bran Muffins
From Greenbush, Michigan, Anita Kay Brown shares these moist, sweet muffins with a decadent taste. She writes, “Over the years,...
Deviled Eggs with Dill
Deviled eggs make a great side dish for Easter, but they also are a fantastic snack. These have a hint...
Two-Cheese Ziti
“My grandkids really like this rich, buttery macaroni and cheese," says Flo Burtnett of Gage, Oklahoma. "And adults go for...
California Egg Bake
I love breakfast, and I'm always looking for new egg dishes to serve my husband and myself. This recipe fills...
Rainbow Pepper Appetizers
Company will quickly polish off this colorful pepper medley from Marion Karlin of Waterloo, Iowa. The crisp-tender veggies are topped...
Creamy Mushrooms
Simply prepared yet so satisfyingly good, these mushrooms are creamy and cozy. —Mary Lou Boyce, Wilmington, Delaware
Glazed Julienned Carrots
There's just enough butter and sugar in this glazed julienned carrots recipe to bring out its natural sweetness. With just...
Banana Muffins with Miniature Chocolate Chips
These muffins are a good way to use up over-ripe bananas. You can make them the night before so they're...
Green Beans with Dill Cream Sauce
You can make the lightly flavored dill sauce for this quick, dressed-up side while the frozen beans are cooking. It's...
Baked Cauliflower
I created this recipe myself. The cheddar cheese and bread crumb topping makes it a pretty casserole for a holiday...
Garlic Parmesan Bread
This hearty aromatic bread has just a hint of honey and garlic. It's one of my favorite breads. It goes...
Simple Sweet Potato Biscuits
Only four ingredients make these moist biscuits a snap to prepare. “I modified my grandma’s recipe to make it shorter...
Creamy Ranch Dip
This is my secret for a wonderfully thick and easy dip to dress up fresh veggies, crackers or chips—and it...
Honey Garlic Dressing
The apple and garlic flavors balance well in this sweet, honey infused dressing from Janet Morgan-Cavallaro of Pincourt, Quebec that...
Microwave Sweet Potatoes with Cream Cheese Topping
Use a little microwave magic to turn sweet potatoes into a speedy and special side dish for hectic holiday feasts....
Quick Focaccia Bread
Green olives complement this quick focaccia recipe for an easy pizza-like bread. With very few ingredients, it’s still packed with...
Easy Roasted Asparagus
"Asparagus is a perfect choice when you have to put together a quick meal but you want to use healthy...
Smashed Potatoes
I wouldn't dream of making my favorite chicken recipe without making these potatoes, too. —Jennifer Shaw of Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Baked Sweet Onion Rings
“These are a real family favorite—especially when Vidalias are in season,” says Tonya Vowels of Vine Grove, Kentucky. "You can...
Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins
Whole wheat flour gives nutritious flair to these healthy blueberry muffins. Fresh from the oven, they’ll warm you up on...
Quick Bean and Rice Burritos
These hearty and zippy burritos can be whipped up in a jiffy. —Kimberly Hardison, Maitland, Florida