Garden Green Beans
Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida uses garlic and Italian seasoning to dress up green beans straight from the garden. "This...
Fresh Blueberry Coffee Cake
Marian Platt of Sequim, Washington assembles this convenient cake the night before she needs it. "Just pop it in the...
Cinnamon Coffee Cake Loaf
Lynda Atteberry Hoskins from Mathis, Texas offers this cinnamony loaf that tastes just like a coffee cake. "When I worked...
Apple-Raisin Ladybug
"Children seem to be fascinated by bugs. So during a spring visit, my great-nieces and I had fun making fresh...
Honey Oatmeal Bread
"My mother served this honey-flavored loaf at a family gathering, and I had to have the recipe," recalls Megan Schwartz...
Summer Spinach Salad
Guests always request the recipe for this fabulous spinach salad. Tossed with ripe banana chunks, fresh strawberries and toasted almonds,...
Crustless Zucchini Pie
Peggy Gandy of South Amboy, New Jersey makes the most of her zucchini harvest by baking this crowd-pleasing entree. The...
Vegetable Seasoning Mix
"My husband wouldn't eat green beans until I seasoned them with this simple blend," writes Susan Johnson of Arlington, Texas....
Basil Cherry Tomatoes
I especially like this light, refreshing salad in summer when cherry tomatoes from the garden are in abundance.—Melissa Stevens, Elk...
Melon Fruit Bowl
This medley of strawberries, melon and pineapple gets its rich sweet taste from a creamy banana dressing. "Drizzle the dressing...
Cucumber Sandwiches
I was introduced to a similar cucumber sandwich by a friend many years ago. I sometimes add thinly sliced onions...
Idaho Spudnuts
Raising eight children on a potato farm in Idaho, Mother was very creative at using an abundant crop. We especially...
Steamed Lemon Broccoli
I first tried this sunny side dish because it seemed to be a fresh, nutritious and easy combination. Now it's...
Apricot Scones
Popular served with tea in Victorian days, scones are making a big comeback. Apricots and nuts are stirred into the...
Garlic Bread
Ever wonder how to make garlic bread? This homemade garlic bread is the answer! Minced fresh garlic is key to...
Cherry Yeast Coffee Cake
My mother taught me how to cook, and this delightful recipe is from her. Whoever tries it says it’s the...
Chocolate-Cherry Cream Crepes
My 17-year old son calls me a gourmet cook whenever I make his favorite crepes. Sometimes, for a change, I...
Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
You'll like the texture of this tender coffee cake. The sour cream pairs well with the cherries, and the crunchy...
Date Muffins
Delightfully different and studded with dates and walnuts, these quick muffins from Judy Cunningham in Max, North Dakota round out...
Creamy Banana Lettuce Salad
Nancye Thompson of Paducah, Kentucky dresses up salad greens with fruit, nuts and a yummy banana dressing.
Strawberry Feta Tossed Salad
A neighbor served this light, wonderful salad at a summer barbecue. I’ve since tried it with many ingredient combinations, but...
Potatoes Romanoff
These tangy potato cubes, topped with cheddar cheese, can be mixed ahead and refrigerated until you're ready to bake them....
Oregano Garlic Bread
"When making spaghetti one night, I created this recipe to use up left over sub rolls," says Laura Winemiller of...
Hot Spinach Dip
For a different take on traditional spinach dip, Janie Obermier of St. Joseph, Missouri warms this rich mixture in the...
Asparagus Crepes
"I love serving these tender crepes with their light lemony sauce in spring," notes Carol Hemker of Phenix City, Alabama....
Corny Lettuce Salad
It takes no time to toss together the corn, lettuce and red peppers in my Corny Lettuce Salad. People love...
Strawberry Salad with Cinnamon Vinaigrette
"This is my husband's favorite salad…hands down!" says Nancy Tafoya of Fort Collins, Colorado. "I've taken it to fancy dinner...
Vegetarian Taco Salad
The cute tortilla bowls that hold this Southwestern salad are a snap to bake int the oven. We use canned...
Walnut Green Bean Salad
Sauteed green beans, hunks of blue cheese and toasted nuts make this an extremely decadent salad. "I lightened up two...