Buttery Sweet Potato Casserole
Whenever we get together as a family for major holidays, my kids, nieces and nephews literally beg me to make...
Contest-Winning Grilled Corn Salsa
Nothing beats the flavor of grilled vegetables, and this is a super way to use your garden bounty. I grill...
Potluck Macaroni and Cheese
You'll always have a winner at the potluck when you bring macaroni and cheese. Here's an extra-rich, creamy version for...
German Beer Cheese Spread
We love recipes inspired by our German heritage. This tangy spread is fantastic served alongside everything, including pretzels and pumpernickel...
Lemon-Thyme Bread
Lemon and thyme go together like milk and cookies. Fresh thyme is best, but if you must use dried, reduce...
Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone
This colorful soup is vegetarian-friendly and full of fresh flavors from a rainbow of vegetables. You can use any multicolored...
Potato-Bean Salad with Herb Dressing
My veggie garden inspired this creamy combo of beans, potatoes and fresh herbs. I toss them with a ranch-style dressing...
Orange Spice Carrots
To get my son to eat veggies, I mix and match flavors and spices. My slow-cooker carrots with orange and...
Grandma’s Potato Salad
This salad is a must for the Fourth of July feast. The red potatoes hold their shape and texture even...
Apple Raisin Bread
I've been making this bread for many years. It smells so good in the oven and tastes even better. I...
Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake
This blueberry coffee cake smells wonderful as it bakes and tastes even better. The moist cake filled with juicy berries...
Best Bran Muffins
Having these (i.e., the best bran muffins) for breakfast provides a good start to a busy day. My husband loves...
Skillet Herb Bread
We had a lot of family get-togethers while I was growing up. My grandmother, aunts and mom were all good...
Glazed Doughnuts
The light coffee flavor in these tasty sugar-glazed doughnuts makes them a perfect start to the morning...on Christmas Day or...
Roasted Beets
This roasted beets recipe makes ordinary beets taste tender and delicious with just a few sweet and good-for-you ingredients. —Wendy...
Cream of Celery Soup
This rich cream of celery soup recipe will warm up any family gathering or quiet evening at home. With just...
Two-Cheese Ziti
“My grandkids really like this rich, buttery macaroni and cheese," says Flo Burtnett of Gage, Oklahoma. "And adults go for...
Creamed Garden Potatoes and Peas
New potatoes and peas are treated to a creamy sauce for this special side. —Jane Uphoff, Cunningham, Kansas
Baked Parmesan Broccoli
I began making this creamy side dish years ago as a way to get my kids to eat broccoli. They...
Honey Cornbread
Serving this moist cornbread to family and guests is a pleasure. Honey gives the bread a slightly sweet taste, and...
Favorite Marinated Mushrooms
Here's a great way to prepare mushrooms. I'll serve them as a side dish, an appetizer on their own, as...
Carrot Bread
This lovely, moist quick bread from is flecked with crunchy walnuts and colorful shredded carrot. For variety, I sometimes substitute...
Roasted Fennel and Peppers
Fennel makes for a tasty change of pace in this versatile side that goes nicely with grilled meats. Best of...
Lemon-Scented Broccolini
Even the most finicky eaters will eagerly eat this vegetable seasoned with lemon pepper, lemon zest and lemon juice. If...
Tuscan-Style Roasted Asparagus
This is especially wonderful when locally grown asparagus is in season. It's so easy for celebrations because you can serve...
Greek Tortellini Salad
A bold homemade dressing gives this Greek tortellini salad a burst of flavor. Watch it disappear from your buffet table....
Apricot Spinach Salad
This easy-to-make salad is full of flavor. The vinaigrette is a great complement to the spinach and apricots. —Taste of...
Cheddar Biscuits
I often serve my family these warm cheddar biscuits with a hearty breakfast of bacon and eggs. They freeze well,...
Oven Fries
I jazz up these baked french fries with paprika and garlic powder. Something about the combination of spices packs a...