Doughnut Muffins
After many tries and many different recipes that just weren't up to par, I finally decided to recreate my own...
Greens with Homemade Croutons
A lively salad of fresh greens gets a flavorful boost from homemade croutons baked with tarragon, thyme and basil. —...
Caramelized Onions and Beets
As retired farmers, my husband and I enjoy delicious, down-home foods. These onions and beets have just the right amount...
Minted Rice with Garbanzo Curry
Fluffy flavored rice and tender beans in a well-seasoned, aromatic sauce make this easy, meatless main dish a fitting introduction...
Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bread
"I tweaked an old recipe to create this bread by changing ingredient amounts, adding ingredients and incorporating whole wheat flour...
Lazy Pierogi
These tender little dumplings, with a mild cheese flavor, are delicious and a great side dish for any meat dish....
Sweet Braided Loaves
“This recipe was handed down from my grandmother. I make it for my family every year for Easter morning.”
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Oodles of Noodles
My mom made the most delicious noodles using our own farm-fresh eggs. She rolled out the dough paper-thin on our...
Holiday Creamed Spinach
My mother made a variety of spinach dishes when I was growing up. This rich, delicious creamed version is the...
Rhubarb Coffee Cake with Caramel Sauce
Growing up, this recipe was a favorite of mine. I couldn't wait for the rhubarb to ripen so Mom could...
Cranberry Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sauce
To make light and airy gnocchi, work quickly and handle the dough as little as possible. You'll be pleased with...
Cheddar Gougeres
Gougeres-French cheesy cream puffs-are usually made with Gruyere cheese but I often substitute with the sharpest cheddar I can find...
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds
We had leftover roasted butternut squash one night, so I threw it on a salad and topped it with cheese....
Orange-Pistachio Quinoa Salad
Add this fresh and healthy quinoa recipe to your holiday spread. Its citrusy, nutty taste is simply delicious. —Jean...
Company Mashed Carrots
Although I call these "company carrots," I'll often serve them on a weeknight to my family. No matter who's eating...
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
I can't make this dish without printing enough copies of the recipe to hand out to girlfriends at my book...
Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad
My family has been fixing grilled mixed vegetables as a side dish for a long time. To make them more...
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
This good-for-you dish is full of must-have Southwestern flavors. You can either serve it cold as a side for eight...
Gorgonzola Pear Tartlets
Whether you serve these simple tartlets as an appetizer or dessert, they're too good to pass up. I leave the...
Greek Couscous Salad
Bright flavors and crisp raw veggies make a satisfying salad that's hearty enough to be a full meal. —Teri Rasey,...
Mashed Peppery Turnips
I created this recipe in an attempt to use up a great turnip harvest from our garden, and to lighten...
Lemony Garbanzo Salad
Everybody goes for this super fresh salad with the cumin-coriander dressing, especially on warm days. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California...
Buttery Radish Baguette
My dad and brother are crazy for radishes, and this peppery baguette appetizer is a big-time favorite. Add a sprinkle...
Peach Bruschetta
As a starter or light snack, this bruschetta is a wonderful way to savor the season with just a bite...
Feta Garbanzo Bean Salad
This super quick garbanzo bean salad is a hit with my crowd. If there are any leftovers, which rarely happens,...
Mediterranean Polenta Cups
Need a special appetizer that stands out in a crowd? Our Test Kitchen uses garlic, basil and feta cheese to...
Blueberry-Poppy Seed Brunch Cake
“For baking cobblers and coffee cakes like this easy recipe, I love to have blueberries around all year long," notes...
Two-Cheese Chiles Rellenos Casserole
A friend gave me this chili relleno casserole about 35 years ago. I’m often asked to bring it to potlucks....
Green Beans with Herbs
A wife and husband who both love to cook, Anne and Jesse Foust of Bluefield, West Virginia share this easy-to-fix...