Creamy Tomato Soup
One spoonful of this soup will take you back to your childhood sipping warm tomato soup on a cold day. Pair it with a grilled sandwich for a hearty lunch. We suggest grilled cheese! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Watermelon Rind Preserves
This is an old-fashioned recipe and a wonderful way to reduce food waste. Watermelon rind preserves are not like traditional...
Clam Stew
Every summer my family digs clams on the shores of Block Island, Rhode Island. This dish highlights the fresh sweet...
Fiesta Corn
Corn with tomatoes and jalapenos is one of the first dishes I cooked for my husband. Don’t like heat? Use...
Matzo Ball Soup
This traditional matzo ball soup recipe is worth the extra effort. If you prefer, you can add egg noodles instead...
Chicken Matzo Ball Soup
The keys to this amazing chicken matzo ball soup are slow-cooking it and using boxed matzo ball mix. Some people...
The Best Marinara Sauce
I developed this marinara sauce recipe with a friend to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes. Now...
Sweet Corn-Tomato Salad
I always make this for family events and parties. It reminds me of all the fun barbecues and picnics over...
The Best Ever Tomato Soup
Creamy, rich and bursting with brightness, this tomato soup recipe is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. You...
Whiskey-Brandy Slush
It may be cold outside, but we like to serve this icy citrus drink for Christmas gatherings at our house....
One-Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
When the weather's too chilly to grill, I whip up a big pot of this cheesy pasta. Believe it or...
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Whenever I serve this easy mash, the bowl is always scraped clean. Before holiday feasts, I make it early and...
Easy German Potato Salad
This tangy potato salad stirs memories of my grandma, who made it for us. Now my mom makes it with...
Turkey Sausage and Lentil Soup
This recipe was given to me by my son, Chris, and we have it several times during the winter months....
Summer Squash & White Bean Soup
I love using summer squash in soups. This dish is hearty as is, but stir in chopped ham for an...
Spicy Sausage Soup with Tortellini
This soup is such a family treasure, both my daughters asked for the recipe when they moved out on their...
Simple Asparagus Soup
My family and friends love this soup. It's elegant and unusual, but the hardest part of making it is occasional...
One-Pot Chilighetti
Grab your stockpot for my meal-in-one chili and spaghetti. I’ve got a large family, and this hearty pasta takes care...
Beef Lentil Soup
You can prepare this soup as the main course in a hearty lunch or dinner. On cold winter evenings here...
Italian Sausage Vegetable Soup
With spaghetti sauce, noodles and Italian seasonings, this soup tastes like spaghetti! It's so easy, even our preteen daughter can...
Turkey Sausage, Butternut Squash & Kale Soup
Kale and butternut squash are two of my favorite fall veggies. This low-fat soup combines them. If you love sweet...
Hearty Ragu Bolognese
My robust ragu combines ground beef, sausage and chicken. Serve it over any type of pasta, or baked or fried...
Rhubarb Mint Tea
A bumper crop of rhubarb and mint from my garden inspired me to create this thirst-quenching pick-me-up. Raspberries deepen the...
Bill’s Apple Butter
Since retiring, I have more time to tend to our 75 apple trees and to experiment in the kitchen. I...
Cabbage Soup
My husband was never too fond of cabbage—until the first time he tried this cabbage soup recipe from my aunt....
You’re-Bacon-Me-Crazy Potato Salad
It isn't a summer cookout without potato salad, but the stuff from the deli just isn't our thing. I toyed...
Green Beans and Radish Salad with Tarragon Pesto
Whichever way my garden grows, I usually build my salad with green beans, radishes and a pesto made with tarragon....
Beef Bolognese with Linguine
After much research, tasting and tweaking, I finally came up with this beef bolognese recipe that is based on a...
Lobster alla Diavola
I’ve cooked lobster alla diavola (devil’s style) since I was first married. We serve lobster at family celebrations, usually with...
Honey Barbecued Ribs
"My family celebrates four birthdays in July, and these tender ribs are a must at our joint get-together," writes Joyce...
