Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans
I love pinto beans, but I always feel the flavor can easily turn too bland. I added a little this and a little that and came out with this amazing but easy slow-cooker pinto beans recipe. —Erica Vanderpool, Clarksville, Tennessee
Mixed Veggies and Rice
To add variety to sides for those who don't care for potatoes, I came up with this colorful dish. It's...
Cauliflower Tabbouleh
This cauliflower tabbouleh recipe is super easy and fast to make. I love that I can offer it to my...
Slow-Cooker Citrus Carrots
These carrots are yummy and so simple to make. The recipe is from my mom, who tweaked it a bit...
Asian-Style Green Beans
These Asian-style green beans are a tasty addition to any meal. The flavors of sesame oil and soy sauce work...
Pressure-Cooker Curried Pumpkin Risotto
This easy pumpkin risotto tastes like fall and gets a flavor boost from the curry. —Andrea Reaves, Stephens City, Virginia
Fruity Orange Dream
I learned this recipe from a fellow teacher when I was living in West Virginia. It's a standout for a...
Apricot Fluff
When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad...
Watermelon Shrimp Salad
Sweet, spicy and easy to make, this salad travels well in a cooler to picnics and summer gatherings. I love...
Pressure-Cooker Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes
This squash is perfect as a side dish, or top it with canned tuna to serve it as an entree....
Pressure-Cooker Buffalo Wing Potatoes
I was getting tired of mashed potatoes and baked spuds, so I decided to create something new. This potluck-ready recipe...
Pressure-Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Ham
Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South, pressure-cooker black-eyed peas. You'll never want to...
Pressure-Cooker Homemade Chunky Applesauce
This homemade applesauce is simple and down-home delicious. My family loves the things I make from scratch, and it's so...
Buffalo Wing Potatoes
I was getting tired of mashed and baked potatoes, so I decided to create something new. This potluck-ready recipe is...
Ginger Green Beans
The bright gingery sauce on these green beans is delicious and so simple to whip up. It's perfection on either...
Thyme-Roasted Carrots
Cutting the carrots lengthwise makes this dish look extra pretty. For a little more elegance and color, garnish with sprigs...
Hawaiian Barbecue Beans
The ingredient list is short, but it’s creative. Guests rave and wonder about the unique flavor—fresh ginger is the tasty...
Potluck German Potato Salad
This is a big hit at church potlucks. One man says he comes only so that he can eat my...
Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls
This marvelous meatless entree comes from my 89-year-old grandmother, who cooks a lot with grains, particularly bulgur. The zucchini is...
Low-Fat Tangy Tomato Dressing
This zesty blend is delicious over greens, pasta or fresh garden vegetables. I love that it's a healthier alternative to...
Mint Watermelon Salad
I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick...
Roasted Honey Sweet Potatoes
Cinnamon and honey bring out the natural earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes in this simple, elegant side dish. —Laura Mifsud,...
Beets in Orange Sauce
To ensure your family eats their veggies, why not top your beets with an irresistible orange glaze! —Taste of Home...
Berry Nectarine Salad
I've been making this recipe for years. Whenever my family has a summer get-together, everyone requests it. The nectarines and...
Roasted Veggie Orzo
“My sister inspired this recipe. I added a few more spices, but the concept is hers. It's easy to vary,...
Roasted Carrots with Thyme
These roasted carrots are so simple but always a hit. Cutting the carrots lengthwise makes this dish look extra pretty.—Deirdre...
Spicy Honey Mustard Green Beans
I love fresh beans, but was getting tired of just steaming and eating them plain. So I whipped up this...
Garlic-Mashed Rutabagas & Potatoes
My family absolutely loves mashed potatoes. I created this recipe to lighten up the calories and sneak in a serving...
Zucchini and Summer Squash Side Dish
I’m trying to cut my risk for cardiac disease by changing the way I eat. This colorful sauteed zucchini and...
Slow Cooker Bacon-Mushroom Dressing
My favorite stuffing uses a slow cooker, which helps when your oven's busy. It goes with everything from turkey to...
