Calico Corn Salad
With a full-time job and my own catering business, I appreciate delicious food that can be prepared ahead, like this...
Crowd Chicken Casserole
Here's a no-fuss feast that will bring you rave reviews. It's a creamy, comforting casserole that appeals to everyone.—Marna Dunn,...
White Chili
Reports Karen Gardiner, a Eutaw, Alabama field editor, "This recipe was given to me by a friend who got it...
Contest-Winning Fruitcake Cookies
Since I've enjoyed cooking almost my entire life—I've been doing it since I was old enough to be able to—I...
Fruitcake Bars
"This recipe has been a family favorite for years," tells Terry Mercede of Danbury, Connecticut. "People who declare they won't...
Chile Corn Muffins
Hot corn bread was one of my childhood favorites. This muffin version with a Southwest flavor that I devised is...
Vegetable Stuffing Bake
This vegetable medley has become a family dinner tradition for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Even though our three children are now...
Sweet Cornbread Muffins
I use two convenient mixes to create these sweet corn bread muffins. The yellow cake mix gives them a smoother...
Contest-Winning Taco Soup
I have to admit that when a good friend gave me this recipe, I wasn't certain I'd like it. But,...
Coconut Pecan Blondies
Here's a classic white chocolate brownie that I've entered in the state fair and frequently made for the men I...
Fruit ‘n’ Spice Rounds
While I was looking for a way to use up an abundance of dates, I came across this recipe. Made...
Mexican Pork & Pinto Beans
We've lived in Arizona for decades, so Mexican-style cooking has become the same as "Arizona-style cooking" for us. Nothing tastes...
Super Nacho Appetizer
Mexican food is popular for potluck gatherings here in South Texas, and this dish always brings "oohs" and "aahs". It's...
Candy Orange Slice Fruitcake
My version of yule fruitcake has a citrusy twist. When you share it, be prepared to pass around the recipe....
Cranberry Orange Dipping Sauce
If you want to make ordinary fondue extraordinary, whip up a batch of this flavorful sauce. It pairs well with...
Moist Applesauce Fruitcake
The recipe for this flavorful cake has been handed down in my husbands' family for four generations.
Yummy Apricot Pecan Bread
Every time I prepare this yummy bread, I always receive raves. It’s perfect with coffee or as a gift, plus...
Mild Fresh Salsa
This quick-and-easy salsa tastes great as an accompaniment to meat dishes as well as with chips. I teach kindergarten and...
Chili con Queso Dip
I can count on a roomful of smiles whenever I make this---and it couldn't be easier!—Tammy Leiber, Navasota, Texas
Taco Casserole
This casserole makes a very filling main dish and the chicken soup adds a tasty flavor, too!—Juanita Gilliam, Tillamook, Oregon
Corn Muffins with Blueberries
Sweet blueberries really jazz up an ordinary box of corn muffin mix. They're perfect for on-the-go snacking or as an...
Avocado Taco Dip
This attractive dip is guaranteed to disappear in a hurry, assures Ruth Ann Stelfox of Raymond, Alberta. "It is simple...
Chicken Chile Lasagna
This saucy lasagna is my adaptation of a chicken enchilada recipe. My husband and I enjoy the mild blend of...
Cajun Fettuccine
It's nice to serve this zesty creamy casserole when you want a change from pasta dishes with a tomato sauce....
Sausage-Filled Stars
My family loves these snacks with a savory sausage-cheese filling. The star shape makes them perfect for Christmas.
Company’s Coming Soup
This soup is great for entertaining because it can be assembled ahead and left to simmer. Plus, with fresh bread...
Tomato Chili Dip
"This fresh-tasting dip is excellent for summer barbecues and picnics," relates Rachael Santarsiero of Orange City, Iowa.
Southwestern Chicken Barley Soup
Kell Ferell of Alamo, North Dakota drives 80 miles round-trip every day for her job, so she needs quick, healthy...
Scalloped Chicken Casserole
This is a great catchall meal-in-one dish. Any meat can be used, and vegetables may be substituted based on what...