Broccoli Chicken Lasagna
As a working mother with four children, I often prepare casseroles. This lasagna recipe doesn't have tomato sauce—just lots of...
Herbed Barbecued Chicken
Garlic, rosemary, sage and thyme help season the marinade for this moist, tender chicken. A friend gave me the recipe...
Ham and Cheese Puff
This recipe is an absolute winner for brunch, lunch or whenever. People really seem to go for the big chunks...
Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake
Angel food cake is everyone’s favorite blank slate for making awesome desserts. Serve it with a simple glaze or pile...
Cod and Asparagus Bake
The lemon pulls this flavorful and healthy dish together. You can use grated Parmesan cheese instead of Romano if you'd...
Crumb-Topped Salmon
Often we catch enough of our delicious Northwest salmon to send some to Michigan for my sister to enjoy. This...
Hawaiian Fruit Salad
A simple dressing made with flavored yogurt coats this refreshing combination of fresh and canned fruit. It looks spectacular when...
Chocolate Carrot Cake
Finely shredding the carrots gives this cake an extra-nice texture. The walnuts sprinkled on top add crunch, but you can...
Cilantro Tomato Bruschetta
This is an easy tomato appetizer that all of my family and friends love. The garden-fresh ingredients capture summer and...
Marshmallow Fruit Dip
You can whip up this sweet and creamy dip in just 10 minutes. I like to serve it in a...
Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte
A line forms quickly behind this quichelike torte at family gatherings. The wedges are easy to eat as finger food,...
Caprese Salad Kabobs
Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make...
Mixed Berry Sangria
This is a light, tasty beverage to serve with spoons so everyone can enjoy the fresh berries once the sangria...
Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms
Over the years, I've found the trick to serving this tender pork with its mild onion-and-mushroom-flavored gravy is to fix...
Idaho Spudnuts
Raising eight children on a potato farm in Idaho, Mother was very creative at using an abundant crop. We especially...
Pretzel Dessert
Save both time and money with a big batch of this sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy treat. Any dessert...
Buttery Almond Cookies
"My husband loves these cookies," says Elaine Anderson of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. "They have an old-fashioned flavor that goes well with...
Pineapple Meringue Pie
One of my dad's favorite pastimes was making this pie. You never left his house without a pie or two...
Strawberry Apple Pie
Dianne Ebke of Plymouth, Nebraska was baking an apple pie for dinner at her in-laws, when she ran short of...
Lemon Yogurt Bread
This tender bread will remind you of pound cake. Its mild lemon flavor and cakelike texture makes it perfect for...
Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables
There are no complicated steps to follow when preparing this roasted medley of tender pork and veggies. Just season with...
Easy Chocolate Pound Cake
—Cynthia Allen, Buffalo, Texas
No-Fry Doughnuts
Meet the Cook: We have four boys - 13, 7, 6 and 5 - and these doughnuts never last long...
Vanilla Cheesecake
To me, there is nothing better than a simple, elegant cheesecake where the vanilla takes center stage. And when I'm...
Family-Favorite Oatmeal Waffles
These healthful, good-tasting waffles are a tried-and-true family favorite—even with our two children. My husband and I have a small...
Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce
Travel to Italy with this hearty pasta that's a breeze to prepare. Our Test Kitchen jazzed up store-bought spaghetti sauce,...
Roasted Pepper Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
I created this colorful salad for a 4-H project and took it all the way to the state competition, where...
Baked Potatoes with Topping
Baked potato toppings can be boring, but this one is jazzy. It’s easy, fast and everyone really enjoys it. It...
Hash Brown Omelet
One of my favorite pastimes is cooking. My friends and family have always encouraged me...mainly because they get to sample...