Cranberry Pecan Spinach Salad
I came across this recipe one year when I was looking for a special salad for the holidays. —Deb Murata,...
Monte Cristos
A Monte Cristo sandwich never fails to please. This recipe comes together quickly with deli meats, packaged sliced cheese and...
Witch’s Hat Soup
Get into the Halloween theme with this cute soup created by our Test Kitchen. With a mix of vegetables, beans...
Winter Squash Banana Bread
“I modified my usual recipe when I couldn’t find any zucchini at the grocery store,” relates Violet Rundels of Waverly,...
Garlicky Green Beans with Mushrooms
"We love green beans at our house and enjoy them at least once a week. I'm always experimenting with new...
Crab Rangoon
Bite into these golden appetizers, and you'll find a creamy crab filling that rivals restaurant fare. Best of all, these...
Phyllo Chicken Potpie
Ribbons of buttery phyllo dough provide a crispy topping for this impressive entree. Pearl onions, mushrooms, asparagus and chicken are...
Roasted Fennel and Peppers
Fennel makes for a tasty change of pace in this versatile side that goes nicely with grilled meats. Best of...
Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Butter
You can spread this apple butter on thick and still enjoy a breakfast that's thin on calories. For a smoother...
Special Strip Steaks
I like to use my wonderful cast-iron skillet, inherited from my mother, when I'm preparing this delicious steak, notes Janice...
Banana-Nut Bundt Cake
Each slice of this cake has a temptingly tropical twist. If you'd like, sprinkle confectioners' sugar over the top. —June...
Parmesan Zucchini Omelet
This meatless entree from Marion Lowery of Medford, Oregon will become a favorite for Sunday brunch or a late dinner.
Sour Cream Topping
Our home economist use this sweet and tangy Sour Cream Topping to complement the Raspberry Sauce also found in Recipe...
Homemade Raspberry Sauce
Use this Raspberry sauce from our Test Kitchen to garnish any number of store-bought or homemade desserts. It's nice to...
Apricot Kielbasa Slices
This easy-to-fix kielbasa appetizer is coated in a thick, zesty sauce with just the right amount of sweetness. —Barbara McCalley,...
Creamy Black Bean Salsa
I love sour cream on Mexican dishes, so I decided to add it to a salsa recipe. It always goes...
Veggie-Stuffed Eggplant
Ruby Williams writes from Bogalusa, Louisiana, "For years, I cooked for my late husband and our five children. Now it's...
Slow-Cooked Peach Pork Chops
“I played around with many variations of this recipe until I came up with one that was just right,” Bonnie...
Sweet Pepper Rice
This tasty, colorful side dish is a lovely complement to many entrees. The peppers and rice make a nice texture,...
Peanut Butter Candy
During the holidays, I make a lot of candy for friends, and this simple recipe seems to be a favorite....
Gingerbread House Cookies
This is my favorite molasses cookie. I use the recipe not only to create little houses for Christmas but also...
Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet
Spicy kielbasa sausage and plentiful cabbage and potatoes give this dish a pleasing Old World flair. My husband never liked...
Cranberry Bog Bars
Sweet and chewy, these fun bars combine the flavors of oats, cranberries, brown sugar and pecans. I like to sprinkle...
Carrot Cabbage Slaw
This crunchy salad with a homemade honey dressing is light and could complement almost any main dish. —Geordyth Sullivan, Cutler...
Fresh Herb Butter
I love impressing dinner guests with flavored butter. I mix up a big batch and freeze it. Then when company...
Firehouse Chili
As one of the cooks at the firehouse, I used to prepare meals for 10 men. This firehouse chili recipe...
Portuguese Doughnuts
Fresh warm doughnuts—felozes (sometimes also spelled filhos)—are a tradition in my Portuguese heritage, especially during the Easter season. Some people...
Simple Chicken Stew
This comforting slow-cooker stew was one of my husband's experiments that turned out to be one of our favorite Sunday...
Tomato Chicken Rice Soup
"This hearty soup is loaded with vegetables, chicken, rice and herbs. When friends come for lunch, I warm up some...