Old-Fashioned Stack Cakes
My grandmother has always fixed these at Christmas and they are the first thing everyone asks about. "Where is the...
Roasted Butternut Tossed Salad
This salad makes an easy and special side dish for Thanksgiving dinner, and it's packed with nutritious veggies, almonds, berries...
Cobre Valley Casserole
We live in southeastern Arizona, in a part of the state known as the Cobre Valley. Cobre is Spanish for...
Acapulco Delight
This dish always delights my family and friends at potlucks and gatherings.—Margene Skaggs, Guinda, California
Spaghetti-Style Rice
I keep the ingredients for this quick and easy casserole on hand so I can put it together at a...
Buenos Dias Breakfast
I love the way the tortilla strips puff up when this is baked. It is a terrific no-fuss recipe that...
Hearty Beef Veggie Soup
Here's a slow-cooked meal-in-one just perfect for chilly winter nights. It's nice to come home to a hearty soup that's...
Moroccan Vegetable Chicken Tagine
Take a trip to Morocco with this rich, exotic dish. A tagine is a North African slow-cooked stew named after...
Slow Cooker Jerked Short Ribs
Sweet and spicy jerk seasonings give these saucy ribs an unforgettable taste! They're great in the summer because they don't...
Mint Lamb Stew
The lamb here isn’t just tender—it melts in your mouth! This recipe is an adaptation of a stew my mother...
Carrie’s Cincinnati Chili
Every time we have a gathering or company, folks request this. My husband convinced me to enter it in a...
My Best Oatmeal Cake
A super-moist bundt cake infused with cinnamon and sprinkled lightly with powdered sugar was one of my mother’s greatest recipes,...
Applesauce Oat Cake
The spicy aroma of this cake brings back childhood memories of my mother's kitchen. This small cake is just right...
Lentil and Pasta Stew
Warm up with a big bowl of this stick-to-your-ribs stew that’s chock-full of chopped smoked sausage, hearty veggies and tender...
Holiday Kipferl Cookie
My family has been making the classic kipferl cookie on December 1 every year since I can remember. During the...
Garlic Chicken & Broccoli
This simple riff on Chinese chicken proves you can savor the takeout taste you crave while still eating right. —Connie...
Warm ‘n’ Fruity Breakfast Cereal
Sleepyheads will love the heartiness of this nutritious cooked cereal with cinnamon. It's loaded with chopped fruit and nuts. Eat...
Apple Pie Tartlets
Good-for-you things come in small packages when you make a batch of these tiny apple tartlets. Sweet and cinnamony, these...
Black Forest Ham Pinwheels
Dried cherries are the sweet surprise alongside the savory ingredients in these delightfully different spirals. I roll up the tortillas...
Fiesta Scrambled Eggs
I love to fix this spicy scrambled egg dish for friends and family. It’s almost a meal in itself, but...
Deluxe Cornbread Stuffing
When my husband and I were newlyweds and far from family, we invited friends over for a traditional Thanksgiving feast....
Muffin-Tin Tamale Cakes
We needed snack inspiration beyond peanut butter and jelly. These muffin tamales have all of the flavor of tamales without...
Fresh Corn & Avocado Dip
I alter my sister's recipe by adding a finely chopped jalapeno pepper for a little heat. This tasty dip can...
Creole Shrimp & Sausage
Add diversity to weeknight meals and get a taste of low-country cuisine with this simple take on a Louisiana Creole...
Cranberry-Apple Pork Chops
These colorful, sweet-tart chops deliver seasonal flavors in each bite! —Katie Shireman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sausage and Pumpkin Pasta
My family really enjoys this meal. Cubed leftover turkey may be substituted for sausage. Just add to the skillet with...
30-Minute Chicken Noodle Soup
This quick and easy chicken noodle soup recipe is perfect for a cold, wintry day. It is my favorite thing...
Mexican Pork Stew
I originally received this recipe from a friend. To add a little zip, I stirred in some green chiles. This...
Quick Cranberry Chip Cookies
I received these delightful cookies for Christmas a few years ago. I was watching my diet, but I couldn't stay...