Spring Recipes

My father made up this sweet, flavorful recipe for my mother when he took over the cooking. We serve it...

One night I goofed, accidentally using the balsamic butter I save for grilling chicken on my pound cake. What a...

My garden is often my cooking inspiration. Because I have a large berry patch, I especially enjoy using just-picked berries...

If you like the tang of citrus, you’ll love this lemon tart. The apricot preserves on top add a nice...

If you're looking for a grab-and-go breakfast for busy days, this high-protein sandwich is low in fat and keeps me...

For a lightning-fast breakfast, I layer vanilla yogurt with bananas, peanuts and multigrain cereal. It’s crunchy, easy and perfect for...

It takes longer for the oven to preheat than it does to prepare this delicious, good-for-you dish. While it’s baking,...

Baked beans belong at a barbecue. They're sweet with heat when you add pineapple and jalapenos. — Robin Haas, Cranston,...

Hand-held and picnic friendly, these chicken-stuffed pockets pack a double dose of whole grains from brown rice and whole wheat...

I couldn’t say who loves this recipe best, because it gets raves every time I serve it! Occasionally I even...

This pie is as delicious as it is beautiful. It's not just a summer dessert, either. I also make it...

I had a bunch of fresh veggies and combined them with sausage, gnocchi and goat cheese when I needed a...

I created this dish after my three kids tried Chinese takeout and asked for more. To make things easy for...

This cucumber and onion salad is one of the first recipes I came up with myself. It's a great salad...

A fresh and easy asparagus soup, pureed until it's smooth, is a definite winner. Serve it warm or chilled depending...

I throw in homegrown corn and from-scratch salsa when I make this super summertime omelet. Sprinkle on onions, mushrooms, peppers...

Home-canned pickled mushrooms are a handy addition to your pantry. They’re ideal for cocktails, appetizers, salads and relish trays.—Jill Hihn,...

Rhubarb and strawberry often go together, but blueberries give rhubarb a fresh and summery touch. — Mike Schulz, Tawas City,...

A zesty pizza that’s especially nice with spring asparagus but lovely all year round when you add mozzarella and bacon....

This salad makes it easy to eat what’s good for you. It’s versatile, so you can use asparagus in place...

For easy entertaining, cover and refrigerate the salad a few hours before guests arrive so you don't have to bother...

Stir-fries and busy nights are a match made in heaven. For a boost of vibrant color and freshness, I sometimes...

This sweet lime and basil dessert has a unique taste, plus less calories and fat than the traditional Key lime...

My custard pie features two tropical flavors I love. Plus, it’s a breeze to make. I throw most of the...

This cupcake version of tres leches cake actually uses four types of milk, including the cream, but "quatro leches cake"...

We top this with sliced bananas, whipped cream and more sliced bananas. It's based on a sawdust pie recipe my...

I grew up eating stuffed peppers and thought my husband would immediately love them as well. He didn't at first,...

This recipe is special to me because it’s delicious as well as healthful. Serve it hot or cold, and enjoy...

Fishing for a burger alternative? Consider it caught. A hint of cayenne is cooled by a creamy yogurt and mayo...