RecipesFiesta Chopped Salad We create this colorful garden mixture with vegetables that are bursting with flavor. The dressing makes the fresh salad a welcome addition to almost any entree. —Merwyn Garbini, Tuscon, Arizona
RecipesApple Nachos It doesn’t get much easier than whipping together these colorful, crisp apple nachos. These nacho look-alikes will delight any guest with a sweet tooth! —RaeAnn Gnatkowski, Carrollton, Michigan
RecipesMixed Berry Sundaes for 2 These delightful yogurt sundaes are an easy way to add fruit and calcium to your diet. Berries star in the dish, which I enjoy as a simple breakfast or healthy dessert for two. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
RecipesCran-Grape Cooler You’re three quick ingredients away from refreshment with this easy-to-drink cooler that’s bound to keep you, well, cool. Didi Desjardins — Dartmouth, Massachusetts
RecipesMarshmallow Fruit Salad Christine Mills relies on convenient cans of pineapple chunks, fruit cocktail and mandarin oranges to speed up this marshmallow fluff. The Buffalo, New York subscriber dresses up the salad a bit by stirring in the rich sour cream and chopped pecans for a pleasant crunch.
RecipesTomato-Poached Halibut My halibut with a burst of lemon comes together in one pan and stays super moist. Try it with polenta, angel hair pasta or crusty bread. —Danna Rogers, Westport, Connecticut
RecipesVeggie Stir-Fry Valerie Belley of St. Louis, Missouri stir-fries a medley of six vegetables to create this colorful side dish for two that she serves on a bed of rice. “It’s hard to believe to beat this elegant dish.
RecipesCitrus Spinach Salad Grapefruit and orange segments add zest to this delightful salad that’s tossed with a pleasant honey-lime dressing. It’s perfect for a springtime luncheon or shower. —Pauline Taylor, Spokane, Washington
RecipesEgg Foo Yong with Sauce “I’m trying to cut back on meat and have to watch my cholesterol, so I eliminated the meat in this recipe and used egg substitute,” explains Rochelle Higgins of Fredericksburg, Virginia. “The patties are easy to make and reheat nicely in the microwave.”
RecipesSesame Beef Stir-Fry Soy sauce and gingerroot add great flavor to this quick beef stir-fry. It couldn’t be simpler to make, but it’s definitely elegant enough to serve someone special. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
RecipesNectarine and Beet Salad Beets, nectarines and feta cheese make for scrumptious additions to mixed greens. While the combination of ingredients may seem unlikely, I guarantee it will become a favorite salad on your home menu. —Nicole Werner, Ann Arbor, Michigan
RecipesAloha Chili Pineapple and brown sugar give this out-of-the-ordinary chili a tropical taste. Everyone who samples it is pleasantly surprised, and they often request a second bowl. —Dyan Cornies, Vernon, British Columbia
RecipesNo-Bake Cereal Bars With two kinds of cereal and peanut butter, these bars taste almost like candy. —Pauline Christiansen, Columbus, Kansas
RecipesShrimp Appetizer Spread There’s no secret to this creamy seafood appetizer—it’s simply delicious! I originally tasted it at a friend’s house, and I liked it so much that I requested the recipe. It’s since become a family favorite. —Brenda Buhler, Abbotsford, British Columbia
RecipesAsparagus and Mushrooms in Lemon-Thyme Butter Out of thyme? No worries, the beauty of this dish is in its versatility. Try using another herb instead. —Sarah Reid, Oshawa, Ontario
RecipesCrispy Almond Tilapia Since changing to a healthier style of cooking, I’ve come up with new coatings for baked fish. I use almonds, panko bread crumbs and a smidge of hot sauce to add crunchy texture with nice heat. —Amanda Flinner, Beaver, Pennsylvania