Chilled Bean Soup
Betty Nickels of Tampa, Florida combines crunchy fresh veggies with black beans and a splash of hot pepper sauce to...
Easy Bizcochitos
Bizcochitos, with their wonderful citrus and spice flavors, are special cookies we look forward to each year. It just isn't...
Phyllo Shrimp with Dipping Sauces
I created this appetizer when I had some leftover phyllo dough in the freezer. It’s perfect for a party because...
Chicken Veggie Alfredo
My family loves this dinner—it's easy to make and a great way to save time after a busy day. If...
Slow-Cooked Beef
Crushed gingersnaps, lemon and vinegar give the marinated slow-cooked beef and gravy their appetizing sweet-sour flavor. —Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas
Creamy Shrimp Linguine
"My husband loves shrimp, so I'm always looking for different ways to fix it," explains Jackie Hannahs of Fountain, Michigan....
Russian Borscht
I immigrated to the United States from western Russia in 1998. When I made friends, I found that many people...
Spicy Chili Seasoning Mix
"Having the seasonings mixed up in advance makes stirring up a batch of chili a breeze," suggests Mary Henderson of...
Southwestern Dip Mix
Keep a container of this mix on hand to make dip at a moment's notice. The dip is spiced just...
Apple Chicken Stew
My husband and I enjoy visiting the apple orchards in nearby Nebraska City. We always make sure to buy extra...
Tamale Pie for Two
This fun, Southwest-style main dish features an easy tortilla crust and a hearty filling. “The amount of seasoning is just...
Easy Mexican Lasagna
This lasagna is quick and easy to prepare, and leaves me plenty of time to feed our horses, goats and...
Jambalaya Mix
Keep Sybil Brown's zippy jambalaya mix on hand, and a full-flavored meal is never far away. The Highland, California, cook...
Paella
Paella is a Spanish dish traditionally made with rice, saffron, a variety of meat and shellfish, garlic, onions, peas, tomatoes...
Pizza Wraps
This recipe features the flavors of your favorite pie but only takes a few minutes to make—and there’s no cooking...
Asparagus Linguine
Pasta and asparagus are tossed together in this mildly-seasoned side dish that makes any appealing partner to poultry or fish....
Hamburger Spanish Rice
Spanish rice recipes are a favorite busy-day dish for my husband and me. Even though we're retired, I often work...
Pecan Apple Strudel
This is one of my favorite recipes during autumn. The aroma of this dessert baking on a cool, crisp day...
Parmesan Chicken Breasts
"People can't believe it when I tell them how little time it takes to fix this delicious chicken," reports Mollie...
Black Bean Tart
This colorful dish was a hit at a get-together I had for friends. I served the tart with sour cream...
Pepperoni Pizza Soup
Once upon a time, my husband and I owned a pizzeria and this dish was always popular on the menu....
Pepperoni Bread
"This chewy bread, flecked with spicy pepperoni, is a favorite no matter where I take it," reports Annette Self of...
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
This chicken fettuccine Alfredo is very creamy and tasty. You'll be surprised it's so low-fat. A filling dish, this recipe...
Speedy Stroganoff
"I have tried many different ways to use up leftover roast beef, but my husband says this is the best!"...
Quick Chicken Parmesan
My mother inspired me to develop my first pasta sauce. It's tangy, simple and really satisfying. The longer it simmers,...
Chicken Mexican Manicotti
A creative spin on traditional manicotti, this dish is packed with authentic Mexican taste that will leave you wanting seconds....
White Beans with Rigatoni
"My husband and I are fans of canned beans...especially when they're combined with pasta," shares Carol Gaus of Itasca, Illinois....
Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Kathy Bence from Edmonds, Washington always gets asked for a copy of this family-pleasing recipe. The hearty meatless main dish...
Italian Hunters Stew
Meet the Cook: This is an all-time favorite because it combines the satisfying ingredients of meat and vegetables with the...