California Pasta Salad
As far as cold pasta salad recipes go, this is one of the best. Not only does it travel...
Wild Rice Mushroom Bake
The wild rice adds a wonderful flavor to this casserole. I like to serve it on special occasions. —Jann Marie...
Simple Chicken Soup
I revised a recipe that my family loved so it would be lighter and easier to make. It’s a hearty...
Sweet Potato Pineapple Bake
Not only is this side yummy, but it's quick because it calls for canned yams, I got the idea from...
Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes
Good any time of the year, a chocolate cupcake recipe make a great get-up-and-go treat on busy summer days. These...
Tomato Onion Salad
"I worked as a summer cook at a Wyoming ranch for more than 20 years, and I made this marinated...
Grilled Cheese with Turkey
I make these turkey and cheese sandwiches at least once a week. I love the melty cheese and mayonnaise for...
Italian Chili
By adding Italian seasoning and fresh veggies, our Test Kitchen put an Italian spin on traditional Southwestern-style chili and created...
Easy Tomato Bisque
A bowl brimming with this fresh creamy tomato bisque is sure to impress Mom. With its outstanding flavor, she'll think...
Ham Barbecue
I’ve turned to this recipe countless times. The sandwiches are tasty and so easy to make, and leftovers are perfect...
Butternut Squash Rolls
With their cheery yellow color and delicious aroma, these appealing buns will brighten your buffet table. Plus, I've found this...
Patriotic Dessert
I took this patriotic dessert to a luncheon and came home with dozens of requests for the recipe! It was...
Strawberry Watermelon Slush
We like to relax on the back porch with glasses of my slush after a long, hot day. Strawberries and...
Shipwreck Stew
I got this recipe from a minister's wife, and I imagine she used it many times at church meetings and...
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Who knew you could add fruit to dressings? This raspberry vinaigrette is sweet and tart, making it the perfect summer...
Cucumber Salad with Peppers and Onion
This crisp and colorful salad is an ideal way to use up all that produce. “It’s so good on hot...
Strawberry Pies
How do you remember how to spell dessert correctly? In this case, double the “S” for double the deliciousness in...
Pina Colada Slush
For a special treat on a steamy day, try this pina colada slush. I first had it when I was...
Creamy Pasta with Bacon
My son loves bacon, so this side is a hit with him. Sometimes I even add chicken to make it...
Mexican Homemade Salsa
In the summertime, I love to make this easy, zippy homemade salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes from my garden. I...
Easy Tortellini Soup
Quick, easy and colorful, this soup makes a cozy cup or even a light lunch on blustery days. Veggies add...
Chicken Stew
Rely on this slow cooker stew on busy weekends when you'd rather not be in the kitchen. Chicken, vegetables and...
Chili for a Crowd
This chili for a crowd was handed down to me by my aunt, who said she got it from a...
Nebraska’s Stuffed Beef Sandwiches
When I moved to Nebraska, I discovered many ethnic foods that I had never heard of before. A friend introduced...
Heirloom Tomato Pie
My green-thumbed neighbors like to share produce with me. I return the delicious favor by baking tomato pies for all....
Molded Strawberry Salad
This refreshing salad has two layers - a pretty pink bottom that includes sour cream, and a ruby red top...
Overnight Oatmeal
Start this breakfast the night before so you can get some extra sleep in the morning. My husband adds coconut...
Holiday Pecan Logs
Meet the Cook: For 50 years, I've turned to this beloved recipe to make candy to give away at Christmas....
Thanksgiving Stuffing
"This nicely seasoned stuffing is our favorite for holiday turkeys," reports Denise Goedeken of Platte Center, Nebraska. "It doesn't require...