Dishes and Beverages

My family was growing tired of traditional red sauce lasagna, so I created this fun twist using a creamy homemade...

These creamy, tasty potatoes can be made the day before and stored in the refrigerator until you're ready to pop...

I love to experiment with food. We're able to buy sweet onions grown on Maui, so I stir-fry them with...

As a full-time teacher, I only have time to cook from scratch a few nights each week. This

This slow-cooker roast beef and gravy is unbelievably easy. On busy days, I put this main dish in the crock...

Old-fashioned but never out of style, I got this favorite pumpkin recipe from an elderly aunt. —Lois Fetting, Nelson, Wisconsin

My bright and hearty soup features an unusual blend of ingredients, including okra, kale and black-eyed peas. No kale on...

This picture-perfect linguine is a feast for the eyes and, with a hint of heat, a treat for the palate....

Spaghetti squash, like zucchini, can take over a garden. This is an excellent way to put that abundance to good...

My family loves to have potluck barbecues during the summer. With several backyard gardens in the family, you can be...

This recipe showcases the beautiful bounty of summer with its fresh corn, tomatoes and delicious basil. Prevent browning by spritzing...

Ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning give extra special flavor to my hearty chili. Folks will come back for seconds....

This is a spiced-up version of my favorite corn chowder. The first time I added dumplings, my husband declared them...

I knew this ham soup recipe was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for it! The hearty soup—chock-full of ham,...

Chili is one of our best cold-weather strategies. We use chicken and white beans for a twist on the regular...

This recipe was given to me by a good friend a couple of years ago, and I've been making it...

“I enjoy serving this hors d’oeuvre at family gatherings. It can be mixed ahead of time, refrigerated, and then spread...

My husband and I are always on the lookout for new ways to incorporate Jewish traditions into our interfaith home....

I only need six ingredients to whip up this fluffy and refreshing grasshopper pie. I usually make two of the...

Tender cubes of beef are braised in a wine sauce with savory vegetables. I made this slow-cooker beef burgundy often...

Even folks who claim not to like cranberries rave about this dish. I cherish the recipe from my mother, who...

We always keep bananas on hand, but with just two of us in the house, they usually ripen faster than...

People have told me this is better than the gravy their Sicilian grandmothers used to make. But don’t tell the...

Say happy birthday with this dark, moist cake. The basic buttery frosting has an unmistakable homemade taste. With a few...

This hearty beef barley soup is a favorite menu item in our house throughout the year. Everyone savors the flavor....

You can make this tasty pizza from scratch yourself with hardly any fuss. My sister shared the recipe with me...

These chewy English muffins have a scrumptious mild cheese flavor that intensifies when they're split and toasted. My family really...

This mild but hearty family fare is chock-full of veggies, Italian seasoning and nutrition. It’s a quick-and-easy meal that just...

I work full time as a nurse, so I depend on quick and easy meals like this one. My sister...