Over-the-Top Baked Ziti
I adapted a ziti recipe to remove ingredients my kids did not like, such as ground beef. The revised recipe...
Mexican Chicken Alfredo
One family member likes Italian; another likes Mexican. They’ll never compromise when this is on the menu. —Tia Woodley, Stockbridge,...
Peanut Ginger Pasta
To get that luscious taste of Thai cuisine, combine ginger, basil, lime and peanut butter in a sauce for linguine....
Mexican Stuffed Shells
My husband and I both love Mexican food—the hotter the better. But since our children and friends like milder dishes,...
Easy Beef Stroganoff
I wanted to lighten my mother-in-law's wonderful recipe and came up with this tasty beef Stroganoff. In our home, we...
Slow-Cooker Cheesy White Lasagna
Here’s my best version of my favorite food—lasagna! The recipe is a winner, so it’s worth the extra prep. You’ll...
Makeover Traditional Lasagna
I’ve never been quick to pass along my special recipes, but this one is so good that it’s become our...
Polish Casserole
When I first made this dish, my 2-year-old liked it so much that he wanted it for every meal! You...
Chicken Tortellini Soup
This recipe puts a different spin on traditional chicken noodle soup. I like to use cheese tortellini instead of plain...
Shortcut Sausage Lasagna
"My family and friends love this great tasting lasagna," writes Cindy Moore of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. "The recipe is almost foolproof....
Spaghetti Pie
A classic Italian combination is remade into a creamy, family-pleasing spaghetti pie. This recipe was given to me several years...
Italian Chicken and Peppers
I put this chicken recipe together one day when I had leftover peppers and wanted something easy. To my delight,...
Pumpkin Lasagna
I especially like this comforting fall dish because it's vegetarian. Even friends who aren't big fans of pumpkin are surprised...
Warm Chicken Tortellini Au Gratin
I have a number of easy, planned leftover recipes in my arsenal, which are especially useful when I'm busy. This...
Sage & Browned Butter Ravioli
After enjoying a similar dish in Italy, we came home and planted sage in our garden to be sure we...
Pork & Ramen Stir-Fry
I normally serve a traditional stir-fry, but I wanted to change it up with this ramen noodle recipe....
Shrimp Puttanesca
I throw together these bold ingredients for a feisty seafood pasta. —Lynda Balslev, Sausalito, California
Cheese-Stuffed Shells
When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got...
Best Spaghetti and Meatballs
One evening we had unexpected company. Since I had some of these meatballs left over in the freezer, I warmed...
Easy Chicken Tetrazzini
This easy chicken tetrazzini is made with leftover cooked chicken and canned soup. It's the perfect recipe for busy weeknights...
Pesto Pasta
My husband loves this fresh-tasting side dish that's as good as it is easy. The appetizing aroma of basil is...
Chicken and Bows
I first made this recipe when I was a professional nanny. It comes together quickly at dinnertime when the kids...
Fettuccine with Black Bean Sauce
When my husband needed to go on a heart-smart diet, I had to come up with new ways to get...
Hearty Penne Beef
This is comfort food at its finest! The best of everything is found here—it's tasty, easy and a smart way...
Chicken Club Casseroles
This chicken club casserole freezer meal is a warm, welcoming casserole that tastes as fresh and creamy after it's frozen...
Caramelized Onion & Garlic Pasta
This full-flavored recipe is the result of my mother's love of pasta and our love of cooking together. With a...
Italian Spaghetti Salad
This attractive, fresh-tasting Italian spaghetti salad recipe can conveniently be prepared the night before. It makes enough for a crowd!...
Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup
This is my favorite soup recipe. It's quick to fix on a busy night and full of healthy, tasty ingredients....
Chili Mac
This chili mac has regularly appeared on my family menus for more than 40 years, and it's never failed to...