Upper Peninsula Pasties
I grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where pasties—traditional meat pies often eaten by hand—are extremely popular. There's a debate...
Contest-Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup
At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming ground beef soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread...
Classic Chili
We think this recipe from Marjorie Carey from Alamosa, Colorado, tastes just like Wendy's chili! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Best Lasagna
Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can't go wrong with this deliciously rich...
Enchilada Casserole
Every time I serve this dish, I get satisfied reviews—even from my father, who usually doesn't like Mexican food. Plus,...
Nikki’s Perfect Pastitsio
My mother used to work so hard in the kitchen to make this classic Greek dish, and the results were...
Cheeseburger Cups
This is a terrific recipe for moms with young kids and busy lives. This simple, inexpensive dish is made with...
Santa Fe Skillet
As a mother who works full-time, I’m always looking for quick, easy meals to prepare. This is a timeless recipe....
Tomato-French Bread Lasagna
For a big hearty meal, I make this recipe as a side dish to go with veal cutlets or a...
Beef-Stuffed Potatoes
This is a stuffed potato with a tasty twist. Teenagers like the flavor the green chiles and cheese add. —Kay...
Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
I try to make foods that are not only kid friendly, but are also easy to reheat since my husband...
Cheeseburger Paradise Soup
I’ve never met a person who didn’t enjoy this creamy soup, and it’s hearty enough to serve as a main...
Eight-Layer Casserole
My sister shared this original recipe with me, but I adapted it for my family's taste. I like that it's...
Super Spaghetti Sauce
At my house, we never know how many we'll have for dinner. That's why this spaghetti sauce is one of...
Classic Cabbage Rolls
I've always enjoyed cabbage rolls but didn't make them since most methods were too complicated. This recipe is fairly simple...
Wagon Wheel Casserole
My ground beef hot dish is a family pleaser. We love the combination of ingredients.—Barbara Hopkins, Lusby, Maryland
Chili Beef Pasta
Right after I got married, an aunt gave me her recipe for skillet spaghetti and told me it was ideal...
Easy Ziti Bake
I enjoy making this baked ziti recipe for family and friends. It's easy to prepare, and I like to get...
Cabbage Roll Stew
A head of cabbage seems like it never ends. Here's a delicious way to use it up. My husband is...
Mom’s Spaghetti Sauce
“Mom made this when we were kids, and it was always my first choice for birthday dinners,” recalls Kristy Hawkes...
Old-Fashioned Cabbage Rolls
It was an abundance of dill in my garden that led me to try this. My family liked the taste...
Cabbage Soup
My husband was never too fond of cabbage—until the first time he tried this cabbage soup recipe from my aunt....
Favorite Sloppy Joes
I've prepared these sandwiches for years. I've tried many sloppy joe recipes, but this one is the best by far....
Slow-Cooked Tamale Casserole
I've been making this recipe for years because my family really likes it. It's great for busy days because you...
Chili Cottage Pie
This filling cottage pie is super simple and loaded with flavor. The kids love to help layer it up. —Jacob...
Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells
Here's a kid-friendly dish so flavorful and fun, nobody is likely to guess that it's also lower in fat. It's...
Super Sloppy Joes
Mother made these fresh-tasting sloppy joes many times when I was growing up. She passed the recipe on to me...
Southwest Beef Stew
Add your family's favorite picante sauce to ground beef, black beans and corn, then watch how quickly they empty their...
Curried Beef Pita Pockets
If there are people in your family who think they won’t like the taste of curry, serve this. They’ll be...