Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
As a child, shepherd's pie was one of my favorites. But now, having cut white potatoes out of our diet,...
Cowboy Beef Dip
In a foods class, a group of us developed this recipe for the North Dakota's annual Beef Bash. We won...
Taco Spaghetti
I came up with this kid-friendly taco spaghetti recipe one afternoon when I was using up leftover spaghetti and ground...
Traditional Lasagna
My family first tasted this rich, homemade lasagna recipe at a friend's home on Christmas Eve. We were so impressed...
Southwestern Goulash
I had some extra cilantro in the fridge and didn't want to throw it away. Instead, I came up with...
BBQ Meat Loaf Minis
Kids can have fun helping to prepare these mini meat loaves in muffin cups. For extra spice, we sometimes add...
Mom’s Meat Loaf
Mom made the best meat loaf, and now I do too. When I first met my husband, he wasn't a...
Iowa Ham Balls
This is a special recipe my whole family likes. Every time they visit and I make ham balls, they're all...
Ravioli Lasagna
When you taste this dish, you’ll think it’s a from-scratch recipe—but it starts with frozen ravioli! —Patricia Smith, Asheboro, North...
Beef Bolognese with Linguine
After much research, tasting and tweaking, I finally came up with this beef bolognese recipe that is based on a...
Mini Mediterranean Pizza
I was on a mini pizza kick and had already served up Mexican and Italian variations, so I opted for...
Matthew’s Best Ever Meat Loaf
This mushroom meat loaf is comfort food at its best. Mushrooms, beef stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire and soy sauce help...
Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet
Cheeseburger macaroni is the ultimate simple and fulfilling dinner that uses items I typically have in my cupboard. It's so...
Savory Meat Pie
A friend gave me this recipe after I had mentioned that my meat pies lacked "punch". The pie has a...
Cranberry Appetizer Meatballs
For a memorable meatball party snack with a tangy non-traditional sauce, I suggest this recipe. The meatballs are mouthwatering.—Jim Ulberg,...
Christmas Meatballs
Cranberry sauce and brown sugar create a tangy glaze for moist meatballs that are good Christmas appetizers or
Farmhouse Barbecue Muffins
Cheddar cheese, fluffy biscuits and BBQ sauce combine to make these hearty muffins. Try them with ground turkey or other...
Skillet Beef and Macaroni
I found this simple skillet recipe many years ago on a can label. I made some tweaks, and my family...
Hearty Ragu Bolognese
My robust ragu combines ground beef, sausage and chicken. Serve it over any type of pasta, or baked or fried...
Stovetop Cheeseburger Pasta
Cheeseburgers are delicious in any form, but I'm partial to this creamy pasta dish that seriously tastes just like the...
Favorite Cheeseburger Pizza
My sister-in-law used to own a pizza restaurant and gave me this awesome recipe that features ground beef, cheddar and...
Norwegian Meatballs
These meatballs are a favorite around our area. On May 17, Norwegian Independence Day, many people serve them with a...
Biscuits and Beans
Biscuits and beans are common ingredients in traditional country cooking. This recipe earned an honorable mention when I entered it...
Spooky Shepherd’s Pie
Don't worry, these ghosts are the friendly kind. Ready-to-go veggies and gravy make this meal prep fast. —Paula Zsiray, Logan,...
Baked Shepherd’s Casserole
All my kids are grown and most are married, but they often come home for Sunday dinner, and their most...
Meat Loaf Muffins
Serve these tangy meat loaf muffins for dinner or slice them up for a take-along sandwich lunch. They're just as...
Pinto Bean Chili
Cumin and chili powder season this traditional pinto bean chili recipe. Serve with quesadillas to make this Southwestern soup a...
Zucchini Lasagna
We plant zucchini every year and always seem to have more than we can use! This hearty zucchini lasagna is...
Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff
This ground beef Stroganoff is one of the dishes my family requests most often whenever I ask what they'd like...