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...
Spaghetti Pie
A classic Italian combination is remade into a creamy, family-pleasing spaghetti pie. This recipe was given to me several years...
Beef Noodle Soup
This delicious soup only takes minutes—but tastes as if it simmers all day! —Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington
Best Spaghetti and Meatballs
One evening we had unexpected company. Since I had some of these meatballs left over in the freezer, I warmed...
Ground Beef Hash Brown Casserole
Because this ground beef hash brown casserole is practically a meal in itself, I simply pair it with a salad...
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...
Traditional Italian Wedding Soup
You don’t have to be Italian to love this easy-to-make soup with tiny round pasta! Homemade meatballs pair beautifully with...
Inside-Out Stuffed Peppers
My daughters don’t care for the usual green peppers stuffed with a meat-and-rice mixture, so one of the girls dreamed...
Butternut Squash Chili
Add butternut squash to chili for a tasty, filling, energy-packed dish your whole family will love. Mine does! —Jeanne Larson,...
Easy Salsa Sloppy Joes
I created these sandwiches when I realized I did not have a can of sloppy joe sauce. The sweet brown...
Chili Mac
This chili mac has regularly appeared on my family menus for more than 40 years, and it's never failed to...
Roadside Diner Cheeseburger Quiche
My savory main-dish quiche tastes just like its burger counterpart. Easy and appealing, this cheeseburger quiche is pretty enough to...
Fold-Over Tortilla Bake
Here’s something a little different to shake up taco night. But don’t reserve this zippy dish for a weeknight—it’s perfect...
Speedy Shepherd’s Pie
Turn mashed potatoes and a few pantry staples into cozy comfort food. This recipe is really flexible, so if you...
Hearty Rye Melts
When we moved from the Midwest to Kentucky, we were invited to a neighborhood gathering, where this appetizer was served....
Taco Twists
Why serve tacos only in ordinary flour or corn tortillas? For a mouthwatering change of pace, bake the taco beef...
Firehouse Chili
As one of the cooks at the firehouse, I used to prepare meals for 10 men. This firehouse chili recipe...
Hearty Mac & Cheese
“Whether a cold winter night or rainy summer day, this is quick-and-easy comfort food at its very best!” And a...
Spanish Rice with Ground Beef
I don't know the origin of this recipe, but it's been in my family for a long time. I can...
Pizza Tater Tot Casserole
For a new spin on a classic casserole, try my easy version. For a fun twist, just add your family’s...
Southwest Frito Pie
I got a real culture shock when we moved to New Mexico several years ago, but we grew to love...
Meatball Hash Brown Bake
For a seniors potluck at church, I wanted to create a recipe that would incorporate a meat dish and side...
Queso Baked Nachos
I modified a nachos recipe I found, and my family loves it! It is now a regular at all of...
Philly Cheesesteak Gnocchi
My family loves this quick and comforting meal. It has all the flavors of a Philly cheesesteak in a bowl,...
Mexican Manicotti
Serve this hearty entree with Spanish rice, homemade salsa and tortilla chips. I've also made it without ground beef, and...
Eggplant Casserole
With lots of vegetables, this good-for-you eggplant casserole is low in calories, but full of flavor. I make it often...
Meatballs Sausage Dinner
One day I was having trouble deciding what to make for dinner, so I combined whatever was in the refrigerator...
Beef Spinach Hot Dish
My family, which includes my parents and six brothers and sisters, all love this recipe. Sometimes I use ground turkey...
Makeover Tater-Topped Casserole
I love Tater Tot casserole, but wanted a lighter version of the recipe. The Taste of Home Test Kitchen slashed...