Hearty Beans with Beef
My husband raved about this sweet bean dish after tasting it at a party, so I knew I had to...
Party Appetizer Meatballs
These are a favorite at parties and gatherings. The recipe is easy, and the meatballs can be made well ahead...
Western Beef and Corn Casserole
When our daughter was born, this easy-as-pie main dish went straight to the front of my recipe box! My husband...
Stuffed Zucchini
An abundance of squash from my garden inspired me to make up this stuffed zucchini recipe, which is now a...
Tangy Meatballs
A family favorite, these tend meatballs make a popular hors d'oeuvres at parties. The easy homemade barbecue sauce boasts terrific...
French Meat Pie
Some time ago, when I was working at a newspaper, a co-worker happened to bring a meat pie for lunch....
Meatballs with Cream Sauce
I get raves from my husband and even our three fussy children when I serve these satisfying meatballs with mashed...
Spicy Cheeseburger Soup
This creamy and spicy cheeseburger soup brings my family to the table in a hurry. I love the warming zip...
Spicy Spaghetti Sauce
I appreciate the fact that this hearty pasta sauce is quick to assemble and cooks in just a few hours....
Green Chile Stew
Peppers give this down-home green chile stew a wonderful rich flavor your family will love. —Mary Spill, Tierra Amarilla, New...
Chili Spaghetti
My husband often requested that his grandma make this dish.—Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois
Ground Beef Stroganoff
MY mother-in-law gave me this recipe 25 years ago. It's been a staple in my meal planning ever since because...
Herb-Stuffed Red Peppers
“We love to cook and experiment with new dishes,” writes Brenda Joyner of Pateros, Washington. “We found this recipe online...
Haystack Supper
Served as the main dish at our family reunion buffet, this flavorful layered taco-style dish was a true crowd-pleaser. Folks...
Hearty Skillet Supper
When the weather starts turning cooler, I start to hear requests for this dish. The light soy, onion and garlic...
Pepperoni Pasta
I found this recipe in a cookbook from my mother's sorority. For a fun look, substitute half of the rotini...
Cavatini Pasta
This cavatini recipe has been in my family as long as I can remember, and it is still a favorite....
Mini Crescent Burgers
A friend first brought these snacks to a Sunday school party. The original recipe called for pork sausage, but I...
Beef-Stuffed Acorn Squash
My husband is retired, so we do quite a bit of traveling. I like to cook, travel and add to...
Hamburger Noodle Casserole
People have a hard time believing this homey and hearty casserole uses lighter ingredients. The taste is so rich and...
Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Sauce
This delicious recipe was given to me by a special friend—she included it in a collection of her family's favorites...
Beef Lentil Soup
You can prepare this soup as the main course in a hearty lunch or dinner. On cold winter evenings here...
Taco-Filled Pasta Shells
I've been stuffing pasta shells with different fillings for years, but my family enjoys this version with taco-seasoned meat the...
Hoisin Meatballs
These meatballs are braised in hoisin sauce and cabernet sauvignon for a delicious, rich sauce. If you prefer not to...
Spirited Spaghetti
Transform this pizza-flavored pasta sauce into something spooky by adding some black food coloring to the pasta water.—Robert Smith, Las...
Dandelion Soup
I like to use dandelion green in many recipes. With hearty meatballs in a wonderful chicken broth, this dish is...
Broccoli Biscuit Squares
With their cheesy biscuit-like crust, these pretty squares disappear quickly at our house. We eat them for breakfast, brunch and...
String Cheese Stuffed-Crust Pizza
There's no pizza delivery in our rural community, so I rely on this recipe instead. The edges of the no-fail...
Microwave Beef Casserole
"This microwave dish is great when time is short," writes Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas. "I sometimes use...