Corn and Green Chile Casserole
We live very close to the Mexican border, so recipes featuring corn and green chiles are popular here. This dish...
Apple Rhubarb Crumble
Here in Vermont, we enjoy a bounty of rhubarb, apples and maple syrup. These ingredients inspired me to create this...
Italian Ribs and Rice
With meat, vegetables and rice, here's a dish that can be a whole meal by itself. It'll satisfy the hunger...
Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
I like to create recipes, and this is one my husband really enjoys. It's an excellent dish for company, especially...
Savory Spiced Almonds
"You won't be able to eat just one of these!" assures Keri Scofield Lawson of Fullerton, California. "So make several...
Broccoli Tortellini Salad
"This tried-and-true salad is simple to toss together and convenient since you make it ahead," reports May Sisk Hazlet, New...
Pecan Cream Cheese Squares
From Wills Point, Texas, field editor Dorothy Pritchett says, "This rich, easy dessert is perfect after a light meal."
Tortilla Snack Strips
"These crispy, zippy strips are a super homemade alternative to commercial snack chips," writes Karen Riordan from her home in...
Hot Corn Dip
A flavorful mixture of vegetables and cheese, this hot corn dip is great to share at a party. I assemble...
Orange-Cinnamon French Toast
Everyone eats at the same time when you fix this tasty oven-baked French toast. —Bernice Smith, Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota
Cincinnati Chili
Cinnamon and cocoa give a rich brown color to hearty Cincinnati chili. This dish will warm you up on a...
Chicken Gumbo
This fresh-tasting, flavorful main dish is well-received when I cook it for church suppers. It's a colorful mixture of traditional...
Shrimp Egg Salad
"My family loves this change-of-pace sandwich filling," says field editor Ruth Ann Stelfox of Raymond, Alberta. "It has a tasty...
Beef Tenderloin Stroganoff
This delicious main dish is easy to prepare and a good dish to serve company. Using tenderloin makes it special.—Elizabeth...
Baked Stuffed Carrots
The preparation makes this side dish much more impressive than plain cooked carrots—and it tastes better, too!—Roma Steckling, Aitkin, Minnesota
Fabulous Fettuccine
My mother-in-law is from Italy, so my husband, Bob, grew up eating pasta dishes. I've been preparing this fresh-tasting version...
Mom’s Beef Stew
This warming, stick-to-your-ribs main dish was one Mom relied on often to feed us 13 kids. Mildly seasoned with lots...
Baked Rice with Sausage
This recipe is perfect for potlucks or church suppers since it produces a big batch and has flavors with broad...
Sausage Chive Pinwheels
These spirals are simple to make but look special on a buffet. Our guests eagerly help themselves—sometimes the eye-catching pinwheels...
Frozen Cherry Salad
Pretty slices of this refreshing salad are dotted with colorful cherries for a festive look. The flavor is pleasant and...
Apple-of-Your-Eye Cheesecake
My most-often-requested dessert, this exquisite cheesecake with apples, caramel and pecans wins me more compliments than anything else I make....
Black Forest Pie
With three active children, I don't usually fuss with fancy desserts. This one is simple but impressive--it's the one I...
Banana Crepes
I like to serve this impressive treat at parties. The pleasant banana-orange flavor makes it wonderful for dinner or brunch....
Banana Chiffon Cake
"Simple yet delicious desserts were my Aunt Allie's specialty," notes Nancy Horsburgh of Everett, Ontario. "This cake was one of...
Low-Fat Potato Soup
"My husband usually doesn't care for low-fat dishes," notes Natalie Warf of Spring Lake, North Carolina. "So after finishing a...
Apple Bread Pudding
My young grandson loves to help me make his favorite dessert. When Frankie eats this comforting pudding, he declares, "Yum...
Apple Fritter Rings
These old-fashioned fried apple rings are the perfect way to end a fun homemade meal. —Bernice Snowberger, Monticello, Indiana
Simple Spanish Rice for 2
Green peppers and tomato give lovely color to this nicely seasoned side dish. It's just right for two people.—Vivian Wolfram,...
Vanilla Custard Cups
When I was living with my mother, she loved custard,, so I'd make this comforting dessert each week. Without leftovers,...