Stuffed Zucchini
An abundance of squash from my garden inspired me to make up this stuffed zucchini recipe, which is now a...
Mexican Egg Casserole
Tomatoes and green chiles give color and zip to this extra-cheesy egg bake. It's a favorite for breakfast or brunch...
Fresh Peach Mango Salsa
This colorful, freshly-made salsa tastes wonderful on fish tacos. The garlic and veggies nicely complement the peach and mango flavors.—Marina...
So-Sweet Squash Pickles
These crisp crunchy slices, seasoned with celery seed and mustard seed, have a sweet-sour taste that everyone is sure to...
Peach Rhubarb Crisp
When a visit to the local farmers market left me with an abundance of quickly ripening peaches and a few...
Rhubarb Oat Bars
These chewy rhubarb bars provide just the right amount of tartness and sweetness. They are simply unbeatable! —Renette Cressey, Fort...
Seafood Macaroni Salad
This refreshing salad is always well received, especially in summer. My mother said the recipe just "evolved", because she kept...
Creamy Cheese Rice
The best part about this cheesy rice recipe is that it's great both hot or cold. It's a dish I...
Yellow Squash and Tomatoes
Kathy Smith of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania writes of her Yellow Squash and Tomatoes, “Don't be fooled by the simplicity; this is...
Rhubarb Crisp
I found this strawberry rhubarb crisp recipe on a box of Quaker Oats about 20 years ago. It's quick and...
Mackinac Fudge
When I got married, a woman at my parents’ church gave me this version of a popular Michigan treat. I...
Broccoli and Carrot Cheese Bake
A creamy sauce flavored with cheese makes vegetables so much more appealing to my crowd. This holiday side dish will...
Caramel Apple Strudel
My father, who was born and raised in Vienna, Austria, would tell us stories about how his mother covered all...
Creamy Sausage-Mushroom Rigatoni
In Rome, we dined near the Pantheon. The amazing restaurant is now history, but its memory lives on in this...
Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge
I'm borderline diabetic, but this sugar-free fudge made with sugar substitute appeases my sweet tooth. —Kaye Hartley, Jacksonville, Florida
Swedish Creme
This thick and creamy dessert is my interpretation of my mother’s recipe for Swedish krem. It has just a hint...
Tangy Meatballs
A family favorite, these tend meatballs make a popular hors d'oeuvres at parties. The easy homemade barbecue sauce boasts terrific...
Zucchini Tomato Soup
There's garden-fresh flavor in every spoonful of this easy-to-make soup. I like it for a low-calorie lunch, along with a...
Coconut Carrot Cake
I found this recipe in a cookbook years ago. It's easy to make, and my family loves its moistness. It's...
Stuffed Baked Tomatoes
I make this baked stuffed tomatoes dish often because my family really likes it. Besides being flavorful, the tomatoes make...
Cheese/Grape Appetizers
These small bites are well worth the time they take. Serve them as part of an antipasto platter or as...
Old-Fashioned Lemonade
A sweet-tart lemonade is a traditional part of my Memorial Day and Fourth of July menus. Folks can't get enough...
Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad
With mandarin oranges and a slightly sweet dressing, this spinach salad is a refreshing change of pace. I frequently take...
Bread Pudding for 40
This homey, comforting dessert is a favorite of Loretta Dressel of Nathrop, Colorado. The texture is neither soggy nor dry,...
French Meat Pie
Some time ago, when I was working at a newspaper, a co-worker happened to bring a meat pie for lunch....
Banana Macadamia Muffins
These muffins taste even better the next day, so to save time, I often make them the night before. They...
Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
Frequently requested at family get-togethers, this rich and hearty soup is ready in a flash. Cooking for a vegetarian? Swap...
Ribs with Plum Sauce
I found the recipe for this tangy-sweet basting sauce when a surplus of plums sent me searching for new ideas...
Beer-Braised Pulled Ham
To jazz up ham, I slow-cooked it with a beer sauce. Buns loaded with ham, pickles and mustard are irresistible....