Yogurt Parfait
I often make two different single-serving recipes. This is a delicious breakfast or luncheon treat, especially with wafers on the...
Sunshine Crepes
"My family wanted just a light brunch and coffee this year for Christmas morning, so I whipped up these sweet...
Scented Rice in Baked Pumpkin
This easy, delicious and healthy side is a showpiece that always delights. You can use grain, squash, fruits and nuts...
Old-Fashioned Wilted Lettuce
"I remember my grandmother making this wonderful 'wilted' salad with leaf lettuce from her garden and serving it with a...
Cornish Hens
I like this recipe for Cornish hens because it’s easy to do and a delicious entrée for two. The basting...
Italian Pizza Bread
—Sherry Adams, Mount Ayr, Iowa
Broccoli and Swiss Bake
Instead of pairing broccoli with cheddar cheese, I decided to use Swiss. This creamy side dish is especially comforting on...
Strawberry Shortbread Shortcake
Crisp chocolate shortbread makes a delectable base for this dazzling shortcake recipe.—California Strawberry Advisory Board, x, California
Veggie Dill Dip
I like to keep this good-for-you dip on hand, along with a variety of cut-up vegetables, for an easy snack.—Hazel...
Slow-Cooked Creamy Rice
This wonderful side dish goes well with any meat stew. I use whatever fresh herbs I have on hand along...
Wilted Lettuce
"Here's an easy, old-fashioned salad that makes for a different-tasting side dish," writes Jennie Wilburn of Long Creek, Oregon. "You...
Rum Raisin Creme Brulee
Inspired by a favorite ice cream flavor, I created this make-ahead recipe to free up some time in the kitchen....
Strawberry Truffles
The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent strawberry truffles. I often double the recipe to...
Mushroom-Spinach Bake
With a pretty spinach layer and a golden-brown top, this airy souffle is a holiday staple at our house. It...
Olive Bread
With just a few ingredients, you can bake up this tender olive bread recipe. It's great to serve when you're...
Sage Fontina Focaccia
These rustic loaves have plenty of sage flavor—a tasty addition to any feast.
— Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado
Grits & Bacon Casserole
A Mississippi home cook gave me her recipe for grits casserole. It baked like traditional custard. I garnish it with...
Beef Tenderloin with Sauteed Vegetables
This is the most elegant, tender beef. It’s made the classic French way—so easy! —cleo gonske, redding, California
Morel Mushroom Ravioli
My friend and I enjoy mushroom hunting. The exercise and fresh air, along with the beauty of the outdoors is...
5-Cheese Ravioli Marinara
This ravioli is ready in a flash, tossed with your favorite pasta sauce, then sprinkled with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese....
Strawberry Brunch Bruschetta
Try this sweet bruschetta for a brunch or indulgent weekend breakfast. The goat cheese, fresh herbs and strawberries make a...
Coconut Lentils with Rice
Years ago I made this recipe for my kids, and they loved it. One of my daughter's friends would always...
Lemon-Basil Mojito Mocktails
In this twist on the classic summer beverage, lemon and basil take the place of mint. For a grown-up version,...
Broccoli Cheese Twice-Baked Potatoes
This is a super spud dish from the state famous for its potatoes. If I want to impress dinner guests,...
Honey & Ginger Glazed Carrots
For weeknights, holidays and special events, we make a sweet and tangy carrot dish flavored with ginger, lemon juice and...
Hot Mushroom Spread
I've made this creamy, hearty mushroom appetizer for years—it's a big hit every time.—Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia
Turkey Florentine Sandwiches
Upgrade a lunchtime classic into a dinnertime feast with a few fancy yet simple tweaks. —Karel Reynolds, Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Greens with Citrus Dressing
"You don't miss the oil when topping a green salad with this light and tangy homemade dressing," assures Suzanne Schreiber...
Southwest Skillet Corn
"This colorful stir-fried side complements any Mexican menu nicely," says Marilyn Smudzinski of Peru, Illinois.