Beef and Lentil Chili
Lentils were one of the crops on my dad's farm when we were growing up, and they're the best-kept secret...
Slow-Cooker German Potato Salad
Here's the dish everyone looks for at our parties, so we always double the recipe. It was handed down from...
Vegetable Cheese Salad
Here's a satisfying salad that's garden-fresh. It stars three delicious cheeses and refreshing vegetables like crisp cucumber, bell peppers and...
Summer Rice Salad
Tangy dressing and flavorful ingredients make for a very tasty side dish that's a refreshing alternative to potato salad. People...
Make-Ahead Hearty Six-Layer Salad
This salad is an all-time favorite. I reach for the recipe whenever I need a dish to pass. It is...
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
This slow-cooker soup is a semi-homemade version that coaxes all the flavor out of a rotisserie chicken. The prep work...
Pineapple Salad
This refreshing salad has a mildly tangy dressing that would complement most any entree. After enjoying a similar salad at...
Greek-Style Chicken Burgers
The original recipe for these burgers called for lamb or beef, but I decided to try ground chicken to decrease...
Bacon-Chicken Crescent Ring
When it comes to quick and easy chicken dinners, this beats all other crescent ring recipes. The results are simple...
So-Easy Sloppy Joes
Everybody in the family will love the zesty, fun flavor of this simple staple. Try it spooned over warmed cornbread...
Feta Romaine Salad
My friend Cathy, who is of Greek heritage, prepared this simple romaine salad recipe for me. She served it with...
Quick Macaroni Salad
You can't go wrong with this time-tested winner. Here it is pared down for two.—Carma Blosser, Livermore, Colorado
Tuna Tea Sandwiches
A friend brought tuna sandwiches to a picnic years ago. I never got the recipe from her, but these are...
Creamy Seafood Bisque
This deceptively simple bisque makes a special first course or even a casual meal with a salad or bread. I...
Aloha Burgers
I love hamburgers and tropical fruit, so it just seemed natural for me to combine them. My family frequently requests...
Vermicelli Pasta Salad
I started making this salad because it's loaded with peppers, my husband's favorite. Don't be surprised when there are no...
Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
This salad has been a family favorite for a while! I love to bring this to parties or simply eat...
Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
These full-flavored sandwiches really hit the spot after a busy day. They're easy to make and have a fantastic blend...
Chicken Chili with Black Beans
Because it looks different than traditional chili, my family was a little hesitant to try this dish at first. Thanks...
Five-Bean Soup
One of my family's favorite soups, this tasty recipe was one I discovered years ago. Served with a salad and...
Savory Ham Wraps
Field editor Ruth Peterson from Jenison, Michigan submitted the recipe for these tender, savory wraps. "The great dressing is what...
Cranberry-Walnut Chicken Salad Sandwiches
I made these simple yet special cranberry walnut chicken salad sandwiches for a birthday party. Tangy cranberries and crunchy celery...
Makeover Creamy Seafood Soup
This delicious soup has only half the cholesterol, a fourth of the fat and half the calories of the original...
Rivel Soup
For years, I'd been trying to figure out how my grandmother made her rivel soup. Then I discovered that it...
Melon with Raspberry Sauce
Refreshing melon slices fanned out in a pretty pool of raspberry sauce create a light but elegant ending to any...
Homemade Antipasto Salad
This colorful antipasto salad is a tasty crowd-pleaser. Guests love the homemade dressing, which is a nice change from bottled...
Hearty Beef Soup
This quick-to-fix soup, sent in by Marcia Severson from Hallock, Minnesota, feeds 25 hungry tummies. The tender sirloin pieces and...
Quick Corn Salad
This sensational yet easy corn salad is a delight to serve because you can make it ahead, and it's an...
Gumbo Sloppy Joes
Just a few ingredients, including a can of chicken gumbo soup, are needed for this variation on sloppy joe sandwiches....