Autumn Bisque
I like cozy comfort soups that taste creamy—without the cream. This one’s full of good stuff like rutabagas, leeks, fresh...
Sixteen-Bean Soup
Count on this pleasingly seasoned, hearty soup to satisfy the whole family. "My husband and kids say brimming bowls of...
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Carrots and Ham Hocks
In less than half an hour, I can have the ingredients for my satisfying pea soup simmering away in my...
Mexican Chicken Chili
Corn and black beans give this satisfying chili a Mexican flair the whole family will love. Adjust the cayenne if...
Barbecued Hamburgers
When I got married, I asked my Aunt Jean for this recipe. It was her creation and she always hamburgers...
Contest-Winning Black Bean Soup
Black bean soup recipes are among my favorite because they're light and it most of the time don't contain meat....
Quick Potato Corn Chowder
This corn chowder recipe is the perfect starter, or even a meal in itself. It works in every season, so...
Quick Vegetable Salad
This recipe was given to me by a friend and it's one the entire family likes. Whenever we have a...
Sandwich for a Crowd
My husband and I live on a 21-acre horse ranch and love to have friends over to enjoy it with...
Carrot Broccoli Salad
I created this salad for last summer's round of family reunions and picnics. My in-laws provided me with all the...
Kansas Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers are my very favorite garden vegetable, so I use this recipe often. I got it from a friend years...
Antipasto Appetizer Salad
Use a slotted spoon to serve this as an appetizer with baguette toasts, or ladle it over romaine lettuce to...
Summertime Strawberry Gelatin Salad
Meet the Cook: For years, this salad has been a "must" at family dinners and special occasions. It's as pretty...
Shredded Beef Sandwiches
Cola is the secret ingredient in this delicious slow-cooked beef. Coated with a well-seasoned sauce, the tender meat gets its...
Creamy Chunky Potato Soup
"The first time I made this creamy satisfying soup, it instantly became my family's favorite," recalls Stephanie Moon, of Boise,...
Ham Pasta Salad
I "invented" this salad as I went along...it's a combination of various pasta salad recipes I'd seen. It can be...
Hearty Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
This warm, hearty spinach and bacon salad offers comfort at any meal. The glossy dressing features a hint of celery...
All-American Barbecue Sandwiches
I came up with this delicious BBQ sandwich on my own. Out of all my barbecue recipes, this one's my...
Basil-Tomato Grilled Cheese
The tastes of summer abound in this easy Italian-style grilled cheese sandwich. Not only is it delicious, it's super-fast, so...
Tomato Mushroom Soup
This soup recipe came about while I was experimenting with the goodies from my garden…I serve it often to my...
Summer Corn Salad
This beautiful salad truly captures the summer season. It's chock full of fresh veggies and basil, and feta cheese gives...
Summer Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This refreshing recipe goes well with grilled fish or chicken. We enjoy the lemon vinaigrette dressing at room temperature, so...
Broccoli and Apple Salad
Even my picky daughter loves this one! My yogurt dressing on crunchy veggie salad makes a cool and creamy side...
French Dip
For a sandwich with more pizazz than the traditional French dip, give this recipe a try. The seasonings give the...
Cajun Burgers
Meet the Cook: My family likes its food spicy. I found the original recipe for these burgers in a cookbook,...
Carolina-Style Pork Barbecue
I am originally from North Carolina and this recipe is a favorite. My husband swears my authentic Carolina ’cue is...
Company Fruit Salad
We first tried a cream cheese fruit salad like this at a local deli. Since I couldn't get that recipe,...
Chicken Vegetable Soup with Potatoes
"I'm always looking for recipes that are low in fat but don't taste like it," notes Anna Overton of Lakewood,...
Shredded Steak Sandwiches
I received this recipe when I was a newlywed, and it's been a favorite since then. The saucy steak barbecue...