Chunky Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans
This chicken salad with grapes is ready in a snap when using rotisserie chicken and a few quick chops of...
Deluxe Walking Nachos
This slow-cooked potluck chili makes an awesome filling for a little bag of walk-around nachos. Cut the bag lengthwise to...
Barbecued Beef Chili
Served with a hot loaf of bread and a side salad, this slow-cooker chili makes a hearty meal. The recipe...
Contest-Winning Vegetarian Chili
My husband and I love vegetarian Dutch oven recipes—and this vegetarian chili is one of our favorites. It makes...
Cream Cheese Potato Soup
"I came up with this soup after I had tried something similar at a restaurant," explains Stacy Bockelman, California, Missouri....
Ground Beef Vegetable Soup
Ground Beef Vegetable Soup is sure to chase the chill after a day of raking leaves or running errands. A...
Cheddar Cheese Potato Soup
Here's a recipe I created as an alternative to plain potato soup. Hearty and comforting, it disappears quickly when I...
Easy Chicken Melts
“These cheesy, Cajun-flavored sandwiches are toasty and delicious right out of the oven. When I have leftover baked chicken breasts,...
Quick Cranberry Gelatin Salad
Since this tangy salad keeps well, I make it a day ahead for my Christmas menu. It's also a great...
Mexican Chorizo and Corn Soup
This filling soup is fantastic when you need to warm up on a blustery day! If you want a chowder...
Turkey Bean Burgers
Packed with veggies, beans, turkey and loads of flavor, these moist burgers are anything but boring. What an easy meal...
Apple Caesar Salad
I couldn't find a single Caesar salad recipe I liked, so I combined ingredients from a few recipes and came...
Quinoa with Roasted Veggies and Feta
When I want to bust out of my salad rut, I roast a medley of veggies and mix them with...
Colorful Papaya Panzanella
I like to combine fruits with vegetables with homemade croutons to create "pizzazzy" (my new favorite word) side dishes. This...
Berry Delightful Spinach Salad
A homemade dressing and sugared pecans dress up this fruit-filled green salad. When fresh berries are out of season, try...
Orange and Beet Salad
This jewel-colored orange and beet salad is one where I just kept adding touches until I got it just the...
Cornucopia Salad
I first enjoyed this salad at a church potluck and has since become a Thanksgiving tradition at my house. I've...
Mushroom Panzanella
My fresh take on classic Italian bread salad pairs well with grilled or roasted meats. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
Dill-Marinated Broccoli
A co-worker tipped me off to this splashy marinade for broccoli. The longer you wait, the better it gets. Add...
Cheesy Ham & Corn Chowder
When the day calls for a warm bowl of chunky soup, we make a big pot of the goods—potatoes, corn,...
Mango Salad with Mint Yogurt Dressing
An abundant planter full of mint inspired me to create this summery salad. The flavors pair together so well, and...
Herby Pea Salad
We love spring vegetables. One Mother's Day I came up with this flavorful green salad that everyone enjoyed. You could...
Turkey & Bulgur Salad
Cranberry juice concentrate gives this wonderful luncheon salad a burst of flavor. I like to line a serving platter with...
Easy Greek Chicken Sandwiches
My wife and I ate sandwiches similar to these at a restaurant and enjoyed them. But they weren't nearly as...
Asparagus-Fennel Pasta Salad
Asparagus delivers delightful spring flavor in this hearty side salad. Served warm, it includes a wonderful mix of fresh-tasting ingredients....
Greens with Homemade Croutons
A lively salad of fresh greens gets a flavorful boost from homemade croutons baked with tarragon, thyme and basil. —...
Wilted Spinach Salad with Butternut Squash
Make quick work of peeling butternut squash. First, prick it with a fork and give it 45 seconds in the...
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds
We had leftover roasted butternut squash one night, so I threw it on a salad and topped it with cheese....
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
I can't make this dish without printing enough copies of the recipe to hand out to girlfriends at my book...