Old-Fashioned Coconut Pie
My husband says it's not good cooking unless it's made from scratch. This is an old-fashioned way of making coconut...
Strawberry/Rhubarb Crumb Pie
Everyone seems to have a rhubarb patch here in Maine. This pie won first prize at our church fair; I...
Carrot Apple Salad
Deciding to start eating healthy, I took a classic carrot and raisin salad recipe and lightened it up, then added...
Apple-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
My mother used to make this apple stuffed pork loin. To lighten my mom's recipe up a bit, I reduced...
Barbecued Bean Salad
This tangy, hearty salad is a refreshing dish to serve at a summertime picnic. Mild spices blend nicely with the...
Crawfish Fettuccine
I have lived in this close-knit community all my life and enjoy cooking Cajun dishes, especially this crawfish fettuccine. Along...
Shrimp Dip with Cream Cheese
This tasty spread, prepared with softened cream cheese, is a beautiful pale salmon color. A teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce provides...
Cranberry Scones
“You can use any dried fruit for these tender scones, but my favorite is a mix of dried cranberries and...
Quick Homemade Sweet-and-Sour Pork
Stir up a homemade sweet-and-sour sauce for this colorful combination of tender pork, crunchy vegetables and tangy pineapple. Serve it...
Crunchy Bagel Chips
This savory snack from Robin Boynton of Harbor Beach, Michigan tastes just like store-bought bagel chips...and it's a great way...
Easy Hungarian Goulash Soup
This soup is similar to one made by my mother years ago. Brimming with potatoes, rutabagas, carrots and onions, it's...
Creamy Mushroom-Potato Bake
The day I first made this, we'd invited a neighbor—a bachelor farmer—over, and I wanted to fix something hearty. It...
Winning Cranberry Muffins
Our town is the hub of all the area's large cranberry bogs, which are beautiful year-round. I've had this particular...
Old-Fashioned Pot Roast
I got this recipe from my mom, a great cook. My sister, dad and I loved it when she made...
Contest-Winning Three-Bean Soup
This chili-like soup is delicious and very low in fat. Salsa, cumin and chili powder gave it plenty of flavor...
Creamy Corn Crab Soup
This creamy soup is fast, easy and very tasty. Corn really stars in this delectable recipe, and crabmeat makes it...
Pork Tenderloin Stew
This thick, creamy stew is one my family requests often. It does an especially good job of warming us up...
Mini Hamburgers
Reports Judy Lewis of Sterling Heights, Michigan, "I guarantee these will be the first snack cleared from your table."
Sole in Herbed Butter
This recipe is requested often in my family. I don't mind making it often..it's easy to prepare and it is...
Chicken Wraps
Use your favorite flavor of cheese spread and tortillas to wrap up this filling sandwich. You can serve any extra...
Chinese Coleslaw
We use this recipe a lot, especially in the summer. Everyone in the family enjoys it. It's great for barbecues,...
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Everyone will simply devour this savory and delicious dip with shredded chicken throughout. The spicy kick makes it a perfect...
Herb-Stuffed Roasted Cornish Hens
If you're looking for an elegant dinner for two, we suggest these Cornish hen recipe. As a bonus, the crisp,...
Mom’s Cheese Pie
"My mother brought this Old World recipe with her from the Ukraine," says Anne Kulick of Phillipsburg, New Jersey. A...
Scalloped Potatoes with Mushrooms
Potatoes and mushrooms make a one-dish meal I love – it’s the calories you have to watch. Swap out dairy...
Carrot-Apple Side Dish
Whenever this dish makes an appearance at a family gathering or church potluck, folks always comment on the interesting combination...
Parmesan Chicken
The savory coating on this chicken has the satisfying flavor of Parmesan cheese. It's easy enough to be a family...
Indian Fry Bread Tacos
From Ponca City, Oklahoma, LaDonna Reed writes, “Our son-in-law is half Comanche and half Kiowa, and this recipe is similar...
Apple Peach Cobbler
Take advantage of good prices on fresh fruit in season for this wonderful dessert. It smacks of old-fashioned goodness. —Anna...