Meal Types

Brighten blustery gray days with steaming bowlfuls of butternut squash apple soup that's the color of California sunshine. It's velvety,...

I’ve been making this New Orleans gumbo for at least 30 years. I’m originally from New Orleans, and I think...

I got this recipe from my favorite bagel shop in New York City. Now I make this every time I'm...

I hope other families enjoy this chocolate coconut cake as much as my family does. I've given almost 100 copies...

“My family loves this quick and easy version of Italian wedding soup," says Kimberly Parker of North Olmsted, Ohio. "They...

Ruby Williams writes from Bogalusa, Louisiana, "For years, I cooked for my late husband and our five children. Now it's...

A bit of spice livens up cranberries and turkey while fat-free cream cheese rounds out the bold flavors in this...

My husband and I like chicken and spicy food. This dish can be adapted to any degree of heat by...

This special Spanish rice and tomatoes seasoned with green chiles and fresh cilantro make a colorful side dish to serve...

When we have leftover roast beef, I like to make these tasty grilled sandwiches that get their zip from green...

Garlic, onions, soy sauce and onion soup mix flavor the tender beef in savory hot sandwiches that are served with...

This smooth and creamy cheese spread is chock-full of red pepper, green chiles and crunchy pecans. It’s always a hit,...

To increase this hearty dip's zip, use another can of chiles and Mexican-style stewed tomatoes and processed cheese. You could...

It's surprising what a quick substitution or two will do. By simply switching from full-fat products to reduced- or low-fat,...

The flavorful filling in these wraps has a definite kick, but you can adjust the chiles and peppers to suit...

Green chiles and fresh ginger add zip to this thick meatless stew. It can be served as is or with...

This layered southwestern meal just can't be beat. It gets its spicy flavor from green chiles, chili powder and cumin....

I created this recipe after ruining a dinner of Spanish rice. I tried to salvage the dish by adding more...

Sometimes I like to marinade the steak and seasonings the night before. This surprisingly spicy pepper steak is bursting with...

These baked potatoes are meals in themselves, with a smoky barbecue flavor that will make your mouth water. You can...

Used as a dip or a sauce on burgers, chicken or pork, this creamy queso is spiced with chiles, chipotle...

The slow cooker makes this chili ideal for entertaining. A few minutes of prep and then it cooks away while...

Ground turkey and a handful of other ingredients are all that's required for this satisfying soup that's spiced with salsa,...

I love most things made with green peppers, tomatoes or green chiles. I wanted to prepare a quick and satisfying...

I updated this chicken and rice dish by adding veggies and cashews to give it fresh and crunchy appeal. The...

Whenever I serve this fruity pancake, people think I slaved for hours. They're surprised that such an attractive, scrumptious dish...

Field editor Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah suggests, "This creamy soup is nice for supper on a chilly night. It's...

Impress your holiday visitors with this fancier twist on the traditional casserole. —Kristine Blauert, Wabasha, Minnesota

During the last part of April one year, I picked what I had available in the garden. I found oregano,...