
Stuffed Green Pepper Cups
"You can make this delicious main dish from start to finish in about half an hour," notes Merrill Powers of...

Potatoes Plus
On our busy farm, meals need to be ready fast. These herb-seasoned potatoes and vegetables wrapped in foil packets cook...

Teriyaki Kabobs
It takes just seconds to stir up this delicious marinade, which flavors the beef and veggies wonderfully. Marinate the meat...

Hot Caramel Apples
Who ever thinks of making dessert in a slow cooker? This old-time favorite goes together quickly, and it's such a...

Slow-Cooked Flank Steak
My slow cooker gets lots of use, especially during the hectic summer months. I can fix this flank steak in...

Chicken-Fried Chops
It takes only a few minutes to brown the meat before assembling these chicken-fried pork chops. They simmer all day...

Rocket Cake
Not your ordinary birthday cake, this dessert requires almost no countdown-just start with a purchased ice cream cake roll, then...

Turkey Florentine
"This creamy dish is one of my family's favorite ways to use up leftover turkey and gravy," adds Emily. "With...

Turkey Breast with Gravy
Emily Chaney of Penobscot, Maine reveals her tried-and-true secret for savory roast turkey. "The herb rub seasons the meat nicely...

Fried Potatoes
"Don't forget fried potatoes-they're a wonderful way to use up leftovers," reminds Judy Scholovich from our test kitchen. "Ready in...

Beef Pasties
We had lots of leftovers when we sampled Leona's pot roast in out test kitchen, so our staff came up...

Chicken Ranch Potatoes
Top hot potatoes with this colorful mixture from Edie Despain of Logan, Utah for a satisfying meal. "You'll get rave...

Baked Potatoes
With just a few ingredients, you can transform these potatoes into a savory side dish or a complete meal.—Taste of...


Chocolate Pudding
Bring your favorite childhood lunchbox treat to life with this rich and decadent homemade chocolate pudding recipe.

Cajun Chicken Strips
These tender strips have just the right amount of spice for my family. If I happen to have pork chops...

Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza Soup
Anyone who likes pizza will love this soup. My sons, Nathan and Tyson, help themselves to big bowl when they...

Peach Cake
I first tasted this cake about 15 years ago when a dear aunt brought it to a family reunion. I...

Coffee Shop Corn Muffins
Clare Masyada of Woodbridge, New Jersey reports, "These are so quick to stir up, and they bake in just 15...

Buttermilk Cinnamon Bread
"Cinnamon swirled through the batter gives this bread its pretty pattern", informs Aloma Robinson from Clarkston, Michigan. "It looks so...

Heart Biscuits
Mom always made heart-shaped biscuits for Valentine's Day. When I realized how easy they were, I continued her tradition! They're...

Frothy Orange Drink
Sue Ellen Bumpus of Lampasas, Texas relates, "A teaching friend blended this sunny slush in a wink at school early...

Double Chocolate Bars
"A friend brought these fudgy bars a few years ago to tempt me with yet another chocolate treat," notes Nancy...

Chicken Can-Can
Easy as can be, this fast-to-assemble recipe comes from Carla Hodenfield of Ray, North Dakota. "It combines six cans of...

Nacho Potato Soup
"This soup is super easy to make! Since it starts with a box of au gratin potatoes, you don't have...

Peanut Butter Apple Dip
Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois reports, "At our family gatherings, I'm 'required' to serve this creamy dip -...

Ranch Pretzels
"For a fast, fun snack, start with plain pretzels and add a new taste twist," suggests Lois Kerns of Hagerstown,...

Almond Rice Pilaf
Sharon Adamczyk of Wind Lake, Wisconsin writes, "With quick-cooking rice, this is a speedy side dish...but the almonds make it...

Rice Vegetable Medley
This recipe combines rice with frozen vegetables. The veggies are small enough for my daughter, Sara, to handle easily. The...

Crispy Chicken
For this recipe, I use boneless chicken breasts—one of my favorite quick-cooking cuts of meat. David helps me crumble cereal...