RecipesChili Beef Quesadillas Served in whole wheat tortillas, these scrumptious beef and veggie quesadillas pack a healthy dose of fiber. They’re spicy enough to suit my husband, but mild enough to please our 2-year-old son. Robyn Larabee – Lucknow, Ontario
RecipesBean, Chicken and Sausage Soup I found this recipe in a magazine and have tried different ingredients through the years. My husband thinks this is the best version yet. I hope you enjoy it, too!
RecipesSourdough Chicken Sandwiches MY FAMILY loves chicken, so I came up with this easy sandwich recipe. The chicken stays moist and tasty prepared this way. With potatoes or fries and a salad, it’s a complete meal. -Joe Urban, West Chicago, Illinois
RecipesTrick-or-Treat Turnovers How cute! Marge Free of Brandon, Mississippi carved these clever pumpkin pastries to feed her hungry bunch at Halloween. The ground beef filling has a hint of onion and mustard.
RecipesZesty Steak Salad Stir-fried steak and veggies give this hearty salad a cozy kick. Add any of your favorite salad ingredients like shredded cheese, croutons, mushrooms or cucumber. —Leah Carrell, Quitman, Texas
RecipesCitrus Fennel Salad I guarantee guests will love the taste of this unique salad. The pleasant orange flavor pairs well with tender pieces of fennel. —Marion Karlin, Waterloo, Iowa
RecipesApplesauce Gelatin Squares “I make this attractive soft-set salad during the holidays and garnish it with ranch dressing that’s tinted green,” relates Judy Ernst of Montague, Michigan. “Or spoon on a dollop of whipped topping for a light sweet dessert anytime.”
RecipesStroganoff Soup My husband and I share a love for all kinds of soup and came up with this delicious recipe together. It really does taste like beef Stroganoff. With a crusty roll, it’s a satisfying meal in itself. —Karen Shiveley, Springfield, Minnesota
RecipesCalifornia Burger Bowls Burgers are a weekly staple at our house year-round. Skip the fries, chips and bun—you won’t need them with these loaded veggie and fruit burgers. To spice up the mayo, add 1/2 tsp. of chipotle powder. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
RecipesCantonese Chicken Burgers Ground chicken is perked up with onion, chopped peanuts and carrots for these delectable chicken burgers that can be served year-round. As Betty Carr attests from Huntsville, Ohio, “These sandwiches may take a little more work than the regular burger, but the taste is worth it.”
RecipesCuban Sandwich Burgers My mom would make these Cuban burgers when we would visit her in Florida. They are a take on the real Cuban sandwich. My kids love them. My boys could eat two of these monsters in one sitting. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
RecipesWild Rice Burgers I love to add this or that to recipes to create my own taste twists. Wild rice is a popular ingredient here in Minnesota. But the only way my kids will touch it is in these burgers.—Amy Barthelemy, Eagan, Minnesota
RecipesSouthwestern Turkey Soup This spicy soup is loaded with turkey, beans, corn and tomatoes. We like it really hot, so we tend to use all three tablespoons of jalapenos…and then some. It’s so good on a wintry Midwestern day. —Brenda Kruse, Ames, Iowa
RecipesContest-Winning Turkey Meatball Soup You don’t need to cook the tender homemade meatballs or boil the egg noodles separately, so you can easily stir up this savory soup in no time. I usually double the recipe for our family of seven. —Carol Losier Baldwinsville, New York
RecipesSpinach and Sausage Lentil Soup During the cooler months of the year, this soup makes regular appearances on our dinner table. It is approved by all, including my picky 6-year-old. —Kalyn Gensic, Ardmore, Oklahoma
RecipesCreamless Creamy Squash Soup Here’s my go-to recipe for get-togethers with family and friends. Everyone asks for seconds, and they can’t believe they are eating something so healthy and vegetarian! It’s also a hearty dish for those with food allergies. —Sharon Verea, Thomasville, Georgia