Orecchiette with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Small ear-shaped pasta with roasted Brussels sprouts has everything I look for in a main dish: flavor, texture, and stick-to-the-ribs...
Butternut Squash Risotto
Change up the flavor of risotto any time of year using in-season vegetables like butternut squash, spices and broths for...
Stuffed Salmon
You could get stuffed salmon from a big-box store, but my fillets are loaded with flavor from crab, cream cheese...
Beef & Bean Tacos
Food won’t go to waste when you serve this satisfying taco that puts canned goods to use. Even better, the...
Balsamic Chicken Fettuccine
Skip the marinara and serve noodles in an elegant new way! Not only is our easy balsamic-infused entree a meal...
Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo
Alfredo sauce and salmon are a palate-pleasing pair in this creamy pasta toss with crisp veggies. We love the flavors,...
Chicken with Caramelized Pears
Tender chicken gets an upscale treatment in this simple entree with sweetened pears. Remember this idea—it also works with pork...
Crumb-Topped Clams
In my family, it wouldn't be Christmas Eve without baked clams. However, they make a special bite for any occasion...
S’mores Stuffed French Toast
I had a craving for something sweet one morning, but all I had around the house was a handful of...
Chocolate Challah French Toast
We serve up a decadent breakfast of French toast from the kitchen of our family-run bed-and-breakfast. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Linguine with Artichoke-Tomato Sauce
When you need a toss-together pasta dish, this is just the ticket. Tart marinated artichokes enhance the tomatoes. The sauce...
Cinnamon Roll Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Cheesecake, coffee cake and cinnamon rolls—all rolled into one! —Deanna Smith, Meridian, Idaho
Stuffed Pork Chops with Sherry Sauce
This scrumptious pork chop recipe is one of my favorites. I like how easy it is to adapt for more...
Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Vodka Sauce
I originally invented this scrumptious dish to celebrate a friend's 21st birthday, and it has since become a quick and...
Rhubarb Lemonade Slush
My family loves rhubarb, and this is such a fun way to enjoy it. It's nice to have in the...
Greek Sausage Pitas
I nicknamed my sandwich “Thor's Pita” because it's lightening fast and robust. The ingredient amounts don't really matter. Use more...
Creole Shrimp Pasta
Having grown up in Louisiana, we love the fresh Gulf shrimp season. Tossed with a spicy Creole sauce, this pasta...
Winter Herb Tea Mix
This caffeine-free option is a sweet-spicy blend of mint, sage, rosemary, thyme and honey that melts away winter blahs. —Sue...
Ginger Cardamom Tea
I like to add a little spice to my tea, which is why I mix in the ginger and cardamom....
Snickerdoodle Cheesecake
My maternal grandmother preferred sewing and quilting to cooking and baking, but there were some things that she cooked and...
Chorizo Sausage Corn Chowder
The spiciness of the sausage in this chowder is a wonderful counterpart to the corn's sweetness. Let this soup warm...
Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes
More of a dessert than breakfast food, these luscious pancakes really know how to showcase the darlings of summertime—strawberries! The...
Pretzel Puppy Chow
This variation on regular puppy chow replaces peanut butter with Nutella and chipotle for a delicious spicy-sweet combination. —Taste of...
Cranberry Whole Wheat Bagels
The bagel recipes I saw in a magazine inspired me to try creating my own. I've been making them like...
Pan-Fried Chicken Athena
The flavors of everyday pantry items ring out in perfect harmony in these herbaceous pan-fried chicken breasts. —Bobby Taylor, LaPorte,...
Crunchy Italian Snack Mix
Every time my son visits, he asks me to make "the snack mix." It has become a requirement when we...
Salmon and Goat Cheese Crepes
Homemade crepes filled with a fabulous goat cheese cream and topped with smoked salmon add a real "wow" factor to...
Armenian Okra
We always use fresh okra in from our garden for this recipe when I was a kid, but I've found...