Hearty Sausage Minestrone
As a teacher, I appreciate quick and easy recipes. If I make this for just my husband and me, we...
Rustic Fish Chowder
President John F. Kennedy's affinity for fish chowder was likely inspired by his love of sailing off the coast of...
Greek Shrimp Orzo
This is one of our go-to meals. It's finger-licking good and so satisfying, and it reheats well. My husband would...
Thai Chicken Pasta Skillet
This gorgeous Bangkok-style pasta has been a faithful standby for many years and always gets loads of praise. For a...
Amaretto Ricotta Cheesecake
There's a good reason why a relative handed this cherished recipe down to me. It's a keeper! The amaretto and...
Chicken Ole Foil Supper
These Mexi-style chicken packets can be assembled ahead of time and frozen if you like. Just thaw them overnight in...
Ham & Cheese Grits Casserole
My book club ladies often ask me to bring “those grits.” I'd tell you how to store them, but I...
Deluxe Pizza Casserole
This is our family's favorite dish for special occasions, and we always make it for my granddaughter's birthday. Mushrooms are...
Breakfast Tacos
This is a really simple, tasty breakfast. It has been a mainstay for our mornings together as a family. —Jo...
Ground Beef Taco Salad
In spring we look for something light and refreshing on the menu after the heavier comfort food of winter; this...
Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup
This outstanding soup will be popular with the whole family. Though it feels special, it's actually quick to make. I...
Mediterranean Orzo Chicken Salad
On hot days, I pull out this recipe for a cool supper. The lemon dressing is so refreshing. If you...
Sausage Tortilla Breakfast Bake
This casserole combines spices of the Southwest with the comfort of a hearty breakfast that is perfect for brunch. You...
Bacon-Garlic Chicken
Help yourself to my wonderful Italian stovetop chicken. It can be thrown together in minutes but tastes like you made...
Slow-Cooker Italian Sloppy Joes
These tasty sloppy joes with plenty of mass appeal are perfect for a gathering. If you're taking them to an...
Sesame Ramen Salad
This spicy Asian sausage and noodle salad is equally good for lunch or a potluck. —Denese Johnson, Chico, Texas
Garden Minestrone
At Italian restaurants, I always order minestrone. After doing many trial-and-error batches, I developed a hearty veggie soup my whole...
Apple & Spice Pork Tenderloin
My family loves pork tenderloin, so I created this hearty meal. The slightly sweet dish is one of our favorites....
Mint Lamb Stew
The lamb here isn’t just tender—it melts in your mouth! This recipe is an adaptation of a stew my mother...
Creamy Garlic-Lemon Chicken
I needed an easy way to prepare my family's favorite meal, lemon chicken, and this recipe is it! My entire...
Chocolate Chip-Cranberry Scones
My daughter started making these as a "healthy" alternative to cookies since we seem to like cookies of any kind....
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This family-friendly recipe offers a new take on classic enchiladas. If you like yours with a little extra “oomph,” sprinkle...
Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Pizzelle
I've experimented with different varieties of pizzelle recipes, but this is definitely a favorite. My dad likes to help make...
Cuban Roasted Pork Sandwiches
For an incredible hot sandwich, slowly roast pork in a seasoned citrus marinade, then layer slices of the meat with...
Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
After having a salad like this at a restaurant years ago, I came up with this recipe. It is especially...
Italian Appetizer Meatballs
Store-bought spaghetti sauce speeds up the preparation of these homemade meatball appetizers. Leftovers make terrific sub sandwiches. —Rene McCrory, Indianapolis,...
Gingerbread Cookie Cutouts
Add a little snow hat (complete with a pompom) to a classic gingerbread shape to create adorable gingerbread Santas. —Christy...
Peach Salsa Chicken
Peachy sweetness mellows out the jalapeno kick in this homemade salsa. The whole meal is done in a half hour!...
Loaded Spaghetti Bake
Make this loaded pasta recipe your own, everyone loves it! It's also great made with leftover chicken from the previous...