

Chicken Tamales
Chicken tamales may feel like a major cooking project, but they deliver major returns. We use homemade chicken stock to...

Plum Pudding
Perfect for holidays or special meals, this chewy plum pudding recipe is packed with sweetness and warm, inviting spices.

Santa Fe Chipotle Chili
Sausage and ground beef make this spiced chili a meat lover's delight. I can freeze and reheat it later without...

Citrus-Tarragon Asparagus Salad
I created this colorful salad when I was invited to a friend's Easter egg hunt and potluck picnic. The guests...

Sausage Pasta with Vegetables
I made this for our pastor one night. He loved it so much we nicknamed it “Jason’s Pasta.” It’s a...

One-Pot Saucy Beef Rotini
My husband loves pasta, but I cringe over the messy dishes. Now, on "Spaghetti Day," as he calls it, I...

One-Pot Chilighetti
Grab your stockpot for my meal-in-one chili and spaghetti. I’ve got a large family, and this hearty pasta takes care...

Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes
It's hard for our family to imagine eating mashed potatoes any other way but this. It tastes great on its...


Carolina Crab Boil
This pot is a fun way to feed a crowd for a tailgate. You can serve it two ways: Drain...

Holiday Cornflake Cookies
I can't seem to make enough of these cornflake wreaths around the holidays. The cookies firm up quickly, so you'll...


Easy Dill Pickles
This treasured dill pickle recipe is like an old friend. These crispy spears have a slightly salty, tart flavor with...

Five-Bean Soup
One of my family's favorite soups, this tasty recipe was one I discovered years ago. Served with a salad and...

Beef Barley Soup
When most folks think of barley, they picture it served up in a delicious soup. I'm no exception! This is...


Homemade Hot Sauce
Make your own hot sauce at home with this spicy recipe. Habanero and serrano peppers provide bold heat that's balanced...

Pickled Zucchini
From zoodles to bread, zucchini is a versatile vegetable. You can even transform it into pickled zucchini, too!

Carolina Shrimp Soup
Fresh shrimp from the Carolina coast is one of our favorite foods. We add kale, garlic, red peppers and black-eyed...

Shrimp Pad Thai Soup
Pad thai is one of my favorite dishes, but it is often loaded with extra calories. This soup is a...

Rhubarb-Cherry Chutney
I love surprising recipes like this chutney with rhubarb, apple and cherries. Try it with cream cheese and crackers or...

Peach Chili Sauce
I've been eating and serving this tasty chili sauce since my childhood—it's always been a favorite. —Barb Townsend-Batten, Blenheim, Ontario


Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
When my mom made this spaghetti sauce, the house would smell so good that I'd open the windows to torture...

Savory Beef & Cabbage Supper
My beef and cabbage supper began as an idea for a gluten-free Reuben sandwich. We also make this dish with...

Three-Cheese Meatball Mostaccioli
When my husband travels for work, I make a special dinner for my kids to keep their minds off missing...

Zippy Chicken and Corn Chowder
Gently spiced corn chowder is always a good option for kids, but feel free to rev up yours with hot...

Roasted Cauliflower & Red Pepper Soup
When cooler weather comes, soup is one of our favorite meals. I developed this recipe for my husband and me....

Cauliflower & Tofu Curry
Cauliflower, garbanzo beans and tofu are each subtle on their own, but together they make an awesome base for curry....

Beef Lentil Soup
This beef lentil soup combines tender ground beef, nutritious lentils, and fresh vegetables in a hearty broth, making it a...

Zucchini Pineapple Jam
Need a way to use up zucchini? Try this wonderfully flavored jam. The pineapple adds so much sweetness. —Kathy Weese,...

Highbush Cranberry Jam
Although they’re not true cranberries, highbush cranberries are also tart red fruits that can be used in cooking. This is...

Plum Jelly
I've had this wild plum jelly recipe for ages. Each year when the plums are ripe, I'll fill my pail...