Stockpots: Recipes & Guides

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

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

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

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

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

My husband loves pasta, but I cringe over the messy dishes. Now, on "Spaghetti Day," as he calls it, I...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When cooler weather comes, soup is one of our favorite meals. I developed this recipe for my husband and me....

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

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

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

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

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