
30-Minute Minestrone
"This simple, chunky soup is low in calories," Betty Claycomb of Alverton, Pennsylvania jots. "The beef broth's seasoned nicely, while...

French Onion Bread
I make this bread every week. My family never tires of it. I've shared it with friends and have received...

Rhubarb Fritters
I got this recipe from my niece's son. Since we live in apple country, we have enjoyed apple fritters for...

Turkey Hash
Edna Hoffman of Hebron, Indiana heartily recommends this mild-tasting hash. "It's a deliciously different use for leftover turkey," she assures.

Austrian Apple Twists
This recipe has been one of my favorites for years. I like to make these sweet treats for special occasions...

Light Scalloped Potatoes
"Even with lighter ingredients like chicken bouillon and Parmesan cheese, this is a comforting potato dish," shares Tamie Foley of...

Lemon-Glazed Carrots
These lovely tangy carrots are a super vegetable side dish.—Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Squares
I like to make these cream cheese squares for a quick breakfast treat or easy dessert. Even my young daughter...

Cinnamon Crisps
I first tried this recipe when I still lived at home. My dad especially loved them.—Sarah Bueckert, Austin, Manitoba

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Raspberry Dressing
Berries add a pop of color to this favorite salad that’s part of my gluten-free menu. My challenge is to...

Sweet Orange Croissant Pudding
Time-crunched cooks are sure to appreciate the make-ahead convenience of this delightful dish. Feel free to replace the orange marmalade...

Granola Snack Mix
Whenever I make this snack for my family, it never lasts long. It is one of our favorite treats whether...

Cranberry Wild Rice
Cranberries and red onion make this wild rice recipe colorful and perfect for fall. Don’t skip the toasting of the...

Spanish Lima Beans
This simple recipe from Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan makes a tasty side that’s low in sodium and fat, but...

Swedish Cardamom Braids
"Swedish people love their coffee—especially with this classic coffee cake. The recipe came from my father's aunt, and I can...

Glazed Cranberry Swirl Loaf
This is one of my favorite recipes to serve during the holidays. Without the filling, it makes a nice soft,...

Cranberry-Stuffed Pork Chops
A moist cornbread-cranberry stuffing complements these tender chops from Loree Reininger of Polk City, Florida. The recipe can easily be...

Cube Steaks Italiano
Packed with Italian flavor, these mouthwatering cubed steaks from Jo Ann Honey of Longmont, Colorado are ready in no time,...

Glazed Pork Roast
You don't need many ingredients to prepare this oh-so-good entree. It's a hit with old and young alike at my...

Confetti Corn
This easy corn dish is sure to dress up almost any entree. I added the crunch of water chestnuts, red...

Walnut-Cream Cheese Finger Sandwiches
Guests at an English tea my wife and I hosted thought these little sandwiches were fabulous. Even people who are...

Maple Pork Ribs
A luscious maple-mustard sauce will take your next plate of ribs to a new level. —Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas

Peanut Butter Popcorn
A friend shared this fast-to-fix recipe with me and I've been making gift batches ever since. It's a perfect family...

Stir-Fried Asparagus with Sliced Almonds
"Here's one of my very favorite recipes for that first early-spring asparagus," writes Marie Hattrup from Sparks, Nevada. "Stir-frying keeps...

Lemon-Butter Snow Peas
A handful of ingredients and a microwave are all our home economists needed to create this terrific treatment for fresh...

Dijon Chicken with Grapes
This deliciously different entree features sweet grapes in a creamy Dijon sauce served atop golden chicken breast halves. The quick-to-fix...


Garlic Cucumber Dip
Creamy and full of fresh flavor, this classic Greek cucumber dip is a great appetizer served with pita bread, crackers...

Watermelon Salsa
From Kansas City Missouri, Pat Bremson relates, "This salsa is so good, I could just eat it with a spoon!...

Dilled Summer Squash
You don't need salt to add a pinch of pizazz to summer squash. Shirley Antaya of Rab, Alabama shows you...