
Pecan Waffles
I've tried for years to duplicate a delicious waffle I sampled at a restaurant here in the South. This crisp...

Orange-Glazed Chicken
I had just graduated from college and was living in an apartment. A friend gave me this recipe and it's...

Pork Kabobs
Juicy and easy to prep, these pork kabobs are a tasty addition to the weekly lineup or for entertaining guests...

Lime Broiled Catfish
To serve a reduced-calorie dish that is ready in about 15 minutes, I came up with this fast, simple recipe....

Herbed Rice
A few years ago, I put together a special cookbook for folks who cook for themselves. This is one of...

Grilled Tarragon Chicken
Just a few simple seasonings is all that's needed to make grilled chicken moist and tasty. Mustard and tarragon make...

Creamy Vegetable Soup
"This blended soup makes a great first course for a special meal," says field editor Valerie Jones of Portland, Maine.

Cinnamon-Raisin Granola
"This granola recipe makes a great late-night snack," explains Ida Grove, Iowa field editor Tammy Neubauer. "I like that it's...

Edamame Corn Carrot Salad
I came up with this easy salad while brainstorming light, protein-filled recipes. My vegetarian and vegan friends are especially big...

Cool Summertime Oatmeal
Start this breakfast the night before so you can get a few extra z's in the morning. My husband adds...

Desert Oasis Chicken
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cook quickly and pair nicely with sweet and spicy ingredients like these. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Applesauce Sweet Potatoes
During the holidays, using a slow cooker not only frees up oven space, but time, too! Sweet potatoes are a...

Caramel Nut-Chocolate Popcorn Cones
These adorable treats were inspired by the chocolate-covered ice cream cones I used when I was little. These cone are...

Banana Beignets
When life hands you ripe bananas, make banana beignets! These mini beignets are so easy and so good, you may...

Red Wine & Cranberry Poached Pears
While being poached, the pear absorbs the sweetness and spice from the sugar, wine, cinnamon and peppercorn. It makes an...

Slow-Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts
What slow cookers do for soups and stews, they’ll do for mixed nuts, too. The scent of spices is delightful,...

Grilled Veggies with Mustard Vinaigrette
I make this healthy and inviting side dish whenever friends come over for a cookout. The honeyed vinaigrette lets the...

Grilled Street Corn
Mexican food is my grandmother’s favorite. I wanted a perfect side for her legendary tacos, and this chile-lime grilled corn...

Homemade Pasta
The texture and flavor of fresh pasta are superior to boxed pasta, and the dough is surprisingly easy to make....

Lemon-Pepper Broccoli
Discover a healthy new side dish with our lemon-pepper broccoli recipe. Fresh broccoli florets seasoned with lemon juice, olive oil...

Barbecued Shrimp & Peach Kabobs
Shrimp grilled with peaches and green onions really sets off fireworks! The spicy seasonings even helped me win a ribbon...

Mushroom Bundles
My guests rely on me to come up with yummy starters like these crispy mushroom appetizers made for a New...


Garlic Chicken Rigatoni
My family loves the scampi-inspired combination of garlic and olive oil in this delicious pasta. I love that it’s guilt-free!...

Chicken Salad with Grapes
Bored with the usual turkey sandwich? This easy chicken salad with grapes recipe is anything but boring! Shredded rotisserie chicken...

Lemony Green Beans
You can throw together this dish in minutes using ingredients you probably already have on hand. That’s the beauty of...

Fish Tacos with Guacamole
Fish tacos are my new favorite thing—lighter and healthier than beef tacos smothered in cheese. Try adding tomatoes, green onions...

Summer Garden Fish Tacos
I like to serve fish tacos with quinoa and black beans for a complete and satisfying meal. If you’ve got...

Lemon Vinaigrette Potato Salad
I developed this recipe for a friend who needed a potato salad that could withstand Fourth of July weather. The...

Garlic-Herb Mini Quiches
Looking for a wonderful way to impress guests? You’ve got it—and you need only five ingredients to make these tasty...