
Savory Cranberry Beef Stew
Stew is one of my family's favorite dishes. Everyone is surprised that there's cranberry juice in this recipe - it...

Summer Stuffed Peppers
Growing up and living in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, we've always had fresh vegetables from the garden, and this...

Dutch Spinach Salad
This dressing can also be served hot on wilted lettuce, or adapted for potato salad or coleslaw. My grandmother, mother...

Danish Potato Soup
I love cooking a ham for my family, because that means we'll be having this delicious hearty soup later that...

Summer’s End Stew
My family loves stew, and this recipe is perfect for the last few vegetables left in the garden. The best...

Coconut Bread
I've received many requests for this recipe. It's easy to make and just a little different from other quick breads...

California Fresh Fruit Dip
I tried this dip at a potluck lunch and loved it. I think it represents my region because of the...

Carrot-Apple Side Dish
Whenever this dish makes an appearance at a family gathering or church potluck, folks always comment on the interesting combination...

Pineapple Smoothies
I found this recipe over 30 years ago. I've tried several diabetes-friendly recipes, and this is one of the best....

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...

Cranberry/Orange Chicken
Meet the Cook: My husband and I have a small bog. So I "experiment" with cranberry recipes every fall! I...

Summer Squash and Potato Saute
In summer, I like to keep the oven off as much as possible. This side dish cooks up quickly on...

Fish Fillets in Garlic Butter
This dish features seafood that's a mealtime mainstay in our home area. If fresh salmon isn't available where you live,...

Squash and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Meet the Cook: The first summer that my husband and I were retired, we had an abundance of squash. I...

Holiday Fruit Soup
My mother, who was born in Sweden, made this fruit soup for holidays, and now I do the same for...

Golden Pineapple Casserole Side Dish
This dish is a change from the regular casserole. It is a great side for many different meats.—Beth Koehler, Mansfield,...

Cheese and Onion Potatoes
Don't let the basic ingredients fool you—this recipe has anything but ordinary taste. The hearty potatoes have a wonderful cheesy...

Sweet Pineapple Muffins
These pineapple muffins make an excellent breakfast treat or dessert. Kids and adults alike will be scarfing them down.—Tina Hanson,...

Tuna Salad with Egg
Making tuna salad with egg is a simple variation on the classic recipe you need to try.

Overnight French Toast
Meet the Cook: Youngsters who won't eat eggs cooked the traditional ways "go crazy" for this breakfast dish. I should...

Easy Pickled Beets
"Here's an easy way to spice up canned beets," says Cordie Cash of Silsbee, Texas. "This is a perfect dish...

Foil Packet Dinner
Dining alone has its benefits...I can cook what I like! This is a favorite.—Pat Walter, Pine Island, Minnesota