Golden Chicken Nuggets
The ultimate bite-size treats, chicken nuggets get the star treatment when you make them at home. I usually serve these herb-breaded baked bites with a sweet-and-sour sauce for dipping. —Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana
Hearty Minestrone Soup
This fresh-tasting minestrone soup gets its zesty flavor from Italian sausage. When you want to use up your garden bounty...
Grilled Wing Zingers
My husband fine-tuned this recipe—and the results were spectacular! These spicy-hot grilled wings help make the party. You can easily...
Vegetable Lasagna
This cheesy vegetable lasagna recipe is absolutely packed with veggies. With a few substitutions, it can also be made gluten-free,...
Marinated Mozzarella Cubes
Being from America's Dairyland, I'm always on the lookout for new ways to serve cheese. I received this delicious recipe...
Garlic Dressing
Calling all garlic lovers! This easy roasted garlic dressing will elevate your salads to a whole new level of yum.
Muffin-Cup Cheddar Beef Pies
My kids love these beef rolls so much. I always make extra since they heat up so quickly. I give...
Pork Meat Loaf
Kids and adults alike will love this pork meat loaf. It is studded with savory Parmesan cheese and glazed with...
Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Spaghetti squash casserole is a hearty, low-carb comfort food. Loaded with cheese, vegetables and ground beef, this recipe packs in...
Mozzarella Sticks
I'm particularly fond of these tasty mozzarella sticks because they're baked, not fried. Cheese is one of my family's favorite...
Turkey Sausage Zucchini Boats
When I worked in the school library, my co-workers were my taste testers. They approved this healthy and happy spin...
Mozzarella Appetizer Tartlets
These little cups are so easy to make, but it looks like you spent a lot of time in the...
Breadstick Pizza
Not only do refrigerated breadsticks lend a fun twist to pizza, but they make this dish a weeknight staple at...
Sausage Pizza Pasta
It's pizza in a bowl! Here's a terrific (and tasty) way to make sure your kids get the whole grains...
Italian Spaghetti with Chicken & Roasted Vegetables
When I get a craving for homemade tomato sauce, I make a zesty batch to toss with chicken and veggies....
Ratatouille with Polenta
If you only know Ratatouille as a kids’ movie, you’re in for a treat. Created in the Provence region of...
Presto Pizza Patties
Craving both beef and pizza? These patties feature both in an open-faced sandwich. And they're lighter than you'd think! —Barbara...
Zesty Chicken Marinara
A friend served this delicious slow-cooker chicken pasta before a church social, and I fell in love with it. My...
Barley Beef Skillet
Even my 3-year-old loves this family-favorite beef barley skillet. It's very filling, inexpensive and packed with veggies. It's also really...
Chicken Spinach Dip Bread Bowls
My family loves artichoke spinach dip, so I thought I could turn this popular appetizer into a chicken entree. The...
Italian Three-Cheese Macaroni
Your dream Italian vacation meets the ultimate comfort food in this Italian mac and cheese that's creamy and indulgent.
Weeknight Beef Skillet
This mild but hearty family fare is chock-full of veggies, Italian seasoning and nutrition. It’s a quick-and-easy meal that just...
Basil Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise
I often end up with a bumper crop of herbs—and here's one of my favorite basil recipes. These burgers...
Three-Cheese Turkey Manicotti
This is my husband’s favorite dish. He always requests it, even for holidays! You’ll love the variety of cheeses and...
Saucy Stuffed Zucchini
Like many people I know, I've had an overabundance of zucchini in my garden. I created this recipe to use...
Tomato Zucchini Stew
Meet the Cook: This recipe's "famous" with my friends and the younger friends of my grown daughter and granddaughter. I...
Spicy Chicken and Peppers
My husband didn't think he could eat chicken prepared any way but fried—until he was coaxed into trying this colorful...
Pasta Frittata
This well-seasoned frittata, starring ham, eggs, cheese and pasta, is always popular on a buffet. It bakes up a lovely...
