Meat Loaf Potato Surprise
Meet the Cook: Although I'm retired after years teaching school, my days continue to be full. So easy dishes like...

Herbed Cornish Pasties
These hand-held golden packets are packed with the irresistible combination of beef and potatoes.—Maribeth Edwards, Follansbee, West Virginia
Beef Stew with Potato Dumplings
Meet the Cook: You could call me a "recipe tinkerer". It's fun to take a recipe, substitute ingredients, add seasonings...

Barbecued Hot Dogs
I grew up in a family of eight kids, and we never complained if Mom made these terrific hot dogs...

Tuna Salad Sandwich
I gave Mom's original recipe a boost by adding onion and green pepper to these delightfully different tuna sandwiches. With...
French Dip
For a sandwich with more pizazz than the traditional French dip, give this recipe a try. The seasonings give the...
Dilly Turkey Melt
This is a hearty grilled sandwich with a distinctive and delicious combination of ingredients. The pickle slices add a bit...

Italian Sloppy Joes
My mother used to make these for us when we were kids. When I left home, I was sure to...


Salmon Salad Sandwich
Salmon salad sandwiches combine bright flavors, salmon and creamy mayo, for one seriously delicious lunch.

Baked Southwest Sandwiches
I like to prepare these tasty sandwiches whenever I have a few friends over for an informal lunch. The combination...

Big Sandwich
This sandwich will put all other sandwich recipes to shame! One look at this impressive sandwich and your family and...

Wild Rice Meat Loaf
I've shared this recipe with many friends. The unique, hearty meat loaf is full of surprises - tangy wild rice...

Lemon Rice Salad
This salad makes a refreshing side dish for a special occasion meal. I take it to holiday potluck suppers and...

Better Than Potato Salad
As soon as our family tried this delicious salad, it became a favorite, especially during the warmer months. It's a...

Chicken Rice Burritos
For a nice alternative to beef and bean burritos, I use this recipe, which I discovered several years back. If...
Rice Croquettes
As a newlywed, I used to agonize over meal preparation. Now I enjoy trying new recipes, and some - like...

Creole Skillet Dinner
While living in Canada, I sampled this colorful dish at a neighbor's. The following Christmas, I served it instead of...

Cranberry Wild Rice Pilaf
This tender side dish is perfect for the holidays or any time you want to add a special touch. Dried...

Turkey Pasta Supreme
Since this dish combines turkey and pasta, even our children love it. It's fun to make turkey a different way,...

Turkey Drumstick Dinner
I discovered this recipe a long time ago and love it since it uses tasty economical turkey drumsticks. Our family...
Honey-Mustard Turkey Meatballs
I serve this appetizer often during the holidays. It's nice to have a turkey meatball that doesn't taste like you...

Chocolaty Double Crunchers
I first tried these fun crispy cookies at a family picnic when I was a child. Packed with oats, cornflakes...

Frosted Ginger Cookies
My husband and I just built a new house in a small rural community in western New York. I work...


Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
These chocolate thumbprint cookies are simple but tasty, satisfying any chocolate lover's sweet tooth. Rolled in walnuts and sealed with...
Cookie Dough Brownies
When I take these rich brownies to any get-together, I carry the recipe, too, because it always gets requested. Children...
Rolled Oat Cookies
I like to keep some of this dough in the freezer at all times since it's so handy to slice,...

Lemon Butter Cookies
These tender cutout cookies have a slight lemon flavor that makes them stand out from the rest. They're very easy...

Hazelnut Shortbread
We have several acres of hazelnut trees here in the Willamette Valley, where the climate is perfect for this crop....
Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
I'm a busy mother of two young children. I work in our school office and help my husband on our...