Quick Tomato Soup
There's nothing like a steamy bowl of classic tomato soup on a cold February day. The addition of sugar puts...
Shredded French Dip
A chuck roast slow-simmered in a beefy broth is delicious when shredded and spooned onto rolls. I serve the cooking...
Dutch Apple Loaf
Being of Dutch descent, I knew I had to try this recipe for a moist, fruity quick bread. It freezes...
Contest-Winning Moist Chocolate Cake
You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the...
Peanut Butter Maple Cookies
I bake these crispy yet chewy peanut butter cookies often. My grandchildren, both near and far, can't wait to dig...
Baked Custard with Cinnamon
Mother used to make this comforting baked custard when I was growing up on the farm. It was wonderful after...
Spicy Beef Vegetable Stew
This zesty ground beef and vegetable soup is flavorful and fast to fix. It makes a complete meal when served...
Cheesy Corn Spoon Bread
Homey and comforting, this custardlike side dish is a much-requested recipe at potlucks and holiday dinners. The jalapeno adds just...
Cilantro Salad Dressing
Use this zippy dressing over greens or hot or cold boiled potatoes. You'll love it! —Sara Laber, Shelburne, Vermont
Comforting Beef Barley Soup
When the weather outside is nippy, we want a bowl of soup that’s chock-full of beef, barley and veggies. It's...
Curried Lentil Soup
Curry gives a different taste sensation to this chili-like soup. It’s delicious with a dollop of sour cream. My family...
South Carolina Cobbler
With peach orchards just a couple of miles from home, it's easy to treat my family to this traditional dessert....
Rhubarb Mandarin Crisp
An attractive dessert, this crisp is also a popular breakfast dish at our house, served with a glass of milk...
No-Fuss Potato Soup
For a busy-day supper, my family loves to have big steaming, delicious bowls of this soup, along with fresh bread...
Slow-Cooked Sauerkraut Soup
We live in Lancaster County, which has a rich heritage of German culture. Our dishes often include sauerkraut, potatoes and...
Contest-Winning Chicken Cacciatore
My husband and I own and operate a busy farm. There are days when there's just no time left for...
Soft Zucchini Spice Cookies
These cookies are fantastic. They don't last very long at my house. Why don't you see how long they will...
Cranberry-Apple Nut Crunch
My mother gave me the recipe for this dessert, which I think is especially pretty and very appropriate for fall....
Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder
I invented this soup accidentally! Actually, it came about when I was new to cooking, and didn't know that "chowder"...
Ground Beef Barley Soup
I first tasted this soup when a friend served it to our family one day after church. It's now a...
Apple-Pear Puff Pancake
Whenever I serve this fruity pancake, people think I slaved for hours. They're surprised that such an attractive, scrumptious dish...
Perfect Rhubarb Pie
Nothing hides the tangy rhubarb in this lovely pie, which has just the right balance of sweet and tart. Serving...
Cauliflower au Gratin
Count on this dish to make new vegetable converts. Whenever I serve it, people ask me for the recipe. Sometimes...
Hearty Split Pea Soup
For a different spin on traditional pea soup, try this split pea soup recipe with corned beef. The flavor is...
Mushroom Barley Soup
A few years ago, a friend at work shared the recipe for this wonderful soup. With beef, barley and vegetables,...
Cheddar Chicken Potpie
Cheese soup is one of my favorites, but it’s a bit too rich for my husband’s taste. Now I make...
Frosted Harvest Cake
Craving brownies but want something a little bit different? Indulge in a fall-flavored version topped with a cream cheese frosting....
Tomato-French Bread Lasagna
For a big hearty meal, I make this recipe as a side dish to go with veal cutlets or a...
Bake-Sale Lemon Bars
The recipe for these tangy lemon bars comes from my cousin, who is famous for cooking up farm feasts. —Mildred...