Seasonal Recipes

We love the excitement that comes with the changing seasons. And our seasonal recipes make it easy to get into the spirit! Find tasty ideas for fall, winter, spring and summer.

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    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...


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    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...


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    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...


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    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...


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    Bake-Sale Lemon Bars

    The recipe for these tangy lemon bars comes from my cousin, who is famous for cooking up farm feasts. —Mildred...