
Plum Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Sliced plum tomatoes and red onion are tossed with a homemade vinaigrette to create this summery salad. Fresh basil adds...
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Families are sure to love the creamy texture and comforting taste of this traditional tuna casserole that goes together in...
Barbecued Lima Beans
Surprise! This lively lima bean dish has the great flavor of old-fashioned baked beans. Sweet and savory, they're a crowd-pleasing...

Whipped Carrot Salad
"Carrots and pineapple give this fluffy gelatin salad its refreshing taste," says Jean Smith of Crossville, Tennessee. "A friend gave...
Curly Noodle Chicken Soup
I created this recipe to serve at a dinner I hosted for a group of friends. The main course was...
Strawberry Italian Ice
"We discovered Italian ice about a year ago, and it has become a family favorite," reports Jay Hansen of Winter...

Grilled Spiced Fish
These moist flaky fillets provide a welcome change of pace at summer cookouts. Chris McBee of Xenia, Ohio peppers a...
Makeover Deviled Eggs
This updated version of a classic appetizer uses only half the egg yolks of the original recipe and calls for...

Lentil Loaf
You will never miss the meat in this vegetarian lentil loaf. Sauteed vegetables, savory lentils and mushrooms, and melty mozzarella...

Black Bean Tortilla Casserole
A cousin gave me this recipe because she knows my family loves southwestern fare. It's one of our favorites. —Sue...

Dark Chocolate Sauce
You don't have to cross chocolate off your dessert menu, thanks to recipes like this one from Deanne Bagley, "It's...

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken
This tender marinated chicken gets its zing from chili powder and cumin. For variety, add a tablespoon of tomato paste...

Southwest Rice
Bright, colorful and chock-full of flavor, this hearty southwest rice will become a favorite side to all your Tex-Mex mains....

Easy Chiffon Pie
"This recipe was given to me by a friend many years ago while we were attending a weight-loss class," writes...
Garlic Twice-Baked Potatoes
You'll only have to announce dinner once when these twice-baked potatoes are on the menu! Their aroma is sure to...
Pepper-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Guests will be impressed by this elegant entree and its golden crumb coating with peppery pizazz. The meat slices up...

Fruit Coleslaw
This tangy sweet side dish is so tasty, you can add just a pinch of salt or non at all....

Tropical Pineapple Smoothies
Around our house, we often make these yummy shakes. To make the shakes healthier, we substitute fat-free milk and ice...

Tender Garlic Green Beans
Margaret Wagner Allen dresses up garden-fresh green beans in minutes, thanks to this easy microwave recipe. "The tender beans are...

Asparagus Tomato Stir-Fry
The recipe for this pretty medley comes from Elizabeth MacAulay in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. "Last spring, when asparagus was...


Chicken Diane
Ready in just 25 minutes, chicken Diane brings together tender chicken breasts and a tangy lemon-mustard sauce for a quick,...

Turkey Rice Casserole
Getting a comforting meal on the table in no time couldn't be any easier thanks to this nourishing turkey rice...

Creamy Swiss Spinach Dip
A few items and a microwave oven are all you need to throw together this warm cheesy dip. It's always...
Dressed-Up Meatballs
Frozen meatballs and a jar of sweet-and-sour sauce make this microwave meal a last-minute lifesaver when racing against the clock....

Ground Beef ‘n’ Rice Pie
Rhonda Van Gelderen of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin presses seasoned ground beef into a pie plate to form the crust of...

Tuna Noodle Hot Dish
This is an old recipe that I tweaked to suit my family's tastes. I like to serve it with breadsticks...
Broccoli Tuna Bake
I remember the day I rushed home from school with this recipe in hand from my home economics class. My...

Slow-Cooked Ham ‘n’ Broccoli
This sensational dish is so wonderful to come home to, especially on a cool fall or winter day. It's a...

Smoked Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes
Apple and sweet potato flavors combine so nicely with smoked pork chops. My family enjoys simple dinners like this one.—Helen...