
Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese
I adapted this four-cheese mac and cheese recipe from one a friend gave to me. It has a distinctive blue...

Garlic Cheese Grits
My dad prepared this family favorite every Christmas morning. Grits are a true Southern specialty. The garlic and cheese add...
Healthy Broccoli Soup
This delicious healthy broccoli soup is a great way to eat a nutritious vegetable. It has a wonderful fresh flavor....

Lemon-Glazed Carrots
These lovely tangy carrots are a super vegetable side dish.—Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Dandelion Salad
This is one my favorite salads and it is so healthy for you! Guests will be surprised at how wonderful...


Sausage Cheese Puffs
These savory, cheesy bites are easy to make and perfect for party time, snack time or whenever you’re craving something...
Blueberry Breakfast Sauce
This fresh-tasting sauce, chock-full of blueberries, tastes great served over pancakes, French toast, waffles or even ice cream. Whether you...

Crispy Garlic Breadsticks
"This is a surprisingly tasty way to use day-old hot dog buns," says Linda Rainey of Monahans, Texas. Thanks to...

Lemon Asparagus
Clarice Scheeringa of Ripon, California shares this dressed-up asparagus. "I live in the heart of asparagus country, so I'm always...

Easy Tamale Pie
My whole family really enjoys Mexican food. When I'm in a hurry, I make this zippy deep-dish pie. It always...

Peanut Butter Squares
These rich bite-size squares taste creamier than store-bought peanut butter cups. Since they're made on the stove, there's no need...

Steak Hash
"Give leftover stead and bake potatoes a flavorful face-lift," suggests Barbara Nowakowski of North Tonawanda, New York. Green pepper, onion...

Strawberry Asparagus Salad
"This is my family's favorite springtime salad," relates Judi Francus of Morristown, New Jersey. "The dressing is so light and...

Easy Pasta Alfredo
Who would believe that five simple ingredients could taste so rich and delicious? "This creamy, comforting sauce can be made...

Reuben Roll-Ups
"This recipe turns the popular Reuben sandwich into an interesting and hearty snack," explains field editor Patricia D Kile, Elizabethtown,...


Popcorn Salad
I make this unique Popcorn Salad all the time. It's something you'll never see at any other picnic. My family...

Lemon Cloud Popcorn
"I love the unexpected lemony flavor of this light snack," says field editor Trudie Hagen of Roggen, Colorado.
Chewy Maple Cookies
My husband, Bob, and I have a small sugaring operation with Bob's father. I love to put some of our...

French Toast Fingers
Kids love anything on a stick. Bite-sized French toast skewers make a fun breakfast for them to munch before heading...

Spicy Haddock
This is one of my favorite ways to serve fish. I'm originally from Louisiana, where much of the food is...

Almost Stuffed Peppers
For a quick way to enjoy an old favorite, stir up Jan Roat's stuffed green pepper makings in a skillet....

Tangy Cauliflower
"Our children never liked cauliflower until I started serving it this way," reports Stephanie Myers of Mobile, Alabama. "They love...

Red Beans and Rice with Turkey Sausage
"I adapted this recipe from a cookbook to eliminate time-consuming steps like browning the sausage and soaking and boiling beans,"...

Nacho Popcorn
My husband and I like to munch on this while watching TV. The nacho flavoring is a zesty alternative to...

Black Bean Pizza
"Tomatoes and cheese give this bean pizza traditional pizza flavor, says Janet Miller of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Leek Soup
When leeks are perfect for picking in my area, I start making this hearty leek soup. We pick as many...

Chicken Spaghetti Supper
Instead of chicken breasts, try cut-up chicken or even browned turkey in her main dish. it's also interesting to try...
Sausage Bean Soup
You’re moments away from a flavor-packed soup that keeps you warm on even the chilliest nights. It's just the kind...