
Poppy Seed Mandarin Salad
Dried cranberries add color and cashews bring fun crunch to this pretty salad. “It’s great for a covered-dish dinner, but...

Spinach-Mushroom Beef Patties
Whether grilled or broiled, these juicy, flavorful burgers flecked with spinach and cheese were always a yummy summertime favorite with...
Crowd-Pleasing Taco Salad
While this recipe might sound involved, it can be fixed in just 30 minutes. It's a hit at the potluck...

Grilled Angel Food Cake with Fruit Salsa
When I need dessert fast, I go with angel food cake. Mix fruit salsa ahead of time, and pop the...

Swiss Ham Kabobs
With melty cheese, juicy pineapple and salty ham, it's no surprise my daughter requests my kabobs on her May birthday....

Mexican Chicken Sandwiches
These lively sandwiches have a special feel with grilled bread and savory melted cheese, but they come together in less...

White ‘n’ Sweet Mashed Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a staple of Southern cooking here in North Carolina. Combined with russet potatoes, this recipe makes simple...

Orlando Orange Fritters
In later years, when Mother at long last retired her faithful old country stove, she moved to Florida. When grandchildren...

Savory Cucumber Sandwiches
Italian salad dressing easily flavors this simple snack. You can also omit the bread and serve the spread as a...

Sourdough Turkey Melts
For those days when you're rushing from work to home to evening activity, this turkey melt sandwich with green chiles...
Mom’s Vegetable Dip
This is one dip my mother brought along to potluck dinners and made when guests came over. Every time I...
Silver Dollar Oat Pancakes
“I combined two of my grandson Joshua's favorite foods-applesauce and oatmeal-into these wholesome little pancakes. He likes the smaller serving...

Sweet Cucumber Salad
Pair this simple side with any grilled entree for a fabulous hot-and-cold combination you're sure to love. —Marlene Kroll, Chicago,...

Baked Blueberry Pancake
For a quick breakfast, I make this pancake while I fix supper the night before, and then I cut them...

Breakfast Burritos with Sausage and Cheese
Get them up and out the door with these hearty handhelds. —Jenny White, Glen, Mississippi

Wild Rice Chicken Dinner
With chicken, green beans and the nice crunch of water chestnuts and almonds, this casserole has everything you need. Using...

Curried Apricot Couscous
As a single working mom, my time is precious, but this dish is so quick, colorful and easy, and it...
Fried Chicken Tenders
Any night is the perfect night for a fried chicken dinner. But this is no take-out chicken, this is Shirley's...

Roasted Sugar Snap Peas
We’re betting you won’t find a faster way to dress up crisp sugar snap peas than this simply scrumptious recipe....
Cool Chocolate Mousse
Four easy ingredients are all you need for this cool, creamy and refreshing chocolate treat! —Shirley Little, Alvord, Texas


Fluffy Key Lime Pie
For a taste of paradise, try this no-bake Key lime pie recipe. It's low in fat, sugar and fuss. It...

Orange Slush
I make this refreshing orange drink as a "cool" snack for my family, but it's also a delightful addition to...

Eggs in Muffin Cups
My mother used to make these all the time for my family, so I'm just carrying on the tradition. They're...

Chicken Tortellini Skillet
Dinner’s on the table in no time with this tasty chicken and pasta recipe from Chandra Benjamin of Eden Prairie,...

Mixed Greens with Strawberries
So quick and easy to prepare, this is a busy mom’s dream recipe. If you’re in a rush, go ahead...

Salami Roll-Ups
When you want something that's easy to make, these salami roll-ups are a great choice. Add them to a party...

Pesto Bruschetta
My daughter came up with this recipe and I'm asked for a copy of it every time I make it....

Bunny Pear Salad
All dressed up for the Easter parade, these darling bunny salads sent by Albertine Sperling of Abbotsford, British Columbia make...

Spicy Crab Dip
With cayenne pepper and hot sauce (both optional), this delicious dip doubles up on the heat. Chock-full of crabmeat, this...