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Spend less time in the kitchen with these quick recipes. You’ll find quick dinner recipes, like meatloaf and enchiladas, plus desserts, apps and more.

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    Chocolate Chip Quesadilla

    Irene Rundell of Haskell, Oklahoma likes to keep dessert sweet and simple with this yummy finale. “Chocolate Chip Quesadilla is...


    Cranberry-Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

    I created this recipe when I didn't have enough ingredients for another cookie recipe. I use this recipe on numerous...


    Tasty Tuna Turnovers

    You’ll have both kids and adults eating out of your hand with these speedy and simple pockets of tuna, celery...


    Best Chicken ‘n’ Biscuits

    Classic Southern comfort food at its best: buttery biscuits topped with creamy chicken and veggies. Easy to prepare with ready-made...


    Morning Fruit Salad

    “My best friend made this refreshing salad for lunch one hot summer day,” says Nikki Gaines of Covington, Georgia. “It...


    Spicy Shrimp Salsa

    Radishes add a wonderful crunch to this colorful salsa that is also superb over grilled fish. There's just enough jalapeno...


    Fettuccine with Black Bean Sauce

    When my husband needed to go on a heart-smart diet, I had to come up with new ways to get...


    Black Bean Cakes

    These vegetarian patties are absolutely delicious and topped with a corn salsa. It’s one recipe your family will request often....

    Cajun Butter

    Food tastes good with butter, but it’s even better with Cajun butter. This spicy, herby compound butter requires no skill...


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    Marshmallow Fruit Dip

    Next time you're looking for a fun dish for a barbecue or an easy dessert for a gathering, this marshmallow...


    Zesty Nacho Dip

    To increase this hearty dip's zip, use another can of chiles and Mexican-style stewed tomatoes and processed cheese. You could...


    Apricot-Glazed Ham Steak

    Want to prepare a small Easter meal? The sweet-savory ham steak glaze gives it an attractive look and delicious flavor....


    Soy Sauce Substitute

    Our Test Kitchen developed this alternative to store-bought soy sauce. Its color and flavor will make you think it’s the...


    So-Healthy Smoothies

    This tastes like a milk shake, but it doesn't have the guilt or fat. My husband and I look forward...


    Savory Apple-Chicken Sausage

    These easy, healthy sausages taste great, and they make an elegant brunch dish. The recipe is also very versatile: It...


    Waffles with Peach-Berry Compote

    This recipe was created one summer Sunday morning when I was looking for a healthier alternative to butter and maple...


    Fast Summer Squash Saute

    “What a yummy and fast way to fix summer squash. You can also grill it.” Christie Wethington - Lexington, Kentucky

    Herb Mix for Rice

    This flavorful herb mix for rice is a great recipe to mix ahead as a side with baked chicken or...


    Pizza Pinwheels

    These little treats taste a lot like a rolled up pizza. With crispy pepperoni and lots of mozzarella and Parmesan...


    Walnut Rice

    “I always get compliments whenever I serve it, and there are never any leftovers. The short prep and cooking time...


    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Sesame-Poppy Seed Dressing

    Fresh, fast and delicious...what's not to like about this scrumptious salad topped with crunchy, slivered almonds? Thanks to Vickie Vermillion...


    Crouton-Topped Broccoli

    “We love this dish—even my children are crazy for it! It goes great with any meat and can easily be...


    Cranberry Oat Muffins

    “These quick muffins have been a favorite for years,” says Arlene Noble in North Judson, Indiana. Filled with the wholesome...

    Layered Veggie Tortellini Salad

    Tortellini and a Parmesan dressing give this layered salad an unexpected twist. It's great for a potluck. —Dennis Vitale, New...


    Quick Sweet-Sour Spinach Salad

    The tang of this salad from Judith Priglmeier rounds out any menu with a splash of color. “Quick and easy...


    Baked Potato Cheddar Soup

    A few simple kitchen staples makes for an impressive soup. Use a better-quality yellow cheddar cheese; it adds greater depth...


    Baked Fish with Cheese Sauce

    There's plenty of time to whip up this flaky fish and decadent cheese sauce. Turn a ho-hum weeknight into a...


    Cherry Cream Dessert

    This is my own concoction from a revised recipe. My family loves it! You'll have dessert for a crowd in...


    Orange Rhubarb Sauce

    This recipe is a fun combination of oranges and rhubarb that's sweetened with sugar and thickened with tapioca. It's shown...