
Slow-Cooker Pad Thai
I love pad thai, but I hate standing over a hot stir-fry—especially in summer. This slow-cooker version lets me keep...

Cran-Orange Couscous Salad
I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped...

Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
Many years ago after I had had knee surgery, a friend brought me a big casserole of mac and cheese...

Chicken and Shrimp with Lemon Cream Sauce
My kids love this creamy pasta. Whenever I make it, I know that they will happily clean their plates. —Joe...

Arrabbiata Sauce with Zucchini Noodles
This popular Italian dish is flavorful and spicy. We decided to re-create one of our favorite jarred sauces and serve...

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon
“This is a family-favorite recipe, and one of the best things about it is that you only need two pans....

Sausage Alfredo
I created this recipe to mimic restaurant Alfredo pasta dishes. It's half the cost and comes together almost as quickly...

Lemon-Garlic Penne with Crab
Our Christmas Eve supper isn't the same without this seafood pasta. I love lots of garlic, but you can use...

Parmesan Chicken Patties
"I have three young children, so I rely on meals that are quick and easy," relates Renee DePriest of Harrisburg,...

Taco Noodle Dish
I got creative while we were housebound during a snowstorm one winter...and used ingredients I had on hand to come...

Microwave Lasagna
It's almost hard to believe that this traditional, mouthwatering dish comes from the microwave. While the lasagna cooks, use your...

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...

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


Baked Mac and Cheese
With its rich cheese sauce and crunchy crumb topping, this has to be the best baked mac and cheese recipe...

Vegetarian Penne
"My husband and I love pasta and vegetables," relates Gail Cawsey of Geneseo, Illinois. "I created this dish several years...
Greek Macaroni Salad
I've found that I can't go wrong taking this colorful bean and pasta salad to a potluck, patio party or...
Saucy Skillet Lasagna
Thanks to no-cook noodles, this skillet lasagna makes a fresh, filling, flavorful and fast entree for any Italian meal. —Meghan...
Three-Cheese Kielbasa Bake
My aunt originally made this hearty casserole for family gatherings, and now I enjoy fixing it for my family any...
Corn Tortilla Chicken Lasagna
This Southwest-style lasagna will satisfy a hungry crowd. It can be “stretched” with extra beans, and it’s super-easy to put...
Over-the-Top Mac ‘n’ Cheese
This delicious dish is the ultimate comfort food. A blend of five cheeses, it makes a beautiful entree or a...

Peanut Ginger Pasta
Peanut butter noodles combine whole wheat linguine with a savory-sweet peanut-ginger sauce, plus broccoli, carrots and sweet red peppers for...

Lemony Vegetables and Pasta
My refreshing pasta dish comes together in 30 minutes. Its simplicity and flavor combinations are typical of authentic Italian cuisine....

Roasted Vegetable Penne Bake
For a twist, toss veggies with seasoning and oil. Poke holes in a disposable foil-lined pan, grill covered over medium...

Chicken Tortellini Skillet
Dinner’s on the table in no time with this tasty chicken and pasta recipe from Chandra Benjamin of Eden Prairie,...
Mac ‘n’ Cheese for a Bunch
You'll satisfy many taste buds with this rich and comforting dish from Dixie Terry from Goreville, Illinois. Tender macaroni is...

Creamy Seafood Linguine
Carole Floyd from Exmore, Virginia can just about guarantee rave reviews for this creamy seafood dish! “To dress up the...


Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells
Taco stuffed shells are a welcome twist on Taco Tuesday—easy to make, with results that are sure to please. Make...

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...


Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
The best-ever creamy mac and cheese recipe that will transport your tastebuds back to your childhood.