Hearty Sausage Chili
You'll have a stick-to-the-ribs bowl of chili in not time with this simple recipe. It's quick to prepare, but tastes...
Colorful Brunch Frittata
A friend called and asked me for a special recipe that he could serve at his daughter's wedding brunch. I...
Pepper-Stuffed Pork Chops
From the kitchen of Hope MacFarlane of Lincoln, Nebraska come these succulent chops practically overflowing with delicious stuffing. “This is...
Six-Pepper Chicken
Colorful peppers star in this hearty stir-fry from Betty Elliott of Goldonna, Louisiana. “I'm single, and I work very long...
Favorite Jalapeno Corn Muffins
Honey butter tastes so yummy spread over these hot and snappy jalapeno cornbread muffins. They're delicious with soups, stews and...
Fiesta Red Potatoes
My son-in-law, who is very creative, came up with these potatoes. Use only one jalapeno or serve these fiery potatoes...
Southwest Stuffed Peppers
We put a quick and zesty twist on a dinnertime staple with this colorful main course. Garlic, chili powder, cumin...
Spicy Three-Bean Chili
“Even my meat-loving family devours this hearty meatless chili," says Melissa Mendez of Gilbert, Minnesota. "Since it's more fun to...
Chicken with Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
My sister Amy came up with this recipe that makes standard chicken breasts a lot more exciting. My husband and...
Smoked Sausage Dinner
The V8 gives this smoked sausage dinner a really unique flavor. —Raymond Bell, Thornton, Colorado
Cucumber Salad with Peppers
To assemble this bright, zesty cucumber salad with peppers, you need only a few pantry and fridge staples.
Roasted Potatoes and Peppers
This has such a delicious, tangy flavor, and it's so easy to prepare. It's a family favorite, but also nice...
Jalapeno-Swiss Turkey Burgers
These easy turkey burgers are extra juicy and loaded with flavor. I think the spicy jalapenos give it just the...
Moist Red Pepper Cornbread
The name of this recipe says it all—except how perfect they are for scooping up that last drop of soups...
Triple Pepper Steak Sandwiches
Make parts of this steak sandwich recipe ahead of time and you can assemble the sandwich quickly for a weeknight...
Zucchini Relish
Zucchini relish is a fun twist on the usual cucumber-based version, and you may find you actually prefer it. This...
Sweet Potato Hash
Forget traditional hash with plain old potatoes. Add color, flavor and extra nutrition with sweet potatoes! I recommend serving the...
Olive Focaccia
When I add my own special touches to a basic focaccia recipe—including sun-dried tomatoes, olives and roasted sweet red peppers—the...
Three-Meat Chili
A combination of pork tenderloin, ground turkey and ground beef make this chili unique. Instead of pinto beans, you can...
Grilled Veggie Tortilla Wraps
You don't have to be a vegetarian to appreciate the wholesome goodness of these wraps. The tasty tortillas, stuffed with...
Zippy Calzones
My husband loves pizza and this is a fast alternative to the real thing. They're a great football game party...
Crab-Stuffed Jalapenos
“This is always a hit when my husband and I bring them to parties. They're especially great for sporting events...
Turkey Chili with Pasta
Some may call it witches’ stew, but we think this hearty chili is the ultimate comfort food. It’s a perfect...
Layered Summertime Salad
Luscious layers of pasta and veggies make up this super summer salad that can be prepared ahead of time for...
Chili-Cheese Egg Rolls
More than an inventive way to use leftover or store-bought chili, this is the No. 1 request in the Bender...
Lobster alla Diavola
I’ve cooked lobster alla diavola (devil’s style) since I was first married. We serve lobster at family celebrations, usually with...
Quick & Easy Gazpacho
I really enjoy gazpacho a lot. Sometime I make this soup on Sunday evening and then take it to school...
Mediterranean Artichoke and Red Pepper Roll-Ups
I just love these rollups. They are so easy to make and are quite tasty too. Sometimes I just enjoy...
Colorful Mango Salsa
Mango adds an interesting twist to this healthy and colorful fruit salsa.— Mala Udayamurthy, San Jose, California