
Hungarian Pepper Soup with Romano Crisps
This is my delicious version of a classic comfort food from my childhood: stuffed peppers. The cream cheese gives it...

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...

Dandelion Soup
I like to use dandelion green in many recipes. With hearty meatballs in a wonderful chicken broth, this dish is...

Calabrian Holiday Soup
My family is from the Italian region of Calabria; our version of Italian wedding soup has been handed down through...

Cool Tomato Soup
It's easy to crave soup-even on a hot day-when it's chilled and filled with the fresh flavors of summer. Serve...

Hearty Ham Borscht
I like to keep a big pot of this borscht simmering on the stove during busy times on the farm....

Microwave Classic Chili
For several years I taught a microwave cooking class sponsored by a local department store. Class participants raced about this...

Golden Beet and Peach Soup with Tarragon
One summer we had a bumper crop of peaches from our two trees, so I had fun experimenting with different...

Pea Soup with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Fresh garden peas combine with a hint of basil for a delightfully light spring soup. A unique mushroom drizzle adds...

Mushroom Shrimp Bisque
This comforting recipe was born out of my family's love for seafood. For many years I tried to make a...

Bean Soup with Dumplings
Field editor Jane Mullins of Livonia, Missouri often lets her slow cooker simmer this nicely spiced, bean-filled broth while she's...

Empanada Beef Chili
While I lived in Mexico in the 1960s, a friend's mother gave me her grandmother's empanada recipe. I've made it...

Summertime Melon Soup
Valerie Black reports from Fairfield Bay, Arkansas that her summertime soup always elicits a sweet response. "Guests never fail to...

Indian Spiced Chickpea Wraps
Raita, an Indian condiment made with yogurt, elevates this vegetarian dish to a satisfying gourmet wrap. If you're in the...

Indian Cucumber Salad
A staple of Indian meals, this cooling cucumber dish is often served alongside a spicy Indian entree.

Tandoori Chicken Panini
The tandoori-style spices in this chicken give it a bold flavor that’s so hard to resist. It tastes incredible tucked...

Almond Chicken Salad
My mother used to prepare this chicken salad with grapes and almonds for an evening meal during the hot summer...

Strawberry Spinach Salad
Plump scarlet strawberries and fresh spinach are tossed with a bright poppyseed vinaigrette and toasted pecans in this sweet seasonal...

Mushroom Panzanella
My fresh take on classic Italian bread salad pairs well with grilled or roasted meats. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia

Parmesan, Walnut & Arugula Baskets
Want to impress your guests? Serve up salad in crispy Parmesan baskets and just watch the reaction! —Anna Maria Wharton,...

Four-Berry Spinach Salad
Nature's candy abounds in the berry-filled salad. The slightly tart dressing contrasts deliciously with the sweet in-season fruit. —Betty Lise...

Almond Strawberry Salad
It's easy to love this pretty salad topped with strawberries and sliced almonds. With just a few ingredients, it's loaded...

Mozzarella Strawberry Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette
A chocolate salad dressing? How else would you dress a salad on Valentine's Day? Don't let the unusual name and...

Raspberry Gelatin Jewels
Kids love this jiggly salad, and honestly, so do the adults. It's always going to be on my holiday buffet....

Olive Caprese Salad
When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

Warm Apple & Pistachio Spinach Salad
I'm really not a salad person, but this unusual salad is actually worthy of bringing to a dinner party or...

Marinated Broccoli
This festive side dish couldn't be easier to throw together. But because it's so pretty, it's perfect for special occasions....

Bing Cherry Salad
For a sweet, fruity salad at your next get-together, this recipe will surely delight. The cherries makes this irresistible.—Cindy Mahn,...

Berry-Beet Salad
Here's a delightfully different salad that balances the earthy flavor of beets with the natural sweetness of berries. If you...