
Watermelon Basket
To make a watermelon basket, start by cutting the watermelon into shape. Then fill it with melon balls to serve...

Cinnamon-Basil Fruit Salad
"It's easy to vary the flavors in this salad by using different fruits, but the herb syrup always makes it...

Heavenly Zucchini Salad
We always have an overabundance of zucchini in our garden, so I came up with this tasty recipe to use...

Asian-Style Hamburgers
For a change of pace, I'll use this marinade to give hamburgers a unique Asian-inspired flavor.

Cajun Chicken Sandwiches
This is my favorite sandwich. The seasoning mixture is enough to give a mild flavor to several chicken breasts...or a...

Southwestern Macaroni Salad
From Standish, Maine, Nancy Clancy writes, "This salad is like having salsa mixed with macaroni--it's yummy! It serves a lot,...
Taco Bean Salad
Storing Seasoned Hamburger Mix in the freezer helps Dorothy beat the clock when she is creating this change-of-pace tossed salad....

Salad Supreme Pasta Salad
In our Salad Supreme pasta salad, bottled salad dressing and a package of Salad Supreme Seasoning quickly perk up pasta...

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
This grilled chicken Caesar salad has a simple, flavorful marinade for the chicken that will take your salad game to...

Poppy Seed Fruit Salad
Almonds add a nice crunch to this pretty salad that's always a hit when I sere it. It's refreshing and...
Warm Asparagus Spinach Salad
Spinach, cashews and pasta are mixed with roasted asparagus in this delightful spring salad. The mixture is topped with a...

Garden Lettuce Salad
Potato, tomato and onion complement the fresh green beans in this colorful salad. A subtle oil-and-vinegar dressing lends fresh herb...

Sweet Pea Salad
—Betty Otten, Tea, South Dakota

Onion Cucumber Salad with Vinegar Dressing
This crisp refreshing salad is flavored with green pepper and a sprinkling of celery seed, then drizzled with a slightly...

Celery Seed Potato Salad
From Branchville, New Jersey, field editor Grace Yaskovic shares this fresh-tasting potato salad seasoned with onion and celery seed. The...

Christmas Punch
Any punch can feel like the holidays with the right ingredients. This Christmas punch, filled with fruit juices, ginger ale...

Apple-Brie Spinach Salad
In the summer, I don't like to prepare or eat large meals, so I often make salads. I'm always on...
Grilled Three-Potato Salad
Everyone in our extended family loves to cook, so I put together all of our favorite recipes in a cookbook...

Crisp Tomato Zucchini Salad
"Tomato Zucchini Salad is a crisp, colorful salad tossed with a delicious Dijon-tarragon vinaigrette," notes Suzanne Kesel of Cohocton, New...

Layered Summertime Salad
Luscious layers of pasta and veggies make up this super summer salad that can be prepared ahead of time for...
Homemade Creamy Tomato Soup
“I first tasted this at a restaurant, and the waiter shared the ingredients. I modified it, and now people say...
Cheddar Broccoli Soup
Frozen broccoli speeds preparation of this warm and satisfying soup. —Louise Beatty, Amherst, New York

Maple Balsamic Dressing
Sweet maple syrup and zesty balsamic vinegar lend bright flavors to crisp summer salads, tender grilled pork chops or luscious...
Shredded Steak Sandwiches
I received this recipe when I was a newlywed, and it's been a favorite since then. The saucy steak barbecue...
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Creamy soups can be soul-warming and so very satisfying. I received this recipe from a friend, and over the years...

Deli Sandwich Platter
Our Test Kitchen staff created two lip-smacking spreads to jazz up a variety of deli meats. Simply pick up some...
Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
“My husband is not a soup-for-dinner kind of guy, but he loves this chunky, stick-to-your-ribs soup,” laughs Nancy Tafoya in...

Yummy Mummy Calzones
Family favorite pizza toppings are the not-so-spooky surprise inside these clever calzones from our Test Kitchen. If you serve these...

Pepperoni Pasta Salad
This pepperoni pasta salad is delicious as soon as you toss it together. Or make it ahead so the bright...