Beef Barley Soup with Roasted Vegetables
The beauty of this soup is that you can roast the vegetables separately in the oven while it's simmering away....

Shrimp & Nectarine Salad
For a cool salad on a hot summer day, I combine shrimp, corn, tomatoes and nectarines with a drizzle of...
Greek Sausage Pitas
I nicknamed my sandwich “Thor's Pita” because it's lightening fast and robust. The ingredient amounts don't really matter. Use more...

Panzanella Pasta
We take classic panzanella ingredients like ripe tomatoes, peppers and olives and toss them with hot noodles for a hearty...
Easy Tortellini Soup
Quick, easy and colorful, this soup makes a cozy cup or even a light lunch on blustery days. Veggies add...
Chicken and Asian Slaw
This meal is always a hit, and it goes together so quickly. Sesame ginger salad dressing adds refreshing flavor to...


Sweet Potato Salad
Tender sweet potatoes are tossed with crunchy nuts and chewy dried cherries for a burst of flavors and textures. —Fran...

Family-Friendly Stuffed Cheeseburgers
We were experimenting one night and came up with these tasty cheese-filled Family-Friendly Stuffed Cheeseburgers. Our kids and neighbors fell...

Watermelon Mint Salad
Five simple ingredients shine in this cool, crunchy, refreshing watermelon mint salad, which takes mere minutes to toss together.


Chicken Pitas
These easy Greek chicken pitas, stuffed with marinated chicken and a delicious creamy cucumber sauce, are a perfect weeknight meal...

Spicy Mongolian Beef Salad
This light and loaded beef salad even satisfies my meat-loving husband. —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Tomato-Melon Chicken Salad
Nothing says summer like picking watermelon, tomatoes and raspberries, then tossing them together in a salad. The addition of grilled...

Judy’s Macaroni Salad
After finding this vintage macaroni salad recipe years ago, I tweaked the flavor and bumped up the pickles. Tuck this...

Italian Fresh Vegetable Salad
Garden-fresh veggies are a hit at community potlucks. I carry the dressing in a mason jar to add just before...
Ultimate Panini
The aroma of onions cooking at country fairs and street vendor carts makes me crave caramelized onions. I wanted to...

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Sandwiches
You can use any type of bread or roll for this sandwich. We like the ciabatta, but have used other...

Honey-Yogurt Berry Salad
I wanted my family to eat more fruit but not more sugary ingredients. This berry salad lets you play with...

Cucumber Tomato Salad
From the colors alone, you can tell this cucumber tomato salad will be bursting with fresh flavors. The feta cheese...
Mushroom & Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
We took grilled cheese up a notch with baby portobello mushrooms, bacon and cheddar. For weeknight comfort food, it’s good...

Apple-White Cheddar Grilled Cheese
On rainy days when we need comfort food in a hurry, I toast sandwiches of cinnamon-raisin bread with white cheddar,...

Whiskey Barbecue Pork
The ingredient list may seem long for this saucy pork, but most of these items are common things you’ll already...

Favorite Layered Salad
This salad offers the best that summer produce has to offer, and it looks so beautiful layered in a glass...
Anaheim Chicken Tortilla Soup
Put a little spice in your menu with my favorite Anaheim pepper recipe. The peppers, jalapenos and cayenne heat up...

Pulled BBQ Pork
During years of vacationing on the North Carolina coast, I became hooked on their pork barbecue. The version I developed...

Mushroom Steak Sandwiches
Quick to make, everyone loves it, stretches a 12 oz. steak to feed four. This is excellent for soup and...

Tangy Poppy Seed Fruit Salad
For a fruit salad that’s delightful, we combine berries and citrus with a honey-lime dressing flecked with poppy seeds. —Carrie...
Mediterranean Orzo Chicken Salad
On hot days, I pull out this recipe for a cool supper. The lemon dressing is so refreshing. If you...

English Muffin Egg Sandwiches
You can't beat the delicious combination of mushrooms, onions, peppers and cream cheese! Leave out the red pepper flakes for...

Northwest Salmon Salad
I love that I can use my favorite Northwest ingredients—salmon, blueberries and hazelnuts—all in one recipe. The salmon
and...