
Sliced Tomato Salad
I got this recipe from my grandmother. It's a perfect platter to serve with burgers or hot sandwiches. —Kendal Tangedal,...

Citrus-Marmalade Vinaigrette
Add this fresh-tasting splash of citrus to a wide variety of salad mixings. —Sarah C. Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire
Hearty Sausage Minestrone
As a teacher, I appreciate quick and easy recipes. If I make this for just my husband and me, we...
Crunchy Cool Coleslaw
This recipe is my version of the peanut slaw I love at Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, a popular restaurant chain in...

Cinnamon Apple-Nut Salad
This sensational apple salad features lots of color, taste and texture. But don't wait for a party to enjoy it—treat...

Minted Fruit Salad
Filled with the season’s best, freshest fruit, this salad shouts summer. The hint of mint adds a refreshing note to...
Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
This bacon cheeseburger soup brings two of my absolute favorite foods together in one! The tomato, fresh lettuce and crisp...

Turkey-Jalapeno Sandwiches
When a turkey sandwich meets modern Thai, it’s a fun mix of classic and trendy food. I love it when...
Minestrone
Vegetables and herbs fresh from my garden make this one of our favorite soups. This recipe makes a lot, so...
Vegetable Hamburger Soup
This filling soup is a favorite in our family and is fast to prepare. It is the one food I...

Curried Beef Pita Pockets
If there are people in your family who think they won’t like the taste of curry, serve this. They’ll be...

Classic German Hamburgers
The bit of nutmeg in the meat mixture adds a subtle Old World flavor to these patties. Serve them with...
Chicken Escarole Soup with Meatballs
This is an old recipe from southern Italy. My mother gave it to me when I was first married. It...
Cheeseburger Broccoli Chowder
I invented this soup accidentally! Actually, it came about when I was new to cooking, and didn't know that "chowder"...
Carrot Chowder
My husband's grandmother passed this recipe on to us, and it's just wonderful—especially with a basket of warm, fresh bread...
Cabbage Soup
My husband was never too fond of cabbage—until the first time he tried this cabbage soup recipe from my aunt....
Ground Beef Barley Soup
I first tasted this soup when a friend served it to our family one day after church. It's now a...
Mom’s Sweet Potato Salad
My mother used to make this sweet potato salad recipe. We all liked it back then—and now my family likes...

Pickled Cabbage
With sweet and sour notes, quick-pickled cabbage is a zingy side dish that also makes a great sandwich topping. We'll...
Hodgepodge Stew
This is a dish that I enjoyed as a child and still remember with pleasure. Mom's homemade bread made the...

German Potato Salad with Eggs
This recipe has been in my family for over 100 years! At family get-togethers, it never fails to please.

Fiesta Mexican Corn Salad
This salad is great for potlucks since it travels well and goes with everything. Have you heard the old wives'...
Creamed Cabbage and Ham Soup
Here's a delicious use of the ham and cabbage combination. A thick and hearty soup combined with subtle flavors, it...

Corn ‘n’ Cucumbers Salad
This cucumber corn salad was one of my mother's recipes and I think of her whenever I make it. It's...

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
My family loves the "crunch" of this broccoli and cauliflower salad...and each crisp ingredient adds to that delight! The secret...

Asparagus-Tomato Salad with Dressing
This is a delicious way to start off any meal— and a nice change of pace from the usual tossed...

Asparagus Pasta Salad
I got this recipe from my sister-in-law while visiting her in Texas. I usually prepare this salad in the summer...

Apple-Strawberry Spinach Salad
I created this salad myself and love to serve it in spring when strawberries are at their peak.--Carolyn Popwell, Lacey,...

Mandarin Orange Salad
This quick and colorful dish is perfect for family breakfasts. By preparing it ahead of time, I can enjoy many...