
Jalapeno Burgers with Gorgonzola
On a whim, we mixed homemade jalapeno jam into ground beef patties, then topped the burgers with caramelized onions and...
Split Pea Soup with Ham & Jalapeno
To me, this spicy pea soup is total comfort food. I cook it low and slow all day, and it...


Cuban Sliders
These Cuban sliders are packed with ham, cheese and pickles and baked with a buttery, Dijon mustard topping.
Pico de Gallo Black Bean Soup
Everyone at my table goes for this feel-good soup. It is quick when you’re pressed for time and beats fast...
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
My dear friend Shirley shared this recipe with me several years ago. Every time I think of her, I make...

Coleslaw with Poppy Seed Dressing
This is the kind of salad you can keep in the fridge for a couple days and it just gets...

Sweet Potato & Bean Quesadillas
Sweet potatoes and black beans roll up together for a quesadilla that’s easy, fast, fun and delicious. —Brittany Hubbard, St....

Minted Beet Salad
We have neighbors who share vegetables from their garden, and every year my husband and I look forward to their...

Black Bean Chip & Dip Burgers
I finally invented a healthy quinoa burger that wasn't dry and crumbly or really boring. These fit the bill—even my...

Minty Watermelon Salad
My 4-year-old twin grandchildren love to cook in the kitchen with me. Last summer, the three of us were experimenting...

Pea Salad with Bacon
This creamy pea salad with bacon combines crisp green peas, crunchy bacon, cheese and tangy ranch dressing for a flavorful...

Chicken & Brussels Sprouts Salad
My mom made the best salads, and that's where my love for them started. I’ve turned her side salads into...

All-American Sausage and Pepper Sliders
In the ballpark keep one hand free for a fly ball. Learn from this and make sausage and pepper hero...

Potato Veggie Quesadillas
I am always looking for recipes that will encourage children to eat vegetables and this one has been a huge...

Cranberry-Beef Mini Burgers
Cranberry tapenade brings a deep red color and sweet-sour zing to these fun little bacon cheeseburgers. Serve them for parties...

Pomegranate Splash Salad
The sparkling pomegranate gems make this salad irresistibly beautiful. My family loves it at holiday gatherings when pomegranates are in...

Green Bean and Walnut Salad
Cranberries make this side dish delightfully Christmasy. Everyone will love the crunchy walnuts, too. —Deborah Giusti, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Why settle for ordinary grilled cheese when pesto grilled cheese is so easy to fix? Pair the sandwiches with your...
Turkey Tortilla Soup
My wife created this recipe as a healthy way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s a nice alternative to the...

Bernie’s Pork Chop Sandwiches
These crispy Pork Chop Sandwiches feature tender pork chops in a flavorful cornmeal batter, served on whole wheat buns with...

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
This spinach salad with warm bacon dressing proves that it's not difficult to get through an entire bag of spinach...

Spinach, Apple & Pecan Salad
One day, company was on the way, and I forgot to buy salad fixings. Scavenging the fridge for ingredients, I...

Cranberry BBQ Pulled Pork
Cranberry sauce adds a yummy twist to pulled pork, and my family can't get enough of it! The pork cooks...
Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint & Feta
Using couscous instead of bulgur for tabbouleh really speeds up the process of making this colorful salad. Other quick-cooking grains,...
Cheddar and Bacon Burgers
Have your bacon cheese burger from the inside out. Since everything is mixed into the patties, you'll get all the...

Spinach Pasta Salad
Spinach pasta salad is one of our favorite ways to use up that bag of spinach in the crisper drawer,...

Smoked Gouda Veggie Melt
After a long day of teaching, I like to make these veggie-packed grilled-cheese sandwiches. My 8-year-old daughter is a big...

Salmon Sliders
The fresh flavors of the salmon and herbs are just unbeatable. I serve these as full-size burgers on kaiser rolls,...
BBQ Brats
In Wisconsin, brats are a food group! We are always looking for new ways to cook them. This recipe is...