Spiced Acorn Squash
Working full time, I found I didn't always have time to cook the meals my family loved, so I re-created...
Vinaigrette Vegetables
—Mary Buhl, Duluth, Georgia
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
This savory side dish from Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California is reason enough to give zucchini extra space in...
Green Pea Salad
Light sour cream and bottled Ranch salad dressing keep this salad easy to prepare. Bacon and cashews punch up the...
Creme de Menthe Cream Puff Tree
A tower of creme de menthe-flavored puffs makes a spectacular centerpiece for your dessert table. Guests will have this sumptuous...
Pretty Duchess Potatoes
Comfort-food flavor comes in attractive packages that are just the right size! This recipe is a favorite Christmas dinner...
Garden Vegetable Bake
With every spoonful of this vegetable bake, I drift back to a simpler time in my mom’s garden. We weren’t...
Asian-Style Salmon Packets
My husband and I love salmon, so I'm always looking for fun ways to change it up. We both love...
Garlic Corn on the Cob
It makes the flavor of the corn really pop!
Cheddar Chicken Potpie
Cheese soup is one of my favorites, but it,Äôs a bit too rich for my husband,Äôs taste. Now I make...
Ginger Salmon with Green Beans
I developed this flavor-packed dinner for a busy friend who wants to eat clean. —Nicole Stevens, Austin, Texas
Lemon-Dill Salmon Packets
Grilling in foil is an easy technique I use with foods that cook quickly, like fish, shrimp, bite-sized meats and...
Creamy Parmesan Spinach Bake
My creamy, comforting side dish wonderfully rounds out any holiday dinner. Just a little of this rich casserole goes a...
Steamed Carrot Pudding
Carrot pudding gets its soft, airy texture as it's gently steamed until the batter is just cooked through. Adding a...
Creamy Broccoli with Cashews
The sour cream sauce in this broccoli casserole makes it a little different from the usual, and the cashews lend...
Asian Broccoli Salad
“This nutritious recipe is my favorite potluck contribution,” says Florence Hendrickson of Albuquerque, New Mexico. “I lightened it up, and...
Steamed Kale
This steamed kale filled with garlicky flavor is a quick, simple side dish that doesn't skimp on taste.
Crab-Stuffed Snow Peas
"These crunchy appetizers have a wonderful crabmeat flavor and make an attractive addition to your nibble tray. Plus, they're simple...
Holiday Appetizer Puffs
Good things come in little packages with these melt-in-your-mouth holiday appetizers. Besides crabmeat, I've used whipped cream or pudding...
Pistachio Puffs
Our Home Economists added an Irish touch to these traditional dessert treats—with mouthwatering results! The old-fashioned pastry mixes up quickly...
Asian Chicken Dumplings
To celebrate my two daughters' heritage, we occasionally make Chinese food, especially around traditional holidays like the Lunar New Year....
Dijon-Dill Brussels Sprouts
"I added my own touches, including crunchy water chestnuts, to this recipe from a friend," remarks Audrey Thibodeau of Mesa,...
Baked Apples on the Grill
Sweet coconut provides the delicious difference in this fun grilled apples recipe. Our two children enjoy helping me stuff the...
Chocolate-Filled Cream Puffs
"This is a heavenly dessert for chocolate lovers," relates Kathy Kittell of Lenexa, Kansas. "Each puff is stuffed with chocolate...
Individual Flans
A longtime empty nester, I'm always on the lookout for special desserts sized for two. This rich, comforting custard is...
Greek-Style Squash
What a great way to use up all that summer squash! You can almost taste the sunshine in this quick,...
Persimmon Pudding
When a group of ladies and I served this cake-like dessert for a church get-together, it was an instant hit....
Sesame Steamed Zucchini
Here’s a super-simple way to dress up zucchini from Wanda Penton of Franklinton, Louisiana. Asian flavor and sesame seed crunch...
Pineapple Shrimp Packets
Your family and friends will be delighted when you serve these individual grilled shrimp packets. The foil makes cleanup a...
