
Stir-Fried Asparagus with Sliced Almonds
"Here's one of my very favorite recipes for that first early-spring asparagus," writes Marie Hattrup from Sparks, Nevada. "Stir-frying keeps...

Buttery Crab Bites
These cheesy, buttery bites are easy but elegant. They're great at an appetizer or just for snacking. —Rebecca Young of...

White Chocolate Christmas Torte
Talk about a scene-stealer! This raspberry-filled cake, an exceptional dessert for any meal, is an especially lovely ending for a...

Black Forest Chocolate Torte
If you're thinking about pulling out all the stops for a dessert that says wow, look no further. This cherry-crowned...

Pistachio Cream Pie
Once, I was making a pudding and coconut pie for my mother's uncle and decided to toss in some pineapple...

Healthy Scalloped Tomatoes
Warm and comforting, this old-fashioned side dish is a great way to use up garden bounty. From West Salem, Wisconsin,...

Nectarine Arugula Salad
Here's a summer salad that brightens any supper. The homemade dressing with a hint of berries is perfect with arugula,...

Yogurt Wheat Bread
“I love this whole-grain bread because it makes a pretty loaf with a great texture," says Carol Forcum of Marion,...

Chicken Romaine Salad
Mom invented this colorful salad by combining romaine lettuce with toasted pecans, chicken strips, grapes, dried cranberries and cheddar cheese....
Cherry Ice Cream
This custard-based cherry ice cream recipe churns up a frozen dessert as rich and decadent as something you'd find in...


Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Our contest-winning butter pecan ice cream is rich and smooth. Each spoonful is chock-full of toasted nuts and fresh cream...

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
This chewy treat from Alice McVey of Evansville, Indiana is full of goodies like marshmallows, raisins, chocolate chips and sunflower...

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...

Overnight Asparagus Strata
I've made this tasty egg dish for breakfast, brunch, even dinner as a side dish. This is not your run-of-the-mill...

Pineapple Pudding Pie
I make this pie ahead of time so it can chill in the refrigerator before dinner. I sometimes make the...

Favorite Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip
No one will ever suspect that this creamy party classic is lower in fat than the much loved original. The...

Lemon Almond Asparagus
I love this timesaving way to dress up fresh asparagus. Drizzle butter and lemon juice over the spears before topping...

Hawaiian Sunset Cake
This three-layer sunset cake is pretty enough for company, but it's so simple to make that you'll find yourself baking...

Peachy Rice Salad
We especially love this refreshing rice salad in summer, when fresh peaches are available. Yogurt and honey make light dressing...

Pineapple-Coconut Angel Food Cake
I found this recipe at a local paper and adapted it to suit my family's tastes. A friend who doesn't...

Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef
This juicy shredded beef is so popular at summer gatherings. The tender meat is slow-cooked in a savory sauce that...

Coconut Cupcakes
I took these coconut cupcakes to a picnic one year, and they went like hotcakes! I should have made a...

Italian Turkey Burgers
Seasoned with oregano and Parmesan cheese, these plump burgers are a delicious change-of-pace entree. I like to serve them on...


English Muffins
This English muffins recipe yields soft and chewy bread with all the craggy nooks and crannies that make English muffins...


Egg in a Hole
An egg in a hole is an entire breakfast that takes only a few minutes on the stovetop. Cut a...

Crunchy Breakfast Cereal
While I was growing up, my mom would often make this delicious sweet cereal. I loved it so much, I...

Chicken and Peas with Pasta
This creamy noodle dinner has a savory, satisfying flavor that just says "home". Unfortunately, everyone likes it so much there...

Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad
Here's a one-of-a-kind pasta salad that combines tender chicken, sweet apricots and crunchy vegetables. Plus, the lemony dressing can't be...

Cabbage Fruit Salad
This salad goes well with all meats—it's especially good at barbecues—and fish. I recently served it at the Prayer Brunch...