Potluck Sloppy Joes
For a change of pace, Rick suggests swapping out the green pepper in these tasty sloppy joes for an Anaheim,...
Cranberry Walnut Biscotti
A chocolate drizzle lends extra sweetness to biscotti loaded with walnuts and dried cranberries. —Joan Duckworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri
PB&J French Toast
My grandpa made an awesome breakfast for us grandkids: French toast that started on the griddle as peanut butter and...
Ultimate Bacon-Maple French Toast
A savory update to baked French toast, this is an easy make-ahead dish that is excellent for brunches and showers....
Southern Ambrosia Apple Pie
"Apples and Georgia pecans make this pie a winner," reports field editor Carolyn Griffin of Macon.
Four-Onion Soup
This mellow, rich-tasting onion soup is such a main-stay for our family that I felt compelled to share the recipe....
Pizza Soup with Garlic Toast Croutons
This comforting soup satisfies our pizza cravings. It's super versatile, too, and I sometimes substitute light Italian sausage for the...
Strawberries ‘n’ Cream Bread
Once strawberry-picking time arrives here each summer, my husband and I look forward to this bread. Since only fresh strawberries...
Sesame Seed Cookies
These are very special cookies served often in the South. They're perfect with tea or coffee. My whole family loves...
Simple Hot Turkey Sandwiches
"I was first served this hearty hot sandwich at a friend's home," recalls Charla Sackmann from Glidden, Iowa. "I couldn't...
Tomato-French Bread Lasagna
For a big hearty meal, I make this recipe as a side dish to go with veal cutlets or a...
Coconut Layer Cake
This coconut layer cake recipe is my specialty. It's particularly wonderful for wedding or baby showers. —Marilyn Dick, Centralia, Missouri
Warm Cabbage Slaw
For a deliciously different dish to pass, try this cabbage. It cooks up tender yet still refreshingly crisp, and the...
Three-Chocolate Fudge
I make this fudge at Christmastime to give to friends and neighbors. That tradition started years ago when I made...
French Onion Soup
My daughter and I enjoy spending time together cooking, but our days are busy so we appreciate quick and tasty...
Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
These impressive loaves really sparkle on the buffet. You can't just eat one slice of this treat with its rich...
Buttermilk Pecan Waffles
I like cooking with buttermilk. These golden buttermilk waffles are my husband's favorite breakfast, so we enjoy them often. They're...
Butter Pecan Cake
My husband has a sweet tooth and I enjoy making great desserts like this cake for him! We have two...
Deluxe Cornbread Stuffing
When my husband and I were newlyweds and far from family, we invited friends over for a traditional Thanksgiving feast....
Nelda’s Sausage and Rice Dressing
This is an original recipe that I developed 15 years ago, and I can't count how many times I've used...
Hazelnut Macarons
You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons...
Super Quick Shrimp and Green Chile Quesadillas
If I am really short on time, I head to the grocery store for prepared guacamole. Use shredded rotisserie chicken...
Hot Brown Turkey Casserole
If you've ever tried the Hot Brown Sandwich at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, you'll love this version. It...
Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich
It doesn't get much cozier than these delightful suppertime sandwiches. They're an easy way to use up leftover turkey, and...
Festive Nut Cake
With almonds, cashews, pecans and walnuts, this spiced cake is loaded with crunchy nuts. It's the perfect ending to a...
Crispy Asian Chicken Salad
Asian flavor, crunchy almonds and crispy breaded chicken make this hearty salad something special. —Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado
Lemon Butter Spread
My grandmother, who was a great cook, brought this recipe with her from England. I use it as a spread...
Blue Cheese Spread
When entertaining during the holidays it's nice to have make-ahead recipes like this. Crunchy toasted walnuts complement the creamy spread....