Sauteed Squash with Tomatoes & Onions
My favorite meals show a love of family and food. This zucchini dish with tomatoes is like a scaled-down ratatouille....
Spanish Rice with Chicken & Peas
My mom made this juicy chicken and rice for us every Wednesday. I still make it for my hubby. It...
Thyme-Roasted Vegetables
The smell of our house as this is baking calls everyone to dinner. Normally, it serves eight, but my husband's...
Ginger-Sesame Steamed Vegetable Salad
A homage to my father’s Laotian roots, this warm salad is traditionally prepared with baby bok choy, snow peas, peapod...
Savory Braised Chicken with Vegetables
My braised chicken is a recipe my mom used to make when I was small. It tastes much more complicated...
Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Orzo
Broccoli and rice casserole tops my family's comfort food list, but when we need something fast, this is the stuff....
Red, White & Blue Potato Salad
Tossing the cooked potatoes with stock and wine right after you drain them infuses them with flavor. The liquid absorbs...
Breaded Mustard & Sage Pork Cutlets
After attending my daughter's back to school night and receiving a complimentary package of instant potatoes, I had to make...
Grilled Shrimp & Tomatoes with Linguine
This pasta came about one night when I started making up dinner as I went along, using what I had...
Curried Ham & Split Pea Soup
This soup is great for stocking in the freezer and the curry gives it a warmer flavor, which goes so...
Grilled Pork Chops with Smokin’ Sauce
While growing up, my husband always had pork chops that were pan-fried or baked, but he knew they could be...
Shrimp & Broccoli Brown Rice Paella
Years ago my husband and I were vacationing in France and came across an open market where a man from...
Hearty Beef & Cabbage Pockets
I found a similar recipe many years ago and experimented with my own version until I had it just right....
Basil Corn & Tomato Bake
I think this is the ultimate dish to make when sweet Jersey corn is in season. Combined with tomatoes, zucchini...
Vegetable & Beef Stuffed Red Peppers
I love making this stuffed pepper recipe. It's one of the few ways I can get my husband to eat...
Turkey and Vegetable Barley Soup
Using ingredients on hand, I stirred up this turkey and veggie-packed soup. If you have them, corn, beans and celery...
Brussels Sprouts & Kale Saute
In an effort to add more greens to our meals, I created this dish—and my kids eat it up. The...
Mexi-Stroni Soup
If you're a fan of classic minestrone but love bold Mexican flavors, this soup's for you! It's pumped up with...
Vegetable Samosas
My family enjoys the wonderful Indian flavors in a traditional samosa. Baked instead of fried, this version has fewer calories...
Sausage & Rice Stuffed Pumpkins
My children often request this dish. It also adds a great "wow" factor to a festive buffet table.—Andria Peckham, Lowell,...
Garlic Roasted Winter Vegetables
These colorful vegetables boasting a subtle herb flavor roast to perfection and are guaranteed to become a holiday favorite. They...
Foil-Pack Vegetables
These grill-friendly veggies make it a cinch to offer a healthful variety of produce in one dish. Their robust flavors...
Turkey, Gouda & Apple Tea Sandwiches
These fun mini sandwiches are a tasty addition to any fall function. The cranberry mayo lends a unique flavor twist,...
Honey-Glazed Lamb Chops
What a lot of flavor for such little effort! “We’re always glad to find a recipe like this that is...
Seafood & Shells Salad
My family often asks for this salad during the summer months. The colors and flavor brighten up any potluck. —Rosalee...
Wine & Herb Baked Chicken
“This scrumptious entrée is easy to prepare,” says Mildred Huffman of Lexington, Virginia. “The broth, served over rice and chicken,...
Fish & Vegetable Packets
This traditional cooking technique imparts flavor into every bite of your meal, and it requires very little clean-up. I like...
Shrimp ‘n’ Shells Salad
"I received this recipe from a friend," explains Heather Richardson. "It can even be served as a light dinner with...
Santa Fe Salad
People always ask for this Santa Fe salad recipe when I bring it to potlucks. The zippy dressing and mix...