Chunky Beef and Vegetable Soup
Nothing cures the winter blahs like good comfort food, including this beef vegetable soup I invented one chilly day. Serve...
Brown Rice and Vegetables
This filling rice dish, full of big chunks of butternut squash and sweet potatoes, is a standout combination of sweet...
Asparagus, Squash & Red Pepper Saute
The appealing vegetable trio is enlivened by a wine-scented saute. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Black-Eyed Peas & Ham
Every New Year's Day we have these slow-cooked black-eyed peas to bring good luck for the coming year. —Dawn Legler,...
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...
Garden Vegetable & Herb Soup
I submitted this recipe to a local newspaper and won first prize. I make this hearty soup whenever my family...
Pomegranate Splash Salad
The sparkling pomegranate gems make this salad irresistibly beautiful. My family loves it at holiday gatherings when pomegranates are in...
Caesar Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes & Artichokes
This is my "go to" recipe for quick dinners, family or guests. It's colorful, healthy, easy to prepare and absolutely...
My Underground Vegetable Salad
Oven-roasting root vegetables is a delicious way to get the most out of these earthy treats, bringing out their subtle...
Beans, Bacon & Tomato Bake
Bacon, tomatoes and lima beans combine for a nutrient-packed side dish that makes the perfect accompaniment to turkey. —Karen Kumpulainen,...
Spinach, Apple & Pecan Salad
One day, company was on the way, and I forgot to buy salad fixings. Scavenging the fridge for ingredients, I...
Spicy Pumpkin & Corn Soup
A seriously quick dish, it can satisfy a hungry household in 15 minutes. My family loves sharing this soup with...
Bean & Bulgur Chili
A hot bowl of this zesty bulgur and bean chili will warm you throughout the year. The bulgur adds amazing...
Roasted Harvest Vegetables
This is a favorite side dish to serve any time we're having company. I like to pair it with just...
“Apres-Ski” Soup
Apres ski, French for "after skiing," refers to the social time directly after getting off the slopes, and this microwave...
Maple-Gingerroot Vegetables
My family loves this recipe because it brings out the lovely flavors of the vegetables. Even my children enjoy it—they...
Chicken & Spaghetti Squash
While dreaming up a healthier pasta dish, I decided to experiment with spaghetti squash. After a few tries, I settled...
Chickpea ‘n’ Red Onion Burgers
When chilly days arrive and we retire the grill to the garage, I bake a batch of chickpea veggie burgers....
White Bean ‘N’ Barley Soup
"A friend of mine gave me this recipe, and it's delicious," says Stephanie Land of Sudbury, Ontario.
Beans ‘n’ Caramelized Onions
Brown sugar, bacon and cider vinegar season this simple side. I often make it for family and friends, and it...
Quinoa & Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
If you're thinking about a meatless meal, give these no-fuss peppers a try. They come together with just a few...
Avocado & Garbanzo Bean Quinoa Salad
This delicious quinoa avocado salad is high in protein and holds well in the fridge for a few days. If...
Warm Rice & Pintos Salad
During my undergrad years, my roommate taught me how to cook vegetarian dishes like brown rice with pintos. It's so...
Spicy Shrimp & Watermelon Kabobs
My three sons can polish off a watermelon in one sitting. Before they dig in, I set aside a few...
Caribbean Shrimp & Rice Bowl
I had a similar rice bowl on vacation and re-created this lighter version at home. It takes me back to...
Spiced Carrots & Butternut Squash
When I've got a lot going on, my slow cooker is my go-to tool for cooking veggies. The sweetness of...
Jasmine Rice with Coconut & Cherries
Our favorite coconut jasmine rice deserves a bit of color and sweetness. We add cherries, peanuts and orange zest. That...
Fish & Chips with Dipping Sauce
My husband and I really like fish and chips, but not all the grease that typically comes along with it....
Chorizo & Grits Breakfast Bowls
While growing up, I bonded with my dad over chorizo and eggs. My fresh approach combines them with grits and...