RecipesCrab Lasagna Roll-Ups With their creamy filling and delicate crab flavor, these roll-ups are simply satisfying. “I serve this quick and easy dish at my cafe all the time,” relates Fran Rodgers, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. “It’s one of my favorites.”
RecipesChicken and Rice Chow Mein I sometimes make this recipe with leftover chicken and rice. My children keep me running most of the day, so a quick casserole for dinner helps smooth out bumps in our schedule.—Beth Pallwitz, Tacoma, Washington
RecipesTortellini Marinara “My family loves this with a loaf of crusty French bread and green beans,” relates Rita Perez of Roseville, California. She sometimes warms the savory supper in the slow cooker, but you’ll find that it comes together very quickly on the stovetop.
RecipesPork Chops with Onion Gravy “I came up with this recipe as a quick dinner for a finicky husband who’s not too fond of pork chops,” writes Amy Radyshewsky from Great Falls, Montana. “But these are so tender and good, he gives them a thumbs up!”
RecipesLemony Zucchini Bread Flecks of zucchini give a third dimension to the popular lemon and poppy seed combination in this moist quick bread. My family loves this lemon zucchini bread at all times of the year.—Field Editor Carol Funk, Richard, Saskatchewan.
RecipesTuna Steak Salad If your idea of tuna salad is laden with mayo, kick the can and make tuna steaks instead. They’re quick and delicious on a bed of greens and can be easily replaced with another favorite fish. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
RecipesSpicy Pork Loin Alfredo This recipe is so quick and easy but still has a lot of great flavor. From time to time I’ll add half a pound of sauteed mushrooms to the sauce just before serving. —Cheryl Erikson, Rock Hill, South Carolina
RecipesCheese-Swirl Chocolate Cake “I recently made this moist chocolate cake for my sister and her husband,” shares Jennifer Bangerter of Warrensburg, Missouri. “I’ve never seen cake disappear so quickly! It’s great with or without the pretty strawberry sauce.”
RecipesParmesan Herb Loaf This moist loaf is one of my very best quick bread recipes. I like to serve slices accompanied by individual ramekins filled with extra virgin olive oil infused with herbs for dipping. —Dianne Culley, Nesbit, Mississippi
RecipesCashew Chicken Stir-Fry For me, the hardest part of making this quick cashew chicken recipe is keeping the cashews in the cupboard! My husband loves them, and so do our three little girls—5, 4 and 3. —Vicki Hirschfeld, Hartland, Wisconsin
RecipesCrispy Chicken Strips From Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Dawn Hart shares an easy method for dressing up chicken. She rolls strips in a quick coating made with potato flakes and bread crumbs, then cooks them for a couple minutes in a skillet.
RecipesPoppy Seed Mini Muffins These moist muffins may be small, but they’re always a big hit on a brunch buffet, as a quick snack or as part of a bread basket assortment. The combination of poppy seeds and a hint of lemon makes them irresistible. —Kathryn Anderson, Casper, Wyoming
RecipesSweet-Sour Lettuce Salad This super-quick salad dressing is a breeze to shake up when you’re in a hurry. “It’s refreshing, slightly sweet flavor compliments fresh lettuce and crisp bacon bits quite nicely,” remarks Lois Fetting of Nelson, Wisconsin.
RecipesGerman Rye Bread We like this homemade rye so much that I seldom buy bread anymore. I’ve made this bread for our church bake sales for years, and it always goes quickly. —May Ann Bonk, New Berlin, Wisconsin
RecipesLet’s Get Together Thai Shrimp My husband and I make a point to have at least one date night every week. When we eat in, this is our favorite dish. It’s quick and easy, and super satisfying. —Marie Saba, San Antonio, Texas
RecipesChunky Pepper Potato Soup This is our favorite vegetable soup recipe. I got it from a friend and made some changes to make it lighter. It is quick, colorful and satisfying—and you would never know it’s low-fat! —Denise Mayer, Modesto, California