RecipesAu Gratin Peas and Potatoes While this delicious potato skillet is a wonderful side dish, we find it satisfying enough to be a main course, too. The skillet preparation takes less time than it does to bake an au gratin casserole or scalloped potatoes—but it’s still good old-fashioned comfort food at its best! —Marie Peterson, DeForest, Wisconsin
RecipesHawaiian Hash I like the combination of ginger, pineapple and macadamia nuts. This dish brings back memories of an island vacation.—Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
RecipesRed Potato Soup I love to entertain, and this recipe is one of my favorites to fix for guests. Onion, celery and bacon season the thin but creamy broth in this chunky potato soup, which always wins raves when I serve it. -Bev Bosveld, Waupun, Wisconsin
RecipesSausage & Vegetable Skillet Dinner I threw this sausage recipe together one night to use up produce before going out of town. Who knew it was going to be such a hit! Now it’s a recipe I turn to whenever time is tight. —Elizabeth Kelley, Chicago, Illinois
RecipesSweet Potato Soup Ginger and peanut butter give this dazzling orange soup a really unique flavor. It has a mild, not spicy, taste with an Asian flair. —Hilda Fallas, Bothell, Washington
RecipesPotato & Red Onion Frittata Frittata is an Italian classic perfect for any meal of the day, even a special-occasion brunch. Here, market-fresh red onions and potatoes take center stage. —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts
RecipesSwiss Potato Kugel I’ve enjoyed cooking and baking ever since I was small. I’d rather read a cookbook than a best-selling novel. I thoroughly enjoy planning a sumptuous dinner for my family. We have a daughter who loves potatoes of any kind. I believe she could eat this dish and pass over all the other goodies on the table.
RecipesVeggie-Stuffed Tomatoes This recipe is my wife’s favorite, she loves when I cook it for her. The tasty, meatless stuffing is perfect for a side dish, but it’s also filling enough for a whole meal. — Scott Szekretar, Islip, New York
RecipesCheesy Tuna Lasagna This wonderful casserole was added to my recipe collection many years ago. The tuna and three-cheese blend wins over doubters who say they aren’t fond of fish.—Virginia Ferris, Lyons, Michigan
RecipesGourmet Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato This recipe brings together many of the flavors my family enjoys, complete with a surprise in the center of each burger. You can use almost any cheese—Gorgonzola, feta, smoked Gouda, blue or another family favorite. —Aaron Shields, Hamburg, New York
RecipesMushroom Potato Soup A buttery mushroom flavor blends with potatoes, leeks and carrots to make this soup hearty and warming. A big steaming bowl hits the spot on a cold fall day. Waxy red potatoes and all-purpose Yukon Golds hold together well in boiling water.
RecipesSeafood Chowder with Seasoned Oyster Crackers Chock-full of fish, shrimp and scallops, this comforting chowder has been pleasing my family for many years. The seasoned oyster crackers add a bit of spice.—Virginia Anthony, Jacksonville, Florida
RecipesPotato-Crusted Chicken Casserole An herby, comforting filling is surrounded by a sliced potato “crust” in this unique casserole that tastes anything but healthy! Becky Matheny — Strasburg, Virginia
RecipesEasy Corned Beef Hash The perfect savory side to a sweeter breakfast, corned beef hash is a mixture of ground beef, potatoes, onions and plenty of seasonings that create a comforting dish. Make it a hearty breakfast by making this the main dish and top it with a fried egg! —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
RecipesChicken ‘n’ Sweet Potato Stew Are you tired of the same old dinnertime fare? Then spice it up with a Malaysian-inspired chicken stew. Served on a bed of couscous, this recipe for two is as good as it gets. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
RecipesPork Tenderloin Stew This thick and creamy pork tenderloin stew is one that my family requests often. It does an especially good job of warming us up on cold winter days. —Janet Allen, Belleville, Illinois