RecipesCheesy Wild Rice Soup We often eat easy-to-make soups when there’s not a lot of time to cook. I replaced the wild rice in the original recipe with a boxed rice mix. This creamy concoction is now a family favorite. — Lisa Hofer, Hitchcock, South Dakota
RecipesMexican Leek Soup This soup is so satisfying. You can substitute other beans, use kale instead of spinach or add leftover corn. For brunch, I add a fried egg on top. For dinner, my husband adds lots of hot sauce! —Donna Ahnert, Scotia, New York
RecipesEasy Baked Potato Soup I came up with this comforting soup when I was crunched for time and wanted to use up leftover baked potatoes. Since then, it has become a mealtime staple. Its wonderful aroma always gets cheers from my husband when he arrives home from work. —Julie Smithouser, Colorado Springs, Colorado
RecipesDinner Poppers I could eat jalapeno poppers all day long, but who wants to say they had seven stuffed peppers for dinner? For this meal-in-one, I use poblanos for my husband and son, and hotter peppers for my daughter and me. —Sherri Jerzyk, Tucson, Arizona
RecipesSpinach Turnovers The flaky cream cheese pastry adds sensational texture to these hot appetizers—and just wait until you taste the wonderful filling. I usually fix a double batch and freeze some to have on hand in case unexpected guests drop by. — Jean von Bereghy, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
RecipesBLT Egg Bake BLTs are a favorite at my house, so I created this recipe to combine those flavors into a warm, cozy casserole. It was such a hit, I served it to my church ladies group at a brunch I hosted. —Priscilla Detrick, Catoosa, Oklahoma
RecipesCreamy German Potato Salad Have you ever bought marvelous-looking German potato salad, only to discover that it tastes like yesterday’s rain? This is my mom’s recipe, and it’s been a staple in our family for years. The whipping cream makes it taste like no other. —Tracy Zettelmeier, Mukwonago, Wisconsin
RecipesBuffalo Chicken Biscuits These spicy, savory muffins are always a hit at parties. We love them as a simple snack on game day, too. —Jasmin Baron, Livonia, New York
RecipesDeb’s Oysters Rockefeller Every November, our family and friends gather at our home for our annual “Oyster Party”. My sons and some of their friends shuck between 300 and 400 oysters throughout the day and I prep, bake and serve them to our guests. Forks are spread out over the platter and everyone just starts grabbing the baked oysters off the tray. The most important part of this recipe is the Hollandaise Sauce that is put on the top of the Rockefeller—this just makes it taste better than any others out there.—Deb Holt, Baltimore, Maryland
RecipesButternut Squash and Kale Gratin This casserole is packed with layers of flavor but uses only a few choice ingredients. It’s easy to put together and versatile because you can use whatever winter squash you have on hand. Even your kids will be coming back for seconds of this incredibly decadent side dish! —Pamela Gelsomini, Wrentham, Massachusetts
RecipesHash Brown Egg Brunch Slow cookers aren’t just for making dinner. I make this often if we’re having company overnight. With just a little planning and not much work, I can prep it the night before and have a lovely breakfast waiting in the morning. —Barb Keith, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
RecipesSouthern Fried BLT I’m really not big on tomatoes—but I do like them green and fried, so I decided to try them in a sandwich. It was a smash! If you’ve gotta have cheese, add sharp cheddar to this indulgent twist on the traditional BLT. —Stacy King, Rome, Georgia
RecipesGelatin Dessert “This yummy recipe from my husband’s sister, Gloria, is a favorite when we gather with our five married children,” reports Janis Garrett of Macon, Georgia.
Holidays & Events49 All-American Recipes for Cookout Food Look no further for cookout food ideas! We have recipes for everything you’ll need for a delicious summer celebration.
Meal TypesYour July Meal Plan Sit back and relax this July because we’ve got dinners covered! This seasonal meal plan allows you to spend more time enjoying warm summer nights.
Ingredients25 Air-Fryer Chicken Recipes Step aside, baked chicken! Tonight, we’re serving up one of our crispy air-fryer chicken recipes.