RecipesEasy German Potato Salad This tangy potato salad stirs memories of my grandma, who made it for us. Now my mom makes it with brats and sauerkraut, truly the best meal! —Devin Mulertt, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
RecipesRib Shack Copycat Mashed Potatoes Idaho is well known for being the potato state—even our license plates say “Famous Potatoes”! This is my version of the scrumptious smashers that are served at a local barbecue joint. Everyone who tries them there begs for the recipe, which the place won’t give out—so I made my own copycat version. I think it comes close to the original. These can be made ahead and kept warm in the slow cooker. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
RecipesBLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad This is one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes. I first tried it at a family reunion, and it’s become one of my husband’s favorite dinners. Sometimes, we leave out the chicken and serve it as a side dish instead. —Jennifer Madsen, Rexburg, Idaho
RecipesCranberry Cooler I am a retired assistant luncheon manager for an elementary school. In addition to serving lunches, we were often called upon to serve refreshments for school meetings and other occasions. Everyone always enjoyed this cranberry punch. -Carolyn Griffin, Macon, Georgia
RecipesShoepeg Corn Casserole This comforting side dish makes a creamy accompaniment to most any main course. Not only can you double the recipe for larger crowds, but you can use reduced-fat or low-sodium ingredients if you prefer. —Lori Talamao Baton Rouge, Louisiana
RecipesCoastal Carolina Muffin-Tin Frittatas Incorporating the flavors of a low country South Carolina crab boil, these tasty frittatas are easy to make and fun to eat. If you have leftover cooked potatoes (roasted or boiled), try dicing them and substituting them for the refrigerated shredded potatoes in this recipe. —Shannon Kohn, Summerville, South Carolina
RecipesBrunch Burritos I like to use a second slow cooker to keep the tortillas warm and pliable when I serve these hearty burritos. Just place a clean wet cloth in the bottom, then cover it with foil and add your tortillas.—Beth Osburn, Levelland, Texas
RecipesHot Spinach Apple Salad With a light sweet-tangy dressing, the spinach doesn’t wilt and the apples retain their crunch. We serve this salad with homemade bread. —Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois
RecipesMac and Cheese Pizza I love pizza, and I love macaroni and cheese. After lots of experimenting, I figured out a wonderful way to combine the two. The pizza is a big hit among my colleagues, friends and family! —Martha Muellenberg, Vermillion, South Dakota
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RecipesAir-Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Using the air fryer is a genius way to make these golden, toasty sandwiches. I think this method gets the cheese the gooiest. If I’m making only one air-fryer grilled cheese, I’ll also pop in a few fries with the sandwich. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
RecipesFourth of July Bean Casserole The outstanding barbecue taste of these beans makes them a favorite for cookouts all summer and into the fall. It’s a popular dish, even with kids. The beef makes it so much better than plain pork and beans. —Donna Fancher, Lawrence, Indiana
RecipesLoaded Chicken Carbonara Cups Spaghetti cupcakes with a chicken carbonara twist make for a tasty, fun family dinner. Whole wheat pasta and reduced-fat ingredients make these quick and easy little pasta cakes nutritional winners, too. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
RecipesMakeover Stuffed Potato Appetizers We barely noticed the difference in this lightened-up version of our favorite dish. We tried it with friends and loved it. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
RecipesHawaiian Burgers I love hamburgers and tropical fruit, so it just seemed natural for me to combine them. My family frequently requests this unique Hawaiian pineapple burger recipe. It’s a nice change of pace! —Joi McKim-Jones, Waikoloa, Hawaii
RecipesScrum-Delicious Burgers I’m not sure where this recipe originated, but it’s one of my family’s summertime favorites. I usually serve these juicy mushroom burgers when we have company. The guests rave about the flavorful cheesy topping. It’s fun to serve a burger that’s a little more special. —Wendy Sommers, West Chicago, Illinois