RecipesSausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole For this all-in-one breakfast casserole, I sandwich pork sausage between layers of hash browns flavored with creamy soup and French onion dip. Cheddar cheese tops it all off. —Esther Wrinkles, Vanzant, Missouri
RecipesHam & Swiss Chicken Roll-Ups White wine dresses up cream of chicken soup to make a lovely sauce for chicken, ham and Swiss cheese roll-ups. The tried-and-true recipe comes from my mother. —Carol McCollough, Missoula, Montana
RecipesTomato & Brie Focaccia Combine tender, golden yeast bread with creamy, melted brie and tomatoes, and you’ve got an appetizer that guests will line up for. It also makes a great side to soup, salad or pasta dishes. —Laurie Figone, Petaluma, California
RecipesBaked Rice with Sausage This recipe is perfect for potlucks or church suppers since it produces a big batch and has flavors with broad appeal. Most folks can’t guess that the secret ingredient is chicken noodle soup mix. -Naomi Flood, Emporia, Kansas
RecipesFire-Roasted Tomato Minestrone This soup was created to accommodate a few of my dinner guests who were vegetarians. It was so good, we all enjoyed it. This can also be cooked on the stove for two hours at a low simmer. —Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Meal Types50 Easy Casserole Recipes Perfect for Dinner On busy nights, skip the drive-through and reach for one of these easy casserole recipes. Each dish can be prepped in 20 minutes (or less!).
RecipesMinestrone Vegetables and herbs fresh from my garden make this one of our favorite soups. This recipe makes a lot, so it’s perfect for large gatherings or to freeze in smaller containers for fast meals.—Virginia Bauer, Botkins, Ohio
RecipesCreamy Vegetable Chowder This rich, comforting soup recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. You can lower the fat content by using turkey bacon, vegetable broth and skim milk. It’s delicious either way. —Suzanna VandeBrake, Peyton, Colorado
Meal Types43 Make-Ahead Freezer Meals for Super-Busy Nights When all you have time for is a quick reheat in the oven, these delicious lasagnas, soups, enchiladas, pot roasts and more will get to the table in a flash. They’re super easy to make ahead and stock in the freezer to love later on.
IngredientsCoriander vs. Cilantro: What’s the Difference? If a cilantro plant is green and leafy, the herb is cilantro. But once the plant flowers and goes to seed, it becomes coriander. Here’s how to use each herb.
RecipesMexican Shrimp Bisque I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisines, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best of both. I serve it with a crispy green salad and a glass of white wine for a simple but very special meal. —Karen Harris, Littleton, Colorado
RecipesCorn Seafood Chowder “I lightened up this recipe by using less oil and reduced-fat milk,” Naomi Tarr of Salisbury, Maryland says of her savory soup. “The original call for crabmeat, but my family prefers it with shrimp and imitation crab instead.”
RecipesTomato Corn Chowder Five common ingredients are all you’ll need to prepare Sue McMichael’s hearty full-flavored chowder. “This is a terrific soup, particularly as the cooler season sets in,” writes the Redding, California cook. And at 55¢ a bowl, it’s economical as well.
Cooking StyleThe Best Recipes from Every State It’s time to take your taste buds on a road trip. We found the best recipes from every state—all submitted by local home cooks. In these collections, you’ll find both iconic regional dishes and treasured family recipes.
RecipesCorn Chowder with Bacon I was raised on a farm, so a warm soup with homey ingredients, like this corn chowder with bacon, was always a treat after a chilly day outside. My hearty chowder nourishes the family. —Katie Lillo, Big Lake, Minnesota
RecipesZippy Corn Chowder “This thick colorful chowder was so well received the first time I made it that some of us had to go without seconds,” notes Kera Bredin of Vancouver, British Columbia. “Now I make this hearty soup often.”