RecipesSauerkraut-Beef Bake My husband goes to school and works full-time, and I’m the mother of a 1-year old. With a busy schedule like ours, this quick recipe of pantry staples is just perfect!
RecipesWinning Crab Quiche Crabmeat is very plentiful here in Maryland, and this dish is one of my favorite ways to eat it. My sister-in-law Darlene gave me this recipe, and that simple gesture helped make me feel part of the family.
RecipesAu Gratin Potatoes I love making homemade recipes for my family. This side dish compliments many main dishes and is so easy to make.—Carol Van Sickle, Versailles, Kentucky
RecipesBroccoli Sausage Breakfast Bake I’m very involved in 4-H and raise hogs to show at our county fair. I like to share tasty recipes that help promote the pork industry.
RecipesHash Brown Sausage Bake This is one of my son’s favorites. Buttered hash browns form a mouthwatering crust for a yummy filling of sausage and cheese. It’s sure to please at breakfast, brunch or even lunch. —Vicky Dempsey, Louisville, Mississippi
RecipesBeefy Eggplant Parmigiana I developed this recipe one summer when my husband grew eggplant in the garden. I was thrilled when the parmigiana won high honors at a national beef contest. —Celeste Copper, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
RecipesOvernight Asparagus Strata I’ve made this tasty egg dish for breakfast, brunch, even dinner as a side dish. This is not your run-of-the-mill strata. —Lynn Licata, Sylvania, Ohio
RecipesEggplant Rollatini Want to learn how to cook eggplant? Here’s where to start. These authentic eggplant roll-ups may take some time to prepare, but the end result is restaurant-quality. Your family will request this recipe time and again. —Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana
RecipesPepperoni Pizzazz I’ve fixed this hearty main course for buffets, potluck dinners and even for company at my home. Keep the recipe handy, because you’ll certainly be asked for it when you contribute it to an event. —Marge Unger, La Porte, Indiana
RecipesDouble-Cheese Ham Souffle I’ve made this for holiday breakfasts and shower brunches. It’s a big hit. It’s also a welcome change at covered-dish dinners at church. There’s never another one like it there.—Anita Gattis, Hawkinsville, Georgia
RecipesCheesy Chicken and Leek Phyllo Pie In our house, chicken potpie is a year-round staple. For a springtime feel, we use leeks and mushrooms and a lighter phyllo dough crust. If you don’t have gruyere, try Parmesan. —Andrea Stewart, Toronto, Ontario
RecipesTurkey Cabbage Bake “I revised this old recipe by using ground turkey instead of ground beef (to make it healthier), by finely chopping the cabbage to improve texture and by adding thyme,” explains Irene Gutz of Fort Dodge, Iowa. “Crescent rolls help it go together quickly, and it’s often requested.”
RecipesGround Beef ‘n’ Biscuits “This recipe was given to me by a good friend when I got married, and I have used it many times since,” shares Lois Hill from her kitchen in Trinity, North Carolina. The saucy meal is family-pleasing and also budget-pleasing at 98 cents a serving.
RecipesWhite Bean, Sweet Potato & Pepper Ragout I try to serve a meatless meal two or three nights a week. It’s a great way to keep up our intake of vegetables—along with all the fiber and nutrients they provide. It even helps save money! This hearty comfort food is a family favorite. Heather Savage – Corydon, Indiana
RecipesPuff Pastry Chicken Potpie When my wife is craving comfort food, I whip up this chicken pot pie with puff pastry. It’s easy to make, sticks to your ribs and delivers soul-satisfying flavor. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado