RecipesCast-Iron Favorite Pizza Cast-iron skillets are the perfect vessel for a crisp, deep-dish pizza without needing any extra cookware. Our team developed this meaty pizza that is fabulous for any time of year. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesSpaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce When my mom and I cooked spaghetti squash with meat sauce, all we could do was grin and say “Wow!” It’s fun to separate the noodle-like strands from the squash shell, but eating it is the best part! —Lina Vainauskas, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina
RecipesShepherd’s Pie Twice-Baked Potatoes This recipe features the best of two classics—baked potatoes and shepherd’s pie. Serve with a green salad, and satisfaction is guaranteed even for those with the heartiest appetites. —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
RecipesTraditional Lasagna My family first tasted this rich, homemade lasagna recipe at a friend’s home on Christmas Eve. We were so impressed that it became our own holiday tradition as well. I also prepare it other times of the year. This classic lasagna recipe is requested often by my sister’s Italian in-laws—I consider that the highest compliment! —Lorri Foockle, Granville, Illinois
RecipesTomato-French Bread Lasagna For a big hearty meal, I make this recipe as a side dish to go with veal cutlets or a roast. But you could also serve the beefy lasagna as a main dish. Just pair it with a tossed green salad and loaf of garlic bread. —Patricia Collins, Imbler, Oregon
RecipesTaco Puffs I got this recipe from a friend years ago and still make these cheesy sandwiches regularly. I serve them for dinner along with a steaming bowl of soup or a fresh green salad. Any leftovers taste even better the next day for lunch. —Jan Schmid, Hibbing, Minnesota
RecipesBacon Cheeseburger Soup This bacon cheeseburger soup brings two of my absolute favorite foods together in one! The tomato, fresh lettuce and crisp bacon toppers make this soup taste as if it’s burger time. —Geoff Bales, Hemet, California
RecipesBrown-Bag Burritos “For a change from sandwiches, we like burritos-something many people don’t consider in a brown-bag lunch,” says Rhonda Cliett of Barton, Texas. “They’re good cold or easy to heat if a microwave’s available.”
RecipesHamburger Chop Suey Fast, hearty and colorful, this chop suey uses up those summer garden peppers and spinach. And if you happen to have a nice stand of pea pods, they’d be delicious thrown into the mix. Happy eating! —Beth Pisula, Freeport, Illinois
RecipesSpaghetti with Italian Meatballs Sharon Crider sends this hearty spaghetti dinner from Junction City, Kansas. “It’s one of my family’s favorite recipes,” she writes. “We enjoy servings of the sauce with a variety of pasta.”
RecipesMeatball Cabbage Rolls My mother often had these cabbage rolls simmering in her slow cooker when my family and I arrived at her house for weekend visits. The mouthwatering meatballs tucked inside made these stand out from any other cabbage rolls I’ve tried. —Betty Buckmaster, Muskogee, Oklahoma
RecipesHoosier Chili This chili is a little sweeter than other recipes I’ve tasted, but I like it that way. It reminds me of the chili my mom used to make. —Jeanne Boberg, Muncie, Indiana
RecipesDeep-Dish Pizza My family devours this crusty pan pizza with easy-to-swap toppings. Use a combination of green, red and yellow peppers for extra color. —Patricia Howson, Carstairs, Alberta
RecipesBeefy Chili Dogs For years, people have told me I make the best hot dog chili out there. It’s timeless, it’s family-friendly, and I carry the recipe with me because people ask for it. —Vicki Boyd, Mechanicsville, Virginia
RecipesBurrito Pie Layers of cheese, meat sauce and tortillas create a satisfying Mexican lasagna kids of all ages will love. The recipe makes two casseroles, so you’ll have an easy meal later, too. —Renee Starret, Benton, Louisiana
RecipesFrench Bread Pizza Slices of this hearty french bread pizza are guaranteed to please. I sometimes substitute spaghetti sauce for the pizza sauce, or add our favorite veggies to the toppings. —Sue McLaughlin, Onawa, Iowa