RecipesDad’s Cola Burgers Before you hand out the drinks, save a little soda to make these delectable burgers. Cola—used in the meat mixture and brushed on during cooking—really sparks the flavor and takes this favorite to a whole new level. —Emily Nelson, Green Bay, Wisconsin
RecipesHerb Burgers These tasty burger have lots of flavor! My dear Uncle Mickey shared the recipe with me years ago. —Brenda Sorrow, Kannapolis, North Carolina
RecipesChili Mac Casserole This cheesy casserole uses several of my family’s favorite ingredients, including macaroni, kidney beans, tomatoes and cheese. Just add a leafy salad for a complete meal. —Marlene Wilson, Rolla, North Dakota
RecipesCheeseburger Mini Muffins I invented these cute little muffins so I could enjoy the flavor of cheeseburgers without resorting to fast food. I often freeze a batch and reheat however many I need, including as appetizers. —Teresa Kraus, Cortez, Colorado
RecipesSpaghetti Meatball Bake When we gather for Sunday dinner, we crave pasta. I had a hankering for meatballs, too, so I developed a meaty spaghetti casserole. —Kim Forni, Laconia, New Hampshire
RecipesGreen Chile Cheeseburgers There’s nothing better than freshly roasted green chiles. They have a smoky flavor and a bit of a bite—perfect for topping a thick, juicy green chile cheeseburger. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
RecipesHearty Hamburger Vegetable Soup Oregano really shines in this hearty soup from field editor Traci K Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania. “It smells delicious while it’s cooking and makes a great lunch or dinner. You could use lima beans instead of the green beans.”
RecipesOne-Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta When the weather’s too chilly to grill, I whip up a big pot of this cheesy pasta. Believe it or not, it tastes just like a bacon cheeseburger, and it’s much easier for my young children to enjoy. —Carly Terrell, Granbury Texas
RecipesChili with Cornbread Topping Cornbread is the perfect partner for canned chili in the easy warmer-upper for two. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesHow to Make Mini Meat Loaves My family and I can’t get enough of these little meat loaf muffins topped with a sweet ketchup sauce. They are the perfect portion size. This recipe requires no chopping, so it’s quick and easy to make a double batch and have extras for another day. I’ve given them to new moms, too. —Joyce Wegmann, Burlington, Iowa
RecipesEasy Vegetable Soup We like to eat this tasty soup with tortilla chips. Canned tomatoes and beans and frozen vegetables give you a head start when preparing this recipe. – Jan Sharp, Blue Springs, Missouri
RecipesChorizo Burgers with Green Chile Aioli Chorizo does all the work seasoning these burgers, and the aioli comes together in minutes. Wrap the juicy patties in lettuce for a keto version. Don’t worry—the carb lovers in your home can still enjoy them on buns. —Becky Woollands, North Ridgeville, Ohio
RecipesBacon Cheeseburger Buns This is a fun way to serve bacon cheeseburgers without all the fuss of assembling the sandwiches to serve a gang. These convenient packets can be dipped into ketchup or barbecue sauce as you eat them. —Marjorie Miller, Haven, Kansas
RecipesRavioli Lasagna When you taste this dish, you’ll think it’s a from-scratch recipe—but it starts with frozen ravioli! —Patricia Smith, Asheboro, North Carolina
RecipesSouthwest Pasta Bake Fat-free cream cheese and reduced-fat cheddar make this creamy casserole lower in fat and calories. It’s a good way to get our kids to eat spinach in “disguise”. —Carol Lepak of Sheboygan, Wisconsin
RecipesMexican Lasagna I collect cookbooks and recipes (this one is from my son’s mother-in-law). My husband teases me that I won’t live long enough to try half of the recipes in my files! He loves this easy Mexican lasagna. —Rose Ann Buhle, Minooka, Illinois