RecipesTender Marinated Chuck Roast This marinade makes the toughest cuts of meat tender. I’m frequently asked for the recipe. It’s also good with venison and elk meat.
RecipesCoffee-Crusted Prime Rib The secret to this rib roast from the Taste of Home Test Kitchen is in the coffee rub. Allowing the rub to penetrate overnight heightens the flavor.
RecipesAsian Pork Kabobs Sweet and tangy, these kabobs have a delicious kick, thanks to the hot pepper sauce. My recipe can be adapted to add your favorite vegetables. It’s great with rice and a fresh salad. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
RecipesMaryland Corn Pops Fresh-picked sweet corn is a big thing in Maryland. Here’s my homespun version of Mexican street corn that brings in local bay flavors. —Kristie Schley, Severna Park, Maryland
RecipesSpiced Salmon This delicious, moist fish is very quick and easy to prepare. It gets a little sweetness from brown sugar, but overall the seasonings are mild and give this dish broad appeal. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy healthy salmon.—Donna Reynolds, Innisfail, Alberta
RecipesChutney Turkey Burgers The secret to these burgers is the tangy mango chutney, but the arugula adds a special wow to the plate. I get lots of compliments when I serve these at summer or fall cookouts. — Jeanne Lueders, Waterloo, Iowa
RecipesGreek-Style Squash What a great way to use up all that summer squash! You can almost taste the sunshine in this quick, colorful vegetable dish and the foil packets make for carefree cleanup. —Betty Washburn, Reno, Nevada
RecipesCheddar Jalapeno Chicken Burgers with Guacamole My husband and I are down for anything with guacamole, so it’s no wonder that we love these smoking-hot burgers! They’re perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a backyard barbecue! —Gaby Dalkin, What’s Gaby Cooking
RecipesLemon Basil Salmon My husband came up with this easy, foil-packet recipe for flaky, fork-tender salmon. This recipe is a winner. —Marianne Bauman Modesto, CA
RecipesChili-Rubbed Steak & Bread Salad We love skirt steak in our house. To make it a meal, I created a ranch-inspired bread salad with the best flavor combinations – creamy, tangy, sweet and fresh. — Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut
RecipesBalsamic-Glazed Fig & Pork Tenderloin I have a huge fig tree that produces an abundance of figs. One year I tried drying some and developed this sweet and smoky recipe as a result. Now it’s a regular at family gatherings. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas
RecipesChicken Kabobs with Peach Glaze Chicken, peaches and veggies are treated to a delightful glaze. These kabobs pack in flavor. Serve with couscous or rice, and dinner’s served! —Sharon Ricci, Mendon, New York
RecipesSimple Marinated Chicken Breasts My sister shared this recipe with me, and it has been a big hit at Farm Bureau picnics and other get-togethers.
RecipesTandoori Chicken Thighs I spent time in India and love reminders of this vibrant culture, so this tandoori chicken makes me happy. Served with warmed naan bread and a cool tomato and cucumber salad, it’s a whole meal. —Claire Elston, Spokane, Washington
RecipesMargarita Granita with Spicy Shrimp While tinkering and tuning up recipes for my spring menu, I came up with a snazzy little appetizer that’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo. It features two favorites: shrimp and margaritas! —Nancy Buchanan, Costa Mesa, California
RecipesPeanutty Pork Kabobs Cubes of pork tenderloin and green pepper chunks get a spicy treatment from a combination of peanut butter, brown sugar, ginger and red pepper flakes. Reserving half of this mixture to use as a basting sauce adds an extra boost of flavor. —Ellen Koch, St. Martinville, Louisiana