RecipesCreamy Pork Chop Dinner Hearty and comforting, this meat-and-potatoes meal is rich with homemade goodness…and it’s easy to prepare. “Sometimes I use chicken thighs instead of pork chops,” notes Joyce Valentine of Sanford, Colorado.
RecipesCoffee Barbecue Sauce Brewed coffee and instant coffee granules add rich color and depth to this sweet-and-sour sauce. It’s wonderful spooned over grilled chicken or pork chops. —Julia Bushree, Georgetown, Texas
RecipesSalmon with Caribbean Salsa Salmon fillets smothered in tropical fruit salsa make an elegant main dish recipe. The cinnamon-spiced seasoning is a wonderful complement to grilled chicken, too.—Mary Jane Jones, Williamstown, WV
RecipesDressed-Up Applesauce In Cincinnati, Ohio, Therian Mendelsohn jazzes up ordinary applesauce with lemon juice and a sprinkling of spices to create this speedy side dish. It’s wonderful warm or cold with a savory helping of pork or chicken.
RecipesHominy Sausage Soup “I developed this subtle soup as a starter for a Southwest-style lunch. I serve it with cheese nachos and follow up with chicken or beef taco salad,” says Jessie Gunn Stephens of Sherman, Texas.
RecipesGrilled Caprese Quesadillas Here’s a quick and easy summer lunch that makes great use of garden-grown tomatoes. Feel free to make your quesadillas heartier by adding grilled chicken. —Amy Mongiovi, Lititz, Pennsylvania
RecipesLemon Dessert Sauce While this sauce makes a wonderful topping for angel food cake, it’s also great as a glaze for roasted chicken with some thyme or rosemary…or swirled into a homemade cheesecake. —Connie Jurvevich, Atmore, Alabama
RecipesSuper Quick Shrimp and Green Chile Quesadillas If I am really short on time, I head to the grocery store for prepared guacamole. Use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of shrimp for another fun option. —Angie Ressa, Cheney, Washington
RecipesBaked Carrots “THESE CARROTS are compatible with most any meal. The chicken broth gives them great flavor. Whenever I serve this dish, there are never any leftovers. For a variation, this vegetable combination is delicious mashed in with potatoes.”
RecipesWatermelon and Cucumber Salsa The combo of watermelon and cucumber sounds unusual but tastes amazing! Eat the salsa with chips, or serve it as a topper with hot dogs or chicken tacos for a refreshing change of pace. —Suzanne Curletto, Walnut Creek, California
RecipesEasy Fried Rice This easy fried rice recipe really captures the flavor of fried rice served in restaurants. Use leftover chicken for a satisfying meal that’s simple to put together. —Lori Schweer, Mapleton, Minnesota
RecipesPerfect Winter Salad This is my most-requested salad recipe. Serve it as a side salad along with your holiday meal, or enjoy it for lunch the next day with cubed turkey or chicken on top. —DeNae Shewmake, Burnsville, Minnesota
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Meal Types45 Summer Salad Recipes to Enjoy All Season These summer salad recipes—including leafy greens, pasta and potato salads—are so good, you can bet your family will come back for a second serving!
Food News13 Fast Food “Facts” That Are Actually False For some reason, we love to tell whoppers about the horrors behind the counter at fast food restaurants. Don’t fall for these myths.
Ingredients45 Healthy Canned Fruit Recipes Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory, these canned fruit recipes are healthy, delicious and easy to devour. We have ideas featuring canned pineapple, mandarin oranges, tropical fruit mix and more.