RecipesButternut Squash Apple Bake Even those who aren’t fans of squash enjoy this side dish. Sweet slices of butternut squash are topped with apples covered in a cinnamon-sugar glaze for a quick and easy dinner accompaniment. —Ellie Klopping, Toledo, Ohio
RecipesCod and Asparagus Bake The lemon pulls this flavorful and healthy dish together. You can use grated Parmesan cheese instead of Romano if you’d like. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
RecipesVegetable Barley Bake Forget the potatoes and rice, and consider this change-of-pace dinner accompaniment. Wholesome barley makes for a heart-smart dish that complements just about any main course and other sides, too. —Shirley Doyle, Mount Prospect, Illinois
RecipesSeafood Rice Casserole My family loves rice and clams, so I decided to combine them in this recipe. It was a hit! This dish is very filling and satisfying. Cooking and creating new recipes are two of my favorite pastimes.
RecipesBaked Eggs with Cheddar and Bacon “These little treats are super-easy to make and perfect for a special breakfast. They’re also very nice for a casual dinner. The smoky cheese and bacon elevate eggs to another level!” Catherine Wilkinson — Dewey, Arizona
RecipesSweet Potato Salad Tender sweet potatoes are tossed with crunchy nuts and chewy dried cherries for a burst of flavors and textures. —Fran Fehling, Staten Island, New York
RecipesHorseradish-Encrusted Beef Tenderloin Wow friends and family with this tender beef encased in a golden horseradish crust. Roasted garlic boosts the robust flavor even more. —Laura Bagozzi, Dublin, Ohio
RecipesSun-Dried Tomato Meat Loaf Our kitchen staff gives Italian flair to this lightened-up meat loaf by mixing in tangy sun-dried tomatoes. The recipe yields a large loaf, so save the extras for sandwiches! You can eat this sun-dried tomato meat loaf for days! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesPork Chops with Sliced Pears Pear slices make a satisfying alternative to apples in this down-home pork chop dish. Dress up the easy entree even further by adding a hint of brown sugar for sweetness. —Kathy Stooksbury, Aiken, South Carolina
RecipesGarlic Chicken Breasts Our taste testers loved the great flavor of this moist chicken dish from LaDonna Reed of Ponca City, Oklahoma. Cook up a little extra for a delicious salad topping or tasty sandwich. Either way, you’re going to like it!
RecipesBaked Parmesan Perch Ocean perch recipes are some of my all-time favorites. When I serve this dish to family, I always get rave reviews.—Carol Gaus, Itasca, Illinois.
RecipesPepper and Salsa Cod After tasting a similar dish at the grocery store, my husband figured out how to make this awesome cod topped with salsa and peppers. —Robyn Gallagher, Yorktown, Virginia
RecipesPecan-Crusted Chicken Nuggets I loved chicken nuggets as a child. This baked version is healthier than the original, and it’s a great meal for kids. — Haili Carroll, Valencia, California
RecipesGreek Chicken Meat Loaf I love this recipe. It’s so easy to put together and lighter than most other meat loaves. —Maria Romaine, West Babylon, New York