RecipesMexicali Quiche with Avocado Crust New Mexican cuisine is my favorite, and this quiche uses an avocado crust filled with many delicious ingredients. Top with chopped cilantro for garnish. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
RecipesCheeseburger Sliders These sliders are super easy to put together and are always a hit! I love that they are “fast food” without our having to go to a restaurant. Take them to a party, make them for dinner or serve them on game day. The meat can also be made ahead of time in preparation for your gathering. —April Lee Wiencek, Chicago, Illinois
RecipesCranberry Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas Whether canned or homemade, cranberry sauce delivers a healthy dose of vitamins to this dish. A little bit sweet, a little bit smoky, these enchiladas are a delightful way to use leftover chicken or turkey. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
RecipesCheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world’s best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I dollop individual servings in muffin cups and reheat them that way instead. —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida
RecipesSweet Potato Cheesecake Brownies If you’re looking for something other than pumpkin, these sweet potato bars are a yummy alternative. Make them ahead—they’re even better refrigerated overnight. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas
RecipesTurnip Greens Salad My Turnip Greens Salad was created using items from my garden. Because most people cook turnip greens, I wanted to present those same greens in a way that would retain their nutrient content. You could also add different kinds of meat to this salad. I have used cooked shrimp, chicken or beef. —James McCarroll, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
RecipesCowboy Pasta This pasta combines ground beef, bacon, corn, tangy buttermilk and Monterey Jack cheese for an easy but hearty weeknight dinner. Add more chili powder or a chopped jalapeno to give this delicious pasta dish more of an Old West kick. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesPina Colada Lush Enjoy the flavors of the tropics with this creamy, dreamy pina colada lush, a layered no-bake dessert with coconut, pineapple and whipped topping.
RecipesBaked Parmesan Fish Here’s an easy way to work an elegant fish dish into your menu. I sometimes sprinkle the golden fillets with slivered or sliced almonds before baking. My husband, 13-year-old daughter and I love this tasty way to eat fish. -Carolyn Brinkmeyer, Aurora, Colorado
RecipesCheesy Broccoli Soup That’s why she often serves Cheesy Broccoli Soup. “This creamy and flavorful soup goes together in a flash because it uses frozen chopped broccoli and process American cheese,” she explains. Plus, it’s easy to warm up if Bob works late. “He likes it so much that when he grocery shops, he always makes sure the ingredients for this soup are on the list,” she reports.
RecipesTortellini with Sausage and Mascarpone When I crave Italian comfort food on a busy night and don’t have a lot of time to cook, this dish is a lifesaver. It’s fast and yummy and starts with a premade jarred sauce. You can have it on the table in less time than a takeout order. —Gerry Vance, Millbrae, California
RecipesHam & Cheese Potato Casserole This recipe makes two cheesy, delicious casseroles. Have one tonight and put the other on ice for a future busy weeknight. It’s like having money in the bank when things get hectic! —Kari Adams, Fort Collins, Colorado
RecipesCheese Chicken Soup Kids won’t think twice about eating their vegetables after tasting this cheesy soup. —LaVonne Lundgren, Sioux City, Iowa
RecipesFig Balsamic Walnut Flatbread With sweet figs, tangy balsamic and rich goat cheese, this is one of my favorite flatbread recipes. It’s also delicious with arugula and caramelized onions. I reach for it often when I host a special event or have friends over for dinner. You can use any store-bought flatbread or pizza dough. —Rebekah Ranes, Sedona, Arizona
RecipesBBQ Meat Loaf Minis Kids can have fun helping to prepare these mini meat loaves in muffin cups. For extra spice, we sometimes add 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 cup of salsa. —Linda Call, Falun, Kansas
RecipesCream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes Smooth cream cheese inside makes these cupcakes so rich. The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate chips comes through in every yummy bite. You’ll be asked to make them again and again. —Shirley Dunbar, Mojave, California