RecipesChicken Cordon Bleu Casserole This dish always gets rave reviews! Using rotisserie chicken makes it super easy to assemble and gives it an extra boost in flavor. Sometimes I like to add smoked paprika to the sauce and a little seasoned salt to the bread crumbs. —Mary Brehm, Cape Coral, Florida
RecipesVenison Meat Loaf My mother, who claims she can detect venison in any recipe, didn’t have a clue it was in this tender meat loaf until we told her after dinner. She raved about this flavorful venison meat loaf the entire time she was eating it! —Liz Gilchrist, Bolton, Ontario
RecipesChili Cheese Dog Casserole Kids and adults alike will dive into this hearty, comforting dish. With a crispy cheese topping on a warm cornbread crust, this recipe is a keeper. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesChicken and Dressing I’ve always enjoyed trying new recipes, and now that our children are grown, I have more time to do just that!
RecipesChicken Zucchini Casserole A co-worker shared this chicken zucchini casserole recipe that was originally her grandmother’s. When I make it, I use precooked chicken from the grocery store and fresh zucchini my neighbor gives me from his garden. —Bev Dutro, Dayton, Ohio
RecipesFast Baked Fish We always have a good supply of fresh fish, so I make fish recipes often. This recipe is my favorite because it is moist, tender and flavorful. —Judie Anglen, Riverton, Wyoming
RecipesAcorn Squash Soup The recipe for this thick and creamy acorn squash soup was given to me by a fellow squash lover. The attractive rich yellow soup is especially enjoyable during the cool nights of Indian summer. —Dorrene Butterfield, Lincoln, Nebraska.
RecipesBeef and Blue Cheese Crostini These little gems are easy, impressive and delicious. They are ridiculously easy and inexpensive to make. Seriously, you will look like a total rock star when you serve these! —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina
RecipesPetite Sausage Quiches You won’t be able to eat just one of these mini quiches. Filled with savory sausage, Swiss cheese and a dash of cayenne, the mouthwatering morsels will disappear fast from the breakfast or buffet table. —Dawn Stitt, Hesperia, Michigan
RecipesMediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts In my first apartment, I started cooking chicken with feta and sundried tomatoes. Now I serve it with rice pilaf and a salad. —Amanda Rochette, Watertown, Massachusetts
RecipesMini Ham Quiches These quiches are delightful for brunch when you don’t want to fuss. Replace the ham with bacon, sausage, chicken or shrimp, or use chopped onion, red pepper or zucchini instead of olives. —Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon
RecipesStanding Rib Roast This standing rib roast recipe is practically foolproof. Treat your family to tender slices of standing rib roast or use the seasoning blend on a different beef roast for a hearty, delicious main dish. I love to prepare this recipe for special occasions. —Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado
RecipesSpecial Squash Casserole Squash has traditionally been a food our family passes up, but this luscious casserole is an exception to the rule. You won’t find it among our Thanksgiving leftovers—it’s one of the first dishes to go back to the kitchen empty. —Kathleen Cox, Wyoming, Michigan
RecipesCrusted Salmon These delicious salmon fillets are wonderful for company since they take only a few minutes to prepare, yet they taste like you fussed. I receive requests for the recipe every time I serve them. —Kara Cook, Elk Ridge, Utah
RecipesTomato-Basil Baked Fish This recipe works successfully with many kinds of fish, while the rest of the ingredients are things you’re likely to have on hand. Baked fish is so simple and so good for you. I make this often! —Annie Hicks, Zephyrhills, Florida
RecipesBasil Baked Tomatoes This baked tomatoes recipe has been in our family for many years. My mother brought it with her when she came to the United States from Italy. When tomatoes are plentiful, this is a great way to serve them. —Mary Detzi, Wind Gap, Pennsylvania