RecipesHerbed Potato Salad Calcium-rich cheese, and potatoes and peppers packed with vitamin C make this picnic-and-potluck favorite something to smile about! —Judy Grebetz, Racine, Wisconsin
RecipesSkillet Cassoulet This dish is chock-full of flavor, and the little spice from the kielbasa makes a nice hearty combo for a flavorful meal-in-one. —Barbara Brittain, Santee, California
RecipesSeafood Medley “This is our traditional Christmas Eve dinner.” Rich, creamy and delicious with flaky and tender orange roughy, this dish is perfect for company.” —Marilyn Bishop, Redbridge, Ontario
TechniquesThe Best Oils for Frying, According to a Chef In addition to smoke point, consider flavor and price. Most of the time, we choose neutral oils for frying because they don’t impart any flavor to the food.
RecipesScallops with Snow Peas The vibrant, crisp pea pods in this dish are a nice contrast with the soft scallops. The dish looks and tastes bright and fresh. —Barb Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida
RecipesSalad-Topped Flatbread Pizzas The crisp veggies on top of the cream, cheese and meat are so refreshing. And the vinaigrette gives these pizzas a nice zing. —Julie Merriman, Cold Brook, New York
RecipesCoffee Roast Beef I used to work in a coffee shop, so the idea of using coffee in a delicious entree just tickles me. The coffee add a rich flavor to the gravy.—
RecipesSlow-Simmering Beef Bourguignon Warm up fall days with tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich sauce. Serve over steaming noodles. — Adele Zuerner, Arden, North Carolina
RecipesBest Rhubarb Pudding Cake I received this recipe years ago from a co-worker. Today, my family and I really enjoy this dessert. It’s nice for any occasion.
RecipesApricot Coconut Balls I appreciate that these fruity candies are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. They’re a nice alternative to chocolate sweets. —Barbara Strohbehn, Gladbrook, Iowa
RecipesZucchini Supreme Zucchini recipes are popular this time of year. I’m always on the lookout for new ones. This dish has a very pleasant flavor and nice combination of color and texture.
RecipesFruit with Yogurt Dip I round out breakfast with this refreshing dish. The three-ingredient dip is creamy and has a nice brown sugar flavor. —Phyllis Carlson, Gardner, Kansas
RecipesCucumber Soup In Baltimore, Maryland, Beverly Sprague dresses up this milk soup with a colorful selection of savory garnishes. A topping of crunchy almonds contrasts nicely with this smooth soup.
RecipesFresh-Squeezed Pink Lemonade There’s a nice balance of sweet and tart in this refreshing summer drink. It becomes perfectly pink with the addition of grape juice. —Cindy Bartnicki, Mount Prospect, Illinois
RecipesPeanut Butter Fingers Always a hit with the teenagers in our house, these rich bars are sure to please the peanut butter lovers in your family. They’re great for serving at holiday time.
RecipesChicken Caesar Salad You’ll find this salad makes a nice addition to any brunch buffet. The robust Caesar dressing adds some “zest” to the mild flavors of chicken and vegetables.