RecipesBurger Americana Go on a burger road trip in your own backyard. Grill the patties and load them sky-high. Peanut butter and bacon make them Southern style; coleslaw and tomatoes, a Northern version. —Susan Mahaney, New Hartford, New York
RecipesMaple-Glazed Salmon This maple-glazed salmon is special because it comes from my mom, both my children like it and it’s easy to prepare. I serve this recipe with rice and broccoli. The sauce tastes great on the rice. —Danielle Rothe, Greenville, New York
RecipesMicrowave Apple Crisp “When my siblings and I were young, we loved it when our mom made this old-fashioned-tasting treat,” recalls Sharon Missel of Penfield, New York. “Now I frequently fix this comforting dessert for my family.”
RecipesGarlic Tomato Bruschetta I drew inspiration from my grandma’s recipe for this garden-fresh bruschetta. The crisp bread and tomato goodness make a great party appetizer, but the dish also works alongside your favorite Italian entree. —Jean Franzoni, Rutland, Vermont
RecipesCampfire Peach Cobbler This dutch oven peach cobbler recipe has been a family classic for 60 years. We prefer peaches, but fresh cherries and berries are fun, too. Almost any fruit would work. Mix and match! —Jackie Wilson, Wellsville, Utah
RecipesTangy Beef Turnovers My mom’s recipe for these flavorful pockets called for dough to be made from scratch, but I streamlined it by using crescent rolls. My children love them plain or dipped in ketchup — mustard works, too. —Claudia Bodeker, Ash Flat, Arkansas
RecipesChocolate Zucchini Loaf Adriene Lujbli stirs grated zucchini into this no-fuss loaf. “I fix it whenever my family wants something chocolaty,” notes the Gilboa, New York baker. “Try it in your bread machine if it has a quick bread setting,” she says.
RecipesHoney Pecan Triangles After stirring up batches of these tasty bar cookies for many years, I know to include plenty on cookie trays. They have all the goodness of pecan pie and are so easy to serve to a crowd. —Debbie Fogel, East Berne, New York
RecipesSpicy Pickled Green Beans A co-worker brought these pickled beans into work one day…I was hooked after one bite! And I was thrilled when a jar of my own beans won first place at the local county fair.—Jill Darin, Geneseo, Illinois
RecipesBeef & Mushroom Braised Stew Every spring, my family heads out to our timber acreage to collect morel mushrooms, and then we cook up this stew. We use morels, of course, but baby portobellos or button mushrooms or will work, too. —Amy Wertheim, Atlanta, Illinois
RecipesOne-Pot Thanksgiving Dinner This one-pot Thanksgiving dinner tastes like a big holiday dinner without the work. It’s a great way to use up leftover turkey, but I often uses thick slices of deli turkey instead. —Lynne Hahn, Temecula, California
RecipesVeggie Meatball Soup for 3 This hearty soup is a snap to put together before I leave for work. I just add uncooked pasta when I get home, and then I have a few minutes to relax before supper is ready. —Charla Tinney, Tyrone, Oklahoma
RecipesZesty Black-Eyed Pea Salsa “Whenever there’s a family gathering, my sister-in-law brings this zesty bean dip, and it’s a big hit,” report Pamela Smith of Flushing, New York. “Since it keeps well in the refrigerator, it’s great to have on hand for unexpected guests.”
RecipesEasy Italian Wedding Soup “After one taste, you’ll find that this soup is absolutely delicious,” promises Paula Sullivan from Barker, New York. “Lean ground beef and reduced sodium broth help keep it light. For variety, substitute garbanzo beans for the kidney beans.”
RecipesSausage ‘n’ Chicken Skillet Says Joanna Iovino of Commack, New York: “Chicken and rice was a staple at my parents’ house, but the chicken never turned out quite right. I enjoy this recipe much more now that I use tasty skinless chicken and kielbasa.”
RecipesSpicy Veggie & Lentil Soup I enjoy this recipe because it’s meatless, inexpensive and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like—it’s all a matter of preference. Serve warm pita bread on the side. —Geraldine Hennessey, Glendale, New York