RecipesGarlic Tomato Soup Roasted garlic adds a mellow background flavor to this rich, creamy tomato soup from Marilyn Coomer of Louisville, Kentucky. “Canned tomatoes and puree make it a year-round favorite,” she adds.
RecipesCoffee Barbecue Sauce Brewed coffee and instant coffee granules add rich color and depth to this sweet-and-sour sauce. It’s wonderful spooned over grilled chicken or pork chops. —Julia Bushree, Georgetown, Texas
RecipesAsparagus Chicken Stir-Fry Tender asparagus teams up nicely with chicken and cashews in a mild, pleasing sauce. “My husband and I have enjoyed this speedy dish on many occasions,“ says Deborah Haake of Cochrane, Wisconsin.
RecipesTurtle Praline Tart This rich dessert is my own creation, and I’m very proud of it. It’s easy enough to make for everyday meals but special enough to serve guests or take to a potluck. —Kathy Specht, Clinton, Montana
RecipesSalsa Verde Chicken Casserole This is a rich and surprisingly tasty rendition of a number of Tex-Mex dishes molded into one packed, beautiful casserole. Best of all, it’s ready in hardly any time! —Janet McCormick, Proctorville, Ohio
RecipesDilled Salmon Pasta Salad Elaine Williams uses just a cup of leftover salmon in this pretty pasta salad for two. “It’s nicely seasoned with dill and makes a cool, light summer lunch,” says the Sebastopol, California cook.
RecipesChicken Corn Soup with Rivels Traditional chicken soup is rich with a dumplinglike soup stretcher called rivels. This healthy recipe is brimming with chicken, vegetables and herbs. You won’t be able to resist it. —Elissa Armbruster, Medford, New Jersey
RecipesMeatball Alphabet Soup Bite-sized meatballs made from ground turkey perk up this fun alphabet soup. A variety of vegetables are mixed in a rich tomato broth seasoned with herbs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesBBQ Brisket Flatbread Pizzas Preparing beef brisket pizza takes time, but it’s so worth it in the end when you take that first smoky, rich and juicy bite.—Aaron Reynolds, Fox River Grove, Illinois
RecipesSwiss-Onion Bread Ring My pull-apart bread recipe is crisp and golden on the outside, rich and buttery on the inside. Thanks to store-bought dough, this cheesy bread is a cinch to make. —Judi Messina, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
RecipesRefreshing Grilled Chicken Salad “This recipe is light, zippy and flavorful. It’s a nice healthy salad that’s great for a luncheon with friends.” And with blueberries, walnuts and olive oil, it’s nutritionally exceptional, too. Denise Rasmussen – Salina, Kansas
RecipesMaple Dumplings To give your meal a warm and cozy ending, look no further than this comforting dessert. Tender homemade dumplings are nestled in a thick, rich maple sauce. —Denise Boutin, Grand Isle, Vermont
RecipesMakeover Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake No one will ever guess this decadently rich, firmer-textured cheesecake, originally from Sharon Anderson of Lyons, Illinois, has been lightened up. We promise! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesGerman Chocolate Cupcakes These cupcakes disappear in a dash when I take them to the school where I teach. Pecans, coconut and brown sugar dress up the topping nicely. —Lettice Charmasson, San Diego, California
RecipesEasy Pasta Alfredo Who would believe that five simple ingredients could taste so rich and delicious? “This creamy, comforting sauce can be made in a matter of minutes,” assures Karin DeCarlo from Milford, Pennsylvania.
Ingredients17 Recipes That Start with a Jar of Alfredo Sauce Love rich, creamy alfredo sauce? It does so much more than make a great fettuccine alfredo! Check out plenty of recipes that make the most of this creamy, cheesy pasta sauce.