RecipesRosemary Red Potatoes Great with steak or any meat, this is one of our best-loved potato “sidekicks.“ Sometimes I add sliced fresh mushrooms and sliced fresh zucchini tossed with a little olive oil after the potatoes have baked about 15 minutes. —Kelly Ward Hartman, Cape Coral, Florida
RecipesChunky Veggie Beef Soup This chunky soup is loaded with tender beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes and green beans—and it sure is tasty! A little steak sauce and garlic powder season the broth perfectly. —Jimmy Osmon of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
RecipesCampfire Taco Salad Served in a corn chip bag, this easy outdoor meal from Jean Komlos of Plymouth, Michigan is flavorful and fun. “My neighbor entertained Girl Scouts with this clever recipe,” she says.
RecipesGarlic Brie Pizza Elegant occasions require fancy appetizers like this. Family and friends will be surprised to hear just how easy it is to prep.—Gail Cawsey, Sequim, Washington
RecipesRed Snapper with Veggies Bursting with crisp, flavorful veggies, you’ll be amazed that this dish, submitted by Carolyn Zimmerman of Fairbury, Illinois, was made entirely in the microwave.
RecipesSour Cream Mashed Potatoes Boiled potatoes were transformed into the perfect pot of mashed potatoes with just a little seasoning and lots of sour cream. —Caroline Sperry, Allentown, Michigan
RecipesBacon-Wrapped Dates My friends and I used to make the traditional bacon-wrapped jalapenos at cookouts. I decided to sweeten them up a bit with dates. Bacon-wrapped dates are also more kid-friendly. —Susan Hinton, Apex, North Carolina
RecipesGreen Bean Pasta Salad I like to prepare this special green bean pasta salad with fresh green beans and homegrown dill. Serve chilled or at room temperature. —Chris Snyder, Boulder, Colorado
RecipesHearty Sausage Stew My daughters shared this recipe with me, and I’ve since shared it with many others. It fits the bill for economy of time and money. Plus, it tastes great! —Nellie Lamb, Muskogee, Oklahoma
RecipesWarm Asparagus Spinach Salad Spinach, cashews and pasta are mixed with roasted asparagus in this delightful spring salad. The mixture is topped with a light vinaigrette, seasoned with soy sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. I’ve used this recipe many times. -Kathleen Lucas Trumbull, Connecticut
RecipesCabbage-Cucumber Gelatin Cups When we have fresh cabbage and cucumbers from the garden, this is one of my favorite salads to make for Sunday dinner. But with fresh produce available year-round, it’s good anytime.
RecipesPeanut Butter Stuffed Celery “I found this idea in a magazine several years ago,” notes Irene Wilson. “I have shared it with many people and everyone enjoys it.” The Grand Junction, Colorado cook says the crisp celery sticks stuffed with peanut butter filling and dressy enough for holidays.
RecipesChilled Squash and Carrot Soup This smooth soup is colorful as well as nutritious and filling. Served chilled, it makes an elegant first course when entertaining. But it’s also good warm. —Elaine Sabacky of Litchfield, Minnesota
RecipesBroccoli Waldorf Salad This salad is as easy to prepare as it is to eat! A colorful combination of apples, raisins and pecans jazzes up broccoli florets in this summery side dish. Its tangy-sweet flavor makes it a standout at company picnics and church potlucks.
RecipesZucchini-Stuffed Chicken Now that we’re empty nesters, my husband is the brave one who gets to test my new recipes. This one quickly received a thumbs-up.