RecipesCarrot Blueberry Cupcakes Carrots, blueberries, pineapple and zucchini make an interesting and delicious combination in these unique little treats.—Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
RecipesMashed Potato Doughnuts As a special treat in winter, my parents would make a double batch of these doughnuts to welcome us six kids home from school. This recipe from my great-aunt has been handed down through the generations. —Tammy Evans, Nepean, Ontario
RecipesHam & Cheese Roll-Ups These are a fun twist on the traditional hot ham and cheese sandwich. Kids will love to make them! —Katherine Desrosiers, Trail, British Columbia
RecipesCreamy Potato Soup This is one of my favorite recipes that uses wholesome milk—an important product we produce on our dairy farm. It’s rich and delicious … even the kids gobble it up!—Janis Plagerman, Ephrata, Washington
RecipesCeleriac & Garlic Mashed Potatoes My family can’t get enough of this comforting fall favorite, especially at Thanksgiving. I love the addition of the celeriac. Its mild celery flavor pairs well with the garlic and potato. —Lynelle Martinson, Plover, Wisconsin
RecipesRich & Creamy Mashed Potatoes It’s a cinch to jazz up instant mashed potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese, then cook and serve them from a slow cooker. For a special touch, sprinkle this creamy mashed potatoes recipe with chopped fresh chives, canned french-fried onions or fresh grated Parmesan cheese. —Donna Bardocz, Howell, Michigan
RecipesSavory Mushroom & Herb Pork Roast For an extra treat with this moist, tender pork, crisp canned french-fried onion pieces in a dry skillet, then sprinkle over the top just before serving. Round it out with mashed potatoes or fluffy noodles. —Judy Clark, Addison, Michigan
RecipesKielbasa Hot Potato Slaw I like the challenge of cooking lighter meals that pack big flavor. This one, which came from a dear friend, fits the bill. My son rated it a 10 out of 10! —Beverly Batty, Forest Lake, Minnesota
RecipesSweet ‘n’ Sour Salad Dressing For the salad, Molly relies on a tangy dressing she’s been whipping up since childhood. “This is my signature dressing,: she writes. “I don’t know where it came from originally, but I still have the tattered recipe card, written in my childish scrawl.”
RecipesHam & Cheese Stuffed Potatoes These hearty potatoes are fully loaded. They can be changed up a zillion different ways, but this is my favorite, featuring three kinds of cheese plus cream cheese and cottage cheese. —Kathleen Gill, Pahrump, Nevada
RecipesMakeover Chicken ‘n’ Broccoli Braid A beautiful chicken and pastry braid delivers both on taste and presentation. It’s rich, creamy, full of chicken and veggies, and surrounded with a crispy, flaky crust. —Dana Rabe, West Richland, Washington
RecipesPeach, Green Chile and Cheddar Pie After tasting a fantastic green chile apple pie in a local restaurant, I knew I would have to try it with peaches. The result was fantastic! The combination of flavors in this unusual pie tells you what every New Mexican knows: Green chile goes well with everything! —Rd Stendel-Freels, Albuquerque, New Mexico
RecipesChicken and Green Beans My Greek grandmother made the most delicious Greek chicken and green beans with a lemon-tomato flavor. Whenever I make this slow-cooker recipe, I think of her. The juices from the chicken help flavor the green beans, but the beans can be prepared alone as a side dish without the chicken. —Elizabeth Lindemann, Driftwood, Texas
RecipesGarlic Butter Potatoes My husband and three boys all love oven-roasted potatoes. But I work full-time, so once I get home and start dinner, I usually don’t have time to make them. I whipped up this quick and very tasty microwave garlic potato recipe with red potatoes and seasonings instead, and everyone likes it. —Heidi Iacovetto, Phippsburg, Colorado
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.
RecipesButtermilk Mac ‘n’ Cheese Once you taste this version of an all-time favorite comfort food, you may never make the regular kind again. It’s my most-requested recipe. —Donna Fancher, Lawrence, Indiana