RecipesStir-Fried Cabbage Stir-fried Cabbage cooks quickly so it stays crisp and keeps its bright color. “I serve economical cabbage often,” Carol says. “Prepared this way, it’s an excellent side dish with any entree.”
RecipesGreen Olive Tapenade “This recipe offers an excellent way to create elegant and full-flavored appetizers,” writes Teresa Spencer from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. “It’s perfect with wine and other drinks.”
RecipesAir-Fryer Reuben Calzones I love a Reuben sandwich, so I tried the same classic filling in a pizza pocket instead of on rye bread. This hand-held dinner is a big-time winner at our house. —Nickie Frye, Evansville, IN
RecipesPot Roast Hash I love to cook a Sunday-style pot roast on a weeknight. Make it into pot roast hash for any day of the week. —Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York
RecipesRoasted Pepper Potato Soup I really enjoy potato soup, and this rich creamy version is different than most I’ve tried. I like its lemon and cilantro flavors, but you can adjust the ingredients to best suit your family’s taste buds. –Hollie Powell of St. Louis, Missouri
RecipesFresh Pumpkin Pie In my opinion, there’s no contest as to which homemade pumpkin pie is best. No matter how good your canned filling is, it will never match pumpkin pie from scratch. —Christy Harp, Massillon, Ohio
RecipesJazzed-Up Green Bean Casserole After trying many variations of this old standby, I decided to give it a little kick. The crunchy texture from the veggies combines with bacon and melt-in-your-mouth cheese to make this dish a hit at any holiday get-together. —Stephan-Scott Rugh, Portland, Oregon
RecipesSun-Dried Tomato Linguine At my house, this dish is known as Gus’s Special Pasta. My oldest child claimed it as his own when he was 8, and I am always happy to oblige his request for this cheesy, garlicky, pungent meal. —Courtney Gaylord, Columbus, Indiana
RecipesSouthwest Shepherd’s Pie This a wonderfully portioned dish which can be served alone or with a side salad and cornbread. It has a delicious flavor with spice!—Veronica Greco, Tampa, Florida
RecipesBroccoli Ham Stroganoff This tasty main dish is a snap to prepare in the microwave and takes just minutes to make. It’s a great way to use up extra ham…and it works equally well with leftover chicken or turkey. The smooth white sauce gets added creaminess from sour cream. -Amanda Denton, Barre, Vermont
RecipesSweet Potato Pudding “I’ve made this recipe for the holidays for years,” says Boise, Idaho’s Trisha Kruse. “I came up with this low-fat version and nobody noticed the difference!” Trisha’s family prefers this dish served cold, but feel free to try it warm!
RecipesBaked Sweet Potato Pudding I always have lots of leftover sweet potatoes, but when I make this, they’re gone faster than you can say “Thanksgiving!” Any ice cream flavor will do, though vanilla bean seems to be an ideal companion. —Joyce Welling, Swanton, Ohio
RecipesSquash au Gratin This is a fabulous-tasting dish that has an awesome aroma while baking. Tart apples add a fruity flavor. —Deb Williams, Peoria, Arizona
RecipesGarlicky Chicken Pizza Tomatoes, olives and goat cheese really brighten up this white pizza. I like to cook extra chicken for this recipe while making another meal. Just make sure the tomatoes are well drained to keep the crust nice and crispy. —Teri Otte, Cannon Falls, Minnesota
RecipesAu Gratin Potatoes with Green Chiles These cheesy potatoes would be quite popular at holiday meals or potlucks. I like to serve it with my holiday ham.—Cathy Rau, Newport, Oregon
RecipesChicken Florentine Pizza On pizza night, we like to switch things up with this version featuring chicken, spinach and ricotta cheese. One taste and you won’t miss traditional sauce one bit. —Phil Corder, Monroe, Louisiana