RecipesPesto Mashed Potatoes Rich and creamy mashed potatoes get a pop of flavor with a swirl of pesto just before serving. These Pesto Mashed Red Potatoes are a fabulous way to amp up Thanksgiving dinner or dinner on a Tuesday night. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesMushroom Pastry Pinwheels Pinwheels make a pretty addition to any appetizer buffet, and when I serve them they disappear in a snap. These use purchased puff pastry, so they are very easy to make.—Mary Bettuchy, Columbia, South Carolina
RecipesAir-Fryer Acorn Squash Slices This air-fryer acorn squash recipe was adapted from the one my passed down from my grandma, who always served it at Thanksgiving. I make it in my air fryer whenever I’m feeling nostalgic. —Rita Addicks, Weimar, Texas
RecipesCauliflower Dill Kugel I enjoy cauliflower and kugel, so it made sense to combine the two into one special dish. The ricotta cheese adds a distinctive creaminess and lightness. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
RecipesSpinach Swiss Quiche Warm wedges of this tasty quiche are packed with convenient frozen spinach, sweet red pepper and Swiss cheese. My family requests this dish year-round. You can saute the bacon mixture the night before to reduce prep time on busy mornings. —April Milner, Dearborn Heights, Michigan
RecipesTomato Ground Beef Mix “After more than 50 years of cooking, I’m happy to find recipes like this one that help put a variety of meals on the table,” remarks Lorraine Caland of Thunder Bay, Ontario. The mixture is handy to keep in the freezer to jumpstart the three main dishes shared here.
RecipesCrunchy Spinach Salad A fresh salad is the perfect complement to any summer meal, like my grilled ribeye steaks. This salad, with its tangy dressing and crisp, crunchy ingredients, has become one of our very favorites. —Sharon Bickett, Chester, South Carolina
RecipesTwo-Tone Potato Wedges Better than french fries, these tasty potatoes have just the right touch of garlic and Parmesan cheese. This is the only way my daughter will eat sweet potatoes, and she loves ’em!. —Marie Nicolau Schumacher, Larchmont, New York
RecipesBourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut Streusel Because my husband loves pumpkin pie, I’ve looked high and low for that “perfect” recipe. But as soon as he tasted this tart, he told me to stop searching, declaring this the best he’s ever tried! —Brenda Ryan, Marshall, Missouri
RecipesOld-Fashioned Salisbury Steak Comfort food comes with a relaxed weekend vibe as standard equipment—that’s part of its appeal—but homemade Salisbury steak is quick
RecipesAll-Day Meatball Stew Frozen meatballs and convenient jarred mushrooms with cans of tomato sauce and beef broth simplify this homey stew that cooks all day. Each bite boasts lots of fresh veggie flavor and comforting rich gravy. It smells so good while it cooks, it’s hard to resist! —Anita Hoffman, Holland, Pennsylvania
RecipesFontina Asparagus Tart This lemony tart is loaded with fontina cheese and fresh asparagus. It’s a snap to make but looks really impressive. Be advised your guests will be vying for the last piece. —Heidi Meek, Grand Rapids, Michigan
RecipesMascarpone-Mushroom Frittata Stack When I bring this delicious egg dish to the table, I always get oohs and aahs! It looks impressive but is quite easy to prepare.—Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware
RecipesGlazed Salmon with Brussels Sprouts This meal goes on the table in under 30 minutes and proves that you can be fancy and fuss-free at the same time! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesHerb Garden Lasagnas I love the taste and texture of these homemade noodles and the beautiful lasagnas they make. A healthy dose of fresh herbs give this dish its unique flavor. — Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin