RecipesFlorentine Egg Bake This flavorful breakfast bake comes together quickly using handy convenience foods, including refrigerated hash browns, biscuit mix and store-bought pesto. For a seafood variation, replace the ham with crabmeat.
RecipesItalian Green Bean Stew This stew recipe from my daughter warms the heart on a cold winter day.
RecipesKidney Bean Tuna Salad This light, nutritious entree salad for two comes from Sandra Fisher of Kent, Washington. It’s especially pretty served on a lettuce-lined plate for a special luncheon.
RecipesHoliday Beef Bourguignon When we married four decades ago, I found this bourguignon recipe in a French cookbook. My husband and I still serve it for very special occasions. —Lyn Robitaille, East Hartland, Connecticut
RecipesGarlic Mushroom French Beef Stew Special and sensational are words that come to mind to describe this stew. One bite and you’ll know why. It makes a lot, but can easily be halved.—John Maxson, Mason City, Illinois
RecipesSour Cream Potato Soup This special soup is a true family favorite. I received the recipe from my sister and then passed it on to my daughters. It’s perfect served with leftover ham.
RecipesMexican Layered Salad Here’s another popular dish I like to prepare in advance, adding the cheese and chips just before serving. It’s a slightly different version of the traditional layered salad.—Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
RecipesMinty Peas and Onions Mother always relied on peas and onions when she was in a hurry and needed a quick side dish. Besides being easy to prepare, this recipe was loved by everyone in our family. It was handed down to my mother by my grandmother. —Santa D’Addario, Jacksonville, Florida
RecipesGreek Chicken Bake As soon as the weather turns cold, I know it’s time to pull out this go-to recipe. I assemble it in the morning, then put it in the oven just before dinner. —Kelly Maxwell, Plainfield, Illinois
RecipesCream of Cauliflower Soup This mildly cheesy cauliflower soup is a favorite of mine. I make it often in summer, although it’s good anytime. —Karen Brown, West Lafayette, Ohio
RecipesVegetarian Enchilada Casserole I’ve had this vegetarian enchilada bake recipe for years. You’ll enjoy the delicious Tex-Mex flavors so much that you won’t even miss the meat. —Barbara Stelluto, Devon, Pennsylvania
RecipesBacon Cheddar Potato Skins Wondering how to make potato skins taste great? Both crisp and hearty, this restaurant-quality snack is one that my family requests often. —Trish Perrin, Keizer, Oregon
RecipesHearty Bean Bake Because it makes such a big batch, this popular four-bean bake is perfect for potlucks…but I like to serve it with rolls and a salad at home too. We take the leftovers for lunch during the week. -Barb Wilkin Coshocton, Ohio
RecipesAsparagus Leek Chowder To us, asparagus is the taste of spring, so we enjoy it in as many meals as we can. When this thick and creamy chowder is on the table, we know spring has arrived. —Elisabeth Harders, West Allis, Wisconsin
RecipesTangy Potato Salad with Radishes Summer’s approach makes my family think of potato salad. This tangy side is also great in the winter when it’s served hot with cubed ham. —Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan
RecipesSnow Pea Asparagus Stir-Fry Add a taste of the Orient to your menu with Joy Beck’s snappy side dish. She accents the veggies with the vibrant flavor of ginger, making it a favorite in her Cincinnati, Ohio home.