RecipesSweet Potato Ham Casserole “If you like sweet potatoes, this is a great way to serve them,” says Barbara Smith of Cannon Falls, Minnesota. “It’s so easy to make this meal-in-one dish. I like to think of the marshmallows on top as dessert!”
RecipesCreamy Succotash This is a creation from my sister, Jenny. When I saw her make it, I didn’t think the combination would be very tasty together, but I changed my mind immediately upon tasting it.” -Shannon Koene of Blacksburg Virginia
RecipesLattice Chicken Potpie My sister shared this great recipe with me. Because it features all four food groups, it’s the only dish you have to prepare for dinner. —Angie Cottrell, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
RecipesMashed Potato Hot Dish My cousin gave me this simple savory recipe. Whenever I’m making homemade mashed potatoes, I throw in a few extra spuds so I can make this dish for supper the next night. —Tanya Abernathy, Yacolt, Washington
RecipesBalsamic Chicken with Broccoli Couscous This quick-fix recipe uses an ingenious shortcut: The broccoli cooks right along with the couscous. The result is pure satisfaction on a plate. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesPeas a la Francaise “I love peas, and this recipe is a favorite. It features tiny pearl onions touched with thyme and chervil, and its presentation is lovely.” —Christine Frazier, Auburndale, Florida
RecipesPeppered Cornbread Pretty flecks of jalapeno and red peppers peek out from this golden cornbread. It has a mild flavor that appeals to most palates. —Ila Bray, Pelham, North Carolina
RecipesHealthy Garlic Green Beans “Because this recipe is easy to prepare, healthy and delicious, it has become the only way I make green beans,” says Clara Saxe of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The versatile beans feature plenty of garlic and Italian seasoning and complement most any entree.
RecipesSwiss Cobb Salad Topped with ham, roast beef, bacon and other fixings, this hearty salad has an excellent blend of flavors. A from-scratch vinaigrette adds the refreshing final touch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesHam and Broccoli Biscuit Bake Whenever I cook this creamy dish, I’m on alert to make sure my husband doesn’t nibble before I bring it to the table. I chide him, but really, who could resist the aroma or the golden crust bubbling to the top? —Amy Wheeler, Baltimore, Maryland
RecipesFancy Green Salad Here’s a festive, flavorful quick-toss salad that adds color to any table. Contributor Diana Smith from Wesson, Mississippi says, “A lady brought this to a church gathering. It was so pretty and wonderful, I just had to have the recipe.” TIP: You could substitute toasted pine nuts for the sunflower kernels for a different kind of crunch.
RecipesHearty Portobello Linguine If you love Mediterranean cuisine, you’ll love this entree! It turns any night into a special occasion. I like to serve it with fresh bread and a crisp white wine. —Tre Balchowsky, Sausalito, California
RecipesCitrus Garlic Shrimp Garlic is paired with sunny citrus in this special shrimp and linguine combination. “This is one of my husband’s favorites,” shares Diane Jackson of Las Vegas, Nevada. “And it’s pretty enough for company,” she adds.
RecipesHodgepodge Stew This is a dish that I enjoyed as a child and still remember with pleasure. Mom’s homemade bread made the perfect complement to this meal.
RecipesBrussels Sprouts in Rosemary Cream Sauce Brussels sprouts in a rosemary-infused cream sauce have the power to bring friends together – but watch out for fights over who gets the last of the sauce. —Liz Koschoreck, Berea, Kentucky