RecipesJalapeno-Pear Chutney With tongue-tingling peppers, pears, tomatoes and more, this versatile chutney is a mouthful of flavor. Serve it alongside your favorite meat entree…as a sandwich spread…over cream cheese for an appetizer…or even with chips as a salsa-style dip.—Deb Thomson, Grand Island, Nebraska
RecipesBeef and Spinach Skillet Over the years, I’ve tried to instill a love of cooking in our seven children. And we’ve enjoyed a variety of delicious recipes, including this one. – Nancy Robaidek, Krakow, Wisconsin
RecipesWonderful Carrot Cake This healthy carrot cake recipe is moist, tender and delicious. Kids will love it because it’s sweet, and you’ll love it because it’s packed with good-for-you carrots. —Brenda Rankhorn, New Market, Alabama
RecipesRoot Stew While inventing a new form of comfort food, I made a stew of carrots, turnips, parsnips and rutabaga. When I’m in the mood to change things up, I add potatoes or chicken. —Maria Davis, Flower Mound, Texas
RecipesWarm Roasted Beet Salad This recipe lets beets shine. It’s a hearty main dish salad that is beautiful on the plate, too. If I have it, I like to use hazelnut oil in this salad.—Jill Anderson, Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
RecipesCreamy Cabbage This recipe, which was handed down to me from my grandmother, makes a good side dish for any meal. It’s a simple way to spruce up a cabbage dish and has always been happily received at potluck suppers.
RecipesStuffed Banana Peppers This is a delightful change from traditional stuffed green peppers. Banana peppers and chili powder give a little kick. As a bonus, any leftovers reheat nicely in the microwave.
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.
RecipesCitrus Green Beans The great citrus flavor in this side dish really perks up green beans. Try using lemon peel, or a combination of orange and lemon, too.
RecipesGreen Beans with Almonds A touch of lemon juice gives a fresh taste to this simple side dish from Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington. “Slivered almonds look so pretty with the French-style green beans, and they add a tasty crunch, too,” she notes.
RecipesAsian Chicken Salad Wraps Packed with cabbage and carrots, these Asian chicken wraps feature a fantastic homemade dressing. They’ll be a yummy, nutritious lunch or dinner any time of year. —Jason Brannon, Conway, Arkansas
RecipesPineapple Beets This is a special way to dress up beets. Paired with pineapple, they have a slightly sweet taste that has even people who don’t usually like beets taking second helpings. -Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri
RecipesClassic Creamy Coleslaw Classic Creamy Coleslaw was served with fried chicken for years at an auction near Martha Artyomenko’s Beaver Bay, Minnesota home. “When the lady who made this tasty salad move, I contacted her to get the recipe,” Martha explains.” My friends and I often take this coleslaw to weddings (like the one in the photo above) and other gatherings.”
RecipesEasy Ham Hash As the oldest of six children, I learned to cook early in life. Now my files are bulging with a variety of recipes. This delicious casserole remains an old standby.