RecipesCreamy Mushroom Bow Ties “This pasta dish has become one of our favorites,” reports Dodi Walker of Peachtree City, Georgia. “It is so easy! But it tastes like it took much longer in the kitchen than it does. Some of our friends don’t eat red meat, so I sometimes serve this as a meatless main dish. It’s wonderful with a salad and a loaf of French bread.”
RecipesCranberry Orange Vinaigrette I eat a lot of salad and this is one of my favorite dressings. Living in Florida, I like using orange products produced in our state.
RecipesHungry Fruit Caterpillar Hungry caterpillars make good children’s stories as well as a fruity feature using apples, kiwis, clementines and cleverness—an easy dessert that’s simple enough for small hands. —Kim Mordecai, Little Rock, Arkansas
RecipesChocolate Soda Poodle skirts may be out, but the old-fashioned ice cream soda our Test Kitchen concocted is still a simply perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.—Country Woman Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
RecipesShrimp Eggroll Cabbage Wraps I love the flavors of shrimp egg rolls but wanted to try to make them a little healthier. The napa cabbage leaves have a nice crunch to them and they keep it very healthy. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
RecipesCreamy Chunky Potato Soup “The first time I made this creamy satisfying soup, it instantly became my family’s favorite,” recalls Stephanie Moon, of Boise, Idaho. “It is perfect on chilly days. Even those who don’t normally like Swiss cheese savor this delicious soup.”
RecipesCelery Seed Vinaigrette In Farmington, New Mexico, Edie Farm needs just a few minutes to stir up this simple salad dressing for two. TIP: Double the recipe so you’re sure to have extra for salad later in the week. Leftover vinaigrette will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
RecipesPepperoni Penne Carbonara Sun-dried tomatoes and turkey pepperoni lend fantastic flavor to this creamy, hearty pasta dish. It’s a great change of pace from everyday spaghetti. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesTomato Leek Soup This recipe was given to me years ago from a friend in Australia. We’re a family that loves soup, and this recipe is one of our favorites.
RecipesPasta Meatball Soup When time is tight, Beverly Menser whips up Pasta Meatball Soup in her Madisonville, Kentucky home. The savory Italian soup relies on items most cooks have in the kitchen, including pasta, prepared spaghetti sauce, canned and frozen vegetables and frozen meatballs. The chunky mixture only needs to simmer for minutes before it can be ladled into bowls.
RecipesSpicy Mashed Potatoes “While cleaning the freezer one day, I uncovered extra filling I had used in an appetizer. I decided to add it to the mashed potatoes for dinner…and it became an immediate favorite,” relates Laurie Balcom of Lynden, Washington.
RecipesButter Garlic Beans Frozen green beans taste almost fresh-picked when cooked with a little butter, garlic and onion. Laura McNeill of Dothan, Alabama shared the recipe for this family-pleasing vegetable dish that’s nice with almost any entree. “I like to use fresh green beans when they’re in season,” she notes.
RecipesCool Chocolate Mousse Four easy ingredients are all you need for this cool, creamy and refreshing chocolate treat! —Shirley Little, Alvord, Texas
RecipesCreamy Crab Bisque “I love to try new recipes,” shares Sherrie Manton of Folsom, Louisiana. “This hearty chowder has a rich creamy broth that’s swimming with tasty chunks of crab and crunchy corn.”
RecipesRich and Creamy Tomato Soup “My husband, who doesn’t like tomato soup, really likes this rich and creamy version,” informs Marie Keyes of Cheney, Washington. “It’s easy, but it tastes like you put a lot of work into it. When I share it with co-workers, everyone loves it.”