RecipesStrawberry Relish Whenever my husband grills chicken, we like to put a few tablespoons of this strawberry relish over the top. We’ve served it for company and are always asked for the recipe. —Pat Gardetta, Osage Beach, Missouri
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.”
RecipesCrab Salad Supreme If you’re looking for a delightful luncheon main course, this just might fit the bill. Everyone who’s tried this salad has raved about it.
RecipesFresas con Crema This refreshing fresas con crema recipe is wonderful when berries are in season. Media crema is a rich, unsweetened cream found in the baking aisle or ethnic food section of the grocery store. It’s similar to creme fraiche and sour cream, although sour cream is a bit tangier. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesSimple Italian Salad Homemade croutons star in this easy Italian salad recipe, filled with grape tomatoes, olives and pepperoncinis. I like to serve it with fresh Italian or focaccia bread. —Nancy Granaman, Burlington, Iowa
RecipesDill Pickle Soup This dill pickle soup is made from a century-old Swiss recipe. Traditionally, it is a winter soup, but we serve it year-round because of the demand. —Nancy Ross, Salem, Oregon
RecipesSloppy Joe Pizza If your kids like sloppy joes, they’ll love this pizza. I came up with the six-ingredient recipe that’s easy to assemble. —Brenda Rohlman, Kingman, Kansas
RecipesEspresso Martini with Baileys The creamy and sweet espresso martini with Baileys features vodka, Irish cream and espresso. A perfectly frothy top holds three coffee beans as a garnish.
RecipesNuts and Seeds Trail Mix A filling blend of nuts, seeds, chocolate chips and dried fruit keeps you healthy by the handful. —Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington
RecipesPineapple Cream Cheese Pineapple cream cheese is a coming together of delicious flavors and textures—sweet, tangy, creamy and even a touch salty. It’s
RecipesVeggie Pasta Salad My husband and son detested pasta salad before I came up with this one. Filled with fresh, crunchy radishes and celery as well as juicy tomatoes and cucumbers, this nutritious recipe is one to try on your salad skeptics. —Melody Loyd, Parowan, Utah
RecipesPesto Dip for Bread This is absolutely my favorite and easiest appetizer for entertaining. It is simply delicious with its combination of balsamic vineger, pesto and Parmesan cheese. Use it to marinate cubes of cheese and mushrooms for another simple appetizer.—Alice Schucard, Carlsbad, California
RecipesKumquat Margaritas These golden margaritas bring a bit of sunshine to a winter table. Eye-catching kumquats are the secret ingredient. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesBrown Gravy Mix This dry gravy mix keeps up to six months, so any time you yearn for chicken or beef gravy, you can stir up a portion. You’ll love its just-made flavor and convenience. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah