RecipesSweet & Spicy Glazed Salmon There’s a bit of magic going on here: A glaze of brown sugar, mustard, soy sauce and ginger is baked atop salmon to create a sweet-tangy entree. If you want to reward the family with a little something special, this recipe definitely fits the bill. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesBalsamic Vegetable Salad Looking for a refreshing and colorful salad? Look no further. This concoction has a tang from balsamic vinegar and couldn’t be easier to prepare. —Emily Paluszak, Spartanburg, South Carolina
RecipesSole Almondine This recipe was an experiment and it turned into a great hit. The almonds add so much flavor to the fish.—Marshall Simon, Grand Rapids, Michigan
RecipesRamen Corn Chowder This tastes so good, as if it simmered for hours, but it’s ready in 15 minutes. I thought the original recipe was lacking in flavor, so I jazzed it up with extra corn and bacon bits. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
RecipesThree-Cheese French Onion Soup This satisfying soup is fantastic any autumn or winter day. The blend of Swiss, Parmesan and mozzarella gives it a richness onion soup lovers will enjoy. —Gina Berry, Chanhassen, Minnesota
RecipesCreamy Irish Coffee My maternal grandma seldom drank more than a glass of champagne at Christmas, but she couldn’t resist my Creamy Irish Coffee. —Rebecca Little, Park Ridge, Illinois
RecipesHome-Style Potato Soup I experimented with our family soup recipe until I came up wit this version. The mashed potato flakes provide a flavorful thickening agent, and the bacon adds color and lots of flavor.
RecipesWaffle-Iron Pizzas These little pizza pockets put together using the waffle maker are a fun mashup. Try your favorite toppings or even breakfast fillings like ham and eggs. —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
RecipesCountry Crunch Pancakes I adapted a basic pancake recipe and came up with this tasty favorite. My kids love them! —Anita Harmala, Howell, Michigan
RecipesHome-Style Country Sausage “My family loves sausage, but I wanted to reduce the fat and calories,” confides Linda Murray of Allenstown, New Hampshire. “This version, which uses ground turkey, is nicely spiced with garlic, sage, allspice, thyme and cayenne pepper.”
RecipesCabbage-Tomato Pasta Toss Here’s an unusual combination of ingredients that blend very well together. It’s a nice side dish for any beef entree.
RecipesChristmas Spice Mix Wonderfully versatile, this gift is seasoned for both sipping and sniffing. When mixed with fruit juices, it’s a delicious winter warmer-upper. Boiled in water, it makes a “scentsational” potpourri that will add a heavenly fragrance to the whole house!
RecipesNutmeg Sugar Crisps My grandma shared her recipe for these old-fashioned sugar cookies with the unexpected taste of nutmeg. They are light, crunchy and so delicious. That’s why they’re always a part of the Christmas tradition.
RecipesItalian Ham and Cheese Salad I came up with this recipe when I was asked to prepare a main-dish salad for a ladies group on a limited budget. Everyone agreed it tasted like a million bucks!