RecipesHerb Chicken with Honey Butter When the whole family could use a heartwarming meal, this one fits the bill! You’ll love how the honey’s sweetness mixes perfectly with the herbs’ salty flavor. It’s a wonderful combination! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesOven-Fried Fish Nuggets My husband and I love fried fish, but we’re both trying to cut back on dietary fat. I came up with this oven-baked version. He likes it as much as deep-fried fish, so I know it’s a winner. —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma
RecipesPork Chops Mole Mole sauce or paste, a spicy sauce made with chocolate, cinnamon, dried red pepper and other ingredients, can be found in the Mexican section of your local supermarket.
RecipesFlorentine Chicken Soup “My husband loves Alfredo sauce, so I’m always looking for new variations,” writes Cindie Henf from Sebastian, Florida. “This easy-to-make soup is wonderful with crusty Italian bread and a tomato-mozzarella-basil salad. Best of all, it’s the perfect amount for two of us.”
RecipesNutty Fruit Medley Ruth Glick coats apples, grapes, banana and walnuts with a creamy dressing to make this Waldorf-like salad. “I experimented with many different versions of this recipe until I got it just right,” says the Apple Creek, Ohio cook.
RecipesSmoked Sausage Primavera “This recipe is so simple and fast,” writes Misty Church from St. Petersburg, Florida. “My family loves Italian food, and this delicious creamy sauce is a nice change of pace from tomato-based dishes.”
RecipesMicrowave Tuna Casserole My family digs into this moist, flavorful tuna casserole. Crisp celery along with zucchini and tomato give it a fresh twist. When I get home from work and we have to be somewhere else in 90 minutes, this is the recipe I rely on.
RecipesMaple-Glazed Chicken This chicken recipe offers sweet and savory flavors and a pleasant maple sauce. Tender and loaded with appeal, this entree will please everyone at the table.—Taryn Kuebelbeck, Plymouth Minnesota
RecipesSeasoned Garlic Gravy Poultry seasoning perks up this very simple, yet tasty, no-mess gravy that’s perfect for turkey as well as mashed potatoes! —Hannah Thompson, Scotts Valley, California
RecipesHoliday Tossed Salad “I served this fresh and colorful blend at a New Year’s dinner party, and it was an instant success,” relates Carol Dilcher from Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Since you use packaged greens, it takes just a few moments to put all the ingredients together.
RecipesGreek Feta Salad With juicy tomatoes, feta cheese, onions and olives slightly marinated in a red wine vinaigrette, this light and refreshing salad is just right for those hot spring and summer days. —Jill Bowers, Huntington, Indiana
RecipesCreamed Chicken “I came up with this recipe as a variation to beef Stroganoff,” recalls Debra Baker of Greenville, North Carolina. “I like to serve it over toasted English muffins or egg noodles,” she suggests.
RecipesCucumber Sandwiches I was introduced to a similar cucumber sandwich by a friend many years ago. I sometimes add thinly sliced onions for a change of pace. Along with fruit salad, it makes a light summer lunch. —Karen Schriefer, Stevensville, Maryland
RecipesLayered Creamy Taco Dip Layered in a pizza pan, this taco dip makes a pretty presentation! “I prepared this yummy spread for birthday parties and family get-together,” says Janet Vrieselaar of Rosedale, British Columbia. “It’s wonderful spread on baked tortilla chips or low-fat crackers. I never seem to make enough—it’s always the first appetizer to go.”
RecipesShrimp Romaine Salad A refreshing dinner awaits when this shrimp-topped entree salad is on the menu. Brown rice increases the nutrition, and citrus flavors make it a delight any time of year. —Test Kitchen