RecipesWeeknight Pasta Squiggles This zesty pasta dish is ideal for busy weeknights. It contains just a few ingredients, is easy to prep, and tastes so comforting when the weather turns cool. A salad on the side makes this healthy pasta recipe a meal. —Stacey Brown, Spring, Texas
RecipesCajun Black-Eyed Peas Try this recipe out for loads of luck on New Years Day. Add a splash of hot pepper sauce for a little bit more kick. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
RecipesMinty Sugar Snap Peas Fresh mint adds a lively touch to cooked sugar snap peas. It’s also nice on green beans or carrots. —Alice Kaldahl, Ray, North Dakota
RecipesShredded Gingered Brussels Sprouts Even people who normally don’t care for Brussels sprouts will ask for a second helping of these. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
RecipesTuscan Chicken for Two This moist and savory entree is ready in an unbelievable 15 minutes flat! Debra Legrand – Port Orchard, Washington
RecipesCranberry Buttermilk Sherbet Light, refreshing cranberry sherbet is a great change of pace from rich, holiday food. It’s also popular on a hot, summer day. The buttermilk adds a nice tang. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
RecipesSangria Wine My citrus-spiked wine is always the life of the party, whether I serve it on a hot summer evening or a chilly winter day. The bubbles give it some extra pop. —Colleen Sturma, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesTwo-Season Squash Medley Both winter and summer squash star in this fun, colorful vegetable stir-fry. I’ve cooked in several restaurants and for many guests in my home, and this dish has been well-received for years. —Mary Beth LaFlamme, Eagle Bridge, New York
RecipesStrawberry-Basil Refresher Fresh strawberries and basil are everywhere, so get them together for a cooler that’s pure sunshine. I garnish with basil leaves and sip outdoors. —Carolyn Turner, Reno, Nevada
RecipesRaspberry-Banana Soft Serve When I make this ice cream, I mix and match bananas for their ripeness. Very ripe ones add more banana flavor. Less ripe ones have a fluffier texture. —Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesApple Matchstick Salad Cutting apples into matchstick-sized pieces makes them more fun to eat, don’t you think? Toss them with chopped pecans (or any nuts), dried berries and raisins, plus some fresh cilantro. Sweet, salty and savory! —Erin Gleeson, The Forest Feast
RecipesBerry Berry Lemonade We serve this refreshing tea daily on our U-pick organic blueberry farm and get rave reviews and requests for the recipe. You can strain the tea or leave in the tasty bits of blueberry.—Delores Green, Monticello, Florida
RecipesMinty Tea Punch Forget sugary (and boring) sodas for your next potluck and treat your family and friends to a refreshing homemade punch. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
RecipesPortobellos with Ratatouille These veggie-stuffed mushrooms are so hearty, meat eaters in the house won’t feel left out. A beautiful entrée, it’s bursting with color, taste and texture. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
RecipesWheat Berry Salad This hearty salad is bursting with harvest flavors and healthful omega-3s. The chewy wheat berries, sweet-tart dried cherries and crunchy walnuts make a winning combination.—Nancy Lange, Phoenix, Arizona