RecipesChunky Cherry & Peach Preserves Out of all the jams I make, this is my grandmother’s favorite. She anxiously waits for late June to come because she knows I’ll put up as many batches as I can while peaches and cherries are at their peak. —Amy Seiger, McLoud, Oklahoma
RecipesRustic Tuscan Pepper Bruschetta If you love sweet red, yellow and orange peppers, pair them with fresh mint for a cold kitchen appetizer. Marinate for up to one hour before assembling. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
RecipesJalapeno Bread & Butter Pickles Even the heat-shy will want to dip into these bread and butter pickles with a surprise flavor kick. Ay caramba, they are good!—Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana
RecipesSaucy Vegetable Tofu This is my daughter Tonya’s favorite meal. Sometimes we make it with rigatoni and call it “Riga-Tonya.” It’s a great dinner and a nice way to prepare yummy vegetables for the kids. —Sandra Eckert, Pottstown, Pennsylvania
RecipesOnigiri (Rice Balls) Because Japanese rice balls are so easy to eat, they’re often used in lunch boxes. Our Test Kitchen’s onigiri recipe features tuna and a touch of wasabi. —Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesSweet ‘n’ Tangy Freezer Pickles Now you can have all the goodness of crunchy sweet-sour pickles without going to the trouble of canning them. Even though these puckery slices can be stored in the freezer, they don’t last long at my house. —Jean Vance, Charlotte, North Carolina
RecipesLima Bean Okra Soup This soup’s unique flavor comes from the wonderful combination of allspice, okra, tomatoes, corn, pepper and cloves. Every serving is loaded with nutrition and color.—Clara Coulston, Washington Court House, Ohio
RecipesSliced Ham with Roasted Vegetables To prepare this colorful, zesty oven meal, I “shop” in my backyard for the fresh garden vegetables and oranges (we have our own tree!) that spark the ham’s hearty flavor. It’s my family’s favorite main dish. —Margaret Pache, Mesa, Arizona
RecipesCranberry Gelatin Salad I got this recipe from a magazine and made some changes to suit my family’s tastes. This salad is especially nice during the holidays, but it’s good with any main meal.
RecipesGrilled Vegetable Skewers My mother and I love to eat vegetables the most flavorful way—grilled! Seasoned with fresh herbs, these colorful kabobs showcase the best of summer’s bounty. —Susan Bourque of Danielson, Connecticut
RecipesVegetable Kabobs with Rice My husband and I like gardening, and these kabobs are a fun way to enjoy our fresh vegetables. They’re so easy to make and they can grill right along the main course. -Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana
RecipesHerbed Harvest Vegetable Casserole I belong to a cooking club, so I try a lot of new recipes. This one has become one of my favorites. I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine does! —Netty Dyck, St. Catharines, Ontario
RecipesApples ‘n’ Cream Pancake This cozy recipe is delicious for breakfast or brunch. I usually make a double batch because everyone wants more! With our own orchard, we have plenty of Delicious and Winesap apples—they make this a true midwestern meal. —Ruth Schafer, Defiance, Ohio
RecipesShrimp ‘n’ Spinach Risotto I enjoy concocting new, healthy recipes and spinach is one of the few vegetables that my husband will eat. My creamy risotto makes a great side dish, but doubles as a meal-in-one as well. —Jennifer Neilsen, Williamston, North Carolina
RecipesKale Caesar Salad I love Caesar salads, so I created this blend of kale and romaine lettuces with a creamy Caesar dressing. It is perfect paired with chicken or steak for a light weeknight meal. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesHomemade Pizza Dough This easy dough is the key to making an extraordinary homemade pizza. All-purpose flour does just fine here, but if you’re lucky enough to live near an Italian market or willing to purchase double zero flour online, it will take your crust to the next level. You can also customize your crust by adding dried basil or oregano and by substituting garlic or onion salt for the sea salt. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin