RecipesMushroom Spinach Omelet “I lightened up this savory dish by using olive oil, one regular egg and three egg whites, explains Arlene Hammonds of Gray, Tennessee. “For a change of pace, I like to mix diced celery and parsley with different cheeses.”
RecipesHearty Alfredo Potatoes With turkey and broccoli, this special scalloped potato dish is a meal in itself. Using a jar of Alfredo sauce makes the preparation time minimal. —Lissa Hutson, Phelan, California
RecipesDandelion Salad This is one my favorite salads and it is so healthy for you! Guests will be surprised at how wonderful it tastes. —Frances Sheridan Goulart, Weston, Connecticut
RecipesPickled Green Tomato Relish When I’m left with green tomatoes at the end of summer, I reach for this recipe. Friends and family are so happy to receive the sweet-sour relish that they often return the empty jar and ask for a refill! —Mary Gill, Florence, Oregon
RecipesPork Tenderloin with Mushrooms Over the years, I’ve found the trick to serving this tender pork with its mild onion-and-mushroom-flavored gravy is to fix enough— people tend to come back for seconds!
RecipesFresh Corn and Tomato Fettuccine This recipe combines delicious whole wheat pasta with fresh garden produce. It’s tossed with heart-healthy olive oil, and a sprinkling of feta cheese gives it bite. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida
RecipesChicken Asparagus Soup Asparagus stars in this flavorful soup, a favorite recipe from my Italian grandmother. I have fond memories of chopping veggies and cooking with her as a child. —Sandy Clayton, Visalia, California
RecipesPepper Jack Hash Brown Casserole I found myself in need of an impromptu potato dish, but I had no potatoes. Frozen hash browns and the plethora of cheeses I had in the freezer offered me the solution to my side-dish dilemma. —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida
RecipesCrab and Asparagus Soup I get rave reviews from family and friends whenever I make this soup, but the biggest compliment was when my son called to ask for the recipe so he could make it for his roommates. —Patti Bogetti, Magnolia, Delaware
RecipesSpinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing This salad has been a family favorite for a while! I love to bring this to parties or simply eat as a wonderful lunch or side dish. —Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah
RecipesChicken Royale Treat your dinner guests like kings and queens by serving them this chicken royale recipe. —Nancy Schubert, Lake Forest, Illinois
RecipesPork Cabbage Saute In Peekskill, New York, Rosemary Gisin mildly seasons pork slices and cabbage strips to create this main dish. “I like to make this one-pan meal because it’s fast and easy,” she explains.
RecipesJalapeno Poppers with Lime Cilantro Dip Crispy and crunchy with a creamy filling, these little pepper bites always earn rave reviews. They’re fit for any event, from a cocktail soiree to a party to watch the big game. —Tana Rogers, New York, New York
RecipesChicken-Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers Here’s a different take on traditional stuffed peppers. I substituted chicken for the beef and used Cubanelle peppers in place of the green peppers that are usually featured in such a dish. —Ron Burlingame, Canton, Ohio
RecipesBlue Cheese-Stuffed Strawberries I was enjoying a salad with strawberries and blue cheese when the idea hit me to stuff the strawberries and serve them as an appetizer. It worked out great, and the flavors blend so nicely. —Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan