RecipesKielbasa Potato Soup “This is a delicious and hearty soup,” assures Beverlee DeBerry of Hempstead, Texas. “Combined with a nice loaf of French bread, it’s a complete and satisfying meal. It’s become a family favorite at our house.”
RecipesGrilled Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos We make these several times throughout the summer and everyone loves them. With ooey-gooey cheese and salty bacon, these jalapenos are irresistible! —Bruce Hahne, Acworth, Georgia
RecipesSun-Dried Tomato Focaccia This bread looks inviting and doesn’t disappoint when you take a bite. The sun-dried tomatoes and red onions give it an extra-special appearance, making it fit for any celebratory meal. —Kathy Katz, Ocala, Florida
RecipesVeggie Cheese Ravioli Have the best of both worlds with this easy weeknight dish from Gertrudis Miller of Evansville, Indiana. It tastes really light and refreshing but the ravioli makes it hearty and filling.
RecipesClassic Potato Salad for 50 Creamy chunks of potato and crunchy bits of veggies, this traditional potato salad will gain rave reviews from your gang. It’s perfect for your last family gathering of the summer. Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois
RecipesCrunchy Kraut Salad Anyone who likes sauerkraut will enjoy this salad. I serve it as a side dish with ham, any kind of sausage or a sandwich. -Mrs. J.B. Culwell, Arlington, Texas
RecipesBlack Bean Lasagna I’m a schoolteacher who loves exchanging recipes with my colleagues. This is a great recipe for a crowd. It’s tasty, nutritious and feeds plenty.—Deborah Kolek, Winchester Center, Connecticut
RecipesCucumber Salsa Zippy jalapeno, tart lime juice and garden-fresh cucumbers take center stage in this chunky salsa from Sandy Lee of Choctaw, Oklahoma. “I always have more cucumbers than I can use, so I created this recipe,” she says. “It complements just about anything.”
RecipesChipotle Lime Avocado Salad I use my music to promote a healthy lifestyle, like eating your veggies. This bright salad is loaded with avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes and a little heat factor. —DJ Cavem, Denver, Colorado
RecipesGrilled Eggplant with Feta relish I created this impressive light side dish for my vegetarian friends. It’s easy, fast and a standout recipe for company. —Amanda Dekrey, Fargo, North Dakota
RecipesSausage and Mushroom Cornbread Dressing I learned about corn bread dressing while living in the south for a few years. I decided to combine it with a few of my favorite stuffing ingredients to give it my own spin. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
RecipesBeet Salad with Orange-Walnut Dressing Light and refreshing, this salad goes nicely with the heavier dishes of the season. Your family and friends will also appreciate the tasty homemade dressing. —Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington
RecipesGrilled Spicy Corn on the Cob During a family picnic, we added jalapenos and hot pepper sauce to our homegrown corn. Now we spice up the ears every chance we get. —Bernadette Walker, Waco, Texas
RecipesSplit Pea Soup with Meatballs The addition of tender meatballs add a flavorful twist to ordinary split pea soup. Whenever I prepare this for our church soup suppers, I come home with an empty kettle! —Donna Smith, Grey Cliff, Montana
RecipesJumbo Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Perk up an autumn morning with one of these hearty muffins. You’ll really enjoy the pumpkin-spice flavor and crumbly nut topping&mash;and so will everyone else! —Mrs. Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, Wisconsin
RecipesRoasted Garlic Potatoes A good friend provided the food for the one-of-a-kind Western-style wedding Jerry and I planned. These potatoes are scrumptious and easy to fix since there’s no need to peel them.