RecipesCurry-Roasted Turkey and Potatoes Honey mustard is the condiment around here, so I wanted a healthy recipe to serve it with. Roasted turkey with a dash of curry fits the bill. —Carol Witczak, Tinley Park, Illinois
RecipesNew Mexico Green Chile Breakfast Burritos Back when I lived in the Southwest, we wrapped everything up in a tortilla. Breakfast burritos in every possible combination are very popular in New Mexico. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida
RecipesChive Smashed Potatoes No need to peel the potatoes—in fact, this is the only way we make mashed potatoes anymore. They’re chunky, tasty and attractive. And the flavored cream cheese is a delightful twist! —Beverly Norris, Evanston, Wyoming
RecipesMalted Milk Bark An old-time candy gets a fresh makeover. This is one of our favorite malted milk ball dessert recipes. The malted milk powder adds such a unique flavor to this bark so don’t be tempted to skip it. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
RecipesCopycat Panera Mac and Cheese My kids and I love mac and cheese. We always get it in the bread bowls when we’re at a restaurant, but with three cheeses, these white cheddar shells are filling on their own. —Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan
RecipesHam and Scalloped Potatoes I fix this saucy skillet dish often, especially when I’m running late, because it’s easy and it takes so little time to prepare. The recipe won first prize in our local paper some years back. —Emma Magielda, Amsterdam, New York
RecipesPotato Leek Skillet Before sampling this recipe from a neighbor, I never had eaten leeks. I’ve since fallen in love with their mellow, slightly sweet flavor. This is a nice brunch dish.—Sharon Boyajian, Linden, California
RecipesVeggie Beef Burgers I developed this recipe as a way to get more nutritious vegetables into our diet. Be sure to finely chop the vegetables (I use my food processor) so that they cook thoroughly. – Dolores Tolson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
RecipesGuacamole Dip SINCE guacamole is a favorite in this area with its emphasis on Mexican food, I decided to create my own recipe. I serve it as a dip for chips, with baked chicken or to top off a bed of lettuce. -Virginia Burwell, Dayton, Texas
RecipesSausage Stir-Fry Convenient frozen veggies and canned broth shorten prep time for this deliciously different stir-fry from Nykii Chouteau. “Smoked kielbasa provides the hearty change of pace,” reports the Clermont, Florida cook
RecipesEasy Pasta Alfredo Who would believe that five simple ingredients could taste so rich and delicious? “This creamy, comforting sauce can be made in a matter of minutes,” assures Karin DeCarlo from Milford, Pennsylvania.
RecipesItalian Sausage and Zucchini Stir-Fry I’m always looking for new recipes to put variety into our meals. I like this one especially because it doesn’t call for too many ingredients and makes an attractive, natural dish. We recently moved into a log home in the country with plenty of room outdoors for a garden, and I plan to grow lots of vegetables to use in similar stir-fry dishes.
RecipesDilled Corn and Peas Celebrate the harvest seasons with this striking combination of crisp colorful vegetables. Seasoned with dill, butter, salt and pepper, it’s an easy but impressive addition to any meal. —Marlene Muckenhirn, Delano, Minnesota
RecipesClassic Lima Bean Casserole An abundance of homegrown lima beans and leftover sausage inspired me to create this dish more than 20 years ago. It’s proven to be a timeless classic.