RecipesHam-Potato Phyllo Bake I’m often asked to bring this savory dish to potlucks. The filo is crisp and golden brown, and the dill tastes so good with the rich filling. —Tracy Hartsuff, Lansing, Michigan
RecipesParmesan-Baked Mashed Potatoes Here’s a family favorite for Christmas Day dinner. Whether I’m serving a main course of ham or turkey, everyone wants a big scoop of Parmesan mashed potatoes alongside.—Rosemary Janz, Concord, North Carolina
RecipesChicken with Potato Stuffing Meet the Cook: This is a great Sunday meal or “company dish” – as long as you’re prepared with second helpings! My husband and I have two sons…3 and almost 1. We live in the country. He is a large-animal veterinarian; I give music lessons. -Carla Kreider, Quarryville, Pennsylvania
RecipesPeppered Cornbread Pretty flecks of jalapeno and red peppers peek out from this golden cornbread. It has a mild flavor that appeals to most palates. —Ila Bray, Pelham, North Carolina
RecipesPepperoni Potatoes “On lazy Saturdays, my family really enjoys this comforting casserole,” writes Brenda Schrag. The Farmington, New Mexico cook relies on convenient O’Brien potatoes, bits of pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and sweet red pepper for the hearty dish.
RecipesChicken and Potato Bake “On evenings I’m busy helping our two kids with homework and don’t have time to spend in the kitchen, I rely on this easy recipe,” relates Debbi Mullins of Canoga Park, California. Italian dressing gives fast flavor to the juicy chicken and tender potatoes in this satisfying supper.
RecipesPickled Bell Peppers Well received at potlucks, these colorful sliced peppers add zest to the menu—and they’re a smart way to use peppers from the garden. I also like to make them as a zippy side for lunch or dinner at home. —Heather Prendergast, Sundre, Alberta
RecipesCarnitas with Orzo and Peppers in Red Mole Sauce Here’s a tasty way to stretch your grocery dollar. Pork shoulder roast is combined with orzo, peppers and mole sauce to make a spicy Mexican comfort food. —Kari Wheaton, South Beloit, Illinois
RecipesMexican Stuffed Peppers This nutritious yet economical summer meal makes the most of my home-grown peppers. I like to top it with sour cream and serve with tortilla chips and salsa, but it’s wonderful on its own, too. —Kimberly Coleman, Columbia, South Carolina
RecipesRoasted Red Pepper Lasagna “A friend gave me this recipe, and it quickly became a family favorite,” says Deborah Johnson of Cody, Wyoming. “It’s rich and creamy, and the roasted red peppers give it such a wonderful flavor.”
RecipesChicken Salad-Stuffed Peppers We love this recipe because it combines the fresh flavor of summer bell peppers and chicken salad. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
RecipesRoasted Chicken & Red Potatoes Here’s how long to bake chicken leg quarters. Pop this homey dinner in the oven for about an hour, then enjoy! It has so much flavor—the meat juices help cook the veggies just perfectly. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin