Ginger Fried Rice
For variety and color, I like to combine at least two types of vegetables in this fried rice recipe. It's...
Garden Pizza
Fresh-from-the-garden flavors steal the show in this mouthwatering pizza;—Vini Williams, Saint James, Missouri.
Raisin-Nut Bread Pudding
My husband and I are retired and our children are all grown, so this small-size dessert works perfectly for us....
Ham Slices with Pineapple
“My husband is so fond of this dish that I often double the recipe,” reports Donna Warner of Tavares, Florida....
Curry Lamb Chops
"My husband and I are retired but busy, so I rely on quick dishes like this."—Lois Szemko, East Islip, New...
Lemon Dill Couscous
Mary Jo Welch adds a touch of lemon and a hint of dill to dress up her couscous with flavorful...
Broiled Red Potatoes
MU HUSBAND is a typical "meat and potatoes" man. Tired of the usual mashed or baked potato treatment, I began...
Lemon-Butter Snow Peas
A handful of ingredients and a microwave are all our home economists needed to create this terrific treatment for fresh...
Buttery Crab Bites
These cheesy, buttery bites are easy but elegant. They're great at an appetizer or just for snacking. —Rebecca Young of...
Crustless Crab Quiche
"I created this recipe as a low-carb breakfast for my husband and me," shares Madonna Cooper of Kansas City, Kansas....
Italian Chicken Salad Sandwiches
My whole family loves this recipe. The Italian pickled vegetables give it a distinctive taste. I also serve it on...
Broccoli-Potato Mash
These fluffy mashed potatoes, with a mild broccoli flavor, make a colorful side dish for any entree.
Chicken Creole for Two
I ladle this vegetable-packed chicken dish over jasmine rice. It’s a long-grain rice that’s not as sticky as most, but...
Cranberry Short Ribs
We live in the Yukon bush, so I pick wild cranberries for this incredibly tender comfort food. I sometimes substitute...
Broccoli Walnut Salad
—Chriselda Tucker, Portland, Oregon
Old-Fashioned Honey Baked Apples
My baked apple recipe is very old-fashioned yet tried and true. It's definitely a comfort food. —Rachel Hamilton, Greenville, Pennsylvania
Filet Mignon in Puff Pastry
I just love to have a nice, quiet, romantic Valentine's Day dinner at home with my wonderful husband. This is...
Salmon with Garlic-Rosemary Butter
High in omega-3 fatty acids with a rich flavor, salmon is a healthy choice for anyone trying to include more...
Tiny Chiffon Cakes
"My father is not a cake lover, but he absolutely loves this cake-in fact, it's the only cake he'll eat,"...
Citrus Cooler
—Carol Hemker, Phenix City, Alabama
Coffee with Cinnamon and Cloves
A quick-and-easy, fall-flavored coffee made with instant granules. What's not to love about this special beverage? —Jill Garn, Charlotte, Michigan
Individual Frittatas
The Italian word "frittata" refers to frying the egg-based dish in a skillet. These baked individual frittatas include salami, roasted...
Green Bean Salad with Creamy Dressing
My grandmother passed on this refreshing side dish recipe. It’s always devoured at my house. —Jodi Galanis, Murray, Utah
Easy Tomato Avocado Salad
I came up with this recipe one day when avocados were on sale at the market. It's a nice change...
Roasted Sugar Snap Peas
We’re betting you won’t find a faster way to dress up crisp sugar snap peas than this simply scrumptious recipe....
Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash
With a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, this squash becomes pleasantly sweet. This is comfort food—easy to prepare and...
Pumpkin Pie Martinis
My friends start requesting this cocktail in the fall and continue to ask for it throughout the holidays. Every delectable...
Savory String Beans
I love making this dish when I can pick the beans right out of the garden and put them into...
Sausage-Stuffed Squash
SERVED WITH buttered noodles and some fruit, this delicious, satisfying "meal in one" is easy to prepare.
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