Italian

Replace melted chocolate with more maple flavor by combining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons maple syrup; drizzle over...

I came up with this recipe after my husband and I returned from our first trip to Hawaii. Dipping these...

Here's a healthy version of a restaurant classic that you can easily make at home. Our recipe has 300 fewer...

We add a touch of Italy to these baked potatoes with beefed up spaghetti sauce, pepperoni and more. Now, that's...

Pasta doesn’t have to wear coats of cream and cheese, especially when red grapes and sausage give it sweetness and...

When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

These pretty cookies are perfect for the special holiday season and pretty easy to make! —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Red wine and chocolate make an amazing pairing, especially in these rich, elegant cupcakes I make each year for my...

Fresh herbs made into a sauce help make these steaks the main star of our favorite summer grilling menu. —Lynne...

I depend on this recipe when I get home late from work and my hungry family wants something delicious for...

Shrimp gives an elegant touch to this rich and creamy pasta dish. It's a satisfying entree.—Kim Jorgensen, Coulee City, Washington

"This is by far the easiest, tastiest economical recipe I've found," reports Diane Varner, Elizabeth, Colorado, a mother of two...

Instead of chicken breasts, try cut-up chicken or even browned turkey in her main dish. it's also interesting to try...

"You can make this delicious main dish from start to finish in about half an hour," notes Merrill Powers of...

This spooky tomato soup gets extra richness from a splash of cream. It's laced with garlic (to keep those vampires...

The combination of fresh basil and other seasonings gives this chicken a wonderful aroma. It's a real crowd-pleaser at picnics...

This simple make-ahead salad is the perfect dish to prepare for a picnic, party or potluck. The dill in the...

"With all of its ingredients," grins Lynn Conlon of Provo, Utah, "this probably should be called 'Surprise Soup' instead! Hearty,...

Here's a spin on pizza everyone will enjoy, especially pasta lovers. It's the best of both worlds! —Faythe Anderson, Racine,...

You can bet the pasta was homemade when my aunt made this rigatoni recipe. You don't have to make your...

This salad includes not only garden vegetables but pasta too. It is a great side dish to any meal.—Bernard Bellin,...

Garden vegetables and herbs give a savory zing to this fresh-tasting omelet recommended by Dixie Terry of Goreville, Illinois.

This simple recipe turns ordinary burgers into an attractive tasty meal. You can make them ahead and bake when ready...

The aroma of these drumsticks is awesome while cooking! The turkey is so tender, it just falls off the bones.—Sue...

This simple treatment perfectly complements the fresh taste of tomatoes. Serve as a side dish to any entree or as...

Your family will love the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of these toasted bread slices, which get a kick from cayenne pepper.—Tanya Brady,...

"When I took this salad to a family potluck, it was such a hit! I often fix it with basil-flavored...

This light dish is always welcome on a warm spring night.

This hearty dish is a favorite for weekday dinners. The combination of flavors makes it special.