Mom’s Fried Fish
Our family has an annual fish fry that centers around my mom's recipe. I think she makes the finest fried...
Pineapple Chicken Thighs
The sweetness of pineapple is delicious in the golden brown sauce that covers the chicken.—LaVonne Hegland, St. Michael, Minnesota
Mustard Fried Catfish
“I make this meal on a monthly basis,” writes Barbara Keith from Faucett, MIssouri. “The fish is so delicious and...
Shipwreck Stew
I got this recipe from a minister's wife, and I imagine she used it many times at church meetings and...
Creamy Pasta with Bacon
My son loves bacon, so this side is a hit with him. Sometimes I even add chicken to make it...
Chicken Stew
Rely on this slow cooker stew on busy weekends when you'd rather not be in the kitchen. Chicken, vegetables and...
Nebraska’s Stuffed Beef Sandwiches
When I moved to Nebraska, I discovered many ethnic foods that I had never heard of before. A friend introduced...
Tuna Zucchini Cakes
Here's a great combination of seafood and garden vegetables. Friends tell me that they like that it's so colorful and...
Tender Stuffed Cornish Hens
I first served these hens at Thanksgiving one year when only a few of us gathered to celebrate the holiday....
Chunky Sirloin Beef Stew
You don't need to simmer homemade stew for hours when you use a more tender cut of beef, like sirloin...
Grandma’s Pea Soup
My grandma's pea soup recipe was a family favorite. What makes it different from any other pea soups I have...
Stuffed Pumpkin Dinner
This recipe is a great way to use a pumpkin up after scooping out the seeds to bake. It is...
Easy Asian Glazed Meatballs
As a writer and busy mom of three boys, I need tasty meals on the quick. We serve these glazed...
Stuffed Whole Cabbage
My husband’s great about trying new recipes. I had to experiment with this
one before getting just right. —Wyn...
Beef Brisket
As a native Texan, I love beef. My brother and I made special grills to cook and smoke 20 briskets...
Mashed Potato Sausage Bake
"Sausage and savory seasonings like onion and garlic taste great in this casserole," writes Jennifer Seevers of North Bend, Oregon....
Chicken-Baked Chops
Even my husband, who doesn't care for pork, enjoys these tender chops covered with an easy sauce. The price of...
Orange-Glazed Pork Loin
This is one of the best pork recipes I've ever tried. My family looks forward to this roast for dinner,...
Stuffed Zucchini
An abundance of squash from my garden inspired me to make up this stuffed zucchini recipe, which is now a...
Tangy Meatballs
A family favorite, these tend meatballs make a popular hors d'oeuvres at parties. The easy homemade barbecue sauce boasts terrific...
French Meat Pie
Some time ago, when I was working at a newspaper, a co-worker happened to bring a meat pie for lunch....
Ribs with Plum Sauce
I found the recipe for this tangy-sweet basting sauce when a surplus of plums sent me searching for new ideas...
Beer-Braised Pulled Ham
To jazz up ham, I slow-cooked it with a beer sauce. Buns loaded with ham, pickles and mustard are irresistible....
Meatballs with Cream Sauce
I get raves from my husband and even our three fussy children when I serve these satisfying meatballs with mashed...
Spicy Cheeseburger Soup
This creamy and spicy cheeseburger soup brings my family to the table in a hurry. I love the warming zip...
Peppercorn Steaks
These tender peppered steaks get plenty of zip from a quick-to-fix sauce flavored with mustard and Worcestershire.
Green Chile Stew
Peppers give this down-home green chile stew a wonderful rich flavor your family will love. —Mary Spill, Tierra Amarilla, New...
Chicken and Biscuits
"This comforting casserole has a colorful medley of vegetables and chunky chicken topped with golden homemade biscuits," explains Marilyn Minnick...
Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham
In my mind, few foods in a holiday spread are as tempting as a big, spiral-cut ham. I always hope...