Angel Hair Primavera
I love to make this when summer is in full swing and the vegetables are at their very best. You...
Salisbury Steak Supreme
When I was running late one night, a go-to recipe of my mom's popped into my head. Now it's one...
Pureed Butternut Squash Soup
For several years, we've been enjoying this velvety, healthy soup at Thanksgiving. Butternut squash isn’t the easiest thing to cut...
Beef Stew Provencal
When I was young, my favorite food to order in a restaurant was beef stew. My mother and I decided...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars
My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating...
Amazing Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
I love Chinese takeout food, but I know that it’s very high in sodium and fat. So I got to...
Big Batch Cheeseburger Soup
When my mother-in-law gave me her recipe for cheeseburger soup, I changed it a little to make it my own....
Slow-Cooker Chicken & Black Bean Tacos
My husband and I love Mexican food and these tacos have become one of our favorite meals. Try setting out...
Garlic-Sesame Green Beans
Sauteed bits of garlic and shallot, with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds, turn ordinary beans into something special. Keep...
Beer-Braised Stew
Guests will take one bite of this savory stew and immediately know something is different. And they'll never guess the...
Easy Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese
My sons always say I'm the best mom in the world when I make this creamy mac-and-cheese perfection. Does it...
Curry Chicken and Rice
I updated this chicken and rice dish by adding veggies and cashews to give it fresh and crunchy appeal. The...
Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes
This entree is a fantastic way to savor fresh tomatoes, especially during the warm summer months. It’s quite simple, but...
Pepperoni Pizza Soup
Once upon a time, my husband and I owned a pizzeria and this dish was always popular on the menu....
Citrusy Fruit Kabobs
Fresh, fruity—and lower in sodium and fat—this kabob recipe is a great pick! —Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York
Hazelnut Macarons
You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons...
Mushroom Beef Stew
Top this hearty stew with crumbled blue cheese just before serving to add a burst of flavor. Serve some now...
Beef & Rice Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
This recipe is special to me because it’s an easy one-pot meal that tastes like you spent the whole day...
Black-Eyed Peas & Ham
Every New Year's Day we have these slow-cooked black-eyed peas to bring good luck for the coming year. —Dawn Legler,...
Canned Blueberry Jam
Summer doesn't feel complete without at least one berry-picking trip and a batch of homemade blueberry jam. Eat atop fresh...
Cuban-Style Pork Sandwiches
Loaded with tangy flavor, this is a lighter version of a favorite restaurant-style sandwich. If you don’t have a panini...
Parsley Smashed Potatoes
I love potatoes but hate the work involved in making mashed potatoes from scratch. So I came up with a...
Italian-Style Salisbury Steaks
This is my husband's favorite. He loves it! If you like, you can top each serving with mozzarella or Parmesan...
Butterscotch-Toffee Cheesecake Bars
I had been making lemon cheesecake bars for years and wanted a new flavor combo. Using the original bar as...
BBQ Brats
In Wisconsin, brats are a food group! We are always looking for new ways to cook them. This recipe is...
Simple Tomato Soup
I created this recipe on a bad weather day. My husband, Mic, and my daughter, Liz, ask for this soup...
Easy Pork Posole
Looking for a meal in a bowl? Sit down to a Mexican classic full of cubed pork, sliced sausage, hominy...
Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs
Barbecued chicken gets a makeover in this recipe. The combination of ingredients makes for a mellow flavor that tastes more...