Pizza Quinoa Casserole
If you like pizza night, give this healthy quinoa casserole a try! It's a fun way to sneak in a healthy meal packed with protein and veggies. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Orange Cornmeal Cake
This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in...
Shortcut Oven-Baked Chicken Chimichangas
Mimic the crunch of a chimichanga by brushing them with oil and baking them. Our children love to have them...
Salted Cashew Oatmeal Cookies
My son absolutely loves cashews, so I loaded my oatmeal cookies with them at Christmas—he loved them! The mix makes...
Mango Barley Salad
I made this fresh, colorful mango salad on the fly and it was a big hit! The bright flavor is...
Black Bean Bulgur Salad
The only cooking in this easy bulgur salad is heating the broth and bulgur. You can adapt the recipe to...
Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll
Come home to the heavenly aroma of fresh-baked cinnamon rolls! This healthier version tastes just as decadent as a regular...
Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
I needed a new holiday cookie, so I tweaked an old 4-H recipe. This updated oatmeal cookie with cranberries and...
Zucchini-Cornmeal Pancakes
My mom has made these treasured family hotcakes for ages. Try them as a breakfast-for-dinner meal with fresh fruit, yogurt...
Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl
You can also transform this tasty bowl into an Italian version with mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes, spinach and basil. —Renata Smith,...
Chicken & Vegetable Wild Rice Soup
This go-to weeknight recipe is one I tweaked over and over till it was just right. It has morphed from...
Weeknight Taco Soup
This soup turned out delicious on the first try, when I was working without a recipe. You could also add...
Savory Corn Bread
Want to serve your favorite chili or stew with an equally amazing corn bread? Look no further than this simply...
Oat & Coconut Icebox Cookies
This recipe was passed down through my family from Grandma Irene and is a favorite of my dad and cousin...
Ham & Cheese Grits Casserole
My book club ladies often ask me to bring “those grits.” I'd tell you how to store them, but I...
Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Spinach
I stir together my chicken-and-rice cream soup whenever we’re craving something warm and comforting. Reduced-fat and reduced-sodium ingredients make it...
Wild Rice Mushroom Soup
I think mushrooms often get used only to add flavor, but I think they are delicious enough to be the...
Soup-Bowl Cabbage Rolls
This fabulous alternative to traditional stuffed cabbage rolls is so handy for busy weeknights. It warms you up from head...
Bacon-Beef Barley Soup
Here’s a robust dish that’s perfect for hungry teenagers! Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this quick, comforting soup really hits...
Rhubarb Cranberry Cookies
I like the sudden hit of sweetness when you bite into the white chips. It really complements the tart flavor...
Herbed Seafood Casserole
When I wanted a seafood dish for my annual Christmas Eve buffet, my friend gave me a wonderful recipe. This...
Easy Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs
The already prepared meatballs make this a very easy and quick supper. You can use your own homemade meatballs or...
Swedish Christmas Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is an old-fashioned dessert that is comforting and delicious. The creamy treat has a mild vanilla flavor.—Karla Larson,...
Louisiana Jambalaya
My husband helped add a little spice to my life. He grew up on Cajun cooking, such as Louisiana jambalaya,...
Lemon Chicken and Rice
On our busy ranch, we often need meals we can put on the table in a hurry. This all-in-one chicken...
Chocolate-Covered Raisin Cookies
My family loves these moist, chewy cookies. They're a year-round treat at our house, and a batch never lasts long....
Creamy Rice Pudding
I was fortunate to grow up around fabulous cooks. My mother and grandmother taught me to experiment with recipes, and...
Homemade Brown Bread
This yummy bread has a light texture and includes richly flavored ingredients like molasses, brown sugar and oats. One moist...
