My mother-in-law regularly makes this for birthdays and holiday dinners. It is best in the summer when fresh, locally grown tomatoes are available. -Amy...
Fresh garden vegetables add color and crunch to this attractive salad. Its pleasant vinaigrette-type dressing is sparked with ground mustard and garlic....
Whenever we're invited to potlucks, I'm always asked to bring a salad because people know it's one of my specialties. This dish is especially good on summer...
Every year for our church ice cream social, we'd fill six roaster ovens with these ingredients and let them simmer all day. Boy, did that barbecue smell...
Quite often when we eat at a restaurant, my husband will try something and tell me that I could make it better at home. That was the case with this shrimp...
This refreshing recipe goes well with grilled fish or chicken. We enjoy the lemon vinaigrette dressing at room temperature, so I make it first and let...
We like to eat this tasty soup with tortilla chips. Canned tomatoes and beans and frozen vegetables give you a head start when preparing this recipe. -...
This is a heart-healthy, one-skillet meal that is quick and easy to prepare, yet elegant enough for company. Vegetarian teachers and students alike appreciate...
If you're looking for a change from traditional tuna sandwiches, try this recipe I developed. It includes my favorite ingredients from a few different...
"This sweet simple dressing is especially good on a spinach or lettuce salad topped with fresh orange sections and sliced strawberries," reports Debbie...
My daughter gave me the recipe for this hearty, zippy salad. I've used it many times and received compliments. When it comes to bean salad, most people...
When my children were young, I needed a soup that everyone would eat-something filling but also something delicious. My sons really liked barley soup from...
"My family really enjoys this recipe. It's super fast, easy and filling. Even my little grandson like it!" The fat-free evaporated milk stands in beautifully...
My children really love this recipe, and it's become one of their favorite comfort foods. The ingredients are relatively inexpensive, and leftovers are...
Buttermilk and plain yogurt create the base for this thick avocado salad dressing, which gets its color from avocado and parsley. The mild mixture is refreshing...
This apple cabbage slaw is sweet, colorful and crunchy. It's a refreshing side dish anytime of the year. Mom stored apples and cabbage in the root cellar,...
Out of all the panini recipes I make, this is my favorite. The Cuban sandwich is a twist on the old ham and cheese, usually with ham, Swiss, pickles, condiments...
Ginger and peanut butter give this dazzling orange soup a really unique flavor. It has a mild, not spicy, taste with an Asian flair. -Hilda Fallas, Bothell,...
I'VE ENJOYED this soup for years because it tastes good, is simple to make and doesn't leave a lot of leftovers. When there's a chill in the air, a steaming...
Sweet, crunchy and colorful, this salad has a fresh mix of textures and flavors. It tastes even better when you chill it overnight, if you can wait that...
Romaine is a great companion for a grilled medium rare steak, but don't leave it on the grill too long, or the leaves may scorch. -Stuart Pritchard, Commerce,...
Meet the Cook: This soup's one my mother taught me to make. It's good all year but especially when the weather's cold. In winter, I serve it with grilled...
Shrimp and garlic are sauteed in butter then set atop a bed of spinach. Almonds, tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon finish off this beauty. Perfecto! Jamie...
Packed with mushrooms and loads of crunchy colorful ingredients, this salad is perfect at picnics and parties. It keeps so well in the refrigerator you...
We have a 2-1/2-acre avocado grove. It's located on a high slope just north of town. In the distance, we see foothills covered with avocado and citrus...
I got this recipe from an old family friend, who gave me my first batch of leeks, too! This soup quickly became our family favorite. I enjoy making hearty...
This Best Ever Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup is the best carrot soup that's warm, hearty, and packed with spicy ginger and creamy coconut. It's healthy, made...
I love this creamy, fresh-tasting dressing! It's so quick to assemble and adds a summery gourmet touch when drizzled over a salad. -Kendra Stoller, Kouts,...
Five ingredients are all you need for these hearty sandwiches that are great for family gatherings. Onion soup mix and sweet pickle relish add zesty flavor...
Zingy vinaigrette combines orange juice, ginger and a flick of cayenne. Just whisk, toss with greens and top the salad your way. -Joy Zacharia, Clearwater,...
I dreamed up this hearty chili with a Tex-Mex twist 25 years ago. It's still everyone's favorite and the go-to recipe in our family cookbook.-Martha B....
This yummy medley of vegetables is a cool complement to zesty dishes like my fish, and also barbecued meats and poultry. -Florine Bruns, Fredericksburg,...