On cool fall days, this thick creamy chowder hits the spot as an appetizer or light lunch. -Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana
Author: Taste of Home
My next-door neighbor shared this recipe with me, and I simply cannot improve it! You can make it ahead and cook it quickly when company arrives. The combo...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: chickpeas, red onion, red bell pepper, vegan mayonnaise, dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, fresh dill, leafy...
Author: Rachel Gaewski
This spinach mushroom soup is the perfect accompaniment to any buffet. It can even be made ahead, then warmed and quickly finished on the day of your party....
Author: Taste of Home
You're moments away from a flavor-packed soup that keeps you warm on even the chilliest nights. It's just the kind of recipe we Minnesotans love. -Marlene...
Author: Taste of Home
My colorful and attractive salad looks very appealing when layered in a trifle dish. It can be used as a main dish or side. I've even served it at potlucks....
Author: Taste of Home
These sweet and tangy barbecue beef sandwiches definitely live up to their name. Friends will want the recipe-they're that good.
Author: Taste of Home
I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick to prepare and disappeared from...
Author: Taste of Home
This end-of-summer favorite is light and fresh. It's ideal for using up the last of your garden's produce.-Mary Merchant, Island Pond, Vermont
Author: Taste of Home
Why buy bottled ranch dressing when this recipe is so easy to make-and tastes so much better! Fresh chives are a colorful addition if you have them on...
Author: Taste of Home
This beautiful and delicious carrot soup is served at The Kinloch Lodge Hotel.
This mildly cheesy cauliflower soup is a favorite of mine. I make it often in summer, although it's good anytime. -Karen Brown, West Lafayette, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
My daughter got this recipe from a college friend and shared it with me. Now I serve it often as an appetizer. It certainly is the talk of any party. -Lorna...
Author: Taste of Home
I stir-fry a combination of sirloin steak, onions and peppers for these hearty wraps. Spreading a little fat-free ranch salad dressing inside the tortillas...
Author: Taste of Home
Bottled Italian dressing and pepperoni add zip to this colorful combination shared by Shannon Lommen. Serve it right away or assemble it ahead of time....
Author: Taste of Home
This beautiful salad truly captures the summer season. It's chock full of fresh veggies and basil, and feta cheese gives it a rich, tangy flavor the whole...
Author: Taste of Home
You'll reel in compliments with Gail VanGundy's colorful seafood salad. "It makes a pretty side dish," notes the Parker, Colorado cook.
Author: Taste of Home
A friend brought this recipe to a gathering, and it's been a hit with my family ever since! I use brown rice for more fiber and whole grain goodness. -Jill...
Author: Taste of Home
Sweet, sticky, charred, and crispy: Barbecued chicken is one of the surest signs of summer. Store-bought sauce has nothing on this easy homemade version,...
Author: Chris Morocco
The combination of sweet fruit and salty feta cheese makes this salad a winner. -Virginia Dack, Asheville, North Carolina
Author: Taste of Home
Give your favorite grilled cheese sandwich a boost with the addition of earthy portobello mushrooms. This savory recipe takes this portobello mushroom...
Author: Taste of Home
This beef roast simmers for hours in a homemade barbecue sauce, so it's very tender and easy to shred for sandwiches. The mixture freezes well, too. -Lori...
Author: Taste of Home
This recipe started out as a summer salad with raspberries. I came up with this holiday version when I was putting together the menu for my first Thanksgiving...
Author: Taste of Home
Turkey burgers have their fans, but we prefer feta burgers with ground beef and spinach. We serve them on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato and tzatziki....
Author: Taste of Home
Minced onion and prepared mustard put a flavorful spin on these ham and cheese sandwiches. Simply take a few foil-wrapped favorites from the freezer and...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's a sandwich that does traditional burgers one better-with a surprise pocket of cheddar! My family really enjoys the melted cheese center. -Says Janet...
Author: Taste of Home
Author: Shelley Wiseman
Our taste testers loved this delicious vegetarian soup brimming with veggies and barley. Though it doesn't taste like it, the recipe from Mary Tallman...
Author: Taste of Home
I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup for lunch...
Author: Taste of Home
Unlike traditional vinaigrette dressings, this dijon vinaigrette recipe adds a flavorful twist. -Beth Philson, Lincoln, Nebraska
Author: Taste of Home
My son loves bacon, so this side is a hit with him. Sometimes I even add chicken to make it a main dish.-Kim Uhrich, Cabot, Arkansas
Author: Taste of Home
If I don't have frozen broccoli on hand, I like to use frozen spinach or chopped carrots and celery instead. -Mary Price, Youngstown, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
Easy gazpacho recipe with fresh ripe tomatoes and vegetables, garlic, vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. A pinch of cumin and a garnish of fresh herbs...
Author: Suzy Karadsheh
I whipped this up for my family on Thanksgiving, and everyone was crazy about it! Even my brother, who is one of the pickiest eaters I know, asked for...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: bell pepper, sweet potato, brussels sprouts, red onion, fresh oregano, salt, pepper, olive oil, spinach, feta cheese, olive oil,...
Author: Merle O'Neal
This pretty salad has become part of my regular summertime rotation because of its freshness and versatility-it's great with everything from grilled chicken...
Author: Taste of Home
Salmon, shrimp and loads of chopped veggies make this chowder a hearty, herby meal-in-a-bowl. It's just the perfect homemade fish soup. -Valerie Bradley,...
Author: Taste of Home
These juicy, tender patties on whole wheat buns make a wholesome, satisfying sandwich. We especially like to grill this turkey burger recipe, but you could...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's a beautiful and tasty way to use garden vegetables. This fresh, colorful salad is great to make ahead and take to a potluck later, after the flavors...
Author: Taste of Home
Whenever the whole family gets together for a holiday or long weekend, they request this all-in-one breakfast sandwich. I can feed everyone by stacking...
Author: Taste of Home
This recipe comes from a restaurant dish I loved and tried to duplicate at home. The combination of flavors is perfectly balanced. It always earns rave...
Author: Taste of Home
Pork sausage, ground beef and plenty of beans make this chili a marvelous meal. I keep serving-size containers of it in my freezer at all times so I can...
Author: Taste of Home
In this stepped-up version of a ham and cheese sandwich, melty cheeses, crispy apples and smoky ham are the ultimate combination. -Josh Rink, Taste of...
Author: Taste of Home
With its unique medley of fruits and festive look, this tossed salad is a holiday tradition at our house. Our three grown daughters have come to expect...
Author: Taste of Home
Here in Louisiana we have a lot of get-togethers, and if you want your dish to be chosen over all of the rest, it has to have a kick! This does the trick....
Author: Taste of Home
We love this wonderful bacon salad that tastes like a piled-high BLT without the time or effort. You can make it hours ahead and keep it in the fridge...
Author: Taste of Home