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 first made this for a shower...everyone raved about it. Now when I go to a potluck, I take it, and copies of the recipe. -Patricia Reed, Pine Bluff,...
This main dish is wonderful the first day and also makes outstanding leftovers. As a student living on my own, I love savory one-pot suppers like this...
Growing up, I never liked broccoli, but I'm hooked on this salad's light, sweet taste. It gives broccoli a whole new look and personality. -Jessica Conrey,...
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 got the recipe for the hearty sauce more than 20 years ago from an aunt who lived in Chicago. We love it at home or on a picnic.-Linda Rainey, Monahans,...
It's not spicy, but this chili is sure to warm you up during those cold winter evenings. "Since this recipe calls for precooked shrimp and canned goods,...
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,...
A fresh fruit salad can take some time to prepare and needs last-minute assembly. That's why I often rely on this make-ahead frozen fruit dish when entertaining...
To devise this recipe, I just experimented with ingredients I had on hand-and was delighted with the results! It can easily be doubled to serve more people....
I created this salad as an alternative to the mayonnaise, raisin and carrot salad my mom used to make. I had some leftover ginger and really liked the...
These are the best BBQ pork ribs you will ever eat. They are so good you would ask for them as your "last meal". We're talking classic Southern barbecue...
"My garden produced a bumper crop of sweet potatoes and I created this soup to help use them up," says Kathy Rairigh from Milford, Indiana. You'll love...
Looking for something to put pizazz in a summer luncheon? Try this pretty, refreshing soup with a kick of cayenne pepper to get the conversation going....
From Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Jane Viliky shares this wonderfully versatile dressing that's a snap to whisk together. "It adds refreshing flavor when...
Grilled cheese is a classic quick and easy meal. I love experimenting with different combinations. This is one of my favorites. -jessie Apfe, Berkeley,...
I like to make this recipe during the summer when I can get the ingredients fresh from the garden. It not only tastes very good, but it's a pretty addition...
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 yummy medley of vegetables is a cool complement to zesty dishes like my fish, and also barbecued meats and poultry. -Florine Bruns, Fredericksburg,...
My family loves to have potluck barbecues during the summer. With several backyard gardens in the family, you can be sure one of us will bring a variation...
My family loves pasta salads, but usually they have too much mayonnaise or oily dressing. Using hummus gives this dish a great taste and texture, while...
This creamy chowder brimming with tender potato and crab tastes so good guests will never guess it starts with canned soup. Half-and-half cream makes it...
Parsley is a pretty accent to a colorful combination of beans, black-eyed peas and onion. the sweet and tangy dressing is unbeatable.-Iola Egle, Bella...
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...
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...
When my husband first found out he had diabetes, I was challenged to start cooking old family favorites in new, healthy ways that he would love just as...
"I picked up this recipe in California in the '80s and have been making it ever since. I love it partly because it's simple to put together and partly...
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,...
The combination of mustard-onion dressing with juicy oranges, cheese and crunchy sweet almonds is a joy for every taste bud! We eat this salad several...
This has been a very popular salad from my recipe box for a long, long time! Before I retired, when my office had a covered-dish-get-together, I was always...
I recently took this dish to a potluck, and guests loved it! The recipe came from my mom, and it tastes equally good with ground beef. -Lynda Zuniga, Crystal...
"My grown daughter, Jenna, and I love this quick cucumber salad. It's a great side dish for any meal," writes Lucia Rich from ST. Peters, Missouri. "I...
The first time I tasted this delicious salad was at my wedding, and I recall, even in the blur of that day, the recipe was in high demand. That was years...
I'm a vegetarian, and this is a tasty, quick and healthy lunch I could eat for every meal. At my house, we call these sandwiches HATS: hummus, avocado,...
Here's another popular dish I like to prepare in advance, adding the cheese and chips just before serving. It's a slightly different version of the traditional...
This Salad is a refreshing complement to any meal, and it's attractive on the table. Whenever I'm asked to bring a dish to a potluck dinner, I prepare...
"I first tasted a memorable combination of roast beef and green chilies at a local cafe," writes Karen Ledbetter from Fort Collins, Colorado. "In this...
The keys to this amazing chicken matzo ball soup are slow-cooking it and using boxed matzo ball mix. Some people swear by seltzer, but I find it's not...
I remember my mother making this when I was a child. It wouldn't be the Fourth of July without Grandma's Shrimp Salad, even today. -Delores Hill, Helena,...
My daughter gave me the recipe for this delightful salad. The sweet dressing nicely coats a crisp blend of broccoli slaw mix, onions, almonds and sunflower...