I tasted a delicious soup in a restaurant but couldn't persuade the chef to share the recipe, so I began to experiment on my own. Finally, I came up with...
This recipe proves you don't have to make a big batch in order to enjoy home-style soup. It's the perfect way to warm up on chilly nights...just add your...
I like to prepare this special green bean pasta salad with fresh green beans and homegrown dill. Serve chilled or at room temperature. -Chris Snyder, Boulder,...
My grandmother taught me how to make the dressing for this coleslaw when I was very young. It's not too tart and not too sweet. Sometimes I make 8 gallon...
"This crunchy cabbage salad is so easy to put together that we often have it for spur-of-the-moment picnics or when unexpected company stops by," remarks...
Brighten up your winter meals with this crisp and colorful salad. Tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms and red onions mingle with crunchy water chestnuts, all...
Perk up an ordinary salad with this tangy mixture shared by Shawn Nelson of Evansville, Indiana. With sweetness from pineapple juice and a but of zip from...
"We were on a tight budget when I was little, so my mother often made this refreshing salad that fit our pocketbook as well as our taste buds," pens Heather...
For even more flavor, mix field greens and crisp, crumbled bacon into this appealing veggie salad. Or whisk a tablespoon of honey into the dressing. Guests...
Freeze smaller portions of this versatile, flavorful shredded chicken and you'll be so glad you did. It's the perfect base to build any meal-tacos, fried...
Progression of a tomato sandwich: On buttered bread with salt; on bread with mayo and cheddar; seasoned and grilled with cheddar and mayo. They're all...
It's true-orange and onion really does sound like an unusual combination. But when my husband tasted Orange and Red Onion Salad for the first time, he...
Here's what you need: lemon, lemon, small red onion, small yellow bell pepper, small red bell pepper, celery stalks, carrots, solid white canned tuna in...
This soup was a hit with a group of German exchange teachers who visited our high school. When I don't use bread bowls, I usually serve it with soft pretzels...
You don't need a special panini maker for these bistro-style sandwiches. They make take some time to prepare, but it's well worth it! -Judy Murphy, Coeur...
This recipe always brings back memories of my mom's homemade sun-dried tomatoes in the summer. I've prepared the burgers with ground beef and ground turkey....
This dish is well suited to my lower-carb way of eating. It's definitely soul food, and I love that it's very simple to prepare. -Paula Diaz, Billings,...
A tart cranberry dressing balances beautifully with sweet, juicy pears in this salad that's easy to make and sure to impress. This recipe is light on carbs...
A little bit of this thick and hearty soup goes a long way, so it's terrific to take to potlucks. My husband, Patrick, and I enjoy this on cold winter...
This salad is really summery and comes together very quickly. Using granola adds crunch and makes it different. I've tried using a various types of granola,...
Mandarin oranges and chopped red onion add a touch of color to mixed greens and sweet roasted cashews in this refreshing salad. You're sure to be handing...
"My husband enjoyed this salad at a restaurant, so I went home and duplicated it," recalls Joan Rockvam from Alexandria, Minnesota. "He tried it and said,...
"I first made this tossed chicken salad for my cousin's baby shower, and everyone loved it," remarks Beth Martin Sine of Faulkner, Maryland. "It was special...
An avocado spread adds mild flavor and delicate color to this ham and cheese sandwich. "You can toast or grill the bread. It's a hit with our family,"...
I've made this soup weekly since I modified my grandma's recipe for the pressure cooker. Chicken soup, especially this one, is quick to make and budget-friendly...
I love tuna, and this recipe is a great way to use good old canned tuna--and it's great to share! The Mediterranean flavors really pack a punch.-Laureen...
"The recipe for this beautiful blend came from a local berry farm some years ago," notes Linda Jo Wahlgren of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin. "We like to take the...
Every time I bring this dish to a potluck I get asked, "Where did you get the pork?" People are surprised to hear me say that I made it. When I tell them...