Author: Ruth Cousineau
A few years back, I was looking for a simple yet delicious salad for a picnic for my boyfriend and myself. Now that guy is my husband, and we still enjoy going on picnics and dining on this grilled chicken...
Author: Taste of Home
This was one of my mother's recipes and I think of her whenever I make it. It's a nice change from a regular cucumber salad.
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: sweet potato, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, pumpkin seeds, chili powder, maple syrup, tahini, lemon juice, water, kale, quinoa, red onion
Author: Rachel Gaewski
We always have avocados on hand, so it's easy to make this quick breakfast toast for my husband and me. It's really tasty! -Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Author: Taste of Home
My family and I live on a homestead in the Missouri Ozarks and produce much of our own food. In the summer, when the garden is bursting with fresh vegetables and it's too hot to cook, I like to use the...
Author: Taste of Home
"I adapted this easy sandwich recipe after eating something similar at a local restaurant," relates Sara Schurtz Gonzalez of Phoenix, Arizona. "Mayonnaise keeps the chicken so moist, and Parmesan cheese...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: avocado, plain yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, red onion, celery, jalapeño, cooked chicken, sriracha sauce, fresh cilantro
Author: Hitomi Aihara
Every Italian-American family I know seems to have its own version of meatball soup. This recipe is based on my family's version. -Christie Ladd, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Author: Taste of Home
This tuna salad sandwich will change everything you thought you knew about tuna salad in a sandwich. The secret ingredient to this canned oil-packed tuna salad is cottage cheese. Trust us. It works.
Author: Elise Bauer
Looking for hot dog ideas for dinner? You may have just found your new favorite meal! This hot dog and potato dinner is an easy, kid-friendly dish that combines hot dogs, corn, potatoes and a creamy cheese...
Author: Betty Crocker Kitchens
In her Soldier, Iowa kitchen, Bernice Knutson throws together this unique salad that takes advantage of an extra cup of cooked rice. Friends and family are sure to enjoy the cool refreshing combination...
Author: Taste of Home
This is no ordinary coleslaw! Bursting with flavor from fresh fruit, cilantro and red bell pepper, it just may become your new picnic mainstay. For easier preparation, buy packaged shredded cabbage. If...
Author: Taste of Home
Virginia Lawson CORTEZ, COLORADO By now, your garden is probably filled with ripe veggies! I jazz up this delightful sandwich with a tasty dressing and Muenster cheese.
Author: Taste of Home
In Rupert, Idaho, Stephanie Hamilton frequently serves this cool salad at home and at social functions. "It's super simple to make and has a unique taste that's delicious," she assures.
Author: Taste of Home
When cooler weather comes, soup is one of our favorite meals. I developed this recipe for my husband and me. I wanted it to be a healthier version of all the cream-based soups out there. After a bit of...
Author: Taste of Home
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Bread dough makes it a breeze to assemble these savory turnovers. If you have a favorite pizza dough, use it instead. These freeze well and once they are frozen, they can be heated in half an hour. -Lee...
Author: Taste of Home
"This hearty veggie-and-herb soup is light and easy to prepare, yet still has all the delicious flavor of my grandmother's original recipe," writes Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.
Author: Taste of Home
This is my husband's favorite asparagus recipe. All of our children love it, too. It's perfect for a summer dinner.
Author: Taste of Home
Toasting the peppers for this chili releases their earthy flavors - but do wear gloves when handling dried peppers and seeds. - Rachel Sprinkel, Hilo, Hawaii
Author: Taste of Home
After reading the "Stone Soup" story, our Test Kitchen enjoyed concocting this version of the folktale classic. It's chock-full of veggies and lots more ingredients...enough for everyone to bring something...
Author: Taste of Home
A classic Tuscan soup has lots of potatoes, but I make mine the low-carb way with cauliflower. Turns out, it has a heartier flavor. -Heather Bewley, Bemidji, Minnesota
Author: Taste of Home
Here's an economical meal that doesn't skimp on flavor. Hearty black beans make up for the meat, and the peppers add just the right splash of color.
Author: Taste of Home
This cool main-dish salad really hits the spot during the warm summer months. Plus, its colorful layers look so appealing. Served with a roll or muffin, it's a complete meal. -Kay Bridgeman, Lexington,...
Author: Taste of Home
This hearty soup pairs squash and cream-style corn for pleasant taste. My family says this is their favorite squash recipe, and friends also comment on its wonderful flavor. -Janice Zook, White River Junction,...
Author: Taste of Home
Want to offer your family more veggies? Try this rich and hearty stew you can fix and forget.
Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Author: Karen Stocker
This tempting gelatin salad has a big cherry flavor and a fun zing from the cola. My two small children are always happy to see this salad on the table. We think it tastes great with or without the whipped...
Author: Taste of Home
The chocolate in this recipe threw me off at first, but now it's the only way I make chili. You'll find layers of delicious flavor in this heartwarming dish. It's well worth the time it takes! -Joyce Alm,...
Author: Taste of Home
I hate being cold, but one of the best remedies for that is warm soup. I took my mother's water-based vegetable soup recipe and worked with it to make the flavors richer. The meat and veggies in this dish...
Author: Taste of Home
You can prepare soup, make dips and even season meats with this handy mix from June Mullins of Livonia, Missouri. "My grandchildren really enjoy it as a coating on oven-roasted potatoes," she says. "It's...
Author: Taste of Home
Everyone knows how sweet onions flavor all kinds of food. But in this recipe, they take center stage! This salad is a nice addition to any table.-Michelle Wrightsman, Linwood, Kansas
Author: Taste of Home
Homemade meatballs are fun and quick to make. This is a simple and delicious recipe that uses ground beef and onion and bakes them in the oven.
Author: Linda Larsen
We're crazy for BLTs. A nearby roadside stand carries gorgeous tomatoes every summer. We load up, then stuff our sandwiches with the usual suspects, plus smoked turkey and cheese. -Pamela Shank, Parkersburg,...
Author: Taste of Home
To dress up a fresh fruit salad, Linda Cowan tops it with a sweet creamy concoction. "The original recipe called for heavy whipping cream, but I lightened it up a little," she details from Fayette, Alabama....
Author: Taste of Home
It wasn't Thanksgiving without my grandmother's cool and tangy cranberry fluff. With only four ingredients, it's a cinch to make. Now my siblings and I carry on her tradition. -Leah Nicholes, San Diego,...
Author: Taste of Home
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 Vista, Arkansas
Author: Taste of Home
This thick and hearty soup is packed with colorful vegetables. -Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
Author: Taste of Home
This is, by far, my most requested recipe. In addition to the traditional grapes, this chicken salad also features sweet apricots.-Raymond Sienko, Hawleyville, Connecticut
Author: Taste of Home
This rich, creamy chowder is so good you won't believe it starts with canned soup and frozen vegetables. It showcases tender chunks of halibut, but salmon or most any type of whitefish will do. I double...
Author: Taste of Home
Our county is famous for its fabulous Green River melons. While you won't find this unique and refreshing salad at the county fair, it's definitely our favorite way to eat watermelon all summer long! -Carmell...
Author: Taste of Home
For this easy-to-make main dish salad, you can prepare the rice mixture and chop the vegetables ahead of time. Cook the shrimp at the last minute, then assemble it all together for a light yet satisfying...
Author: Taste of Home
My recipe was inspired by Vietnamese pork banh mi-particularly the fresh carrot, cucumber and radish topping. It has so much fresh flavor, color and crunch! This wrap is wonderful for a quick lunch or...
Author: Taste of Home
"This crispy, colorful slaw is a true crowd-pleaser at any picnic or church gathering. The apples add color and a touch of sweetness," says Julia Livingston, Frostproof, Florida.
Author: Taste of Home
I'm grateful that my mother taught me to make these wonderful old-fashioned noodles, which were a big favorite of mine when I was growing up. They give the chicken soup a delightful down-home flavor. -Cindy...
Author: Taste of Home
You have to try this easy crock pot french dip recipe. It is the best french dip recipe I have found. Our entire family loved it!
Author: Eating on a Dime
I lightened up a tuna melt by switching mayo to creamy balsamic vinaigrette. Kids and adults both go for this quick meal hero. -Christine Schenher, Exeter, California
Author: Taste of Home