facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Colorful Beef Wraps

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 really jazzes up the taste. -Robyn Cavallaro...

Author: Taste of Home

Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing

This Thai salad is very fresh and flavorful. The peanut garnish adds a satisfying crunch. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Author: Taste of Home

Sixteen Bean Soup

Count on this pleasingly seasoned, hearty soup to satisfy the whole family. "My husband and kids say brimming bowls of it are flavorful and filling," nods Laura Prokash of Algoma, Wisconsin. " I also love...

Author: Taste of Home

Bean and Bacon Soup

...

Author: Taste of Home

Bacon Avocado Salad

Everyone in my family loves this bacon and avocado salad-even the younger kids! I serve it at pretty much every get-together I've hosted, and at this point, the recipe's been shared too many times to count....

Author: Taste of Home

Sausage Cabbage Soup

My family often requests this satisfying soup. I've served it to guests for lunch and as a cold-weather Sunday supper. It's really good with a tossed green salad and a crusty loaf of bread. -Stella Garrett,...

Author: Taste of Home

Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches

Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection...it makes a delicious meatless meal. -Jennifer Jaras, Corona, California

Author: Taste of Home

Sweet and Spicy Chili

This recipe for sweet and spicy chili is the result of much experimenting. I knew I had perfected it when my husband took a pot to work, where one guy ate five bowls himself!

Author: Taste of Home

Spinach and White Bean Soup

For me, soup is love, comfort, happiness and memories. With all its veggies and beans, this one appeals to my kitchen-sink style of cooking. -Annette Palermo, Beach Haven Park, New Jersey

Author: Taste of Home

Pumpkin Soup

While it looks elegant and is an appealing addition to a holiday meal, this creamy soup is so simple to make. My husband was skeptical at first, but after one bowl, he asked for second helpings! -Elizabeth...

Author: Taste of Home

Salmon Croquettes With Dill Sauce

These salmon patties have no filler. Serve them over a salad, or put them in a bun for an alternative to beef or turkey burgers.

Author: Caroline Randall Williams

Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

A splash of lemon and hint of refreshing mint brighten up the medley of red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and ripe avocados in this colorful, sensational salad. -Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California

Author: Taste of Home

Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chili powder, ground cumin, pepper, garlic, salsa, tortilla, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream

Author: Tiffany Lo

Quick Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are hollowed out, then filled with a flavorful tuna salad mixture that gets crunch from celery and cashews.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Author: Taste of Home

Balsamic Green Bean Salad

Serve up those green beans in a whole new way-with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch of these balsamic green beans complement any special meal or holiday potluck. -Megan Spencer,...

Author: Taste of Home

Spice Mix for Chili

This spice mix comes from my mother's chili recipe, which is fantastic. It'll make a great gift for the hearty eaters you know, especially if you pair it with a loaf of bread. -Vivian Huizinga, Shallow...

Author: Taste of Home

Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one is my favorite! It's so easy, with just a touch of special Thai flavors. For an even richer flavor, try using whole coconut...

Author: Taste of Home

Grilled Cheese, Ham and Apple Sandwich

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 Home Food Stylist

Author: Taste of Home

Spinach Apple Salad

Whenever Mom made this salad, it was the first thing on my plate. With spinach, apples, raisins and a light dressing, this beautiful harvest salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. -Darlis...

Author: Taste of Home

Contest Winning Grandma's Potato Salad

Many people have told me this is the best potato salad they have ever tasted! This recipe really represents the Midwest to me, because when our summers begin, no outdoor get-together is complete unless...

Author: Taste of Home

No Bean Chili

I often combine the ingredients for this zesty chili the night before. In the morning I load up the slow cooker and let it go! It's so easy to prepare. -Molly Butt, Granville, Ohio

Author: Taste of Home

Creamy Split Pea Soup

A friend gave me this recipe 25 years ago. At the time, she was in her 60s and working as a cook on a riverboat barge.-Sherry Smith, Salem, Missouri

Author: Taste of Home

Curried Squash Soup

...

Author: Taste of Home

Italian Hamburgers

These burgers make a super supper that takes only minutes to prepare but still leaves the impression that I've spent time cooking.-Ronda Lawson, Dublin, California

Author: Taste of Home

Mom's Super Stupendous Potato Salad

In college, my best friend and I debated whose mom made the best potato salad. Turns out they were almost identical! Even though I've since tweaked our recipe, it still takes me home again. -Ellie Martin...

Author: Taste of Home

Radish Cucumber Salad

I put this salad together with vegetables I had left in my garden. My family liked it so well, I started bringing it to community suppers and was often asked for the recipe. It's a refreshing side dish...

Author: Taste of Home

Red Cabbage Slaw

Gladys De Boer offers an alternative to traditional coleslaw with this colorful contribution. The Castleford, Idaho subscriber tosses shredded red cabbage with a homemade honey-mustard dressing for refreshing...

Author: Taste of Home

Winning Cream of Vegetable Soup

Several people told me it was the best soup that they'd ever had. The biggest compliment I ever received, though, came from my 93-year old grandfather. He usually ate as few vegetables as possible-but...

Author: Taste of Home

Homemade Honey Mustard Dressing

This creamy honey mustard dressing is a great way to top off a green salad tossed with grapes or grapefruit segments. -Carol Severson, Shelton, Washington

Author: Taste of Home

Crunchy Tuna Wraps

Packed with protein-rich tuna and fresh, crunchy veggies, these colorful wraps have sensational flavor-and they're good for you, too. -Edie Farm, Farmington, New Mexico

Author: Taste of Home

Posole

This spicy stew-like soup is traditionally served in New Mexico at holiday time to celebrate life's blessings, but it's good any time of year.

Author: Taste of Home

Chicken and Rice Salad

Notes Janne Rowe from Wichita, Kansas, "I start this salad by poaching chicken breasts in a mixture of white wine, garlic and lemon juice. It gives them great flavor and helps keep them moist." The cubed...

Author: Taste of Home

Quick Macaroni Salad

You can't go wrong with this time-tested winner. Here it is pared down for two.-Carma Blosser, Livermore, Colorado

Author: Taste of Home

Apple Salad

Beverly Little of Marietta, Georgia sent in this delightfully refreshing salad. With only six ingredients, it's simple to assemble and quick to serve. A creamy dressy coasts the crunchy apples, celery...

Author: Taste of Home

Favorite Garbanzo Bean Salad

Gonzo for garbanzos, Eleanor Glofka found a way to duplicate a favorite restaurant recipe at home. "It's excellent as a side dish, as an appetizer or spooned over a tossed salad," she writes from Mountain...

Author: Taste of Home

Grilled Cheese, Bacon and Oven Dried Tomato Sandwich

Take your grilled cheese sandwich to a place it's never been before with crispy bacon and tangy tomatoes and five-yes, five!-types of cheese. -Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Author: Taste of Home

Barley Vegetable Soup

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 of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin has only 128 calories and...

Author: Taste of Home

Quick Pepperoni Calzones

This calzone recipe takes the Italian favorite to the next level with Parmesan and herbs sprinkled on top. -Shannon Roum, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Author: Taste of Home

Marinated Vegetable Salad

This recipe is so versatile because you can use whatever vegetables you family prefers. It's a nice change from typical mayonnaise-based salads. -Rita Wagers, Emporia, Kansas

Author: Taste of Home

Spicy Black Bean Soup

A splash of sherry enhances this hearty, easy-to-make black bean soup. For a milder flavor, remove the ribs and seeds from the jalapeno before dicing. -Tia Musser, Hudson, Indiana

Author: Taste of Home

Vegetable Beef Soup

When we come in from playing in the snow, I serve this hearty vegetable beef soup. -Nancy Soderstrom, Roseville, Minnesota

Author: Taste of Home

Grilled Cheese and Avocado Sandwich

Who doesn't love a grilled cheese sandwich? This version kicks it up a notch with avocado, tons of cheese and extra-crispy bread. -Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Author: Taste of Home

Hearty Oxtail Soup

I created this recipe on the spur of the moment for a friend who was coming to visit. I knew she enjoyed soup, so I decided to liven up my usual vegetable soup by adding oxtails. Little did I know, oxtails...

Author: Taste of Home

Black Bean Chili

For a quick satisfying meal, ladle up big bowlfuls of Pat Stanley's vegetarian chili. "Fresh corn bread is a delicious accompaniment," the Canby, Minnesota cook suggests.

Author: Taste of Home

Steak And Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe by Tasty

This is the ultimate grilled cheese! Slices of perfectly cooked flank steak are layered between cheddar cheese and sandwiched between two slices of sourdough bread, then pan-fried in butter for a flavorful...

Author: Tikeyah Whittle

Creamy Slaw

This colorful coleslaw is a longtime family favorite. Cabbage, carrots and green pepper are blended with a tasty dressing that gets its zest from a hint of mustard. When Mom set this slaw on the table,...

Author: Taste of Home

Taco Burgers

My family loves the taste of tacos, but I dislike the mess! So I developed these burgers as a tasty but tidy alternative.-Linda Logan, Warren, Ohio

Author: Taste of Home

Beet and Carrot Salad

You can make this raw, root vegetable slaw up to four days before you plan to eat it.

Author: Magdalena Wszelaki

Spicy Rice Noodles With Ground Pork And Scallions Recipe by Tasty

What's more comforting than a bowl of noodles with spicy and savory ground pork? With fragrant, flavorful sesame oil, scallions, and chile-garlic paste, this dish is a treat for all of the senses.

Author: Lauren Lee