French Toast Strata
I'm always on the lookout for different breakfast and brunch ideas. I like to serve this easy make-ahead casserole when...
Holiday Ham
When I was a young girl, ham made appearances at all of our holiday dinners. The old-fashioned flavor reminds folks...
Strawberry Syrup
Make homemade strawberry syrup with fresh or frozen berries, then drizzle it over pancakes, waffles or even ice cream for...
Peach Praline Muffins
We eat a lot of muffins around our house. The kids love to nibble on them around the clock. This...
Italian Leg of Lamb
When this pleasantly seasoned roast appears on my Easter table, no one walks away hungry. Garlic, lemon juice and seasonings...
Black-Eyed Pea Salsa
This black-eyed pea salsa keeps prep simple with canned peas and bottled dressing, while fresh vegetables and herbs bring color,...
Stuffed Shells Florentine
For a little fancier New Year's gathering, I like to serve these pasta shells stuffed with cheese and spinach and...
Parmesan Cheese Straws
These rich and buttery breadsticks are a fun change from regular dinner rolls and are fairly easy to make. They're...
Pasta Salad with Shrimp
A Thousand Island-type dressing adds some zip to this pasta and shrimp salad. My family prefers it to oil-based salad...
Slushy Fruit Salad
A fresh fruit salad can take some time to prepare and needs last-minute assembly. That's why I often rely on...
Latkes
Our potato latkes recipe creates crispy, oniony latkes with a lacy exterior and creamy center. They’re the perfect vehicle for...
Challah
Our traditional challah recipe creates two gorgeously braided loaves perfect for a Jewish holiday.
Parmesan Potato Wedges
Here's a simple way to serve potatoes that has big flavor: cut into wedges, coat generously in garlic, paprika and...
Twice-Baked Acorn Squash
Once you taste Holly Ogilvie's scrumptious side dish, you'll want to double your garden space for squash! "Acorn is my...
Colorful Vegetable Medley Side Dish
With its red pepper slices and green broccoli florets, this merry medley will brighten any holiday table. Sara Lindler of...
Shrimp with Creole Sauce
Dip into this zippy Creole-style sauce and you'll never crave seafood sauce again. Chunky but not too spicy, the tantalizing...
Mashed Potato Timbales
Molded in muffin cups, these pretty individual servings of mashed potatoes will dress up any festive occasion.
Rice Spinach Casserole
"This nicely seasoned casserole combines popular rice and the goodness of fresh spinach," says Mathilda Navias of Tiffin, Ohio. "Topped...
Pinto Bean Stew
This thick, hearty stew is loaded with beans and vegetables and makes a wonderful supper on cold winter days. I...
Orange Date Muffins
"Anyone who likes dates and the flavor of orange will think these moist muffins are a treat," confirms Rosella Peters...
Fresh Fruit with Balsamic Vinaigrette
"This colorful fruit platter always looks beautiful on our Christmas dinner table," writes Mari Day of Suamico, Wisconsin. "The light...
No-Salt Salt
"I find filling a salt shaker with this mixture of spices reduces the automatic reach for salt," notes Joy Back...
Baked Chicken Breast
Give Joy Beck's Salt Substiture (above) a try on this quick-to-fix chicken dish from our Test Kitchen. It's sure to...
Marinated Orange Roughy
"This recipe—from a seafood cookbook my husband bought me before we were married—is a longtime favorite," writes Robin Guth of...
Shrimp Linguine Salad
"A variation of this recipe was originally served as a side dish at a popular French restaurant," says Eileen Herr...
Penne Sausage Bake
"This hearty pasta dish was inspired by the delicious sausage rolls served at our favorite Italian restaurant," relates Vicky Benscoter...
Orange Yogurt Dressing
Honey brings a hint of sweetness to this creamy citrus salad dressing. The orange flavor is a wonderful complement to...
Chickpea-Stuffed Shells
"I never guessed my picky eaters would agree to try chickpeas, but they gobble them up when I disguise them...
Southern Okra Bean Stew
When this spicy stew's simmering on the stove, my family has a hard time waiting for dinner. It's much like...