Highbush Cranberry Jam
Although they’re not true cranberries, highbush cranberries are also tart red fruits that can be used in cooking. This is...
Zucchini Pineapple Jam
Need a way to use up zucchini? Try this wonderfully flavored jam. The pineapple adds so much sweetness. —Kathy Weese,...
Chicken Barley Soup
Chicken barley soup is such an easy comfort food, you'll want it on rotation for all of soup season.
Beef Lentil Soup
This beef lentil soup combines tender ground beef, nutritious lentils, and fresh vegetables in a hearty broth, making it a...
Okra Gumbo
We used to live in New Orleans, but our taste buds don't know we moved yet. I still make many...
Mexican Pork & Pinto Beans
We've lived in Arizona for decades, so Mexican-style cooking has become the same as "Arizona-style cooking" for us. Nothing tastes...
Emily’s Bean Soup
This is a wonderful fall or winter meal, served with thick slices of warm homemade bread. The recipe evolved over...
Macaroni and Cheese Soup
I have worked in the food service industry for too many years to count and have made this one-of-a-kind soup...
Hearty Vegetable Soup
This hearty vegetable soup is packed with flavorful veggies and garbanzo beans in a tomato-based broth. This crowd-pleaser is easy...
Easy Dill Pickles
This treasured dill pickle recipe is like an old friend. These crispy spears have a slightly salty, tart flavor with...
Christmas Pickles
A dear family friend made these pickles for decades. I've adapted the recipe a bit over the years, but in...
Flavorful Matzo Ball Soup
A variety of winter vegetables gives the broth for this classic Jewish soup a deep flavor. You can use a...
Cheese Ravioli with Veggies
When pasta and veggies are on the menu, my sons get to the table fast. The frozen medley is so...
Turkey Noodle Soup
Turn your holiday leftovers into a comforting meal with this turkey noodle soup recipe. Save that turkey carcass to create...
Spaghetti Meatball Supper
It was such a joy to come home and find my mom making spaghetti and meatballs for dinner. This recipe...
Steamed Cranberry-Molasses Pudding
This old-fashioned dessert has been a family tradition during the holidays for years. My children say it's just not Christmas...
Cajun Chicken & Rice Soup
We enjoy this comforting, spicy soup frequently in our household. It's really good served with hot cornbread. —Lisa Hammond, Higginsville,...
Sausage Bow Tie Pasta
This easy sausage bow tie pasta recipe is fantastic for busy weeknights. Whip it together with simple but tasty ingredients,...
Turkey Stock
Put your turkey carcass to good use for this gorgeous, richly flavored turkey stock. It’s the perfect base for soups,...
Southwestern Goulash
I had some extra cilantro in the fridge and didn't want to throw it away. Instead, I came up with...
Homemade Ravioli
Ravioli from scratch is a labor of love, but a delicious one. This guide will help you whip up pasta...
Cheese Tortellini with Tomatoes and Corn
Fresh corn and basil make this dish taste like summer. I think it's a good one for bringing to picnics...
Tomato Relish
Tangy, spiced tomato relish is a delicious preserved condiment that you can enjoy until next summer's bumper tomato crop. Serve...
Green Bean Salad
This cold green bean salad makes the perfect side dish, starring green beans, a simple vinaigrette and feta cheese.
Canning Spaghetti Sauce
Canning spaghetti sauce is a delicious way to preserve garden-fresh tomatoes. Here's how to can spaghetti sauce in a water...
Vegetable Stew
This comforting, healthy and filling vegetable stew deserves a spot in your recipe rotation. It's easy on the budget and...
Plum Pudding
Perfect for holidays or special meals, this chewy plum pudding recipe is packed with sweetness and warm, inviting spices.
Chicken Tamales
Chicken tamales may feel like a major cooking project, but they deliver major returns. We use homemade chicken stock to...
One-Pot Saucy Beef Rotini
My husband loves pasta, but I cringe over the messy dishes. Now, on "Spaghetti Day," as he calls it, I...