Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans
It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to bring. I threw together this recipe...
Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake
Angel food cake is everyone’s favorite blank slate for making awesome desserts. Serve it with a simple glaze or pile...
Fig & Almond Cookies
In our family, holiday cookies—like these nutty fig ones—are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this...
Orange-Berry Yogurt Muffins
These are my husband's favorite muffins so I love to keep them on hand. They freeze and reheat beautifully. Just...
Spicy Veggie & Lentil Soup
I enjoy this recipe because it’s meatless, inexpensive and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like—it’s all a...
Pepper Mango Salsa
Whenever I make this, the bowl is always left empty! The idea for a homemade mango sauce hit me after...
Grilled Kiwi-Chicken Kabobs with Honey-Chipotle Glaze
When guests bite into these juicy grilled kabobs, their eyes always widen with satisfaction. Our four kids are crazy about...
Black-Eyed Peas with Ham
Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South. Serve the dish as a side with...
Lemon Chicken with Basil
No matter when I eat it, this tangy slow-cooked chicken reminds me of summer meals with friends and family. —Deborah...
Cajun-Style Beans and Sausage
Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. The...
Cranberry White Sangria
I tinkered with the ingredients in this sangria until it was perfect. It's also good with peach, apple or cherry...
Lime-Rosemary Shrimp Skewers
I had a big bunch of rosemary, so I turned the stems into skewers for grilling shrimp. Serve with rice...
Slow Cooker Calico Beans
With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original...
Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Spinach
I stir together my chicken-and-rice cream soup whenever we’re craving something warm and comforting. Reduced-fat and reduced-sodium ingredients make it...
Cranberry-Lime Sangria
Tart, light and fruity, this party-worthy sangria is a hit any time of the year. —Katy Joosten, Little Chute, Wisconsin
Homemade Christmas Jam
A few years ago, I hit upon the idea of presenting family and friends with baskets of homemade jam as...
Beef & Tater Bake
The entire family will enjoy this heartwarming, all-in-one dinner. Plus, it offers easy cleanup! —Mike Tchou, Pepper Pike, Ohio
Flavorful Mashed Potatoes
Earthy herbs bring a full chorus of flavor to creamy red potatoes, making this side dish anything but ordinary. Save...
Lemon-Pepper Broccoli
This easy side dish is perfect with just about any main dish. Lemon pepper gives it a nice zing. —Jeannie...
Creamy Tarragon Chicken
Break out the slow cooker and start the week off on an easy note with this all-in-one recipe. A cup...
Creamy Herbed Tomato Soup
No one will ever guess that a soup this smooth and creamy could be low in fat! The savory herb...
Raspberry Bavarian Cake
This recipe is an all-time favorite with my family and everyone else who tastes it. It’s so easy but makes...
Vegetarian Pea Soup
I combined several recipes to make my own version of this soup. It was a real favorite when I was...
Herbed Seafood Casserole
When I wanted a seafood dish for my annual Christmas Eve buffet, my friend gave me a wonderful recipe. This...
Glazed Chocolate Angel Food Cake
A drizzling of rich chocolate glaze lends an elegant touch and will keep guests wanting more. With only 3g of...
Fast Macaroni Salad
Chopped veggies provide crunch, and cherry tomatoes add vibrant color to this refreshing and creamy pasta salad. —Frankiee Bush, Freedom,...
Holly Butter Mints
A merrier melt-in-your-mouth sweet than this butter-mint holly would be hard to find! It's inexpensive to make, looks so lovely...
Spicy Seafood Bisque
This spicy soup, featuring shrimp, crabmeat and tomatoes, gets its zip from hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper. It's easy...
Harvest Apple Cider
I simmer this comforting cider in my slow cooker every fall. —Lesley Geisel, Severna Park, Maryland