Pepper Mango Salsa
Whenever I make this, the bowl is always left empty! The idea for a homemade mango sauce hit me after...
Cranberry White Sangria
I tinkered with the ingredients in this sangria until it was perfect. It's also good with peach, apple or cherry...
Fresh Green Bean Salad
I had a green bean salad at a local deli and enjoyed it so much that I tried to re-create...
Cranberry-Lime Sangria
Tart, light and fruity, this party-worthy sangria is a hit any time of the year. —Katy Joosten, Little Chute, Wisconsin
Rum Balls
Rum flavor comes through nicely in these traditional, no-bake rum balls. I like to make a few dozen at a...
Harvest Apple Cider
I simmer this comforting cider in my slow cooker every fall. —Lesley Geisel, Severna Park, Maryland
Colorful Fruit Kabobs
These luscious fruit kabobs are perfect as a summer appetizer, snack or side dish. The citrus glaze clings well and...
Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage
The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn’t quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting,...
Simple Maple Baked Beans
I came up with this recipe in a pinch after running out of baked beans at our oldest daughter's birthday...
Rhubarb Punch
I love the tart taste of rhubarb, and this lively, beautiful punch makes a refreshing treat at any get-together. —Eleanor...
Pickled Peppers
This pickled peppers recipe from Ball brand home canning products is so easy, and you'll never have to buy store-bought...
Green Bean-Cherry Tomato Salad
My grandmother made a cold green bean salad with potatoes for every family barbecue. Now I bring my own version...
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
In our new cookbook “The Kitchen Decoded,” we include tabbouleh salad because it's super simple and filling. Try red quinoa...
Grilled Brussels Sprouts
During a beach vacation, in an effort to cook our entire meal outside on the grill, I made our not-so-simple...
Oktoberfest Red Cabbage
Four generations of our family have made this dish of red cabbage and apples, known as rotkohl ("red cabbage"). We...
Colorful Quinoa Salad
My youngest daughter recently learned she has to avoid gluten, dairy and eggs, which gave me a new challenge in...
Carrot Puree
Carrot puree pairs beautifully with anything from roasted meat to grilled fish. Cook the carrots fully to ensure a velvety...
Layered Garden Bean Salad
For easy entertaining, cover and refrigerate the salad a few hours before guests arrive so you don't have to bother...
Balsamic Three-Bean Salad
Here's my little girl's favorite salad. She devours it just about as fast as I can make it. I suggest...
Tomato-Onion Green Beans
Fresh green beans are the stars of this healthy side. Serve with grilled chicken, pork tenderloin or seafood for a...
Garlic-Sesame Green Beans
Sauteed bits of garlic and shallot, with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds, turn ordinary beans into something special. Keep...
Brown Rice Chutney Salad
A simple rice salad in a cafe inspired thoughts of adding Indian spices and chutney to this dish. To fire...
Citrusy Fruit Kabobs
Fresh, fruity—and lower in sodium and fat—this kabob recipe is a great pick! —Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York
Zesty Garlic Green Beans
These green beans travel so well because they can either be served at room temperature or reheated at the party....
Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce
Here's a comforting, home-style treat that never loses its appeal. Dish up big bowlfuls and wait for the smiles! —Marilee...
Thai Pasta with Spicy Peanut Sauce
We love how the whole wheat pasta and crisp, raw vegetables blend with the rich and creamy peanut sauce. The...
Chunky Salsa
This fresh-tasting salsa is wonderfully chunky. If you like it hotter, add more habanero peppers; if you prefer a mild...
Fresh Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Lime and basil really brighten the flavors in this colorful salsa. It's best when scooped up on a homemade cinnamon...
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
If you are serious about getting your fruit servings in, this is a fun way to do it. The bright...