25 Non-Boring Ways to Use Celery

From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother taught both me and my mom this appetizer recipe for stuffed celery. We always serve it at Christmas and Thanksgiving. The stuffing is so yummy that even if you don't normally care for the ingredients on their own, you'll love the end result. —Stacy Powell, Santa Fe, Texas

From the Recipe Creator: This celery gratin was a dish our family came to love. My grandmother knew how to create a dish out of just a few simple ingredients. —David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington

From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe last summer when all the fresh tomatoes started to arrive at the farmers markets. I have always loved tuna salad with fresh tomatoes, which inspired this recipe. —Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington

From the Recipe Creator: I thought rice paper wrappers would be a quick, fun way to turn salad ingredients into a hand-held snack or meal. I also make this with shrimp or add in cranberries. Go ahead—experiment! —Marla Strader, Ozark, Missouri

From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe one night when I had a craving for a twist on traditional slaw. It was a hit, and now it's a staple at all our family get-togethers. Add a cup of raisins for variety. —Hutch Hutchins, Hartsville, South Carolina

From the Recipe Creator: Add salmon, know for its omega-3 fatty acids, to your dinner rotation. This tender poached salmon gets extra flavor from a creamy classic dill sauce. —Patti Sherman, Schenectady, New York

From the Recipe Creator: This simple, silky cream of celery soup is easy to make and full of flavor. It uses celery, celery seed, sweet yellow onion and a touch of dry sherry and heavy whipping cream for richness. Add a perfectly toasted grilled cheese sandwich for an irresistibly comforting meal. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

From the Recipe Creator: Celery and blue cheese dressing help tame the hot sauce on this turkey burger recipe. For an even lighter version, pass on the buns and serve the burgers with lettuce leaves, sliced onion and chopped tomato. —Mary Pax-Shipley, Bend, Oregon

From the Recipe Creator: My mother has made this tasty salad for as long as I can remember. It's no surprise that this recipe has worked its way into my hand-written 'Most Used Recipes' book. --Lili Hill of Athens, Georgia

From the Recipe Creator: No Chinese takeout menu would be complete without kung pao dishes. An endless number of variations are available in the United States, including kung pao shrimp. My recipe features more vegetables than most other variations, which makes the dish a hearty complement to rice or noodles. —Patricia Kaowthumrong, Westminster, Colorado

From the Recipe Creator: This rich cream of celery soup recipe will warm up any family gathering or quiet evening at home. With just the right amount of onion flavor, it's creamy and crowd-pleasing. —Janet James, Bluff City, Tennessee

From the Recipe Creator: I’ve tried many chicken salad recipes over the years, but this is my very favorite. It’s fresh, fruity and refreshing, and the cashews add wonderful crunch. Every time I serve it at a potluck or picnic, I get rave reviews—and ( always come home with an empty bowl! —Kara Cook, Elk Ridge, Utah

From the Recipe Creator: 'This tasty chicken spread came from a member of the Texas church where my husband served as pastor,' reveals Lynn Scheiderer of Bishop, California.

From the Recipe Creator: Moist, tender meat and thick, rich gravy are the hallmarks of my classic recipe simmered in a cast-iron pot. —Joyce Worsech, Catawba, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: This slow cooker dump dinner is one of my go-to's. The lighter chicken is a nice alternative to pulled pork. —Kim Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: This savory side dish has been a family favorite for years. Our daughter Jennifer became an expert at this recipe at age 12, which was a huge help for a busy working mom like me. We really enjoy this rice dish in the summer with a grilled entree. —Jeri Dobrowski, Beach, North Dakota

From the Recipe Creator: I enjoyed this chestnut stuffing when I spent my first Thanksgiving with my husband, Mike. It's a family recipe his mother has been making for years. Italian seasoning and chestnuts add flavor and texture. —Sharon Brunner, Mohnton, Pennsylvania

From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my husband's favorites, even though it's pretty enough to serve at a ladies luncheon. When I needed a quick main-dish salad for my book club, I just tripled the recipe and got raves! Try it with imitation crabmeat, too. —Suzanne VanAlstyne, Petoskey, Michigan

From the Recipe Creator: This pleasing pasta salad is like eating a BLT in a bowl. Filled with crispy bacon, chopped tomato, celery and green onion, the sensational salad is coated with a tangy mayonnaise and vinegar dressing. It’s a real crowd-pleaser! —Norene Wright, Manilla, Indiana

From the Recipe Creator: “This recipe proves you don’t have to sacrifice good taste when you need something fast,” reports Bobby Taylor of Michigan City, Indiana. The nutritious stir-fry features tender shrimp, fresh spinach and a package of convenient frozen vegetables.

From the Recipe Creator: A soup for those days you could use a little more spice in your life! This creamy soup has the Buffalo chicken flavor you crave and includes celery, carrots and onion for a bit of nutrition. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: From Norfolk, Nebraska, Lorraine Kramer sent this recipe that uses up extra pork and makes a satisfying solution for brown-bag lunches. 'This is a favorite that I turn to whenever I have leftover pork roast,' she writes.

From the Recipe Creator: This satisfying soup with a hint of cayenne is brimming with vegetables, chicken and noodles. The recipe originally came from my father-in-law, but I made some changes to give it my own spin. —Norma Reynolds, Overland Park, Kansas

From the Recipe Creator: We have an annual strawberry festival in our town, so recipes with strawberries are popular here. I have served this salad at luncheons and have always received compliments. —Betty Malone, Humboldt, Tennessee