Hearty Beef Barley Soup
My entire family just loves this delicious and comforting soup. Loaded with chunks of tender beef, the rich broth also...
Seafood Bisque
We live on the Gulf Coast, where fresh seafood is plentiful. I adapted several recipes to come up with this...
Louisiana Jambalaya
My husband helped add a little spice to my life. He grew up on Cajun cooking, such as Louisiana jambalaya,...
Italian Wedding Soup
Even in our hot Florida weather, this soup always satisfies! I add cooked pasta at the end of the simmering...
Sloppy Joe Stew
This old-fashioned stew has a slightly sweet taste from the addition of canned corn. You can make the stew ahead...
Spicy Split Pea Soup
I like to bake a ham just so I can use the leftover bone to make my split pea soup....
Savory Spaghetti Sauce
This fresh-tasting spaghetti sauce is a real crowd-pleaser. I rely on this flavorful recipe often. It tastes especially good in...
Italian Sausage Sandwiches
When my wife and I have friends over, we love to serve these sandwiches. This is a convenient recipe, since...
Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder
The taste of a good bacon cheeseburger is hard to beat until you try this cheeseburger chowder! It's hearty, convenient...
Homey Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup brings back memories of childhood. This revamped version with a healthy twist is a favorite at my...
Comforting Beef Stew
This slow-cooked beef stew just screams comfort to me. It's also family-friendly—my toddlers gobble it right up! —Courtney Percy, Brooksville,...
Sausage & Kale Lentil Stew
I made a pot of this awesome soup when visiting my sister and her family. Now, I'll bring it along...
Oktoberfest Red Cabbage
Four generations of our family have made this dish of red cabbage and apples, known as rotkohl ("red cabbage"). We...
Carrot Puree
Carrot puree pairs beautifully with anything from roasted meat to grilled fish. Cook the carrots fully to ensure a velvety...
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...
Garlic-Sesame Green Beans
Sauteed bits of garlic and shallot, with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds, turn ordinary beans into something special. Keep...
Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup
You can tell how much I adore mushrooms by looking at this recipe. I used four varieties! The wild rice...
Buffalo Sloppy Joes for Two
Lean ground turkey makes this a lighter sloppy joe than the standard ground beef version. A hefty splash of hot...
Beef Barley Soup with Roasted Vegetables
The beauty of this soup is that you can roast the vegetables separately in the oven while it's simmering away....
Mushroom Beef Stew
Top this hearty stew with crumbled blue cheese just before serving to add a burst of flavor. Serve some now...
Hearty Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Garlic and herb cream cheese adds subtle notes of flavor to this creamy, hearty soup. On a chilly day, it's...
Basil Tomato Soup with Orzo
The soup is so scrumptious that it is worth the time it takes to cut up the fresh basil. I...
Zesty Garlic Green Beans
These green beans travel so well because they can either be served at room temperature or reheated at the party....
Root Stew
While inventing a new form of comfort food, I made a stew of carrots, turnips, parsnips and rutabaga. When I'm...
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Garlic
When we have company, these sprouts are my go-to side dish because they look and taste fantastic. Fancy them up...
Best Ever Chicken Fajita Chowder
Warm up weeknights with bowls of this thick, cheesy soup that nicely captures the zippy flavors of the Southwest. —Beverly...
Quicker Chicken and Dumplings
Ready in just 30 minutes, this homey meal relies on convenience items and timesaving drop-style dumplings. It couldn’t be any...
Stovetop Tarragon Chicken
My oldest daughter can't get enough of the tarragon sauce. She uses biscuits to soak up every scrumptious drop. My...
Mashed Potatoes with Garlic-Olive Oil
Garlic mashed potatoes are high on our love list. To intensify the flavor, I combine garlic and olive oil in...