Classic creamy potato salad with hard-boiled eggs, scallions, garlic powder, onion salt, and mayonnaise. A simple, old-school potato salad that rests 2 hours for the best flavor.
Cheddar Swiss cheese fondue blends sharp cheddar and Swiss with creamy cottage cheese, dry mustard, and garlic into a wine-free, kid-friendly dipping pot. Serve with cubes of crusty French bread for old-school party food.
Halloween beef stew with orzo "maggots" kids love. Flour-coated stew beef browned with tomatoes, carrots, green beans, and thyme. Spooky fun, seriously good.
Beer and beef stew from Granite Brewery with cubed beef, root vegetables, Dijon mustard, and a dark chocolate-brown roux. A pub-style stew thickened with a proper French roux.
Pizza horns roll bread dough triangles around pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and green pepper, then bake into golden crescent-shaped pinwheels. Party-perfect handheld pizzas with frozen dough.
A savory seafood sauce that is perfect when served with fish or chicken.
Grilled Polynesian chicken with boneless breasts brushed in a soy-ginger-brown sugar glaze, then crowned with a pineapple slice and toasted coconut. A quick island-style dinner ready in 40 minutes.
White sauce lasagna layered with chicken, ham, asparagus, mushrooms, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A make-ahead twist on classic lasagna that skips the red sauce entirely.
Hearty vegetable stew simmers chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils, potatoes, broccoli, and peppers in tomato broth with chili powder and cumin. Vegan, fiber-packed, dump-and-simmer easy.
Easy turkey sloppy joes with ground turkey, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and seasoned salt. A leaner, 30-minute weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Contributed by Linda Johnson A very tasty low calorie recipe. It does have a lot of sodium.
This pizza topped meatloaf combines seasoned ground chuck with gooey mozzarella and tangy pizza sauce. Baked golden in just 40 minutes, it brings together two family favorites in one crowd-pleasing dish.
Ground beef and kidney bean chili served inside a golden Parmesan choux pastry bowl baked in a heart-shaped or round pan. A show-stopping one-dish dinner that's easier than it looks.
Quick Italian pasta tossed with steamed broccoli, carrots, celery, and three-cheese blend. Fresh tomatoes and herbs make this healthy 15-minute vegetarian dinner satisfying and flavorful.
Easy prep and a slow simmer bring this thrifty chili recipe together.
Easy Mexican chicken casserole with cubed chicken breast, mild green chiles, tomatoes, and cream of chicken soup baked under melty cheddar. A 7-ingredient dump-and-bake weeknight dinner.
Quesadilla quiche, a Tex-Mex twist: Monterey Jack and cheddar, green chiles, tomato, and cumin baked in a custard between two crusts, then served with sour cream and salsa. Cheesy, mildly spicy, crowd-friendly.
A North African-inspired chicken tagine with sweet bell peppers, dried fruits, brandy, lemon juice, and warm five-spice. Marinated overnight, then baked, served over couscous or barley pilaf.
Toasted French bread replaces noodles in this layered lasagna with seasoned ground beef, fresh tomato slices, a creamy Parmesan white sauce, and bubbly golden mozzarella on top.
Turkey taco salad with a homemade cumin-red wine vinegar dressing, Parmesan-toasted tortilla chips, cheddar, and ripe tomatoes over crisp romaine. A lighter, leaner take on taco salad.
Make a quick but hearty dinner with this simple recipe that makes tender and juicy meatballs everyone will love.
Creamy cheese spread with toasted walnuts, lemon, and green onion. A 5-minute appetizer perfect with pumpernickel or whole wheat crackers for effortless entertaining.
Homemade Sicilian sausage with a pork and chicken blend, double fennel (whole and crushed), red pepper flakes, and garlic. Five pounds of links ground through a fine disk.
Mom's chicken piccata with egg-dipped, flour-coated breasts browned in butter and simmered in a tangy lemon broth. A simpler weeknight take on the classic Italian-American dish.
Loaded Mexican potato wedges smothered in refried beans, salsa, green chilies, tri-color peppers, corn, and cilantro. A colorful, crowd-friendly Tex-Mex platter ready in 45 minutes.
Seasoned ground beef with corn, olives, and chili sauce layered between fried tortillas and melted cheese, then baked until bubbly. A Tex-Mex casserole that feeds a hungry crowd of 8.
Lentil vegetable soup with sun-dried tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, spinach, and a hit of hot sauce. One-pot, naturally vegan, 32g fiber per serving, ready in 80 minutes.
Pork chili with pinto beans, blended tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and garlic served over beans with corn tortillas. A New Mexican-style chile that skips the ground beef for tender cubed pork simmered in a simple red sauce.
Hearty Southwest quiche with smoked turkey, Monterey Jack, corn, and fresh cilantro in evaporated milk custard. Protein-packed brunch for crowds.
Chopped black olives and canned clams stirred into sour cream with garlic powder and a kick of cayenne. Five minutes of effort, two hours in the fridge, and you've got a briny, creamy party dip.
Vegetarian lentil loaf with sauteed onion and tomato, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and milk baked golden with a crispy crumb topping. High-fiber, low-fat, and ready in under an hour.
Whole wheat dough studded with sun-dried tomatoes, chopped olives, and fresh rosemary gets shaped into sesame-topped buns for hearty sandwiches or serving alongside soups.
Homemade sesame cheese dip mix with Parmesan, toasted sesame seeds, and celery seed. Stir into sour cream or yogurt for a nutty, savory party dip ready in minutes.
Easy chile with ground beef, pinto beans, and stewed tomatoes simmered low and slow in one pot. A thick, warming bowl of comfort that feeds six hungry folks on a busy weeknight.
Ranch-style lima beans baked low and slow with tomatoes, bacon, onion, and brown sugar. Hearty Southwest cowboy side dish with smoky-sweet depth from a three-hour bake.
Crispy chickpea flour fritters simmered in a spiced potato curry with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, and turmeric. A vegetarian Indian side dish that cooks in 15 minutes once the prep is done. Warm, fragrant, and deeply satisfying.
Chinese chicken meatball soup with water chestnuts, snow peas, carrots, and green onions in a sherry-spiked broth. Light, fast, and full of crisp vegetables. Ready in 15 minutes.
Instead of guacamole or a salad dish, make these hot stuffed avocado. Creamy, cheesy, warm and packed with yumminess. They are great for Super Bowl or any gather-together occasions.
Hamburger pie with a crescent roll crust, seasoned ground beef in tomato sauce, and layers of melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Kid-friendly and ready in 40 minutes.
Popeye burgers are hearty vegetarian patties packed with spinach, potato, oats, and veggies, topped with homemade nutritional-yeast "cheese" sauce. A plant-based alternative to the beef classic.
Mexican beef casserole layered with flour tortillas, creamed corn, Rotel tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and two cheeses. A crowd-pleasing party dish with serious heat.
Country chicken pie tops a creamy chicken-vegetable filling with cheddar pinwheel biscuits made from baking mix. The biscuit roll-up trick gives every slice a swirl of melted cheese.
Homemade meatball soup with bow-tie pasta, chickpeas, spinach, and mushrooms in a basil tomato broth. Italian comfort in a bowl that feeds the whole family.
Vegan baked mac and cheese with mashed tofu, soy milk, and nutritional yeast for a dairy-free cheesy sauce. Worcestershire and tamari add savory depth - hot and bubbly from the oven.
Very easy and quick recipe, chicken is cooked with cinnamon and garlic, very great flavor.
Easy and delicious. Used whole wheat pasta to make my meal even more heart-healthy. I will make it again.
Broiled open-face crab burgers loaded with cheddar, hard-boiled eggs, and a tangy mayo-ketchup spread on toasted bun halves. Bubbly, golden, and ready in 20 minutes.
Whole artichokes stuffed with mushrooms, ham, Parmesan and bread crumbs, then slow-smoked until tender and infused with woodsy flavor. A show-stopping appetizer for your next cookout.