facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Chicken Gumbo

This fresh-tasting, flavorful main dish is well-received when I cook it for church suppers. It's a colorful mixture of traditional ingredients.-Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri

Author: Taste of Home

Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup

Serve this creamy, rich as a meal starter or on its own with fresh-baked bread for a light lunch. It'll warm AND fill you right up!-Lizzie Munro, Brooklyn, New York

Author: Taste of Home

Chicken and Rice Salad

Notes Janne Rowe from Wichita, Kansas, "I start this salad by poaching chicken breasts in a mixture of white wine, garlic and lemon juice. It gives them great flavor and helps keep them moist." The cubed...

Author: Taste of Home

Easy Italian Potato Salad

You'll want to take this simple-to-assemble potato salad to all your picnics and outings. It's always on the menu when my tomato plants yield a bumper crop. Feel free to improvise by adding other fresh...

Author: Taste of Home

Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Two Minnesota delicacies, turkey and wild rice, are the stars of this sensational soup. Be prepared to serve seconds! -Terri Holmgren, Swanville, Minnesota

Author: Taste of Home

Cream of Celery Soup

...

Author: Taste of Home

Bacon Spinach Salad

Even our kids-who normally don't care for spinach-can't resist this salad with its rich dressing and crumbled bacon. Of course, you can use other greens instead of spinach. -Gretchen Kuipers, Platte, South...

Author: Taste of Home

Simple Lettuce Salad

MY Mother often fixed this salad when I was a child. I grew up on a farm and most of our food came right from the garden. We especially liked this in the spring, when early leaf lettuce appeared. After...

Author: Taste of Home

Sausage & Cannellini Bean Soup

Here's my reproduction of a dish from a famous Chicago eatery. We think it rivals the original. I usually cook this at least once a week. It's a tasty way to keep my lunchbox full of healthy options. -Marilyn...

Author: Taste of Home

Crab Salad Tea Sandwiches

I make these sandwiches for showers, weddings, and special family events. I got the recipe from a friend many years ago while attending the wedding of their daughter. They are so delicious, you can't stop...

Author: Taste of Home

Asian Vegetable Beef Soup

My husband is Korean American, and I enjoy working Asian flavors into our menus. This tasty soup was something I put together one night with what we had in our fridge. Everyone loved it! -Mollie Lee, Eugene,...

Author: Taste of Home

Southwestern Soup

A Southwestern kick adds zip and zest to this tomato basil-based soup. With corn, salsa and beans, this recipe is guaranteed to spice up a cool fall night. Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin

Author: Taste of Home

Tarragon Chicken Salad

I clipped this recipe from the newspaper years ago. Packed with chicken and grapes, it's a hearty salad that's bound to become a favorite in your family.

Author: Taste of Home

Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chili powder, ground cumin, pepper, garlic, salsa, tortilla, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream

Author: Tiffany Lo

Potato, Sausage & Kale Soup

I let my young son pick out seed packets and he chose kale, which grew like crazy. This hearty soup helped make good use of it and rivals a restaurant version that we love. -Michelle Babbie, Malone, New...

Author: Taste of Home

Cream of Wild Rice Soup

Tender cubes of chicken, fresh vegetables and wild rice make this soup hearty enough for a meal. You can't beat the down-home comfort of a warm bowlful. I like to serve it with whole wheat rolls. -J. Beatrice...

Author: Taste of Home

Tuna Patty

Joann Brasington of Sumter, South Carolina reports that this tasty change-of-pace sandwich is as quick to prepare as your favorite hamburger. "My husband likes his topped with melted Swiss cheese and Dijon...

Author: Taste of Home

Chicken Souvlaki Pitas

These chicken souvlaki pitas are a favorite at our house, especially in summer. With just a few ingredients and a grill, we can enjoy a gourmet-style Greek dinner that's a snap to put together. Of course,...

Author: Taste of Home

Creamy Clam Chowder

At our Pittsburgh competition, Lori Kimble's rich and satisfying chowder took top honors. She relates, "This family favorite is perhaps the easiest recipe for clam chowder that I have ever made. Served...

Author: Taste of Home

Turkey Vegetable Soup

This is one of my "tried-and-true" recipes that I always make after Thanksgiving when the turkey leftovers are just about used up. The carcass makes a wonderful broth, and it's amazing how much more meat...

Author: Taste of Home

Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing

"I created this citrusy dressing to give my salads a different flavor," says Marge Werner of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. "Just mix it up and pour over your favorite tossed greens." Or try the creamy combination...

Author: Taste of Home

Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew

This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to soak up every last morsel. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois

Author: Taste of Home

Flavorful Southwestern Chili

"This filling, hearty recipe comes from my grandmother," writes Jenny Greear from Huntington, West Virginia. "It's full of flavor, freezes beautifully and makes a complete, last-minute meal. I top it grated...

Author: Taste of Home

Best Homemade Chili

...

Author: Taste of Home

Contest Winning Ham and Bean Soup

I learned to make this soup when we lived in Pennsylvania near several Amish families. It's a great way to use up ham and mashed potatoes. It freezes well, too. -Amanda Reed, Milford, Delaware

Author: Taste of Home

Mixed Baby Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Here's a classic greens salad with vinaigrette. Check out the variation tips for making three other great tasting salads.

Author: Betty Crocker Kitchens

Cranberry Salad Mold

"THERE WAS always a cranberry salad on our holiday table#151;Mother made it with fresh raw cranberries. I was delighted when she would ask me to help grind the cranberries in her old food grinder...I could...

Author: Taste of Home

Basic Turkey Soup

Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota notes, "I simmer a rich broth using the turkey carcass, then add favorite vegetables and sometimes noodles."

Author: Taste of Home

Mediterranean Vegetable Pitas

Craving a fast and healthy meal? This one packs tomato, cucumber, onion and olives. Add a touch of cayenne for a punch. -Ivy Abbadessa, Loxahatchee, Florida

Author: Taste of Home

Contest Winning Three Bean Soup

This chili-like soup is delicious and very low in fat. Salsa, cumin and chili powder gave it plenty of flavor while several canned items make it fast to throw together on busy nights. -Joni Voit Champlin,...

Author: Taste of Home

Apple Chicken Salad

Now that my six children are grown, I make lots of small-portion meals. This tasty salad is one of my favorite recipes because it's colorful, a little different and it contains healthy ingredients.-Anne...

Author: Taste of Home

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This recipe is so flavorful and fresh tasting. The teachers and staff at my school love it because it's fun to put together. -Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California

Author: Taste of Home

Pumpkin Coconut Soup

Thai food lovers will go crazy for this soup. It has a deep flavor from the combination of onion, coconut milk and spices. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Author: Taste of Home

Bread and Tomato Salad

While "bread salad" may sound unusual, you'll find that this blend from Joan Gwynn of Watsonville, California is unusually good. A simple dressing jazzes up a medley of bread cubes, tomatoes, basil and...

Author: Taste of Home

Honey Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

This colorful fruit salad with poppy seed dressing pairs well with any morning entree and takes just 10 minutes to assemble. The subtle honey sauce in this salad steals the show. -Dorothy Dinnean, Harrison,...

Author: Taste of Home

Chili Verde

This chile verde recipe is one of my family's favorites. We enjoy it any time of year, but it's especially good on a cool and rainy day. —Sherrie Scettrini, Salinas, California

Author: Taste of Home

Creamed Cabbage Soup

Although we live in town, we have a big garden. I love planting flowers and vegetables and watching them grow. I even enjoy pulling weeds...honestly!

Author: Taste of Home

Green Chili Burgers

Take one all-American patty and load it up New Mexico-style with smoky cheese and chopped green chilies. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Author: Taste of Home

Hearty Roasted Veggie Salad Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: beets, olive oil, salt, red onion, carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, pepper, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic powder, fresh parsley, mixed greens, walnuts, crumbled...

Author: Julie Klink

Italian Orzo Salad

This light pasta salad is an ideal summer side dish for any potluck or picnic. It's also great for a weeknight dinner. -Cindy Springsteen, Denver, Colorado

Author: Taste of Home

Healthy & Hearty Black Bean Soup Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: olive oil, onion, celery, carrot, red bell pepper, garlic, jalapeño pepper, salt, pepper, cumin, black beans, vegetable stock, bay leaf, avocado, queso fresco, fresh cilantro, tortilla...

Author: Jordan Kenna

Heirloom Tomato Salad

This is a simple yet elegant dish that always pleases my guests. Not only is it tasty, but it is healthy, too. The more varied the colors of the tomatoes you choose, the prettier the salad will be. -Jess...

Author: Taste of Home

Orange Avocado Salad

For a beautiful salad with an unbeatable combination of flavors, you can't miss with this recipe. We love the mellow avocado together with sweet mandarin oranges and crisp cucumber. The tangy dressing...

Author: Taste of Home

Quick Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

My mother-in-law raves about the chicken and rice soup we serve at our house. I tweaked the recipe several times to get it just right. -Teresa Jacobson, St. Johns, Florida

Author: Taste of Home

Cream of Leek Soup

My husband discovered this wonderful soup recipe on a cold winter day. It is wonderful served hot with a slice of french bread or with croutons and bacon bits.-Karen Turner, Grand Junction, Colorado

Author: Taste of Home

Vegan Cabbage Soup

Comforting soups that simmer all day long are staples on cool, busy days. For a heartier version, stir in canned beans, such as cannellini or navy. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Author: Taste of Home

BLT Chicken Salad

Featuring all the fun fixings for a BLT chicken sandwich, this salad is so lovable. I can prep the ingredients ahead of time and just throw it together at the last minute. Barbecue sauce in the dressing...

Author: Taste of Home

Asparagus Pasta Salad

I got this recipe from my sister-in-law while visiting her in Texas. I usually prepare this salad in the summer as a light evening meal for my family or as an extra-special lunch for friends.

Author: Taste of Home

Alsace Onion Tart

For decades, the restaurant Lutèce-with chef André Soltner behind the stove-was the pinnacle of French cuisine in New York City. Soltner's Alsace onion tart, one of the best we've ever tasted, was the...

Taco Salad for a Large Crowd

I made this huge taco salad to bring to a party and people were scrambling to figure out who made it. Needless to say I only brought home an empty bowl and the guests went home with a full stomach! Everyone...

Author: Taste of Home