December 13 - 19, 2015

This is the kind of easy but delicious recipe that makes busy cooks love their slow cookers. Double the recipe and then freeze the extra for another meal. (Use larger cooker, if doubling)

Easy scalloped potatoes that are a great side dish for a weeknight meal.

This easy, attractive dish has a mild flavor and tastes as good as it looks.

The combination of chocolate and coconut creates a great flavor for this bar.

This one-step stew requires no browning, so it can be assembled in minutes.

Served warm, these buttery cornmeal and cheese biscuits are an excellent accompaniment for soups, stews, or salads.

With a sweet and subtle flavor, these great tasting sugar cookies are ideal for shaping and decorating for the Holidays.

Now here's a casserole that will please all pasta lovers. It is creamy and delicious. Serve it with a side salad and buttered bread. Even better the next day.

I don't do much with peas but the seasonings and the garlic are a great flavor enhancer to the frozen peas. Here's a green vegetable that will brighten up your plate and your palate.

Here's a classic salad for any season. This simple cabbage and carrot coleslaw recipe is an easy and tasty way to prepare fresh cabbage and carrots from your garden harvest. See our Summer Side Dish Recipes collection for other dishes in which you can use your fresh vegetables.

A layer of sweetness is sandwiched between layers of graham crackers and then topped with creamy frosting. These delicious bars are sure to be a hit.

Cheesy beef burritos filled with beans and chilies and topped with a creamy sauce. This recipe is perfect to make in advance and have in the refrigerator when ready to bake.

Sweet and creamy with just a hint of cinnamon flavor. These Mexican cheese cakes are rich and delicious. They are sure to be a favorite of family and friends.

A simple pulled pork recipe that enhances the flavor of the pork without masking its true taste. Just 3 added ingredients but results in moist and delicious pork.

Ever wonder what to do with those leftover mashed potatoes instead of shepherd's pie? Try frying them up. They are a perfect side dish for pork or poultry. A simple pan sauce is great served on these.

This Calico Beans recipe is an easy to prepare favorite to serve as a tangy side dish for outdoor barbecues or as a warming comfort food for those cool autumn nights.

A delicious cauliflower soup that has a cream base instead of a broth base. The bacon adds so much flavor, you will love this one!

Don't be afraid of the anchovies. They add the nuttiness and saltiness for the perfect Caesar salad dressing.

A quick and easy bread with a savory flavor that is great to serve with soup, stew, or chili. It is also good with spaghetti and meatballs.

Italy meets the American Southwest in this tasty dish that combines the Italian favorites of linguine, chicken, tomatoes, and garlic with the popular black bean, chili powder, jalapeño, and cilantro flavors of the Southwest.

This is the light & healthy version of the classic Caesar salad. As a variation you can add grilled fish, chicken or seafood and make it an entree.

If you like fluffy and sweet, you'll love this no-bake dessert. Use your favorite pie filling in place of the cherries for your own take on this dessert.