Chef John uses spaghetti and other easy-to-find ingredients to decode a secret and mysteriously simple family recipe for garlic noodles cloaked in a savory, umami-rich sauce.
I found something similar to this years ago and have recently added my own spin. Here’s the outcome: an easy, cheesy meal your family can't get enough of. We don't have to tell them it's healthy. —Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona Skip links
"With its thick peanut and fudge topping, this ice cream cake is always a hit with our family," writes Kathy Pahl of Medicine Hat, Alberta. "It can be prepared well in advance and appeals to both children and adults." Skip links
With the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, it's no surprise these are my family's favorite cookies. Because of their ease of preparation, I'm able to make them at a moment's notice. —Faith Jensen, Meridian, Idaho Skip links
What better place to find a fantastic barbecue chicken than Texas, and that’s where this one is from—it’s my father-in-law’s own recipe. We’ve served it at many family reunions and think it’s the best! —Bobbie Morgan, Woodstock, Georgia Skip links
By contributing writer SnoWhite Salsa chicken in the slow cooker is an incredibly easy dinner to prepare for your family. Toss in some pineapple and black beans and serve over brown rice. It's perfect for Cinco
Classic Italian-American style meatballs, huge, pillowy soft and loaded with herbs and cheese, mixed with ground beef and pork, served with a traditional tomato sauce.
A big baked lasagna features Italian sausage, ground beef, and 3 kinds of Italian cheeses plus a homemade red sauce for a family-pleasing dinner that's great for a big group or for company.
Do you like Philly Steak & Cheese but don’t need or want the carbs! Here is your solution! This is fabulously delicious and easy! You will find yourself fixing it again and again! Oh my friends this has wonderful flavors! If you don’t believe me just ask my family! It has a scrumptiously spicy... Read More »
This is a quick mango panna cotta recipe. This tasty Italian dessert is perfect for dinner parties, picnics or family gatherings. It’s one of the easiest make-ahead desserts to make!
We have a milk cow, so homemade ice cream has become a regular treat for our family. This version is very creamy with a mild mint flavor that goes well with the mini chocolate chips. It was an instant hit with my husband and our two little girls. —Farrah McGuire Springdale, Washington Skip links
Here's the perfect warm treat for pajama-clad family mornings. These ooey-gooey baked rolls come together in moments—thanks to a tube of refrigerated crescent rolls—and disappear just as quickly. —Kayla Wiegand, Congerville, Illinois Skip links
These skillet burgers from Mrs. James Bowles of Ironton, Ohio are perfect cold weather food. Heaping with mushrooms and the wonderful flavor of Swiss cheese, these burgers really deliver. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Skip links
I found this recipe in a movie magazine some 20 years ago. It was the favorite of some male star, but I don’t remember which one. Its great flavor and the fact that leftovers just get better have made it a family favorite! —Karen Dunn, Kansas City, Missouri Skip links
I like omelets but don't always have time to stand by the stove. That's why I favor this oven-baked variety that I can quickly pop into the oven at a moment's notice. My family frequently requests this for Sunday brunch. They always empty the dish. —Ellen Bower, Taneytown, Maryland Skip links
Slow cooked beef chuck steak and hearty noodles is a family-pleasing meal. A Slow Cooker Favorite Even though a slow cooker is an all-season appliance, most of us still associate it's use with the colder
Meatloaf is pretty traditional when it comes to American cuisine. I think that’s probably because it’s a good basic dish that you can do so many different things with. You could make it with a mix of pork and beef, or make it with just beef. You can make it spicy or tame. You could give it Asian...
Ever wonder how to make garlic bread? This homemade garlic bread is the answer! Minced fresh garlic is key to these flavor-packed crusty slices, which our big family would snap up before they even had a chance to cool. —Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey Skip links
