My family enjoys this dessert anytime of the year, but it's especially refreshing during the hot months. You can use whatever fruits are in season. —Ida Ruth Wenger, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Chinese Wide Noodles with Barbecue Pork and Dried Mushrooms is a Chinese comfort-food favorite. This quick version of char siu pork amps up pork tenderloin with a marinade of sweet-salty hoisin sauce and aromatic five-spice powder. Then slivers of this meat meld with meaty wood ear mushrooms among chewy noodles bathed in a salty-sweet sauce.
This hearty stew with browned sausage, spinach, onion, tomato paste, and chickpeas can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Get the recipe for Chickpea and Sausage Stew.
If you are seeking comfort food on the sweet side, this warm and yummy apple dessert, made with cinnamon and nutmeg, fits the bill. —Megan Maze, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Beef Noodle Soup is full of flavor and a quick, one-pot meal that'll have you in and out of the kitchen fast. If you have the time, freeze the steak for 20 minutes prior to preparation for easier slicing.
Whether you're looking for an easy way to entertain guests at a housewarming party, backyard barbecue, or low-key dinner, pitchers of strawberry-peach sangria are the ideal liquid solution. The rainbow assortment of fruit makes for a stunning display
