Stockpots: Recipes & Guides

No question—this is my favorite soup. It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I...

Festivals in North Carolina wouldn't be the same without this popular stew. A thick hearty blend of meats, vegetables and...

No one ever guesses the "secret ingredient" in this recipe that I created. A can of mushroom soup is what...

This quick soup has such a great flavor that everyone I've shared it with has added the recipe to her...

Because it seems to appeal to so many, this creamy salad is one of my favorite crowd-size recipes. I've taken...

When Mom came to live with me several years ago, I told her it was now my turn to cook....

The flavor of celery and mushrooms comes through in this homemade vegetable broth. Can be used as a substitution for...

This creamy red potato salad recipe is a classic for cookouts, potlucks and any festive get-togethers.

These creamy mushrooms are quick to prepare, but they're beautifully rich and comforting. Enjoy them on their own, serve them...

This recipe makes a big batch. So I often divide leftovers into a few containers for "freezer meals".

When I turned 40, I decided to live a healthier lifestyle, which included cooking healthier for my family. I make...

For a creamy turkey soup with a sense of fun, we go wheels up at our house. We load it...

Every New England cook has a personal version of mussel soup, depending on the favored regional herbs and cooking customs....

A bounty of fresh and frozen veggies, from carrots and potatoes to green beans and okra, and chunks of tender...

Gruyere cheese and chives take mashed potatoes to a whole new level this holiday season! Don’t have chives? Just use...

I learned to cook in Louisiana and I love to cook Cajun food. This cajun gumbo recipe is one of...

Who says radishes only belong in salads? These sauteed radishes are cooked in wine and tarragon, and may just change...

I was really craving a hot delicious soup—something filling and healthy. I looked around my kitchen for a few ingredients,...

My family loves this decadent homestyle recipe of buttermilk, potatoes and butter. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy! —Marla...

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Try this chili decked with red and green veggies! —Catherine Nickelson, Scandia, Minnesota

I love to prepare dishes without gluten or dairy products, and this recipe meets the criteria when you use gluten-free...

I love using summer squash in soups. This dish is hearty as is, but stir in chopped ham for an...

I’ve cooked lobster alla diavola (devil’s style) since I was first married. We serve lobster at family celebrations, usually with...

This recipe was given to me by my son, Chris, and we have it several times during the winter months....

For family reunions, my mom would make everybody's favorite green bean and potato salad. Now I'm the one who brings...

It tastes like it's from scratch, but my Italian-inspired soup uses lots of shortcuts. For a meatball in every bite,...

This hearty flavorful dish is great on cold winter nights. I love the sweetness of the apples, the heat of...

This comforting recipe was born out of my family's love for seafood. For many years I tried to make a...

This recipe is a family favorite that always stirs up good memories and moments. It's requested for Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthday...