Spaghetti & Meatball Soup
A couple of nights a week our family ends up eating in shifts because everyone is going every which way,...
Jalapeno-Bacon Mac & Cheese
All my dishes use ingredients that are usually sitting in the fire department pantry. I just adjust amounts depending on...
Creamy Macaroni Salad
This creamy macaroni salad recipe is a classic cold noodle dish with oodles of crowd appeal. It features tender macaroni...
Ravioli Appetizer Pops
Ravioli on a stick is a tasty appetizer everyone talks about. They’re simple and fun to make and eat. Use...
Orzo Salad
It doesn't get much easier than this summer orzo salad with lemon dressing.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Buffalo chicken pasta transforms the zesty flavors of buffalo wings into a creamy, comforting pasta dish that’s equally fantastic for...
Beef Paprikash with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
Beef paprikash, a Hungarian dish, makes a marvelous Sunday dinner. We prefer it with kluski egg noodles, or try mashed...
Artichoke Florentine Pasta
Pasta loaded with artichokes and creamy cheese is everything a Sunday dinner should be: rich, tasty and memorable. Add cooked...
Ham and Swiss Baked Penne
Ham and Swiss aren't just for sandwiches. This gooey, cheesy ham and Swiss baked penne takes the classic pairing beyond...
Spicy Veggie Pasta Bake
My dad cooked with cast-iron skillets, so when I do, I remember his amazing culinary skills. I keep the tradition...
Whole Grain Chow Mein
My kids are picky eaters, but teriyaki and hoisin sauces work wonders with them. They love the meatballs, and I...
Grandma’s Cajun Chicken & Spaghetti
I’m originally from Louisiana, where my grandma spoke Cajun French as she taught me her spicy chicken spaghetti. —Brenda Melancon,...
Mediterranean Chicken Orzo
Orzo pasta with chicken, olives and herbes de Provence has the bright flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Here’s a bonus: Leftovers...
Egg Roll Noodle Bowl
A delicious egg roll noodle bowl makes a quick, hearty weeknight dinner. You can add more veggies, top it with...
Deep-Fried Mac & Cheese Shells
I created this deep fried mac and cheese recipe for my husband. He describes this recipe as unbelievably delicious because...
Mini Mac & Cheese Dogs
We wanted to get creative with hot dogs, so we made a mac-and-cheesy one. Pile on the extra cheese, relish...
Chicken Noodle Soup
You don’t need a whole chicken to make homemade chicken noodle soup. Here's how to make it with bone-in chicken,...
Beef & Bacon Gnocchi Skillet
This gnocchi dish tastes like a bacon cheeseburger. Go ahead and top it as you would a burger—with ketchup, mustard...
Bucatini with Sausage & Kale
I was short on time but wanted to make an elegant dinner for my husband and me. That night, we...
Cheese-Stuffed Shells
When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got...
Chicken Macaroni Casserole
My favorite main dish recipe from Mom, this casserole is considered "birthday food" because we often requested it for our...
Kodiak Casserole
Because it packs a little kick and has an interesting and tasty mix of ingredients, this is the perfect potluck...
Italian Spaghetti
Our Italian spaghetti recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and is an excellent option after a very busy day....
Ranch Mac and Cheese
Ranch mac and cheese is indulgent, creamy comfort food that combines a classic with the bold, savory flavor of ranch...
Easy Spaghetti Pie
Here's a nice change of pace from traditional spaghetti. The spaghetti noodle crust makes a pretty presentation.—Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Tuna Noodle Main Dish
My husband's on a restricted diet, so I often make two single-serving dishes—one for him and one for me. I...
Vegetable Pasta Salad
This light, multicolored salad is an original. When I serve it at potlucks, I', always asked for the recipe. It's...
Pasta with Tomatoes
Earlene Ertelt of Woodburn, Oregon found the recipe for Pasta with Tomatoes in the newspaper a few years ago and...
Schoolhouse Chili
When I was a school cook, the students loved my chili because they thought it didn't have beans in it....