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Sauteed Asparagus with Mushrooms

Look no further for a quick and easy sauteed asparagus recipe. This dish gets a little extra kick from Greek seasoning. — Shawn Barto, Winter Garden, Florida

Homemade Italian Sauce

Flavored with garlic, basil and Italian seasoning, this versatile sauce from our Test Kitchen staff will give Italian flair to...


Vegetarian Bean and Rice Chili

This recipe teams with hearty kidney and pinto beans and a variety of colorful vegetables for a deliciously healthy meatless...


Garden Harvest Chili

Meet the Cook: Anytime you're looking for a way to use up your zucchini and squash, this recipe gives a...


Homemade Meatless Spaghetti Sauce

When my tomatoes ripen, the first things I make are BLTs and this homemade spaghetti sauce. —Sondra Bergy, Lowell, Michigan


Quinoa with Peas and Onion

Even picky eaters will love this protein-packed dish. If you have freshly shelled peas on hand, substitute them for the...

Spinach Rice

I like to serve this Greek-style rice dish alongside steaks with mushrooms. It makes an elegant side that can be...


Chunky Vegetarian Chili

This robust chili teams rice, kidney and pinto beans, and a variety of colorful vegetables for a hearty meatless meal....


Quick Red Beans and Rice

Even my kids like this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs dish. I like to add cubed leftover ham to make it a main...


Peppered Cilantro Rice

This colorful confetti rice is a traditional dish in Puerto Rico. We enjoy it in the summer alongside grilled shrimp...

Artichoke-Basil Pasta Sauce

"I received this recipe from my college roommate, and it quickly became one of my favorites,” notes Janet Bischof of...


Chipotle Focaccia with Garlic-Onion Topping

Chipotle peppers leave some people tongue-tied; others can't get enough of the smoky heat. I came up with this recipe...


Homemade Vegetarian Chili

“I downsized the yield but not the flavor of my favorite vegetarian chili,” says Susan Wright, Yarmouth, Maine. Use leftovers...


Vegetarian Chili

With the abundance of beans, vegetables and flavor in this spicy chili, you'll never miss the meat! My family has...

Hearty Vegetarian Chili

Rich and flavorful, this chili is absolutely packed with fun veggies like mushrooms, beans and sun-dried tomatoes. It's so filling,...


Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry

Fresh ginger, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil provide a nice blend of flavors in this Asian-inspired recipe for...


Cajun Spiced Broccoli

I usually make this minus the Creole seasoning, but a few weeks ago, I decided to try adding a different...


Vegan Spaghetti Squash with Balsamic Vegetables

The veggies can be prepared while the squash is in the microwave, so I can have this satisfying low-carb and...


Spicy Beans ‘n’ Rice

Savory Cajun flavor zips up this quick skillet dish that's loaded with beans, tomatoes, rice and seasonings. It's delicious served...


Chinese Chard with Almonds

The chard in my garden inspires all kinds of recipes. This one makes an amazing side dish, especially in spring....


Spicy Garlic Green Beans

I created this recipe while trying to reproduce a dish served at my favorite Chinese restaurant. These come very close...


Contest-Winning Tomato Corn Salad

Warm and colorful, this tantalizing side dish bursts with refreshing vegetable flavor. Fresh herbs and Dijon mustard add the pizzazz.


Sauteed Corn with Tomatoes & Basil

“We harvest the veggies and basil from our backyard garden just minutes before fixing this recipe! It’s so fresh and...

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Salsa Pinto Beans

This is a zippy alternative to refried beans. This easy side dish is so homey and hearty. Sometimes I top...


Green Beans with Red Peppers

"Balsamic vinegar adds zing to these colorful sauteed veggies that cook in a flash," says Chris Kallies of Oldsmar, Florida....


Stir-Fried Zucchini

I plant many vegetables to use in cooking. Zucchini is among our favorites. That is why this zucchini stir-fry is...


Sauteed Spring Vegetables

Yellow squash, green asparagus and red onion help usher in the flavors of springtime. For an Asian flavor twist, substitute...


Skillet Squash and Potatoes

MY NIECE suggested I try cooking squash and potatoes together. I found that potatoes really do enhance the flavor of...


Squash & Carrot Saute

This bright and cheerful dish offers a delightful new way to prepare summer squash and carrots. —Sarah Gamboa, Holland, Michigan