Here's a comforting side dish that can turn even ordinary meals into something to celebrate. A Yuletide favorite with our entire family, it spoons up as sweet and creamy as custard. Guests give it rave reviews and always ask for the recipe. -Peggy West Georgetown, Delaware

I still have the card for this recipe that a friend gave me 25 years ago—the stains on it attest to its frequent use! The chicken turns out juicy and tender, and the sauce makes a tasty gravy.

“Everybody who has tried this side dish absolutely raves about it,” reports Elaine Hubbard of Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania. “People who don’t even like broccoli beg me to make it.”

Chocolate chips and a convenient brownie mix provide the rich chocolate flavor in these sweet cookies from Ellen Govertsen of Wheaton, Illinois. Rolling the dough in powdered sugar gives them their inviting crackled appearance.

I like these bread sticks because I can whip them up in a hurry if company drops in unexpectedly (which happens often since my husband is a minister!). Most folks are amazed that a recipe this easy can taste so good!

Debbie Leonard of Roseburg, Oregon uses her bread machine to stir up the dough for these lovely golden dinner rolls. They're tender, fluffy and delicious when eaten warm from the oven.

Chocolate cake from a boxed mix gets a special treatment when spread with an easy butterscotch frosting and draped with a caramel-nut topping. “I love to make this cake for guests or to take to potlucks,” writes Gloria Guadron of Washington, Indiana. “It’s easy yet looks like it took all day.”

This recipe was born out of frustration as to what I was going to do with a bumper crop of zucchini one year. It was an instant hit! Now I prepare this autumn casserole for church dinners and family gatherings.

Golden biscuits cover this homespun dish laden with chicken, broccoli and cheese. It's then topped with a celery seed mixture. "My family requests this all-in-one dinner once a month," relates Karen Weirick of Bourbon, Indiana.

”Yum!” exclaimed our tasting panel over this delectable treat submitted by Lisieux Bauman of Cheektowaga, New York.

A local radio station sponsored a contest that required recipes with three different products from the dairy case. I entered this recipe and won a prize!

You'll find this roast is a nice one to serve company or to your family for Sunday supper. All you need with it is tossed salad and some crusty French bread. I've served my Greek Roasted Chicken many times, but the very best compliment I've ever received on it came long ago from my then-4-year-old son...after one taste, he declared me a "good cooker"! I've been cooking for 40 years now (there are over 300 cookbooks in my collection). I grew up on a Greek Island, and the recipes in Country Woman remind me of a lot of the wholesome meals of my youth. My husband and I live in the city—but I'm still a country woman at heart! We're semi-retired, with two married children.

If you're looking for a way to spice up everyday greens, try this salad dressing. With its thick consistency, it also makes a delectable veggie dip.—Janet Les, Chilliwack, British Columbia

"When my tomatoes ripen, the first things I make are BLT's and this homemade spaghetti sauce," reports Sondra Bergy of Lowell, Michigan.

This zesty dish is loaded with chicken, corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. "As a busy mom of three young children, I'm always looking for dinner recipes that can be prepared in the morning. The kids love the taco-like taste of this easy soup," writes Marlene Kane of Lainesburg, Michigan.

Meet the Cook: Because these muffins are a bit heavier than many of the snack type, they are perfect for when you wake up hungry. They're quick and easy, too. I adapted them from a poppy seed quick bread I was served once at a neighbor's. My husband and I are the parents of three sons - 16, 15, and 12. -Kathy Smith, Granger, Indiana

In Dayton, New Jersey, Tara Bonesteel finds it easy to please friends and family with these fast-to-fix chops. "Simmered in a tangy sauce all day, they're so moist and delicious by dinnertime they practically melt in your mouth," she notes.

Ground beef tacos and taco salads are nicely enhanced by the mixture that Sue Gronholz uses in place of store-bought taco seasoning. "It's so easy to mix up a batch and keep it in the pantry," writes the Beaver Dam, Wisconsin cook. "It's convenient and saves money, too."

"I love the fresh taste of homemade salsa, but as a working mother, I don't have much time to make it," relates Toni Menard of Lompoc, California. "So I came up with this slow-cooked version that practically makes itself!"

Twice-baked potaotes may take some time to prepare, but we know the residents really appreciate our efforts. This side dish pairs well with a variety of meaty entrees and is always a welcome sight on the holiday table.

When these flavorful skewered steaks are sizzling on the grill, the aroma makes everyone around stop what they're doing and come to see what's cooking. The tasty marinade is easy to make, and these little steaks are quick to cook and fun to eat. -Jeri Dobrowski, Beach, North Dakota

Here's a great beef stew that simmers in a wonderful gravy. Served with a loaf of crusty bread and a green salad, it's a tasty meal for grown-ups and kids alike. I think it's even better the next day. -Randee Eckstein Commack, New York