Pea Salad with Bacon

This creamy pea salad with bacon combines crisp green peas, crunchy bacon, cheese and tangy ranch dressing for a flavorful side dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Combining the sweetness of green peas with the savory crunch and saltiness of bacon, this pea salad with bacon is both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying … Read more

This Pantry Staple Makes Potatoes Extra Crispy

One small tweak makes all the difference. For a long time, my roasted potatoes didn’t quite live up to my own expectations. They were always fine—perfectly edible, sometimes very good—but never consistently crisp in the way roasted potatoes should be. I wanted those golden potatoes with a pillowy inside and almost crackling exterior. No matter … Read more

Chicken Salad Without Mayo

Creamy and packed with fresh flavors, this wholesome chicken salad no-mayo recipe cuts back on calories and fat, but not on flavor. Chicken salad is a great anytime meal. It’s made with convenient ingredients, is satisfying and versatile, and is, of course, flavorful. But creamy chicken salads can also be laden with unnecessary fat and … Read more

Elise Jesse’s Pasta Salad

Summer was made for pasta salad, and this creamy, colorful dish is my go-to. My mom whipped it up in the ’90s when every pasta salad was smothered with Italian dressing. That version wasn’t my mom’s speed, so she took a risk and switched it up with mayo. She nervously brought it to a pool … Read more

Oreo Mousse Cake

Oreo mousse cake is so simple to put together, but it tastes as decadent as fancy restaurant desserts. Have fun garnishing it as you like, using crushed or whole Oreos, additional whipped cream rosettes or chocolate shavings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Oreo Mousse Cake Tips Can you use other kinds of chocolate to make … Read more

Crustless Spinach Quiche

This crustless spinach quiche could not be easier to make, or more delicious. There’s no crust to roll out, so it’s ready in a snap, perfect for weekend brunches and impromptu get-togethers. No brunch lineup would be complete without a savory quiche. Don’t worry, you won’t need to pull out the rolling pin for this … Read more

Lemon Ricotta Cake

Thanks to full-fat ricotta, fresh lemon juice and other simple, straightforward ingredients, this is the best lemon ricotta cake ever. It’s excellent with a strong cup of coffee or a smidge of limoncello. It’s always nice to keep a light snacking cake around the house. Unlike a layered cake, a snacking cake is subtly sweet … Read more