Getting my meat-loving husband and two sons, ages 5 and 7, to eat more veggies had always been a struggle until I whipped up this stir-fry. I was shocked when they cleaned their plates and asked for seconds.

The spicy heat of the chicken pairs beautifully with the flavorful cilantro butter in this original recipe from Diane Halferty of Corpus Christi, Texas. We added spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar to the chicken, which complemented the other spices that are brushed over the chicken before grilling.

Our slow-cooker sloppy joe recipe is about to become your new go-to thanks to an easy method and a simple, pantry-friendly ingredients list.

Our perfectly spiced slow-cooker chili with corn recipe, brimming with tender kidney beans, beef and sweet corn, will warm you from the inside out.

Our meatball sub recipe features homemade meatballs that stay moist and tender, thanks to the flavorful combination of ground beef, Italian sausage and Parmesan cheese. Grab a few napkins because these saucy, slow-cooked meatballs make the juiciest sandwiches.

Always a hit at our church dinners, this hearty casserole keeps folks coming back for more.

This light squash recipe is quick, simple and bursting with rich flavors. It looks so elegant when served on a lovely platter.

When discussing various methods of cooking ropas, a friend of mine told me her sister adds apple juice. I thought a Granny Smith apple might give the dish an extra kick—and it does. The ropas may also be served with hominy or tortillas, but I think the plantains add a special touch.

When I was young, my family lived in New Zealand for two years after World War II. Some things were in short supply, but one item that was always available was lamb shanks. Mother cooked them all the time with root vegetables, and to this day I love lamb!

Pomegranate, pear and orange go together so well that I decided to use them to prepare a Middle Eastern-themed tagine with lamb. This tastes delicious served over couscous, polenta or cauliflower mashed with feta cheese.

This hearty, satisfying dinner has all the flavors of an authentic jambalaya with little effort. The foil packets can be prepared a day ahead and cooked right before serving. These are also good on the grill!

The heat in our spicy mac and cheese comes from Cajun seasoning, pepper jack cheese and chopped jalapeno. To turn things up a notch, add hot sauce to the bechamel!

Pan-seared salmon is an elegant, wholesome entree that requires little time or effort. Add a side salad or simple green, and dinner is served.

After a long day of sledding, the aroma of these beautiful short ribs says welcome home. Warm and comforting, they make a worthy low-maintenance dinner.

My husband would eat pork chops every day if he could. Luckily, they're good prepared in all sorts of ways, including with pears.

I'm a school counselor and a mother of one young child. Even with my busy schedule, I can make this in the morning and pop it into the oven when I get home.