This delicious pasta sauce originated after I noticed a box of onion soup packets in my cupboard. I could not believe how much flavor the mix added as a seasoning blend! To my delight, my whole family gave this dish rave reviews, including my infamously picky children. Now it is my go-to dinner when I want to serve an easy, comforting dish after an especially difficult week or when the weather is cold and dreary.

Pesto pinwheel rolls top this golden-crusted casserole. With its spicy Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, plump cheese tortellini and velvety Alfredo sauce, this dish makes a thoroughly satisfying meal.

We celebrate Indigenous People's Day in October. Native Americans in Minnesota have been harvesting wild rice for several hundred years. To honor them, I make these wild rice meatballs.

This burrata pasta is cheesy yet light and packed with fresh ingredients. It's the simplest way to elevate a weeknight dinner.

I love this recipe. It's so easy to put together and lighter than most other meat loaves.

Salmon tacos are a fast, easy option for weeknight dinners. Topped with a zesty coleslaw and stuffed with flaky, spiced salmon, they're even better when you make tortillas from scratch.

The magic of this traditional carbonara recipe comes from the balance of textures—crisp pancetta, silky eggs and creamy cheese—all combined to coat the pasta as an irresistibly smooth sauce.

Pasta Da Vinci is one of Cheesecake Factory’s best-loved belt-busting recipes that you can actually create at home. There’s even a lighter version that’s kinder on your calorie count. However you customize it, it’s an easy dinner to make with everyday ingredients.

This was one of the first chicken recipes I prepared for my husband more than 54 years ago. His exclamation? "Mighty nice!" That's how it got its name. Sometimes I add extra broth to make more of the yummy sauce. —Kay Stansberry, Athens, Tennessee

This is a fancy version of my grandchildren's favorite baked spaghetti. It feels like such a special dinner, and it's so cozy for winter.

Chorizo does all the work seasoning these burgers, and the aioli comes together in minutes. Wrap the juicy patties in lettuce for a keto version. Don't worry—the carb lovers in your home can still enjoy them on buns.

This recipe is so quick and easy but still has a lot of great flavor. From time to time I'll add half a pound of sauteed mushrooms to the sauce just before serving.

My friends are big fans of Cafe Rio's sweet pork tacos, so I came up with this version to eat in the comfort of our own homes. Serve the pork in flour tortillas or taco shells, or enjoy it on its own.

My husband and sons love chicken with blue cheese, so I created this salad. You can even make the chicken the day before and reheat when ready to serve.

These stuffed chicken quesadillas pack impressive flavor, but they couldn't be easier to make. Finish them with sour cream and guacamole or your favorite Mexican-inspired toppings for a quesadilla feast that'll satisfy that craving.

I'm always in the mood for mint, whether it's in a mojito or alongside a roasted leg of lamb. As a seafood lover, I came up with this blend of my favorite herb and shellfish.