Pasta - Lemon Orzo Primavera

Colorful vegetables and the flavors of lemon and thyme make this orzo dish great for picnics. You can chop the zucchini and carrot instead of grating them to cut down on prep time, just be sure to cook them for a few minutes longer before adding the orzo.

Bread - Bread Machine Pizza Dough

This is a great bread machine pizza dough. It is quick, easy, and yummy. You can add any spices to increase the flavor, but I like to add basil and rosemary.

Side Dish - Last Minute Mushrooms

This recipe for a buttery, delicious, mushroom side dish couldn't be any simpler. It goes well with fish fillets, baked chicken, steak, and just about any other main dish.

Soups Stews And Chili - Turkey Taco Soup

Loaded with veggies and spices, the flavorful soup is hearty and easy to make.

Puritan Avenue (Birmingham)

Puritan Avenue Traditional Entry Birmingham

Winter Cabin (Burlington)

Winter Cabin Eclectic Exterior Burlington

Hideaway Bookcase Passage (Grand Rapids)

Hideaway Bookcase Passage Traditional Closet Grand Rapids

Engel Residence (Phoenix)

Engel Residence Modern Pool Phoenix

Bread - Quick Yeast Rolls

Preparing the batter for these dinner rolls made with egg and shortening is quick, but allow time for the dough to rise twice.

Cheese - Summer Fresh Tomato Basil Dip

Fat-free cream cheese and sour cream serve as a base for this dip packed with herbs and tomato.

Home In Petaluma (San Francisco)

Home In Petaluma Traditional Wine Cellar San Francisco

Far Hills Nj Farmhouse (New York)

Far Hills Nj Farmhouse Traditional Patio New York

Natural Log Wood Gazebo (New York)

Natural Log Wood Gazebo Traditional Porch New York

Xstyles Bath Design Studio (Detroit)

Xstyles Bath Design Studio Traditional Bathroom Detroit

The Overlook At Heritage Hills (Denver)

The Overlook At Heritage Hills Mediterranean Home Gym Denver

North Shore Dining Room (New York)

North Shore Dining Room Contemporary Dining Room New York

700 Palms Residence (Los Angeles)

700 Palms Residence Modern Living Room Los Angeles

Herbs And Spices - American Lasagna

Lasagna appeals to the eye as well as to the taste buds. Here, ground beef, onion, garlic, basil, tomatoes and a dash of brown sugar make up the sauce, while ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, eggs and parsley are the filling for this layered casserole. Prepare up to 2 days in advance, if desired, and chill covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Increase the baking time by about 15 minutes.

Desserts - Best Mud Pie

A dynamite version of mud pie made by layering ice cream, chocolate fudge sauce, and cookies!