"This dish is always a big hit," notes Michelle Harvey from her home in Noblesville, Indiana. "I often cook it in the oven instead of on the stovetop," she explains, "so it's easy to walk away and get other things done while it's cooking.

If you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your holiday dinner table, our Test Kitchen experts suggest these Cornish game hens topped with a sweet apricot glaze.

Cauliflower replaces the potatoes in this comforting casserole, which I’ve been making for 30 years. Whenever we have leftover ham, my husband asks me to make this dish.

A creamy seafood sauce drapes over mild-flavored grouper for an elegant entree. Whether served to my family or to hundreds of people at a charity event, it's a winner.

I originally came across a five-layer version of this dish at a Home Extension program. I increased the ground beef and added the celery myself, and my family prefers this version.

"This colorful pasta and vegetable toss is a great quick meal," assures Charlotte McDaniel of Anniston, Alabama. It has such a special taste it's hard to believe it costs just 50¢ a serving.

A fiery, messy shrimp dish that comes at you head-on. Literally.

This is a very delicious, easy, and fast recipe. The lemon, mint, and garlic pair well with the lightness of the shrimp and the saltiness of the prosciutto. I would make extra marinade so every bite has a healthy amount. I also tried one shrimp with a basil leaf and it was heaven—so you can try this with other herbs pretty easily. One thing to be careful about is the grill temperature and the prosciutto. If you are like me, you'll want it to crisp, but this runs the risk of overcooking the shrimp. The crispness is doable, but does require careful monitoring. I will be making this for future barbecues.

Ginger and plum sauce add Asian flavor that makes this dish a standout. A side of crunchy coleslaw is the perfect partner.