Best Top Ten Lists

Everybody loves chicken breasts. They're easy to find, easy to cook, and adapt well to every cuisine in the world. These ten recipes are much-loved and simple to make.

Spaghetti is inexpensive, easy to cook, and can be flavored in so many ways. In these tough economic times when everyone is trying to save money, get in the kitchen and try one of these easy and delicious spaghetti recipes.

The dual-contact grill is a wonderful appliance that is surprisingly inexpensive. I got my large grill for about $30! It makes wonderful grilled sandwiches and cooks meats and veggies to perfection. These are just ten of my favorite recipes for this wonderful appliance.

Main dishes, or entrees, are the centerpiece of the meal. These ten recipes are all time-tested, well-loved, and delicious. What more can I say?

Bar cookies are a great choice when you're busy. Because you just throw the ingredients in a pan and bake, then cut the bars into squares, they're super quick. These ten recipes are my favorites, those I turn to when time is short and I need a dessert fast!

I make main dish pasta salads even in the dead of winter. When I'm really busy, it's so easy to throw together one of these great recipes and just have it sitting in the fridge, ready whenever anyone is hungry. Try some!

Chili, a combination of beans with tomatoes (at least that's my definition) is a super easy, healthy, and delicious hot soup recipe that can be made in literally seconds. If you make yours in the crockpot, as I almost always do, the flavors blend beautifully into the perfect winter dish.

I think that homemade cakes should make a comeback in this new decade. They're easy to make, feed a crowd, and satisfy your family like (almost) nothing else. These ten recipes are tried-and-true, delicious, and simple to make.

Quick breads are quick to make. Obviously! They are also the perfect choice for breakfast on the run, and for mid-morning coffee breaks. These recipes are my favorites, especially the recipe for Banana Bread. In college, a banana bread was baked in their kitchens and available every Sunday night. I loved it, and I think this recipe comes very close to that ideal.

And finally, for comforting food on a budget, meatloaf is the answer. If you follow the directions and read How to Make the Best Meatloaf your family will love these ten recipes. They're tender, flavorful, and so delicious.