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    Taco Crackers

    3 reviews

    One handful of these crispy oyster crackers is never enough. Taco seasoning and chili powder give the munchies a fun...


    Brunch Lasagna

    9 reviews

    A professional cook, I appreciate make-ahead dishes like this one. Pop it into the oven before guests arrive...add fresh fruit...


    Cheesy O’Brien Egg Scramble

    6 reviews

    This breakfast bake is a snap to prepare. It's perfect for a brunch buffet or when out-of-town guests stay the...


    Water Chestnut Pea Salad

    3 reviews

    A local restaurant serves a pea salad that everyone raves over, so I came up with a similar version my...


    Shrimp-Stuffed Sole

    1 review

    If you like stuffed fish, this recipe is the way to go. It’s so easy to assemble and cooks in...


    Italian Swiss Steak

    2 reviews

    The Swiss steak supper combines tender beef and vegetables in tangy sauce that melds tomato basil under a cheesy topping....


    Contest-Winning Ham and Bean Soup

    11 reviews

    I learned to make this soup when we lived in Pennsylvania near several Amish families. It’s a great way to...


    Southwest Egg Rolls & Cool Avocado Dip

    16 reviews

    A friend of mine made these egg rolls for my birthday treat several years ago. They are the best I...

    Russian Potatoes

    2 reviews

    A standout at potlucks, these creamy potatoes always get "vacuumed" out of the dish and leave guests asking for more....


    Orange Date Bread

    6 reviews

    I loved visiting my aunt—she was an excellent baker, and her kitchen always smelled great. With her inspiration, I now...


    Apple Walnut Bars

    6 reviews

    If you need a homespun snack or bake sale treat that can be assembled in a hurry, try these moist...


    Creamy Lemon Cheesecake

    8 reviews

    My friend Gwen gave me this creamy, lip-smacking recipe, and it's been a crowd-pleaser at my house ever since. The...


    Herbed Garlic Bread

    12 reviews

    I use either French or Vienna bread for this recipe. The Parmesan cheese complements the garlic nicely.


    Apple-Nut Blue Cheese Tartlets

    3 reviews

    These tasty appetizers look and taste gourmet, but they're easy to make and have loads of blue cheese flavor. The...


    Garlic Shrimp & Orzo Salad

    3 reviews

    I enjoy cold pasta salads and rice salads, so I decided to make one with orzo, a rice-shaped pasta. Feel...


    Salmon with Polenta

    2 reviews

    "My husband was of Italian-Swiss descent, and one of his favorite dishes was salmon or bass with tomato sauce served...


    Dilly Zucchini Casserole

    11 reviews

    Whenever I take this timesaving side-dish casserole to a potluck, I seldom bring any home, and folks often ask for...

    Coconut Pecan Cookies

    7 reviews

    These golden brown cookies will remind you of German chocolate cake, with chocolate chips and coconut in the batter and...


    Blond Brownies a la Mode

    16 reviews

    Ever since I tried the maple blondie at Applebee's, I've been determined to figure out the recipe. I tried several...


    Pulled Molasses Taffy

    1 review

    Meet the Cook: French-Canadian children traditionally make this soft, chewy taffy on November 25, the feast day of St. Catherine....


    Honey-Glazed Wings

    4 reviews

    My family favors chicken wings that are mildly seasoned with honey, ginger, soy sauce and chili sauce. Tasty and tender,...


    Greek Stuffed Mini Potatoes

    I love this recipe because you can serve it warm or cold. I usually make these stuffed potatoes ahead and...


    Apricot Fruitcake

    My husband didn't care for fruitcake (which I love) - till he tasted this one.
    He and I have...

    Vegetables Mornay

    These saucy vegetables are a colorful and satisfying side dish we enjoy often. Our daughter, an 11-year-old 4-H member, earned...


    Swedish Doughnuts

    14 reviews

    One day, my father got a hankering for doughnuts and asked me to make him some. I ended up trying...


    Chicken Corn Fritters

    2 reviews

    I've always loved corn fritters, but they weren't satisfying as a main dish. I came up with this recipe and...


    Fruit-Pecan Pork Roast

    3 reviews

    This spectacular roast was a huge hit with members of the cooking club I belong to. The sweet, tangy fruit...


    Squash Custard Pie

    8 reviews

    Acorn squash has been a favorite of mine since I was little and my mother baked it with sugar and...


    Gingerbread Loaf

    19 reviews

    Enjoy this old-fashioned ginger loaf recipe originally from Holland. This moist spicy bread smells delicious while it's baking...and slices are...