Goat Cheese & Ham Omelet
As a busy working mom, my breakfast needs to require minimal prep. I often combine the egg mixture beforehand and...
Creamy Roasted Garlic & Spinach Orzo
This side dish brings instant comfort. I first made it without spinach so my husband and daughter would like it....
Spiced Carrots & Butternut Squash
When I've got a lot going on, my slow cooker is my go-to tool for cooking veggies. The sweetness of...
Kathy’s Herbed Corn
My husband and I agreed that the original recipe for this corn needed a little jazzing up, so I added...
Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Bake
When my brother, sister and I were young, Mom would bake this cinnamon-scented oatmeal before driving us to school. Whenever...
Hazelnut Shortbread
We have several acres of hazelnut trees here in the Willamette Valley, where the climate is perfect for this crop....
Double Corn Dressing
I have served this delicious dressing, made with a dry stuffing mix, over the years to family and friends, and...
Beef and Potato Boats
Meet the Cook: Back when I was teaching elementary school (I'm now a busy stay-at-home mom to our two youngsters,...
Kahlua Fudge Sheet Cake
I make this cake for my grandsons. It's a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for chocolate and marshmallow cream...
Jeweled Gelatin Torte
My mother made this special torte for all our holiday dinners when I was young. I love the colorful stained-glass...
Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
Peanut butter and chocolate are always a delicious duo, but they're extra-special paired in this tempting treat. Even with a...
Garlic Herb Bubble Loaf
I adapted an old sour cream bread recipe for this deliciously different pull-apart loaf that smells heavenly while baking. It...
Big Red Soup
We're Nebraska Cornhusker football fans, and on the days when the "Big Red" team is playing, I make up a...
Fruited Wild Rice Salad
I created this salad recipe to feature wild rice, a delicious state crop, plus other harvest ingredients like apples and...
Colonial Yeast Bread
This is an old recipe that I enjoy making often for my family. I don't think there's anything better than...
Garden Frittata
I created this frittata recipe one day to use up some fresh yellow squash, zucchini and tomato. It's so easy...
Spicy Corn on the Cob
“Being from Louisiana, we like everything hot…even our vegetables,” writes Glenda Ardoin from Hessmer. “This is one of our summer...
Mexican Skillet Rice
I never come home with leftovers when I take this dish to potlucks and parties. But I do bring back...
Sunshine Muffins
Since I live in the "Sunshine State," I just had to share this delicious muffin recipe that utilizes juice from...
Aloha Quick Bread
This recipe has been a family favorite for several years. The addition of coconut, orange peel, pineapple and nuts gives...
Layered Cornbread Salad
When the garden comes in, we harvest the veggies and layer them with cornbread and sweet relish for this snappy...
Vegetable Oven Pancake
I clipped this recipe when I was first married, but my husband was actually first to prepare it. The puffy...
Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry
With tasty tender slices of beef and fresh colorful vegetables, this mouthwatering stir-fry was designated "a keeper" by my husband...
Layered Deli Loaf
This recipe is special to me because it was handed down from my grandma. A tangy sauce, flavored with horseradish...
Mama Mia Meatball Taquitos
We love lasagna, but it takes too long on weeknights. My solution: meatball taquitos. My kids get the flavors they...
Focaccia Bread Squares
Looking for an alternative to garlic bread? Try this golden focaccia bread that's a big hit at our house. The...
Tomato-Basil Orzo Soup
“Tender pasta, sauteed vegetables and lots of flavor…this tasty soup comes really close to the tomato rosamarina soup they serve...
Creamy Broccoli with Cashews
The sour cream sauce in this broccoli casserole makes it a little different from the usual, and the cashews lend...
Warm Roasted Beet Salad
This recipe lets beets shine. It's a hearty main dish salad that is beautiful on the plate, too. If I...