Strawberry Cheesecake Minis
My daughter and I trimmed down a recipe from a television cooking show, and these bite-size cheesecakes were the result....
Roasted Tomato and Pepper Soup
You’ll want to capture the rich flavor of roasted tomato, pepper, onion and garlic in this colorful soup. Add cubed...
Horseradish Crab Dip
I depend on this mildly seasoned crab dip when hosting parties. It's a terrific time-saver when accompanied by celery sticks...
Pizza Meatball Subs
I made these sandwiches one evening for my family, and they were a huge hit with everyone, including the picky...
Russian Krendl Bread
While dinning with a Russian immigrant family, I jumped at the chance to add this wonderful bread they served to...
Winning Country Cassoulet
This dish is one that I make frequently—my husband's a bean lover!
We (our family includes two sons, 9...
Cajun Stir-Fry
Cubes of chicken and chunks of smoked turkey kielbasa, plus plenty of herbs and veggies, make this a hearty stir-fry....
Apple-Brie Spinach Salad
In the summer, I don't like to prepare or eat large meals, so I often make salads. I'm always on...
Layered Summertime Salad
Luscious layers of pasta and veggies make up this super summer salad that can be prepared ahead of time for...
Grandma’s Cajun Chicken & Spaghetti
I’m originally from Louisiana, where my grandma spoke Cajun French as she taught me her spicy chicken spaghetti. —Brenda Melancon,...
Strawberry Corn Salsa
This recipe makes art in a bowl! All the colors of summer are captured in this salsa with a fresh,...
Cranberry-Orange Trifle
I make this showstopper for many occasions, slightly changing—or adding—ingredients. I sometimes add toasted coconut between the layers. —Raymonde Bourgeois,...
Gluten-Free Snowballs
I took a classic holiday cookie and made it gluten-free. It’s now my husband’s favorite Christmas cookie. They’re so buttery,...
Light Chicken Cordon Bleu
I love chicken cordon bleu, but since I'm watching my cholesterol, I couldn't afford to indulge in it often. Then...
Grilled Wing Zingers
My husband fine-tuned this recipe—and the results were spectacular! These spicy-hot grilled wings help make the party. You can easily...
Creamy Tropical Fruit Salad
I needed a speedy salad for a luncheon recently, used what I had available and everyone loved it! Light, fluffy...
Butterscotch-Pecan Bread Pudding
Bread pudding fans just might hoard this yummy butterscotch version. Toppings like whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle make this...
“Give Me S’more” Cake
Bring a yummy s'mores cake to your table minus the sticky marshmallow fingers. Kids and kids-at-heart will love this new...
Turtle Cookie Cups
For a twist, use white chocolate chips in the cups and drizzle with white chocolate. — Heather King, Frostburg, Maryland
Raisin Date Bread Pudding
All my leftover bread ends (raisin bread is a favorite in this house) and buns go in the freezer. Then,...
Peanut Butter Fudge Pie
Although I make this fudgy peanut butter pie regularly for luncheons at our church, I've yet to eat a full...
Baked Strawberry Salmon
This mouthwatering entree is gorgeous. Whenever I serve it, everyone thinks I'm a culinary genius. They'd never guess how easy...
Refreshing Grilled Chicken Salad
“This recipe is light, zippy and flavorful. It's a nice healthy salad that's great for a luncheon with friends.” And...
Cherry Rhubarb Cobbler
One day, I wanted to use up a leftover can of cherry pie filling that I had in the refrigerator....
Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks
I receive many compliments when I make these delicious breadsticks. I've passed the recipe on to a number of family...
Grilled Street Corn
Mexican food is my grandmother’s favorite. I wanted a perfect side for her legendary tacos, and this chile-lime grilled corn...
Hearty Tex-Mex Chili
I dreamed up this hearty chili with a Tex-Mex twist 25 years ago. It’s still everyone’s favorite and the go-to...
Swiss Chocolate Brownies
When our two grown children were at home, I baked these brownies often. These days, I make them for big...
Chewy Pecan Cookies
Oatmeal cookies were always my son's favorite when he was small. I wanted to send him some recently, but I...