Mocha Truffle Cheesecake
I went through a phase when I couldn't get enough cheesecake or coffee, so I created this rich dessert. Its...
Creamy Lemon Almond Pastries
I love lemon filled doughnuts when I can find them. This recipe brings the concept to a new level by...
Gingersnap Crumb Pear Pie
This basic recipe was one my grandmother used for making crumble pies from fresh fruit. She simply substituted oats, gingersnaps...
Garden-Fresh Seafood Cocktail
For something cool on a hot day, we mix shrimp and crabmeat with crunchy veggies straight from the garden. Look...
Sesame-Ginger Cucumber Salad
I love the marinated sides and salads that come with meals at Japanese restaurants and wanted to try them at...
Creamy Baked Macaroni
This old-fashioned macaroni casserole gets a different twist, thanks to Gouda cheese. It bakes up nice and creamy with just...
Very Raspberry Pie
We live along a 130-year-old railroad track (our house once was a train station) and during a couple weeks every...
Salted Caramel Cappuccino Cheesecake
After spending years living in Seattle, I’ve become a coffee junkie! I had to relocate across the country for a...
Beefy Noodle Casserole
When life calls for a dish for a potluck or family event, we stir up a batch of beef and...
Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This is one of my go-to meals when I want a fun dinner. I love the spicy Asian flavors against...
Delectable Maple Nut Chocolates
"This recipe goes back about 40 years. My father loved anything with maple flavoring, so my mother tweaked a brownie...
Spiced Peach Salad
This refreshing salad is my most requested recipe. A touch of cinnamon makes it taste like fresh peach pie. My...
Pineapple Pie with Coconut Cream
You’ll find pineapples and coconuts everywhere in the South Pacific, so we play them up in this creamy cool pineapple...
Peppermint Patty Sandwich Cookies
At my annual holiday party, these cookies are a big hit with everyone, especially when I mix festive food coloring...
Indulgent Coconut Rice Pudding
This slow-cooked winter comfort dessert is a healthier option for your family that doesn't sacrifice flavor. If you can't find...
Pork with Mustard Sauce
Back when I was a girl, I couldn't wait until I was grown up and could start cooking for my...
Peanutty Asian Lettuce Wraps
This recipe packs so much flavor into a beautiful, healthy presentation. I love to serve it as an hors d'oeuvre...
Lemon Curd Cupcakes
Homemade lemon curd flavors these tender cupcakes that were made for my brother-in-law's 66th birthday. He loves lemon and gave...
Chili Skillet
Like most farmers, my husband loves a good hearty chili. With all the vegetables, cheese and meat in it, this...
Cherry Almond Muffins
As a kid, I loved doughnuts filled with custard or jelly. So I decided to experiment with fillings in muffins....
Oven Parmesan Chips
My husband and I avoid fried foods, but potatoes are part of our menu almost every day. These delectable sliced...
Coconut Cheesecake & Rhubarb Compote
I took my daughter’s love of cheesecake plus my mom’s love of coconut and rhubarb and ran with it. Try...
Handy Sausage Biscuits
These are similar to old-fashioned biscuits made from scratch, but they're even better thanks to the tasty sausage throughout. It's...
Meaty Mac ‘n’ Cheese
My husband is disabled and requires constant care. This doesn't leave me a lot of time to cook, so I...
Strawberry Banana Crepes
My family often has company over for breakfast or brunch, and these light fruit-topped crepes are our favorite. The sweet...
Jumbo Onion Cheese Muffins
Chopped green onions and three types of cheese perk up these suppertime specialties. The large light-textured muffins have a golden...
Peachy Cream Pie
Turn a store-bought graham cracker crust, frozen peaches and whipped topping into this pretty pie. Fruit-flavored gelatin provides a refreshing...
Chocolate Berry Parfaits
This creamy dessert is easy to make for weekday dinners, yet pretty enough for company. Instant chocolate pudding is layered...
Spicy Butterscotch Wings
We love big-time-spicy chicken wings. I do a caramel sauce to balance the heat, but you could also glaze the...