Green Beans with Pecans
I collect cookbooks from all over the world and love to try new recipes for my husband or for entertaining...
Creamy Crab Cheesecake
A savory appetizer cheesecake such as this one, dotted with tender crabmeat, is sure to grab the attention and tempt...
Frosted Brownie Pizza
It's impossible to eat just one piece of this dessert pizza with a chewy, chocolaty crust, creamy peanut butter frosting...
Puff Pancake with Blueberry Sauce
I collect cookbooks and discovered this recipe while I was in Texas on vacation. The light and puffy pancake really...
Buttermilk Banana Cake
Meet the Cook: When I was a girl, this was my family's favorite Sunday cake. Since I'm "nuts" about nuts,...
Crunchy Corn Medley
This recipe came from my husband's aunt, who's an excellent cook, friend and mentor. It's crunchy, colorful and combined with...
Chunky Veggie Beef Soup
This chunky soup is loaded with tender beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes and green beans—and it sure is tasty! A...
Garlic Cheese Grits
My dad prepared this family favorite every Christmas morning. Grits are a true Southern specialty. The garlic and cheese add...
Curried Beef with Dumplings
I like making this hearty pot roast in winter and serving leftovers the next day. It's not only easy to...
Asparagus, Bacon & Shallot Tart
My tart is adapted from my mom's quiche recipe. She lives thousands of miles away from me in the U.K.,...
Honey-Dijon Potato Salad
No matter which recipe I tried, my potato salad always turned out bland. So I came up with this creamy...
Vegetarian Taco Salad
The cute tortilla bowls that hold this Southwestern salad are a snap to bake int the oven. We use canned...
Barbecue Lasagna
This hearty dish is a nice change of pace from more traditional lasagna. The barbecue flavor is fantastic!—Hazel Selle, Hartford,...
Overnight Apple French Toast
My in-laws own and operate an orchard, so we have an abundance of fruit fresh from the trees. This dish...
Tuna-Stuffed Jumbo Shells
These light, fresh-tasting stuffed shells really star as part of a luncheon menu. I came up with this distinctive combination...
Rustic Roasted Vegetable Tart
No one will miss the meat in this appealing tart. The flaky, rustic-style crust holds an assortment of flavorful veggies...
BLT Twice-Baked Potatoes
Two favorites go together in this hearty dish: BLTs and twice-baked potatoes. I like to serve these potatoes with grilled...
Italian Dressing Pasta Salad
This colorful salad is hearty enough to be a light meal in itself. It's a great make-ahead dish, since the...
Feta-Stuffed Chicken
When my husband and I were first married, I only knew how to make a few meals that we’d rotate...
Baked Pork Loin Roast
Seasoned with a flavorful rub of sage, oregano, thyme and nutmeg, this mouthwatering roast is perfect for special occasions. The...
Irish Mint Brownies
I wanted something special to take to a church potluck, so I invented these layered treats. They are great for...
Spinach Beef Biscuit Bake
My family is from Greece, and I grew up on Greek food like casseroles, so I combined the two in...
Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
You'll like the texture of this tender coffee cake. The sour cream pairs well with the cherries, and the crunchy...
German Lasagna
Sausage and sauerkraut are a palate-pleasing pair, especially in lasagna. My family was a little skeptical when I first served...
Layered Banana Pudding
My mother gave me this recipe, which an old friend had shared with her. When my children were still at...
Hash Brown Supreme
“This is a great way to use up leftover fresh vegetables. In addition to the potatoes, use whatever you have...
White Chocolate Cookies
Fixing desserts is my favorite kind of cooking. I usually make these cookies for Christmas—their pale-white adds a special touch...
Green Tomatoes Parmesan
Meet the Cook: If you follow the recipe directions, you should end up with firm tomatoes. It's been a tried-and-true...
Slow-Cooked Hearty Jambalaya
I love anything with Cajun spices, so I came up with this slow-cooker jambalaya that’s just as good as that...