Creamy Swiss Spinach Dip
A few items and a microwave oven are all you need to throw together this warm cheesy dip. It's always...
Frosted Orange Salad
Pineapple, bananas and marshmallows are folded into orange Jell-O in this refreshing salad. Frosted with a creamy topping, pecans and...
Sausage Cabbage Soup
My family often requests this satisfying soup. I've served it to guests for lunch and as a cold-weather Sunday supper....
Orange Cream Chiffon Cake
Light and luscious, this sponge cake is bursting with orange flavor. It’s the perfect dessert to serve after a filling...
Banana Cream Brownie Dessert
I always keep the ingredients for this extremely delicious dessert on hand because I make it quite often for potlucks...
Southwestern Catfish
Catfish fillets are rubbed with a blend that includes chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne and paprika, then topped with homemade...
Pulled Molasses Taffy
Meet the Cook: French-Canadian children traditionally make this soft, chewy taffy on November 25, the feast day of St. Catherine....
Honey-Glazed Wings
My family favors chicken wings that are mildly seasoned with honey, ginger, soy sauce and chili sauce. Tasty and tender,...
Italian Restaurant Chicken
Here’s a healthful dish that’s a favorite with family and friends. While the chicken and sauce cook, I make pasta...
Nacho Pizza
I love Mexican food, and I love pizza. So I combined the best of both in this hearty pizza recipe....
Tuxedo Pasta
With chicken and veggies, this pasta medley in a mild lemon and wine sauce is a complete meal in one...
Contest-Winning Crispy Chicken Fingers
My kids love these tender, moist chicken strips! My husband and I cut up the chicken and add to a...
Black Raspberry Dumplings
These scrumptious dumplings are very easy to fix. I like to prepare them just before a meal and then set...
Barbecued Hot Dogs
I grew up in a family of eight kids, and we never complained if Mom made these terrific hot dogs...
Garden Orzo Risotto
No one will believe this rich, creamy dish was prepared in less than 30 minutes! I developed the recipe when...
Asparagus Sausage Crepes
This was my favorite recipe when I was growing up in western Michigan, where asparagus is a big spring crop....
Egg Salad and Cucumber Sandwiches
Cool, crisp cucumber adds a summery crunch to these tasty egg sandwiches with just a little kick. Sometimes I substitute...
Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies
Whenever I take these to a gathering, someone will usually announce. "Lisa brought those brownies"—and everyone knows exactly which ones...
Chip Lover’s Cupcakes
Making chocolate chip cookies is a challenge with three teenagers who are always grabbing the dough to "sample." Their love...
Garlic Shrimp & Orzo Salad
I enjoy cold pasta salads and rice salads, so I decided to make one with orzo, a rice-shaped pasta. Feel...
Italian Meatball Tortes
With classic Italian flavor, these hearty dinner pies filled with tomatoes, mozzarella and savory homemade meatballs will be a hit...
Salmon with Polenta
"My husband was of Italian-Swiss descent, and one of his favorite dishes was salmon or bass with tomato sauce served...
Dilly Zucchini Casserole
Whenever I take this timesaving side-dish casserole to a potluck, I seldom bring any home, and folks often ask for...
Coconut Pecan Cookies
These golden brown cookies will remind you of German chocolate cake, with chocolate chips and coconut in the batter and...
Busy Day Beef Stew
Here's a classic old-fashioned beef stew that simmers for hours in the slow cooker. I call it my "lazy" stew...
Asian-Style Baby Back Ribs
The combination of tender grilled pork and an irresistible sauce will have you licking your fingers. Be ready to add...
Java Muffins
If you love your morning java like I do, get a double dose by paring this crunchy pecan-topped muffin with...
Zucchini Enchiladas
I love this enchilada recipe because it helps me serve a healthy but tasty meal to my family. When my...
Raspberry Ribbon Cheesecake
Here's a mouthwatering dessert that's sure to impress family and friends. Not only does it taste wonderful with its chocolate...