Creamy Lemon Cheesecake
My friend Gwen gave me this creamy, lip-smacking recipe, and it's been a crowd-pleaser at my house ever since. The...
Herbed Garlic Bread
I use either French or Vienna bread for this recipe. The Parmesan cheese complements the garlic nicely.
Apple-Nut Blue Cheese Tartlets
These tasty appetizers look and taste gourmet, but they're easy to make and have loads of blue cheese flavor. The...
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...
Blond Brownies a la Mode
Ever since I tried the maple blondie at Applebee's, I've been determined to figure out the recipe. I tried several...
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...
Greek Stuffed Mini Potatoes
I love this recipe because you can serve it warm or cold. I usually make these stuffed potatoes ahead and...
Apricot Fruitcake
My husband didn't care for fruitcake (which I love) - till he tasted this one.
He and I have...
Summer Veggie Subs
Every Sunday night during the summer, a local park near our home holds free outdoor concerts. We've been going for...
Strawberry-Rosemary Yogurt Pops
We planted strawberries a few years ago, and these tangy-sweet frozen yogurt pops are my very favorite treats to make...
Fig Jam
I have had a love of figs ever since I had an amazing appetizer that used a combination of them...
Vegetables Mornay
These saucy vegetables are a colorful and satisfying side dish we enjoy often. Our daughter, an 11-year-old 4-H member, earned...
Swedish Doughnuts
One day, my father got a hankering for doughnuts and asked me to make him some. I ended up trying...
Chicken Corn Fritters
I've always loved corn fritters, but they weren't satisfying as a main dish. I came up with this recipe and...
Fruit-Pecan Pork Roast
This spectacular roast was a huge hit with members of the cooking club I belong to. The sweet, tangy fruit...
Teriyaki Pineapple Drumsticks
We have a large family and throw big parties, so I look for ways to free my husband from the...
Squash Custard Pie
Acorn squash has been a favorite of mine since I was little and my mother baked it with sugar and...
Gingerbread Loaf
Enjoy this old-fashioned ginger loaf recipe originally from Holland. This moist spicy bread smells delicious while it's baking...and slices are...
Autumn Pepper Relish
This colorful relish is a favorite with friends and family because it tastes amazing on just about everything. I like...
Pickled Brussels Sprouts
This year, when I asked my brother what he wanted for his 31st birthday, he answered, "pickled Brussels sprouts." I...
Chicken Salad with Crispy Wontons
Here's a quick easy meal. My mom made it when I was growing up, but I added veggies and lightened...