Smoked Turkey Pasta Salad
I made a large version of this colorful pasta salad for a Super Bowl party, and all my guests loved...
Bacon-Stuffed Mushrooms
I first tried these bubbly treats at my sister-in-law's house. The tender mushroom caps and creamy filling were so fabulous...
Garlic Pizza Wedges
Our pastor made this for a get-together, and my husband and i just couldn't stay away from the hors d'oeuvres...
Chunky Taco Soup
I've gotten great response at our church dinners and senior groups whenever I bring this thick easy-to-fix soup. I usually...
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos
Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...
Reuben Brunch Bake
I created this when I wanted something different for a graduation brunch for two of our sons. When I realized...
Winning Cream of Asparagus Soup
I developed this recipe myself by substituting asparagus for broccoli in cream of broccoli soup. It's a big favorite at...
German Chocolate Cake
German chocolate cake is a towering chocolate-coconut-pecan cake, perfect for your next baking affair.
Mission Baked Beans
These beans are wonderful with tortillas or cornbread, and I'll often serve them with a salad for a main meal....
New England Seafood Chowder
I don't know of a recipe that better represents our area than chowder. I adapted it from my mom's clam...
Parmesan Potato Soup
Meet the Cook: Even my husband, who's not much of a soup eater, likes this. Our two boys - ages...
Hearty Split Pea Soup
For a different spin on traditional pea soup, try this split pea soup recipe with corned beef. The flavor is...
Golden Squash Soup
This special recipe from my mother-in-law is one that I enjoy making as part of our fall meals. The soup...
Pea Soup with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Fresh garden peas combine with a hint of basil for a delightfully light spring soup. A unique mushroom drizzle adds...
Spinach Orzo Salad
This incredibly tasty salad couldn’t be any easier to put together, and since it feeds a bunch, you won’t have...
Rustic Rye Bread
This gorgeous rye bread has just a touch of sweetness and the perfect amount of caraway seeds. With a crusty...
Savory Apple-Chicken Sausage
These easy, healthy sausages taste great, and they make an elegant brunch dish. The recipe is also very versatile: It...
Chicken Soup with Potato Dumplings
Our family calls this comforting, old-fashioned soup our “Sunday dinner soup” because it’s almost a complete dinner in a bowl....
Lemony Chicken Soup
While living in California, I enjoyed a delicious chicken-lemon soup at a local restaurant. When I returned to Texas, I...
Land of Enchantment Posole
My family named this spicy soup after our state moniker, “New Mexico, Land of Enchantment.” We usually make it around...
Minestrone with Italian Sausage
I make this zippy, satisfying soup all the time, and it’s my dad’s favorite. The recipe makes a lot, and...
Mushroom Salisbury Steak
My family really looks forward to supper when these tasty beef patties are on the menu. I served this effortless...
Contest-Winning Broccoli Cornbread
This recipe was inspired by my husband's love of cornbread. It's so good, he and folks who dine with us...
Winning Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Meet the Cook: Generally, my husband isn't a soup fan - but his spoon's poised and ready for this version....
Idaho Potato Salad
Mom used to make this potato salad without a recipe. When I got married, she and I made it one...
Caramel-Fudge Chocolate Cake
To satisfy the chocolate lovers in our family, I added hot fudge topping and chocolate chips to a caramel-covered dessert...
Chunky Seafood Chowder
This creamy chowder brimming with tender potato and crab tastes so good guests will never guess it starts with canned...
Western-Style Beef and Beans
This hearty, crowd-pleasing dish doesn't take long to make but tastes as if it simmered all day. With bread and...
Festive Potato Salad
Every member of my family (my husband and I have two grown sons and a grandson) likes creamy-type potato salads....