Spinach-Topped Tomatoes
This colorful side dish is classic for a reason! It provides a perfect taste of summer when garden-fresh tomatoes are...
Baked Potato Salad
I was tired of the ordinary potato salads served so often in summer, so I came up with this hearty...
Pecan Turtles
I made these "turtle-like" concoctions one Christmas for a sweets exchange. My dad saw them on the counter waiting to...
Peking Shrimp
In the summer, we spend as much time as possible at our vacation home in a beach town. I prepare...
Meaty Chili Lasagna
My mother-in-law has been gone for 20 years, but her recipe is still in great demand at family gatherings and...
Slow-Simmered Kidney Beans
My husband always puts us down for a side dish when we're invited to a potluck. Canned beans cut down...
Mandarin-Cashew Tossed Salad
Mandarin oranges and chopped red onion add a touch of color to mixed greens and sweet roasted cashews in this...
Pavlova
This beautiful torte was named after the Russian ballerina Pavlova because it's light and airy—and gets rave reviews! I adapted...
Chocolate-Cherry Ice Cream Pie
No one would ever dream that the fancy taste and look of this luscious freezer pie from Kimberly West of...
Creamy Chicken Salad
I modified the original recipe for this chicken salad to make it healthier. The ingredients are so flavorful that my...
Orange-Cashew Chicken and Rice
I like to experiment with different ingredients when I make this popular dish. Try celery instead of bok choy or...
South Carolina-Style Ribs
This recipe makes some of the best country-style pork ribs you'll ever eat, especially when cooked on a grill. We...
Dijon-Walnut Spinach Salad
This family favorite of ours has a great fresh taste, lots of different textures and can be tossed together in...
Fluffy Lemon Squares
A few handy convenience items hurry along the prep for these creamy bars with a vanilla wafer crust. They get...
Poppy Seed Tossed Salad
So many people seek out this salad at get-togethers, I always have a couple giant bowls waiting. A guest who...
Chicken Sausage Skillet
My sister Mary, an excellent cook, shared this wonderful recipe—I've always loved its tantalizing blend of ingredients. It came to...
Flatbread Tacos with Ranch Sour Cream
These tasty flatbread tacos, made with convenient refrigerated biscuits, are ideal for serving buffet style. Set out the toppings and...
Chicken Normandy
I grew up in rural Nebraska, and there I learned wholesome values and the "made-with-love" kitchen techniques that I will...
Chocolate-Cherry Cream Crepes
My 17-year old son calls me a gourmet cook whenever I make his favorite crepes. Sometimes, for a change, I...
Baked Parsnips
We enjoy this veggie often in the Northeast, and I've experimented with different ways of fixing them. This is by...
Golden Corn Quiche
I serve cut-up fresh fruit with this comforting quiche, which my vegetarian son really enjoys. You could also pair it...
Mountain Cookies
I've been making these deliciously different cookies for about 11 years. My kids especially like the creamy coconut filling. Whenever...
Chicken Poppy Seed Salad
Juicy berries, crisp sugar snap peas and crunchy pecans complement the lime-marinated chicken in this pretty salad. The homemade sweet-sour...
French Country Casserole
This delicious dish is great for busy nights when you don't have much time to devote to dinner. It's a...
Baked Apple French Toast
This is a simply wonderful brunch recipe that tastes special and will have your guests asking for seconds. I serve...
Kickin’ Snack Mix
The blend of cereal with cheddar crackers and mixed nuts puts a new twist on a classic party mix, and...
Apricot Peach Cobbler
Whenever I'm baking with apricots, I recall picking them fresh from my aunt's tree more than 25 years ago. They...
Cabernet Marinara Pasta
Fresh herbs and red wine flavor the sweet, simmered sauce that highlights this tasty pasta recipe. You can serve this...
Sunny Strawberry & Cantaloupe Salad
My little ones absolutely love this salad and ask me to make it all the time. Fruit and cheese taste...