Chewy Pecan Cookies
Oatmeal cookies were always my son's favorite when he was small. I wanted to send him some recently, but I...
Sour Cream Peach Pecan Pie
Fresh peaches, good southern pecans and real vanilla make this pie a special summertime treat. —Sherrell Dikes, Holiday Island, Arkansas
Tomato Dill Soup
Meet the Cook: Most often, I make this soup ahead and keep it in the fridge. It's particularly good to...
Cheesy Sausage Stromboli
I've had a hundred requests for this recipe over the years. Perfect for brunch or as an evening snack, this...
Sweet and Savory Pulled Beef Dinner
Flavorful pulled beef is great served over rice or noodles for a more formal meal, or inside hard rolls for...
Corn & Onion Souffle
I swapped out my old cheese souffle for one with corn. If you’re souffle-challenged, it helps to use smaller ramekins...
Honey-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
When I was first married, we didn’t have a working oven or grill, so I had to use the stovetop...
Creamed Cauliflower
This is a Hungarian recipe from my mother. It's easy to make and flavorful.
Company Onion Soup
The onions in this part of the country are superb, and this soup is proof. Try it and see if...
Cornmeal Lime Cookies
Here’s something a little different for your platter of Christmas sweets. Cornmeal gives these light cookies crunch, and the tart...
Pickled Baby Carrots
With mild herb flavor and crunchy texture, these baby carrots make a delightful addition to an appetizer tray or a...
Banana Sundae Sauce
Try this luscious banana sundae topping at your next ice-cream social. I guarantee you'll be asked to bring it again....
Pickled Carrots
The trick to pickled carrots is cooking them just long enough to retain a harvest-fresh "snap." These tangy treats are...
Mediterranean Chicken in Creamy Herb Sauce
Just because it's a weeknight does not mean that you can't have a delightful dinner. The aroma of the fresh...
Spiced Raisin Bread
I have two bread machines, and one is often busy baking this soft chewy loaf. The bread's nutmeg, cloves and...
Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapenos)
If you love spicy food like we do, then these tasty candied jalapenos—also known as cowboy candy—are for you! You...
Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad
My sister-in-law introduced me to this colorful mandarin chicken salad with a delicious homemade dressing. I reduced the oil and...
“Secret’s in the Sauce” BBQ Ribs
A sweet, rich sauce makes this BBQ ribs recipe so tender that the meat literally falls off the bones. And...
Spicy Sweet Potato Kale Cannellini Soup
This cross between a soup and a stew fits the meatless Monday bill quite nicely. It warms you right up,...
Strawberry Melon Fizz
Experimenting in the kitchen is fun for me. That's how I came up with this recipe—I adapted it from recipes...
Jalapeno Cranberry Jelly
The thing that inspires most of my recipes is getting an item that I don't know what to do with...
Cherry Fruit Smoothies
You need just four ingredients to blend together these super-fast smoothies for breakfast. Try whipping them up on a hot...
Tacoritos
This mild and meaty southwestern dish combines the delicious flavor of tacos with the heartiness of burritos. Your family is...
Saucy Garlic Chicken
Roasted garlic lends a rich flavor to this appetizing chicken entree, and it complements the spinach nicely. Ideal for entertaining,...
Watermelon Spritzer
It couldn’t get much easier than this bright spritzer! “Watermelon blended with limeade is cool and refreshing. It’s a wonderful...
Cheddar Chicken Potpie
Cheese soup is one of my favorites, but it’s a bit too rich for my husband’s taste. Now I make...
Artichoke Spinach Salad
The fresh spinach makes this a bright green salad, and the dressing adds just the right flavor.
Pizza Tot Casserole
You'll need just seven basic ingredients to make this effortless upside-down pizza casserole. Since I cook for two, I often...
Oven French Toast with Nut Topping
Baked French toast makes a special morning brunch so easy! —Donna Justin, Sparta, Wisconsin