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...
Summer Spinach Salad
Guests always request the recipe for this fabulous spinach salad. Tossed with ripe banana chunks, fresh strawberries and toasted almonds,...
Breakfast Pockets
Meet the Cook: With these, I like being able to serve a complete breakfast inside a tidy pocket of dough....
Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad
During the summer, my family often requests this recipe—especially our 19-year-old (we also have a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old). Simply...
Prosciutto-Stuffed Meat Loaf
An amazing blend of flavors—including prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil and cheese—make this rolled loaf something special.
Chicken Casserole Supreme
“This casserole is so satisfying on a cold day, and it gets even better the next day. I added apples...
Big Sandwich
This sandwich will put all other sandwich recipes to shame! One look at this impressive sandwich and your family and...
Italian Shepherd’s Pie
For a stick-to-your-ribs main dish that's deliciously different, give this pie a try! The Italian sausage goes so well with...
Island Breezes Coffee Cake
With the island flavors, this simple pull-apart bread is perfect for a spring brunch. —Debra Goforth, Newport, Tennessee
Coconut Pecan Cupcakes
Pecan lovers have lots to cheer about with these flavorful cupcakes. I created the recipe for my best friend, Ann,...
Chicken & Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
My grilled cheese sandwich combines chicken with sweet caramelized onions, red peppers, Swiss cheese and sourdough bread. It’s oh-my goodness....
Cherry Almond Preserves
This recipe came from my mother-in-law. It's very old-fashioned—in fact, the friend who gave it to her used to cook...
Grilled Italian Meatball Burgers
I just love these burgers! They're a big hit with kids and adults. I serve them with sliced green peppers,...
Hot Dog Sliders with Mango-Pineapple Salsa
For parties, we shrink down lots of foods, including these quick hot dogs, to slider size. Pile on the easy...
Easter Brunch Lasagna
Ham, broccoli and hard-cooked eggs are terrific together in this unique brunch lasagna. I came up with the recipe for...