Chicken-Ricotta Stuffed Shells
“My husband and I don’t care for tomato-based sauces, so I came up with this variation on stuffed shells,” says...
Saucy Stuffed Zucchini
Like many people I know, I've had an overabundance of zucchini in my garden. I created this recipe to use...
Cherry Coconut Treats
My great-grandmother created this recipe more than 100 years ago, so these tasty bites have appeared at many family parties....
Mrs. Thompson’s Carrot Cake
I received this recipe from the mother of a patient I cared for back in 1972 in St. Paul, Minnesota....
Triple Berry Muffins
Fresh blueberries, raspberries and strawberries bring eye-catching color and fruity taste to these moist muffins nicely spiced with cinnamon. They...
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Buffalo chicken wraps are excellent. Honey and lime juice help tone down the hot wing sauce for a refreshing...
Chicken Chorizo Posole
“I first tasted posole while visiting a friend in Santa Fe. It was a
revelation! I have since been...
Contest-Winning Neapolitan Cheesecake
As a child, I loved Neapolitan ice cream. I thought it would be fun to create a cheesecake with the...
Chocolate Dipped Brownies
My family calls these bars "the world's chocolatiest brownies" and is more than happy to gobble up a batch whenever...
Spicy Asparagus Spears
This no-fuss dish gets its zippy taste from Cajun seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes. Even those who don't like...
German Oktoberfest Pizza
There’s a little bit of Deutschland in every slice of this quick, creative pizza. If you like sausage and ‘kraut,...
Pasta Frittata
This well-seasoned frittata, starring ham, eggs, cheese and pasta, is always popular on a buffet. It bakes up a lovely...
Easy Bourbon Chocolate-Pecan Pie
This is my version of my great-grandmother's original pecan pie recipe. You can easily make this pie without the bourbon...
Asian Corn Succotash
Since I’m not a fan of lima beans, I use edamame (green soybeans) in this colorful corn succotash instead. The...
Apricot Wraps
I accumulated a large recipe collection from around the world while my husband served in the Air Force for 25...
Vidalia Onion Bake
The mild taste of Vidalias makes this casserole appealing to onion lovers and non-fans alike. It's an excellent accompaniment to...
Southwestern Bean Chowder
Even though there is a bit of heat from the spices and green chiles, my young children love this soup...
Sesame Chicken Strips
These tasty chicken strips dipped in the lightly sweet sauce are a wonderful finger food. They go over really well...
Sour Cream ‘n’ Dill Chicken
With six children and two boarders, it seems I'm always cooking for a crowd. So, almost every recipe I use...
Tuscan Truffles
For holiday potlucks, I make an appetizer truffle out of prosciutto, figs and toasted pine nuts. Mascarpone and goat cheese...
Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches
Parmesan cheese and dill make this the most incredible chicken salad I’ve ever tasted. These sandwiches are a simple entree...
Rustic Fruit Tart
My husband and I love pie, but we can't eat a whole 9-inch pie by ourselves. So I make these...
Herbed Cheese Sticks
We love the breadsticks we get hot from the oven at our local pizza parlor. Now I can serve that...
Pina Colada Molded Salad
My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts. It's a wonderful anytime treat. Now that...
Berry-Apple-Rhubarb Pie
I make this family favorite every year for a gathering at my sister's, where the recipe is known as "Uncle...
Hearty Chickpea Potpie
This veggie potpie is so savory and satisfying! The spring veggies, easy prep and impressive presentation make it a perfect...
Polenta Parmigiana
“This warm, Italian-flavored appetizer also makes a quick, filling lunch. I prefer this veggie version, but my kids like to...
Stuffed Squash for Two
My husband and I love this recipe as newlyweds, and now that our children are grown, we are enjoying it...
Maple-Dijon Chicken
Eating dinner as a family every night is really important to us, and this recipe is one that we all...