Appalachian Cornbread
On this westernmost ridge of the Appalachians, we get abundant rain and sunshine, which allows our children to grow a...
Chocolate Espresso-Nut Torte
I love chocolate and nuts, and they come together deliciously in this torte. Serve it with sweetened whipped cream or...
Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Chicken
My husband and children love this tender chicken with its spicy sauce. Peach preserves add just a touch of sweetness,...
Mushroom Marsala with Barley
This vegetarian recipe is a tasty mashup of chicken Marsala and mushroom barley soup. It's terrific as a main dish,...
Contest-Winning Potato Pan Rolls
Beautiful color and a light-as-a-feather texture make these rolls our family's favorite for holiday meals. I won the reserve champion...
Autumn Vegetable Mash
I stop mashing before the veggies get too smooth because I like a chunky texture. But go ahead and keep...
Au Gratin Garlic Potatoes
Cream cheese and a can of cheese soup turn ordinary sliced potatoes into a rich side dish that's perfect accompaniment...
Crab Toast
If you prefer casual dining in the summer, try this scrumptious entree that’s crunchy, creamy and delightfully rich. Or serve...
Strawberries ‘n’ Cream Bread
Once strawberry-picking time arrives here each summer, my husband and I look forward to this bread. Since only fresh strawberries...
Lemon-Berry Shortcake
This simple lemon shortcake is tender and not overly sweet. Enjoy this summertime classic with a generous layer of whipped...
Almond-Crusted Chops with Cider Sauce
I use finely ground almonds to give pork chops a crunchy crust. The cider sauce makes them tangy, creamy and...
Spicy Sausage Fettuccine
I once accidentally bought hot Italian sausage, but still wanted to find a way to use it. I tossed it...
Walnut Balls
Most of my family members don't eat meat, so I've made these appetizers for special occasions ever since a friend...
Chocolate Pecan Brownies
These brownies have been in my recipe collection since I was 9 years old. I've added to and altered the...
Orange Cream Cheesecake
I love serving this impressive-looking cheesecake with its pretty layers and silky-smooth texture. The combination of orange gelatin, cream cheese...
Mandarin Couscous Salad
I help teach a healthy lifestyles program and often share this recipe. Instead of mandarin oranges you can add fresh...
Strawberry Yogurt Smoothies with Banana
Frozen berries and fruit keep these frosty smoothies extra thick. Best of all, the recipe is a great way to...
No-Bake Lime Cheesecake
Being from the Sunshine State, I love any recipe containing citrus. This one, featuring lime, is quick to mix up...
Black-Eyed Pea Sausage Stew
I always wanted to try black-eyed peas. I happened to have smoked sausage on hand one night, so I invented...
Chocolate Velvet Dessert
This creamy concoction is the result of several attempts to duplicate a dessert I enjoyed on vacation. It looks so...
Berry-Cream Cookie Snaps
My mom and I made up this recipe by combining two others. These cute cookies are crispy on the outside...
Ultimate Bacon-Maple French Toast
A savory update to baked French toast, this is an easy make-ahead dish that is excellent for brunches and showers....
Cranberry Pear Crisp Pie
Filled with a bubbling combination of cranberries and pears, this crumb-topped dessert is a wonderful change of pace from traditional...
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
We have a cow, so homemade ice cream is a regular dessert in our household. This creamy mint chocolate chip...
Vanilla-Butter Sugar Cookies
These butter sugar cookies are one of my favorite cookies to bake for Christmas. The dough recipe is versatile, so...
Rhubarb Sticky Buns
Since I have seven rhubarb plants in my backyard, everything's coming up rosy about now. My husband and two teen...
Mission Baked Beans
These beans are wonderful with tortillas or cornbread, and I'll often serve them with a salad for a main meal....
Chocolate Orange Cupcakes
Chocolate and orange are perfect together in these fudgy morsels. To give them a moist brownie-like texture, I add mayonnaise....
Rhubarb Cheesecake Dessert
After moving to our current home 15 years ago, we were thrilled to discover a huge rhubarb patch. Since I...