Nutty Apple Streusel Dessert
Many people don't think of using a slow cooker to make dessert, but I like having this hot, scrumptious apple...
Chocolate Croissants
From time to time, we have stuffed French toast made from rich buttery brioche. One Father's Day when I wanted...
Simple Baked Chicken
I was surprised when my sister-in-law told me she used just three simple ingredients to bake this tender, flavorful chicken....
Blueberry, Basil and Goat Cheese Pie
For a good friend moving to L.A., I made a blueberry goat cheese pie. Bake one, share it and start...
Apple Streusel Muffins/Bread
When these muffins are baking, the aroma is irresistible! I make them often when apples are in season.
German Potato Salad with Sausage
Hearty and saucy, this potato salad is an old family recipe that was updated using cream of potato soup to...
South-of-the-Border Caprese Salad
Plump heirloom tomatoes highlight this garden-fresh showpiece, drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing and sprinkled with cheese. It's perfect for an...
Crazy Delicious Baby Back Ribs
My husband craves a good ribs recipe, so we cook them multiple ways. This low and slow method with a...
Best Chicken Kiev
From holiday dinners to potluck suppers, this is one of my favorite meals. Folks love the mildly seasoned chicken roll-ups....
Soft Italian Breadsticks
I use the "dough only" cycle on my bread machine to prepare these melt-in-your-mouth breadsticks that my family of five...
Spiced Walnut Loaf
When my sister and I spent the night at our grandmother's house, we often requested these muffins for breakfast. Today,...
Sparkling Kiwi Lemonade
Keep some kiwi ice cubes in the freezer so they’re ready whenever you crave a tall glass of this dressed-up...
Heirloom Tomato Salad
This is a simple yet elegant dish that always pleases my guests. Not only is it tasty, but it is...
Peach-Basil Lemonade Slush
This chilly slush with peaches, lemon juice and garden-fresh basil is hands-down the best lemonade ever. It tastes just like...
Chicken In Pear Sauce
Pairing poultry with pears brought applause from my husband and four growing children. Simple enough for everyday meals and ideal...
Creamy Pork Tenderloin
Meet the Cook: For years, I've been making this recipe both for my husband and me and for guests as...
Pan-Fried Catfish with Spicy Pecan Gremolata
Gremolata, a citrusy minced herb mix, makes a flavorful garnish. This well-seasoned version, with pecans added, gives an unexpected nutty...
Sausage Bean Burritos
Like my mother and grandmother, I'm a frugal cook. I purchase meats in bulk, including sausage. This is one creative...
Chocolate Fruit Dip
I've been told I'm not allowed to come to neighborhood parties unless I bring this dip! It's always a big...
Oat Pancakes
My daughter brought this recipe home from school one day, and we loved it. Since then, these pancakes have been...
Three Cheese Enchiladas
This easy-to-prepare main dish meal has proven popular with dinner guests of all ages—and especially teenagers. You'll find the Southwest-style...
Cajun Gazpacho
Horseradish, spices and slightly sweet balsamic vinegar give this gazpacho its Cajun flair. Served chilled, it’s one of the best...
Fudgy Banana Muffins
We love the flavor combination of chocolate and banana. Once when I had no chocolate chips on hand, I made...
Freezer Raspberry Sauce
This is a great topping for ice cream, and—since it's thicker than sweetened berries—it's nice over sponge cake or shortcake,...
Rye Party Puffs
I can't go anywhere without taking along my puffs. They're pretty enough for a wedding reception yet hearty enough to...
Mexican Bean Barley Soup
Wonderfully warming, this soup is always on the menu for the retreats we host on our woodland farm. Everyone enjoys...
Apple Butter Muffins
Meet the Cook: As an ex-farm girl, I have fond memories of making apple butter with my grandmother. I often...
Triple-Layer Lemon Cake
A smooth and silky citrus filling separates the three layers of my lemon cake. It's a homemade favorite that friends...
Speedy Spanish Rice
Mexican food is big with our family; in fact, one of my nephews loves this dish so much that he...