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    Black Bean Soup with Fruit Salsa

    1 review

    Flavorful and filling, Michaela Rosenthal's hearty soup is laced with a hint of lime and has a zesty Southwest flair....


    Fudgy Mint Squares

    7 reviews

    I've had this recipe since I was in junior high school. No one can resist the fudgy brownie base, cool...


    Fisherman’s Crispy Coating

    3 reviews

    My father, Garfield Freih, is an avid fisherman and frequently acts as the chef on fishing trips he takes with...


    Mousse Tarts

    2 reviews

    Rich white chocolate and whipped cream combine in these fast-to-fix berry-topped treats. Although the tarts originally called for dark chocolate,...


    Apple Cider Pulled Pork

    6 reviews

    For potlucks and tailgates, we slow-cook pork with cider, onions and spices. These tangy sliders make a winning barbecue plate...


    Pancetta, Pear & Pecan Puffs

    2 reviews

    I was recently at a wedding reception where the menu was all small bites. Here’s my rendition of the pear...


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    Ham and Cheese Calzones

    19 reviews

    This sort of inside-out pizza is something I concocted one evening when I had leftover baked ham and needed to...


    Warm Bacon Endive Dressing

    2 reviews

    My husband loves his mom's endive dressing, so I asked her to share the recipe with me. When I make...

    Pecan-Pear Green Salad

    2 reviews

    This lovely salad adds a special touch to any meal. The juicy pear slices, toasted pecans and mixed greens are...


    Asian Beef and Cauliflower Stew

    4 reviews

    Next to hamburger, round steak is probably the most frequent dinner "guest" at our place! I'm always experimenting with recipes,...


    Goat Cheese & Ham Omelet

    5 reviews

    As a busy working mom, my breakfast needs to require minimal prep. I often combine the egg mixture beforehand and...


    Creamy Roasted Garlic & Spinach Orzo

    6 reviews

    This side dish brings instant comfort. I first made it without spinach so my husband and daughter would like it....


    Spiced Carrots & Butternut Squash

    8 reviews

    When I've got a lot going on, my slow cooker is my go-to tool for cooking veggies. The sweetness of...


    Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Bake

    7 reviews

    When my brother, sister and I were young, Mom would bake this cinnamon-scented oatmeal before driving us to school. Whenever...


    Hazelnut Shortbread

    3 reviews

    We have several acres of hazelnut trees here in the Willamette Valley, where the climate is perfect for this crop....


    Double Corn Dressing

    2 reviews

    I have served this delicious dressing, made with a dry stuffing mix, over the years to family and friends, and...


    Beef and Potato Boats

    6 reviews

    Meet the Cook: Back when I was teaching elementary school (I'm now a busy stay-at-home mom to our two youngsters,...

    Pickled Baby Carrots

    2 reviews

    With mild herb flavor and crunchy texture, these baby carrots make a delightful addition to an appetizer tray or a...


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    Banana Sundae Sauce

    1 review

    Try this luscious banana sundae topping at your next ice-cream social. I guarantee you'll be asked to bring it again....


    Pickled Carrots

    3 reviews

    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

    3 reviews

    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

    5 reviews

    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)

    2 reviews

    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

    1 review

    My sister-in-law introduced me to this colorful mandarin chicken salad with a delicious homemade dressing. I reduced the oil and...


    Spicy Hash Brown Waffles with Fried Eggs

    4 reviews

    Refrigerated hash brown potatoes will help you make quick work of these crunchy waffles. Put out lots of toppings so...


    Beef Paprikash with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes

    10 reviews

    Beef paprikash, a Hungarian dish, makes a marvelous Sunday dinner. We prefer it with kluski egg noodles, or try mashed...


    English Toffee Bars

    4 reviews

    Meet the Cook: My mother and I get together every year around Christmastime to make this delicious chocolate-coated toffee, using...


    Black Bean Soup for Two

    8 reviews

    I cooked for two people for the first 7 years of my marriage. Today, I'm a stay-at-home mom with a...


    Tender Beef and Noodles

    11 reviews

    Because I often work outside with my husband on our cattle ranch, I appreciate convenient recipes like this. The main...