Blackberry Beer Cocktail
This refreshing hard lemonade has a mild alcohol flavor; the beer adds just enough fizz to dance on your tongue...
Ragin’ Cajun Eggplant and Shrimp Skillet
We have a large summer garden where lots of produce lingers into fall. That’s when we harvest our onions, bell...
Pork Veggie Stir-Fry
Even kids find this colorful combo of vegetables, pork strips, seasonings and peanuts very appealing. Serve it over rice for...
Potato-Lentil Stew
Jampacked with veggies, this main-dish soup equals a meal the whole family will love. Serve with a loaf of your...
Rosemary-Garlic Focaccia Bread
This bread smells wonderful when it’s baking in the oven. I make it mostly during the summer when rosemary is...
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Pudding Cake
Growing up, I remember my grandfather cherishing the chocolate-covered cherries we’d bring him for Christmas. He passed away this past...
Gingerbread Pudding Cake
Super-moist cake gets all spiced up in this scrumptious slow-cooked dessert. If you want it a little sweeter, drizzle it...
Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti
Chocolate, pistachios and cranberries make a dramatic, delicious trio. Introducing the cranberries to this recipe added tartness, texture and color,...
Sausage-Herb Dressing
To make time for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials, I prep the sausage part of this recipe a day or two ahead...
Slow-Cooker Ham & Eggs
This dish is a treat any time of the year, but I love serving it on holiday mornings. It's basically...
Nutty Cheesecake Squares
I grew up on a farm and have had a lot of good recipes handed down to me. This is...
Double-Drizzle Pecan Cookies
These chewy, toasted pecan treats are a must with my cookie munchers every holiday. Using caramel and chocolate drizzle makes...
Vanilla Walnut Crescents
Friends look forward to receiving a gift of these crescents. They're my all-time favorite cookies. The pastry is tender and...
Chicago-Style Beef Rolls
I have fond memories of eating these big, messy sandwiches at a neighbor's house when I was growing up. Freeze...
Carrot Fruitcake
Even those who don't care for fruitcake love this special holiday dessert. It's a fun way to dress up that...
Great Pork Chop Bake
A friend brought this hearty meat-and-potatoes bake to our home when I returned from the hospital with our youngest child....
Grapefruit Meringue Pie
There's a grapefruit tree in our backyard, so I like to use fresh grapefruit juice when I make this pie....
Shortcut Sausage Jambalaya
Secret ingredient alert: A pinch of coffee crystals gives my jambalaya its roasty, toasty flavor. This quick and easy dinner...
Cherry Balsamic Pork Loin
After having a wonderful cherry Brie topping from a local market, I just knew I had to create one for...
Best Blackberry Cobbler
I’ve tweaked this recipe a few times, and everyone enjoys it. You can use frozen blackberries, but fresh are best....
Brussels Sprouts & Kale Saute
In an effort to add more greens to our meals, I created this dish—and my kids eat it up. The...
Beer Cheese Fondue
This thick fondue originated in my kitchen when I didn't have all of the ingredients I needed to make the...
Grandma Davidson’s Baked Apple Pudding
My savvy grandmother whipped up recipes like this homey cinnamon-scented apple pudding in the Depression years. Many of us still...
Southwest Hash with Adobo-Lime Crema
Adobo sauce adds so much extra flavor that you won't even miss the smaller amounts of butter and egg yolks...
Maple Peanut Butter Pie
Maple nut goodies have been a favorite candy of mine since I was a child, and I think the flavors...
Swirl Cinnamon Bread
If you like cinnamon, you’ll love this quick bread! It’s crusty on top, soft and moist inside. Make extra loaves...
Gentleman’s Whiskey Bacon Jam
You can slather this smoky bacon jam on pretty much anything. It lasts only a week in the fridge, so...
Lemon Tea Cookies
These sandwich cookies taste rich and buttery and have a lovely lemon filling. The recipe has been in our family...
Spinach and Sausage Lentil Soup
During the cooler months of the year, this soup makes regular appearances on our dinner table. It is approved by...