Italian Herb Muffins
My husband enjoys garlic bread with spaghetti. While preparing spaghetti for dinner one day, I realized I was out of...
Peanut Butter Pork Curry
For an anniversary with my boyfriend, I cooked pork Asian style with peanut, coconut and curry flavors. Bonus: The butcher...
Springtime Beignets & Berries
I've always loved beignets, but never thought I could make them myself. Turns out they're easy! Sometimes I'll even make...
Stuffed Asiago-Basil Mushrooms
Even if you don't like mushrooms, you will have to try them again with these pretty appetizers, which taste divine....
Lentil Barley Soup
Meet the Cook: Soups are one of my favorite things to prepare - they're so easy, and nothing is better...
Pronto Taco Soup
When out-of-state friends dropped by, I invited them to stay for dinner, knowing that I could put together this mild,...
Buttermilk Pecan Waffles
I like cooking with buttermilk. These golden buttermilk waffles are my husband's favorite breakfast, so we enjoy them often. They're...
Blueberry Sour Cream Pancakes
When our family of 10 goes blueberry picking, we have a bounty of berries in no time. We especially enjoy...
Fantastic Beef Fajitas
The first time I made these, my family couldn’t get enough, so the next time
I made a double...
Four-Onion Soup
This mellow, rich-tasting onion soup is such a main-stay for our family that I felt compelled to share the recipe....
Spinach Salad with Rhubarb Dressing
Spinach salad is excellent with this tangy topping, which really perks it up. A friend shared a similar salad dressing...
Creamy Stuffed Baked Potatoes
My mom gave me the recipe for these twice-baked potatoes, and I altered them by adding garlic, bacon and green...
Caramel Fudge Cheesecake
It's hard to resist this chocolaty cheesecake with its fudgy crust, crunchy pecans and gooey layer of caramel. I combined...
Golden Peach Pie
Years ago, I entered this pie in the Park County Fair in Livingston. It won a first-place blue ribbon plus...
Glazed Pear Shortcakes
Family and friends will savor every last crumb of this lickety-split dessert. The pound cake absorbs the apricot flavor and...
Radish Asparagus Salad
Lemon zest and mustard in the dressing add the perfect punch to crisp asparagus and crunchy radishes in this fresh...
Peppermint Cream Pound Cake
I came up with this recipe when I was looking for a twist on traditional pound cake. I love the...
Brie Cherry Pastry Cups
Golden brown and flaky, these bite-sized puff pastries with creamy Brie and sweet cherry preserves could easily double as a...
Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff
No more standing and stirring at the stove. This creamy Stroganoff preps in a skillet, then cooks all day while...
Chimichurri Monkey Bread
The herby goodness of my favorite sauce shines in this nostalgic bread recipe that comes together quickly thanks to refrigerated...
Molasses Cookies with a Kick
Here’s my go-to combination of ingredients for the best spice cookies. They’re a natural for fall, but I make them...
Shrimp Corn Cakes with Soy Mayo
Feel free to add hot sauce to the dip that accompanies these savory corn cakes. —Katty Chiong, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Sesame Salmon with Wasabi Mayo
I created this recipe to mimic the flavors of sushi. It’s remarkably simple and turns out well every time. —Carolyn...
Chipotle Crackle Cookies
I usually bake these special cookies for the holidays, but my family loves them so I bake them for their...
Smoked Pimiento Cheese Crostini
Pimiento cheese has long been a favorite in our family, so these bite-sized appetizers are a treat! I add Worcestershire...
Italian Beef Tortellini Stew
This is my first completely original recipe—and it turned out to be awesome! It’s a hefty, rich stew, full of...
Baked Lasagna in a Bun
My family loves the meat sauce and cheese tucked into bread for this baked lasagna. Add a crisp salad for...
Ranch Mac & Cheese
I came up with the recipe for this creamy and satisfying macaroni and cheese, which has a special twist. My...
Hoosier Pork Chop Supper
Indiana is one of the leading hog-producing states, so this recipe reflects our region. This is a "lickin' good" one-dish...