Strawberry Cream Puffs
Lots of people think cream puffs are difficult to make—but I've never had these fail me!
By now, I...
Bacon Potato Pancakes
Meet the Cook: Potatoes are something I can eat anytime of day and almost any way. This recipe's one I...
Holly Wreaths
I've never come across another spritz cookie like this - one calling for cream cheese as an ingredient. That helps...
Layered Tortellini Salad
My tempting tortellini salad combines layer upon layer of flavors and textures, and its colors are amazing. It's perfect for...
Summertime Spaghetti Sauce
My husband and I look forward to this flavorful sauce when our tomatoes become so abundant and we need to...
Spring Frittata
With roasted veggies, asiago cheese and plenty of dill, this frittata is packed with spring flavors. It looks impressive, but...
Old-Fashioned Strawberry Soda
With just a quick pulse of the blender, you will have what I call a "refreshing sipper"—and you'll be asked...
Red Cabbage Casserole
Since I enjoy spending time with my guests rather than alone in the kitchen, this one's a favorite dish...I've served...
Croissant French Toast
More like a scrumptious dessert than a main dish, this rich French toast is topped with a tangy raspberry sauce...
Shrimp Scampi Fettuccine with Andouille Butter
We enjoy andouille sausage with pasta; now change up the usual Scampi by turning andouille into a butter sauce. —Judy...
Contest-Winning Strawberry Salsa
Guests often try to guess the secret ingredient in this. None think of strawberries...but many ask for the recipe.
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Reuben Meatballs
Meet the Cook: Those who like the taste of Reuben sandwiches and sauerkraut are sure to savor these distinctive meatballs....
Almond Chicken Salad
My mother used to prepare this chicken salad with grapes and almonds for an evening meal during the hot summer...
Make-Ahead Creamy Potatoes
For the holidays, I usually serve the traditional foods with a new spin or two on family favorites. I put...
Creamed Cauliflower
This is a Hungarian recipe from my mother. It's easy to make and flavorful.
Company Onion Soup
The onions in this part of the country are superb, and this soup is proof. Try it and see if...
Cornmeal Lime Cookies
Here’s something a little different for your platter of Christmas sweets. Cornmeal gives these light cookies crunch, and the tart...
Triple-Onion Baked Potatoes
I've been making twice-baked potatoes since I got married 19 years ago, and I'm constantly changing my recipe. This version...
Chicken Normandy
I grew up in rural Nebraska, and there I learned wholesome values and the "made-with-love" kitchen techniques that I will...
Chocolate-Cherry Cream Crepes
My 17-year old son calls me a gourmet cook whenever I make his favorite crepes. Sometimes, for a change, I...
Baked Parsnips
We enjoy this veggie often in the Northeast, and I've experimented with different ways of fixing them. This is by...
Golden Corn Quiche
I serve cut-up fresh fruit with this comforting quiche, which my vegetarian son really enjoys. You could also pair it...
Mountain Cookies
I've been making these deliciously different cookies for about 11 years. My kids especially like the creamy coconut filling. Whenever...
Chicken Poppy Seed Salad
Juicy berries, crisp sugar snap peas and crunchy pecans complement the lime-marinated chicken in this pretty salad. The homemade sweet-sour...
French Country Casserole
This delicious dish is great for busy nights when you don't have much time to devote to dinner. It's a...
Baked Apple French Toast
This is a simply wonderful brunch recipe that tastes special and will have your guests asking for seconds. I serve...
Kickin’ Snack Mix
The blend of cereal with cheddar crackers and mixed nuts puts a new twist on a classic party mix, and...
Apricot Peach Cobbler
Whenever I'm baking with apricots, I recall picking them fresh from my aunt's tree more than 25 years ago. They...
Cabernet Marinara Pasta
Fresh herbs and red wine flavor the sweet, simmered sauce that highlights this tasty pasta recipe. You can serve this...