Machaca Beef Dip Sandwiches
The winning combination of beef, cumin, chili powder and the spicy heat of chipotle peppers makes these sandwiches game-day food...
Contest-Winning Chicken Wild Rice Casserole
While this special chicken and wild rice casserole is perfect for a company dinner, it's so good that I often...
Mom’s Chicken ‘n’ Buttermilk Dumplings
Meet the Cook: I serve this - with a tossed or cucumber salad - to friends dining with us or...
Best Ever Potato Soup
You'll be surprised at the taste of this rich and cheesy easy potato soup. It really is the best potato...
Best Strawberry Ice Cream
I've made this strawberry ice cream recipe often, and it comes out smooth and creamy every time. Our state produces...
Championship Bean Dip
My friends and neighbors expect me to bring this irresistible dip to every gathering. When I arrive, they ask, "You...
Louisiana Gumbo
Gumbo is a stew-like dish made with meat or seafood, tomatoes, sweet bell peppers and okra. You can serve it...
Asparagus Leek Soup
This is one of my family's favorite soups. It's so good for you because of all the vegetables, and it's...
Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder
I like to make this smooth, creamy soup when company comes to visit. Its zippy flavor is full of southwestern...
Milky Way Ice Cream
Our children don't have a lunch program at their school. So, once a month, another lady and I volunteer to...
Creamy Carrot Casserole
My mom and I developed this recipe to see if there was a carrot dish that even people who don't...
Fabulous Fajitas
I've enjoyed cooking since I was a girl growing up in the Southwest. When friends call to ask me for...
Fiesta Coleslaw
Coleslaw with a touch of heat makes a zesty side for barbecued chicken or pork. I also pile it on...
Asparagus with Fresh Basil Sauce
Add zip to your party with this easy appetizer. The dip that can also double as a flavorful sandwich spread....
Rocky Road Ice Cream
My daughters always want to put this rocky road ice cream in cones just like the ice cream shops do....
Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage
Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family...
Ice Cream Cake Roll
This tempting take on the much-loved cake roll features a from-scratch chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream and a layer of...
Bruschetta Chicken
We enjoy serving this tasty chicken bruschetta to both family and guests. It just might become your new favorite way...
Pear Waldorf Pitas
Here's a guaranteed table brightener for a shower, luncheon or party. Just stand back and watch these sandwiches vanish. For...
Spinach Turkey Meatballs
Our children call these "Gramby Meatballs" because the recipe came from my dear mother-in-law. It's a great way to make...
Pepperoni Pan Pizza
I've spent years trying to come up with the perfect pizza crust and sauce, and they're paired up in this...
Appetizer Tortilla Pinwheels
A friend gave me this recipe, and whenever I serve these tortilla pinwheel sandwiches, people ask me for the recipe,...
Sour Cream Pound Cake
Because I'm our town's postmaster, I can bake only in my spare time. I especially enjoy making desserts such as...
Zucchini Carrot Muffins
Meet the Cook: No matter when I make these muffins - for breakfast, or for lunch to serve with a...
Creamy Caramels
I discovered this caramel recipe in a local newspaper years ago and have made these soft buttery caramels ever since....
Chicken Caesar Wrap
This classic handheld with tender chicken, Parmesan cheese and chopped Caesar croutons features the perfect amount of dressing for a...
Greek-Style Chicken Burgers
The original recipe for these burgers called for lamb or beef, but I decided to try ground chicken to decrease...
Contest-Winning Grilled Corn Salsa
Nothing beats the flavor of grilled vegetables, and this is a super way to use your garden bounty. I grill...
Contest-Winning Broccoli Chicken Casserole
This delicious chicken and broccoli casserole recipe is a twist on chicken divan that came from an old boss. It’s...