Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies
My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a...
Margarita Granita with Spicy Shrimp
While tinkering and tuning up recipes for my spring menu, I came up with a snazzy little appetizer that's perfect...
Quick Apricot Chicken
This simple apricot chicken is one of my favorite dishes. Everybody just loves it and leftovers are always just as...
Great-Grandma’s Prune Roll
Here's an old-fashioned favorite that's sure to bring back memories of home cooking. The vanilla glaze adds a perfect hint...
Blueberry Ice Cream
The wild blueberries on our property spark recipe ideas. When my daughter and I made this ice cream at a...
Taco Twist Soup
The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans...
Chocolate Malt Cheesecake
My mother-in-law loved chocolate malts—and cheesecakes, too. Can you guess who passed this recipe on to me? Sometimes, I...
Freeze-and-Bake Rolls
These homemade rolls are fancy enough for a feast but handy enough for almost any occasion. —Jayne Duce, Raymond, Alberta
Classic Cottage Pie
Cottage pie is a combination of ground beef or lamb with mashed potatoes, topped with a bubbling layer of cheese...
Berry Delicious Rhubarb Crisp
What a perfect springtime dessert! It's filled with color and fresh fruit flavor the whole family will savor. I sometimes...
Lasagna Deliziosa
Everyone loves this lasagna. It's often served as a birthday treat for guests. I've lightened it up a lot from...
Sausage Zucchini Skillet
I began serving a version of this dish as a side with grilled salmon. I added sausage and rice—or noodles—to...
Italian Garden Frittata
I like to serve this pretty frittata with melon wedges for a delicious breakfast or brunch. —Sally Maloney, Dallas, Georgia
Forgotten Jambalaya
During chilly times of the year, I fix this jambalaya at least once a month. It’s so easy—just chop the...
Chicken Penne Casserole
This is my family’s favorite every week or two and we never tire of it. I like that I can...
German-Style Short Ribs
Our whole family is excited when I plug in the slow cooker to make these amazing ribs. We like them...
Best Blackberry Cobbler
I’ve tweaked this recipe a few times, and everyone enjoys it. You can use frozen blackberries, but fresh are best....
Pear Raspberry Crisp
We grow our own luscious red raspberries and feast on them fresh and freeze them for winter. This recipe combines...
Molasses-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
My husband grills up his luscious ribs recipe for our family of five at least once a month in the...
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...
Calgary Stampede Ribs
"More, please!" is what I hear when I serve these zippy, finger-licking ribs to family or guests. The first time...
Sweet ‘n’ Sour Ribs
If you're looking for a change from typical barbecue ribs, you'll enjoy this recipe my mom always prepared on birthdays...
Classic Cabbage Rolls
I've always enjoyed cabbage rolls but didn't make them since most methods were too complicated. This recipe is fairly simple...
Rhubarb Granola Crisp
Meet the Cook: When my husband and I moved to our house in town, the rhubarb patch had to come...
Brownie Kiss Cupcakes
It’s fun to prepare individual brownie cupcakes with a chocolaty surprise inside. My goddaughter asked me to make them for...
English Rhubarb Crumble
When I met my English husband and served him just the crumble, he said it was fantastic but really needed...
Rhubarb Mandarin Crisp
An attractive dessert, this crisp is also a popular breakfast dish at our house, served with a glass of milk...
Black and Blue Cobbler
It never occurred to me that I could bake a cobbler in my slow cooker until I saw some recipes...
Hawaiian Honey Burgers
Meet the Cook: These burgers were a favorite when I was growing up. I now use them as a way...