Garden Chicken Cacciatore
Treat company to this perfect Italian meal. You will have time to visit with your guests while it simmers, and...
Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew
This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to...
Italian Pignoli Cookies
Cookies are the crown jewels of Italian confections. I can’t let a holiday go by without baking these traditional almond...
Italian Chicken Chardonnay
One day I needed to have dinner ready when we walked in the door after work and school. I altered...
Caramelized Fennel Tarts
Fennel is a favorite of mine, no matter how it’s cooked, but I think it is really amazing sauteed until...
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Raspberry Sauce
Grilling the prosciutto with the asparagus gives this appetizer a salty crunch that's perfect for dipping into a sweet glaze....
Vegetarian Egg Strata
I used to make this with turkey or chicken sausage, but I adapted it for a vegetarian friend, and it...
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...
Marinated Cheese
This special appetizer always makes it to our neighborhood parties and is the first to disappear from the buffet table....
Mini Muffuletta
Mediterranean meets comfort food when French rolls are slathered with olive spread and stuffed with layers of salami and cheese....
Maple Mocha Pops
My husband says one is just not enough of these creamy pops. They’re a breeze to make, and kids love...
Fontina Asparagus Tart
This lemony tart is loaded with fontina cheese and fresh asparagus. It's a snap to make but looks really impressive....
Blueberry Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
We live in blueberry country and this pie is a perfect way to showcase the luscious berries. A neighbor made...
Eggs Florentine
I wanted to impress my family with a holiday brunch, but keep it healthy too. So I lightened up the...
Terrific Tomato Tart
Signature Mediterranean ingredients—including basil, tomatoes, feta and phyllo—meld beautifully in this fresh and airy flatbread-like dish. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi,...
Pina Colada Molded Salad
My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts. It's a wonderful anytime treat. Now that...
Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream
Making ice cream goes smoothly when you do prep work in advance. I make the custard ahead and refrigerate it...
Contest-Winning Peach Ice Cream
When peaches are in season, this recipe is at the top of my list to make. The pureed fruit lends...
Cherry Nut Ice Cream
Since my husband is a cherry grower, I had our grandsons help me develop an ice cream recipe that used...
Lemon Custard Ice Cream
I found this recipe several years ago and make it whenever I have the opportunity. One thing I like about...
Cheesecake Strawberry Ice Cream
The custard-like ice cream is so rich and creamy that it tastes like you fussed for hours. But it's easy...
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
We have a cow, so homemade ice cream is a regular dessert in our household. This creamy mint chocolate chip...
German Chocolate Ice Cream
I found this recipe years ago and have been taking it to ice cream socials ever since. But you won't...
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...
Southwest Fish Tacos
These fish tacos are an adaptation of a dish I was served in Bermuda. They’re quick because there’s so little...
Sweet Corn Ice Cream
You have to give this novel sweet corn ice cream a try. It’s actually made with corn, sweetly flavored by...
Apple Betty with Almond Cream
I love making this apple betty for friends during the peak of apple season. I plan a quick soup and...
Pumpkin Cranberry Bread Pudding
Savor your favorite fall flavors with this scrumptious bread pudding, served warm with a sweet vanilla sauce. Yum! —Judith Bucciarelli,...
Sparkling Ginger Lemonade
Chill out with this delightful ginger lemonade perfect for springtime bridal showers or hot summer days on the deck. It's...