Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini
Pomegranate seeds intrigued me, so I sliced French bread, smeared it with cream cheese and added seeds, pistachios and chocolate....
Mini Mac & Cheese Bites
Young relatives were coming for a Christmas party, so I wanted something fun for them to eat. To my surprise,...
Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone
This vegetarian soup features a rainbow of vegetables. You can use any multicolored pasta in place of the spirals. —Crystal...
Slow-Cooker Ham & Eggs
This dish is appreciated any time of the year, but I love serving it on holiday mornings. Once started, it...
Frozen Grasshopper Pie
When I first started experimenting with cream pies, this seemed like the right recipe to create for a house of...
Strawberry-Rosemary Yogurt Pops
We planted strawberries a few years ago and these tangy-sweet frozen yogurt pops are my very favorite treats to make...
Southern Shrimp and Grits
A southern specialty, sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this shrimp and grits recipe tastes fantastic for brunch or dinner, or anytime...
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...