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    Best Ever Potato Soup

    171 reviews

    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

    6 reviews

    I've made this strawberry ice cream recipe often, and it comes out smooth and creamy every time. Our state produces...


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    Rhubarb Custard Bars

    155 reviews

    Once I tried these rich, gooey bars, I just had to have the recipe so I could make them for...


    Championship Bean Dip

    48 reviews

    My friends and neighbors expect me to bring this irresistible dip to every gathering. When I arrive, they ask, "You...


    Louisiana Gumbo

    14 reviews

    Gumbo is a stew-like dish made with meat or seafood, tomatoes, sweet bell peppers and okra. You can serve it...


    Asparagus Leek Soup

    9 reviews

    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

    91 reviews

    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...

    Wild Rice Soup

    40 reviews

    As the oldest of eight girls growing up on the farm, I began cooking at an early age! This soup—which...


    Creamy Carrot Casserole

    22 reviews

    My mom and I developed this recipe to see if there was a carrot dish that even people who don't...


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    Bacon and Eggs Casserole

    33 reviews

    Because it's fast to fix and such a great hit with family and friends, this egg casserole with bacon is...


    Fabulous Fajitas

    25 reviews

    I've enjoyed cooking since I was a girl growing up in the Southwest. When friends call to ask me for...


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    Jim’s Secret Family Recipe Ribs

    12 reviews

    For more than 30 years, my brother-in-law Jim kept his famous rib recipe a secret. When he finally shared it,...


    Zucchini-Cornmeal Pancakes

    12 reviews

    My mom has made these treasured family hotcakes for ages. Try them as a breakfast-for-dinner meal with fresh fruit, yogurt...


    Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Bake

    27 reviews

    This casserole brings together two classic comfort foods: grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. There’s no need for your hands...


    Glazed BBQ Ribs

    7 reviews

    Yes, these racks would taste wonderful hot off the grill, but you can really enjoy these sweet, fall-off-the-bone ribs any...


    Contest-Winning Eggplant Parmesan

    41 reviews

    Because my recipe calls for baking the eggplant instead of frying it, it’s much healthier than other parmesans! The prep...

    Steak House Burgers

    11 reviews

    When I asked my brothers to come over for barbecue, they laughed. So I came up with this. They don’t...


    Party Cheese Balls

    3 reviews

    These tangy cheese balls are guaranteed to spread cheer at your next gathering. The ingredients create a colorful presentation and...


    BBQ Country Ribs

    15 reviews

    I created this country ribs recipe many years ago when I adapted a sauce I saw in a magazine. The...


    Garden Frittata

    12 reviews

    I created this frittata recipe one day to use up some fresh yellow squash, zucchini and tomato. It's so easy...


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    Rhubarb Streusel Muffins

    28 reviews

    What a pleasure it is to set out a basket of these rhubarb muffins...although the basket doesn't stay full for...


    Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

    80 reviews

    The heartwarming taste of cinnamon and apples is the perfect accompaniment to these tender pork chops. The dish is always...

    Apricot Peach Cobbler

    2 reviews

    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

    36 reviews

    "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

    6 reviews

    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

    48 reviews

    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

    3 reviews

    Meet the Cook: When my husband and I moved to our house in town, the rhubarb patch had to come...


    Brownie Kiss Cupcakes

    10 reviews

    It’s fun to prepare individual brownie cupcakes with a chocolaty surprise inside. My goddaughter asked me to make them for...