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    Southern Shrimp and Grits

    72 reviews

    A southern specialty, sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this shrimp and grits recipe tastes fantastic for brunch or dinner, or anytime...


    Garden Chicken Cacciatore

    25 reviews

    Treat company to this perfect Italian meal. You will have time to visit with your guests while it simmers, and...


    Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew

    36 reviews

    This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to...


    Italian Pignoli Cookies

    9 reviews

    Cookies are the crown jewels of Italian confections. I can’t let a holiday go by without baking these traditional almond...


    Italian Chicken Chardonnay

    17 reviews

    One day I needed to have dinner ready when we walked in the door after work and school. I altered...


    Caramelized Fennel Tarts

    2 reviews

    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

    2 reviews

    Grilling the prosciutto with the asparagus gives this appetizer a salty crunch that's perfect for dipping into a sweet glaze....


    BLT Quinoa Bowls

    3 reviews

    I absolutely love a BLT with sliced avocado and an egg. Recently, I've been trying out grain bowls, and I...

    Cauliflower Ceviche

    1 review

    My 87-year-old mom showed me how to make this delicious vegetarian recipe that tastes so much like seafood ceviche. I...


    Rocky Road Ice Cream

    2 reviews

    My daughters always want to put this rocky road ice cream in cones just like the ice cream shops do....


    Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage

    11 reviews

    Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family...


    Ice Cream Cake Roll

    4 reviews

    This tempting take on the much-loved cake roll features a from-scratch chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream and a layer of...


    Fiesta Coleslaw

    3 reviews

    Coleslaw with a touch of heat makes a zesty side for barbecued chicken or pork. I also pile it on...


    Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini

    1 review

    Pomegranate seeds intrigued me, so I sliced French bread, smeared it with cream cheese and added seeds, pistachios and chocolate....


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    Mini Mac & Cheese Bites

    20 reviews

    Young relatives were coming for a Christmas party, so I wanted something fun for them to eat. To my surprise,...


    Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone

    18 reviews

    This vegetarian soup features a rainbow of vegetables. You can use any multicolored pasta in place of the spirals. —Crystal...


    Slow-Cooker Ham & Eggs

    8 reviews

    This dish is appreciated any time of the year, but I love serving it on holiday mornings. Once started, it...

    Frozen Grasshopper Pie

    4 reviews

    When I first started experimenting with cream pies, this seemed like the right recipe to create for a house of...


    Asparagus with Fresh Basil Sauce

    1 review

    Add zip to your party with this easy appetizer. The dip that can also double as a flavorful sandwich spread....


    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...


    Cappuccino Mix

    6 reviews

    One day, my friends and I were swapping recipes for hot chocolate, and someone came up with this mix. I...


    Zucchini Carrot Muffins

    29 reviews

    Meet the Cook: No matter when I make these muffins - for breakfast, or for lunch to serve with a...


    Creamy Caramels

    59 reviews

    I discovered this caramel recipe in a local newspaper years ago and have made these soft buttery caramels ever since....

    BLT Bites

    109 reviews

    These quick hors d'oeuvres may be mini, but their bacon and tomato flavor is full size. I serve them at...


    Vegetarian Egg Strata

    5 reviews

    I used to make this with turkey or chicken sausage, but I adapted it for a vegetarian friend, and it...


    Brie Cherry Pastry Cups

    24 reviews

    Golden brown and flaky, these bite-sized puff pastries with creamy Brie and sweet cherry preserves could easily double as a...


    Marinated Cheese

    9 reviews

    This special appetizer always makes it to our neighborhood parties and is the first to disappear from the buffet table....


    Mini Muffuletta

    8 reviews

    Mediterranean meets comfort food when French rolls are slathered with olive spread and stuffed with layers of salami and cheese....


    Maple Mocha Pops

    6 reviews

    My husband says one is just not enough of these creamy pops. They’re a breeze to make, and kids love...