Eggs Florentine
I wanted to impress my family with a holiday brunch, but keep it healthy too. So I lightened up the...
Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert
The desserts of my dreams have chocolate and peanut butter. So when I came up with this rich dessert, it...
Rainbow Gelatin Cubes
These perky gelatin cubes are fun to serve and to eat! I vary the colors to match the occasion—pink and...
Sausage Wonton Stars
These fancy-looking appetizers are ideal when entertaining large groups. The cute crunchy cups are stuffed with a cheesy pork sausage...
Taco Joe Dip
My daughter was the first to try this recipe. She thought it was so good she passed it on to...
Taco Meatball Ring
While it looks complicated, this attractive meatball-filled ring is really very easy to assemble. My family loves tacos, and we...
Fried Cube Steak
Here in the Ozarks, country-fried steak is a staple. This cubed steak recipe is wonderful served with mashed potatoes and...
Strawberry Melon Fizz
Experimenting in the kitchen is fun for me. I came up with this recipe by I combining two different recipes,...
Caramel Heavenlies
Before I cut these bars into triangles, I trim the edges so all the cookies look the same. My husband...
Caramel Custard
My husband and I have enjoyed this simple custard recipe many times, especially after a Tex-Mex meal. In fact, I've...
Hearty Split Pea Soup
For a different spin on traditional pea soup, try this split pea soup recipe with corned beef. The flavor is...
Bacon and Asparagus Frittata
This makes a nice light meal. When I prepare it for guests, I serve it with fruit and bread. It’s...
Wild Rice Soup
As the oldest of eight girls growing up on the farm, I began cooking at an early age! This soup—which...
Cappuccino Mix
One day, my friends and I were swapping recipes for hot chocolate, and someone came up with this mix. I...
BLT Bites
These quick hors d'oeuvres may be mini, but their bacon and tomato flavor is full size. I serve them at...
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....
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...