Louisiana Shrimp Casserole
Seafood is a popular food in our area. Since crabs and shrimp are so plentiful in our bayous and rivers,...
Chicken Barley Soup
No question—this is my favorite barley soup! It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and...
Spicy Tomato Juice
You can drink this juice plain or use it in most any recipe like chili that calls for vegetable juice...
Artichoke Chicken
Rosemary, mushrooms and artichokes combine to give chicken a wonderful savory flavor. I've served this dish for a large group...
Short Rib Poutine
This dish combines the hearty, spicy flavors of my beloved slow-cooker short ribs with my all-time favorite comfort food: fries...
Sour Cream and Cranberry Bars
I turned sour cream raisin pie into a cookie bar with a crunchy oatmeal crust, custard-style filling and crisp topping....
Buttery Coconut Bars
My coconut bars are an American version of a Filipino coconut cake called bibingka. These are a crispier, sweeter take...
Salted Pecan Shortbread Squares
My shortbread squares are the ultimate go-to for cookie trays and gift-giving. The buttery caramel and toasted nuts make it...
Mushroom Bundles
My guests rely on me to come up with yummy starters like these crispy mushroom appetizers made for a New...
Contest-Winning New England Clam Chowder
This is the best New England clam chowder recipe, ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams...
Pull-Apart Caramel Coffee Cake
The first time I made this delightful breakfast treat for a brunch party, it was a huge hit. Now I...
Slow-Cooked Sausage Dressing
This savory dressing gets amped up with apples and pecans. It cooks easily in a slow cooker, so the stove...
Contest-Winning Fried Green Tomatoes
A quick and easy homemade salsa makes a mouthwatering addition to these fried tomatoes. The golden coating is so crispy,...
Contest-Winning Butter Pecan Ice Cream
This rich buttery ice cream sure beats store-bought versions. And with its pretty color and plentiful pecan crunch, it's nice...
Bacon Cheeseburger Balls
The first time I served these, my husband and kids thought we were having plain meatballs. Then they cut into...
Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball
This cheese ball will keep for several days in the refrigerator. It's delicious! I've found it's especially popular at a...
Strawberry Shortcake
I grew up helping my mom make a lot in our farmhouse kitchen; strawberry shortcakes, roasts, soups and pies. This...
Old-Fashioned Cabbage Rolls
It was an abundance of dill in my garden that led me to try this. My family liked the taste...
Homemade Pizza Sauce
For years, I had trouble finding a pizza sauce my family liked, so I started making my own. The evening...
Sauteed Scallops & Shrimp Pasta
I created this tempting seafood pasta for my wife. It’s a terrific meal served with crusty sourdough. If you don't...
Southern Shrimp and Grits
A southern specialty, sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this shrimp and grits recipe tastes fantastic for brunch or dinner, or anytime...
Appetizer Tortilla Pinwheels
A friend gave me this recipe, and whenever I serve these tortilla pinwheel sandwiches, people ask me for the recipe,...
Contest-Winning Broccoli Chicken Casserole
This delicious chicken and broccoli casserole recipe is a twist on chicken divan that came from an old boss. It’s...
Skillet Sausage Stuffing
To make this sausage stuffing, I dressed up a package of stuffing mix with pork sausage, mushrooms, celery and onion....
Blueberry French Toast
A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the...
Cranberry Date Bars
Rich and fruity, these bars let you enjoy cranberries year-round. I've made batches for all kinds of church and social...
Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder
I like to make this smooth, creamy soup when company comes to visit. Its zippy flavor is full of southwestern...
BBQ Chicken and Apple Bread Pudding
To me, bread pudding is the epitome of comfort food and it's simply too good to reserve only for dessert....
Ragin’ Cajun Eggplant and Shrimp Skillet
We have a large summer garden where lots of produce lingers into fall. That’s when we harvest our onions, bell...