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...
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...
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...
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...
Rocky Road Ice Cream
My daughters always want to put this rocky road ice cream in cones just like the ice cream shops do....
Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage
Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family...
Ice Cream Cake Roll
This tempting take on the much-loved cake roll features a from-scratch chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream and a layer of...
Bruschetta Chicken
We enjoy serving this tasty chicken bruschetta to both family and guests. It just might become your new favorite way...
Pear Waldorf Pitas
Here's a guaranteed table brightener for a shower, luncheon or party. Just stand back and watch these sandwiches vanish. For...