Saltine Toffee Bark
Everyone loves these salty-sweet treasures—their flavor is simply irresistible. The bark is like brittle, but better. Get ready for a...
Sweet-and-Sour Pork with Pineapple
After my sister moved away to the university, I used to visit her on weekends. She often made this wonderful...
Shortbread Lemon Bars
I've put together two family cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. The special lemon bars...
Kielbasa Cabbage Stew
If you enjoy German potato salad, you'll love this stew. Caraway seeds, smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes and shredded cabbage make...
Taco Lasagna
If you like foods with southwestern flair, this just might become a new favorite. Loaded with cheese, meat and beans,...
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
I never thought of using waffle-cut fries as a scoop for dip until a friend of mine did at a...
Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies
My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a...
Grilled Chicken, Mango & Blue Cheese Tortillas
Here's a fantastic outdoor appetizer to kick-start your summer get-togethers. We double or triple the ingredients when we host parties....
Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Squares
I combined a couple of recipes to create these crunchy, chocolaty bars that burst with peanut butter flavor, marshmallows and...
Caramel Pecan Rolls
Soft and sweet, these rolls will get a lip-smacking smile from everyone. They rise nice and high, hold their shape...
Creamy Cranberry Salad
One of my piano students taught me the perfect lesson in holiday recipes: this fresh cranberry salad. The keys are...
Marinated Mozzarella
I always come home with an empty container when I bring this dish to a party. It can be made...
Blackberry Cobbler
In summer, blackberries abound in fields and along country roads around here. It's fun to pick them, especially when we...
Mashed Potato Beef Casserole
This recipe came out of my mother's cookbook. The smudges and splatters show that Mom used it extensively to feed...
Butternut Squash & Pear Soup
Pears give this harvest soup a pleasant sweetness and a nice velvety finish, while curry and ginger provide delightful flavor....
Coffeehouse Caramel-Dark Chocolate-Latte Cookie
These taste like my favorite coffee house drink in cookie form. They're crispy outside, but soft in the middle. —Angela...
Chicken Chiles Rellenos Casserole
My husband likes Mexican food and casseroles, so I combined the two. This chicken with poblanos and chiles satisfies our...
Dad’s Swedish Meatballs
My father used to make these tender meatballs every year for Christmas when I was a kid. Now I carry...
Quick Ambrosia Fruit Salad
I start this with plenty of fruit, add the yogurt for dressing, then mix in just enough marshmallows and coconut...
Sweet Potato Crescents
My family agrees that our Thanksgiving feast would not be complete without these light-as-air crescent rolls. They're a nice accompaniment...
Cheesy Sausage Spaghetti Pie
I have made freezer meals for years now, and this is by far my most requested. In fact, I like...
Candy Cane Coffee Cake
Dotted with dried apricots and maraschino cherries, this tender coffee cake has a festive flavor and look. I love to...
Sweet Potato Loaf
I enjoy making this bread because it lets me use sweet potatoes in something besides pie. I found the recipe...
Sweet Potato Mini Cakes
Whenever I make these cute desserts, I think of my grandmother. She always used extra sweet potatoes from her garden...
Lasagna with White Sauce
I'm an old-fashioned country cook and I love preparing simple recipes like this lasagna. White sauce, tomatoes and beef are...
Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad
Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It’s a family favorite that is a...
Feta Salmon Salad
My son David always ordered the satisfying salmon sandwich at a local pub. In trying to replicate it, he came...
Jack-o’-Lantern Sloppy Joe Pie
This sloppy joe pie is so much fun to do and kids love it! You'll never have to worry about...
Nutty Broccoli Slaw
My daughter gave me the recipe for this delightful salad. The sweet dressing nicely coats a crisp blend of broccoli...