Snickerdoodle Blondie Bars
When asked to bring a dessert for my boys' football team to share, I whipped up these unique blondies and...
Frozen Cranberry Banana Salad
A luscious combination of sweet and tangy, crunchy and creamy, this pretty salad makes a great side dish or dessert....
Fiesta Appetizer
This dip is always a big hit with men—maybe because of the hearty blend of flavors. It stands up great...
Rhubarb Pecan Muffins
I usually make these for breakfast and as a coffee-time snack. I also like using my rhubarb for pies and...
Swedish Meatballs
Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all sorts of family dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings. The scent of...
Lavender Peach Gelato
This sophisticated herbal gelato can be served as an appetizer, a palate-pleaser between courses or a sweet, elegant dessert that...
Frosty Coffee Pie
This pie was inspired by my husband, who loves coffee ice cream, and his mom, who makes a cool, creamy...
Au Gratin Potato Pancakes
Family and friends say these cheesy potato pancakes are among the best they’ve ever tasted. Have them at breakfast or...
Candy Bar Cupcakes
Everyone in my family loves cupcakes, so I experimented to create these cupcakes that fit my family's tastes. I also...
Contest-Winning Easy Minestrone
This minestrone soup recipe is special to me because it’s one of the few dinners my entire family loves. And...
Steak with Chipotle-Lime Chimichurri
Steak gets a flavor kick from chimichurri. This piquant, all-purpose herb sauce is so versatile, it complements most any grilled...
Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Chopped frozen vegetables make these Asian turkey lettuce wraps a snap. Add some chili sauce if you want to spice...
Sausage Zucchini Skillet
I began serving a version of this dish as a side with grilled salmon. I added sausage and rice—or noodles—to...
Asparagus Onion Casserole
This asparagus casserole goes great with just about any meal. I've prepared it ahead of time, then popped it in...
Sunrise Mini Pizzas
I created this recipe for "something different" at breakfast. Even though they look like I went to a lot of...
Li’l Cheddar Meat Loaves
I got this recipe from my aunt when I was a teen and have made these miniature loaves many times...
Buffalo Wing Poppers
These buffalo chicken poppers combine the flavor of hot wings and jalapeño appetizers to make a snack greater than the...
Apple Thyme Chicken
Apples and chicken may seem like an unusual combination, but they make a wonderful meal when grilled to perfection. The...
Spice-Rubbed Ribs
For grilling, here's the rub I recommend. It's made with a wonderful blend of spices. If you have some left...
Cream Cheese Chicken Soup
After tasting a similar soup in a restaurant, I went home and cooked up my own version. It's so soothing...
Spinach Turkey Meatballs
Our children call these "Gramby Meatballs" because the recipe came from my dear mother-in-law. It's a great way to make...
Championship Bean Dip
My friends and neighbors expect me to bring this irresistible dip to every gathering. When I arrive, they ask, "You...
Contest-Winning Fresh Blueberry Pie
I've been making this blueberry pie recipe for decades since the ingredients for the filling are readily available in Michigan....
Buttercup Squash Coffee Cake
My father grows a large buttercup squash patch, so each fall, I get an ample amount of his harvest. I...
Grilled Steak Kabobs
Many times, I must come up with recipes requiring only ingredients already in my pantry. This is one of them....
Country-Fried Steaks
This down-home recipe reminds me of my mother, who was raised in the South. It calls for cube steak instead...
Deluxe German Potato Salad
I make this for all occasions because it goes well with any kind of meat. When I take the warm...
Creamy Ham ‘n’ Macaroni
The original comfort food, macaroni and cheese gets a makeover with the addition of cubed ham and grated Parmesan. Kids...
Homemade Pizza Sauce
For years, I had trouble finding a pizza my family liked, so I started making my own. The evening I...