Fresh Corn Cakes
Corn's always been the basis of my favorite recipes—in fact, these corn cakes were one of the first things I...
Summertime Tomato-Melon Salad
Looking for a savory summer salad? The combination of tomatoes, cantaloupe, avocado and greens sings with freshness and health.—Carolyn Kumpe,...
Bell Pepper Enchiladas
Peppers are probably the vegetable that gets used most frequently in my kitchen. My freezer's constantly stocked in case I...
Buckwheat Brunch Crepes
My husband and I enjoy these delicious crepes with sweet berry sauce and cream on Saturday mornings or even at...
Pecan Angel Food Cake
Chopped pecans add a deliciously nutty flavor and texture to angel food cake. It's a unique variation from plain angel...
Creole Scallop Cakes
Experimenting in the kitchen is a passion of mine...a passion I hope to pass along to my daughter. One day...
Grilled Pineapple Sundaes
I found a basic recipe for this luscious dessert online, and tweaked it with some "doesn't this sound amazing?" tidbits...
Crabby Bagels
When I had a preschooler and a new baby at home, sandwiches were a lunchtime staple. My husband and I...
Ice Cream Tacos
Ice Cream Tacos look just like the real thing—but they're stuffed with chocolate ice cream and topped with cherries and...
Orange and Red Onion Salad
It's true—orange and onion really does sound like an unusual combination. But when my husband tasted Orange and Red Onion...
Sweet & Spicy Fusion Burgers
These burgers combine some of my favorite flavors and textures, plus you can do most of the work ahead of...
Potato Wedges with Sweet & Spicy Sauce
I'm a small-business owner, so most of my recipes are a result of not having time to run to the...
Lemon Mint Curd
I like to "dress up" ordinary recipes with my fresh, homegrown herbs. This minty lemon curd is a family favorite!...
Italian Crumb-Crusted Beef Roast
Italian-style panko crumbs and the seasoning give this roast beef a special touch—it's a nice, effortless weeknight meal so you...
Strawberry Banana Pie
With its sugar-cone crust and layers of bananas and strawberry ice cream, this pretty pie never seems to last long...especially...
Pear Raspberry Crisp
We grow our own luscious red raspberries and feast on them fresh and freeze them for winter. This recipe combines...
Potato Spinach Pie
I combined two recipes to come up with this dish that's terrific for either brunch or dinner. Reduced-fat cheese, egg...
Onion Italian Sausage
When my five children were still all at home, this was one of their most-requested meals. I've long had this...
Swiss Tossed Salad
This simple green salad requires just a few ingredients, yet its blend of flavors and combination of textures make it...
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
I adapted this tomato appetizer from a stuffed mushroom recipe that I've used for years. The tasty little treats always...
Spiced Cran-Apple and Grape Conserve
Faced with an abundance of grapes from my garden, I wound up using them in various ways. This conserve was...
Hazelnut Toffee
The Willamette Valley produces a lot of hazelnuts, so this recipe truly represents our neck of the woods. I always...
Tangy Ribs and Onions
We raised hogs on our farm when I was a child. This recipe was a favorite then...and it still is...
Soda Fountain Pie
Meet the Cook: The first time I made this pie was during winter, using frozen berries. It was a hit...
Boo-rito Bites
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and entertaining is one of my favorite things to do. My entire family...
Fiesta Egg & Potato Boats
On a whim, I stuffed eggs into potato shells as a way to use up leftover baked potatoes. It’s the...
Italian Sausage with Polenta
This turkey and broccoli mixture over polenta is quick, easy and tastes great. Nutritious and delicious, it makes a comforting...
Shrimp Potato Salad
Since Rhode Island is known as the Ocean State, I think this recipe represents my state well. Shrimp add a...
Strawberry Sundae Sauce
“My husband and kids simply love this recipe over their ice cream! It may also be used in banana splits....