Festive Potato Salad
Every member of my family (my husband and I have two grown sons and a grandson) likes creamy-type potato salads....
Classic French Onion Soup
Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a...
Chocolate Malt Cheesecake
My mother-in-law loved chocolate malts—and cheesecakes, too. Can you guess who passed this recipe on to me? Sometimes, I...
Mocha Truffle Cheesecake
I went through a phase when I couldn't get enough cheesecake or coffee, so I created this rich dessert. Its...
BLT Chicken Salad
Featuring all the fun fixings for a BLT chicken sandwich, this salad is so lovable. I can prep the ingredients...
Spinach Salad with Rhubarb Dressing
Spinach salad is excellent with this tangy topping, which really perks it up. A friend shared a similar salad dressing...
Chocolate-Coconut Angel Cupcakes
My guests are never satisfied with just one of these, but that's OK because they are so light. The meringue-like...
Mushroom Marsala with Barley
This vegetarian recipe is a tasty mashup of chicken Marsala and mushroom barley soup. It's terrific as a main dish,...
Spaghetti Meatball Bake
When we gather for Sunday dinner, we crave pasta. I had a hankering for meatballs, too, so I developed a...
Hungarian Short Ribs
This is a special meal in our house—as soon as I get ribs, I know which dish my family will...
Sausage-Herb Dressing
To make time for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials, I prep the sausage part of this recipe a day or two ahead...
Lemony Greek Beef and Vegetables
I love the lemon in this recipe—the latest addition to my collection of quick, healthy dinners. I'm sensitive to cow's...
Shrimp with Warm German-Style Coleslaw
We love anything that is tangy or has bacon. With fennel and tarragon, this is a super savory dish. I...
Blood Orange Avocado Salad
My refreshing side salad is such a nice addition to our calorie-loaded Thanksgiving dinner. Use regular oranges if you can't...
Butternut Thyme Tartlets
A great teaser for what's to come, this light and crunchy appetizer is filled with my favorite late-fall flavors. Make...
Red Wine Cranberry Sauce
We were feeling festive when we started our holiday cooking, but a bottle of wine was a bit more than...
Buttery Whiskey-Glazed Pearl Onions
I always have pearl onions on hand to add to stews and vegetable dishes—they're great pickled too. Every Thanksgiving, I...
Chili Cottage Pie
This filling cottage pie is super simple and loaded with flavor. The kids love to help layer it up. —Jacob...
Bistro Turkey Sandwich
As a turkey lover who can't get enough during fall and winter, I was inspired to come up with a...
Salmon with Horseradish Pistachio Crust
Impress everyone at your table with this elegant but easy salmon that's delicious and nutritious. You can substitute scallions for...
Butternut Squash Chili
Add butternut squash to chili for a tasty, filling, energy-packed dish your whole family will love. Mine does! —Jeanne Larson,...
Bistro Chicken Fettuccine
This is one of my go-to weeknight meals made from pantry ingredients. Every bite makes me think of France. —Devon...
Fajita-Style Shrimp and Grits
I combined two of my favorite dishes—fajitas and shrimp with cheesy grits—into this spicy one-dish meal. For more heat, use...
Swiss Corn Casserole
My mom shared this recipe with me back in the '80s, and now it's a Turkey Day mainstay. We freeze...
Apple-Pumpkin Upside-Down Cake
We love the combination of classic fall fruits in this cake. I bake the apples on the bottom to keep...
Brussels Sprouts and Grapes au Gratin
Red grapes add pops of sweetness to this bubbly, cheesy veggie side. I make mine with Swiss, but if you're...
Caribbean Curried Chicken
Having grown up in the Virgin Islands, I've eaten my fair share of authentic curried chicken. This recipe hits the...
Chicken & Broccoli Rabe Soup with Tortellini
With chicken, pasta and a bold tomato broth, this hearty and inviting soup is like a big comforting hug in...
Spinach and Sausage Lentil Soup
During the cooler months of the year, this soup makes regular appearances on our dinner table. It is approved by...