Peanut Banana Bread
"My family literally comes running when they smell this bread baking." Between the thick chocolate layer and the crumbly topping,...
Mini Meat Loaves
My family and I can't get enough of these little meat loaf muffins topped with a sweet ketchup sauce. They...
Red, White and Blue Pita Pockets
Completely packed with delicious fillings, these pockets get their patriotic name from red peppers, white sour cream and tangy blue...
Curried Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
Use leftover mashed potatoes to crown this comforting casserole. The creamy chicken-and-veggie mixture is mildly seasoned with curry to please...
International Potato Cake
Over the years, I’ve made this potato cake with lamb, ham and hard salami. It’s a perfect side for a...
Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
I needed a new holiday cookie, so I tweaked an old 4-H recipe. This updated oatmeal cookie with cranberries and...
Eggnog Biscotti
You may substitute additional eggnog if rum isn't your thing. For a variation, try using one of the flavored eggnogs...
Chicken Potpie Galette with Cheddar-Thyme Crust
This gorgeous galette takes traditional chicken potpie and gives it a fun open-faced spin. The rich filling and flaky cheddar-flecked...
Skillet Pizza
Meet the Cook: I created this recipe during a hot spell one summer. With the temperature in the 90's every...
Blueberry Cream Pie
Whenever I ask my family which pie they'd like me to make, everyone gives the same answer - Blueberry Cream...
Pizza on a Stick
My daughter and her friends had fun turning sausage, pepperoni, veggies and pizza dough into these cute kabobs. —Charlene Woods,...
Jeweled Coconut Drops
Red raspberry preserves add a festive flair to these tender coconut drops. Perfect for potlucks and cookie exchanges, the shaped...
Pesto Vegetable Pizza
My family loves pizza night, but we have rarely ordered takeout since I created this fresh and flavorful version. It...
Garlic Pizza Wedges
Our pastor made this for a get-together, and my husband and i just couldn't stay away from the hors d'oeuvres...
Loaded Mexican Pizza
My husband is a picky eater, but this healthful Mexican-style pizza has such amazing flavor that he actually looks forward...
Marinated Cheese
This special appetizer always makes it to our neighborhood parties and is the first to disappear from the buffet table....
Lasagna Deliziosa
Everyone loves this lasagna. It's often served as a birthday treat for guests. I've lightened it up a lot from...
Big Kahuna Pizza
A prebaked pizza crust and refrigerated barbecued pork make this tasty supper idea super fast and super easy. Cut into...
Salted Caramel Fudge Drops
These cookies, which start with a mix, are unbelievably decadent! I like to use caramel-filled Dove chocolates. It’s nice dough...
Honey Nut & Cream Cheese Baklava
I love serving impressive desserts that look like you spent hours in the kitchen when, in reality, they're really easy...
Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip
My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Other beers can work for this,...
Stuffed Ham & Egg Bread
My son, Gus, is a lover of all things ham-and-eggs, so I created this comforting stuffed bread with him in...
Greek-Style Stuffed Acorn Squash
With a truckload of acorn squash in my pantry, I wanted to make stuffed squash in lots of different ways....
Ham, Potato and Pepper Chowder
I have been serving this chowder for years now. When I’m feeding family members who don’t eat dairy products, I...
Chocolaty Double Crunchers
I first tried these fun crispy cookies at a family picnic when I was a child. Packed with oats, cornflakes...
Chewy Good Oatmeal Cookies
These are the best oatmeal cookies with all my favorite extras: dried cherries, white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. —Sandy...
Old-Fashioned Custard Pie
This recipe came from the best cook in West Virginia—my mother! I just added a little to her ingredients. I'm...
Asian Chicken Thighs
The thick, tangy sauce makes this dish one of my favorite Chinese chicken recipes. Serve the chicken over long...
Mediterranean Rack of Lamb
Rack of lamb is elegant. It’s special. And it will have your guests thinking you went all out. They don’t...