Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
My dear friend Shirley shared this recipe with me several years ago. Every time I think of her, I make...
Barley Chicken Chili
I was looking for a new recipe for chicken when I discovered a dish I thought my husband might like....
Monkey Muffins
These bite-sized peanut butter, banana and chocolate chip muffins will be a favorite with your family and friends. They are...
One-Pot Chili Mac
This hearty entree is low in fat, but full of flavor. I love that you can cook the dried pasta...
Chicken Enchilada Dip
A friend brought this appetizer to our house for a dinner party. Everyone loved the zesty chicken and cheese dip...
Spicy Black Bean Soup
A splash of sherry enhances this hearty, easy-to-make black bean soup. For a milder flavor, remove the ribs and seeds...
Burrito Pie
Layers of cheese, meat sauce and tortillas create a satisfying Mexican lasagna kids of all ages will love. The recipe...
Mediterranean One-Dish Meal
I came up with this recipe one night while improvising with what I had on hand. I love to make...
Blackberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cups
I read that white chocolate intensifies the flavor of blackberries. It's true! The crunch of baking chips, the blackberry puree,...
Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies
Cookie butter and ground ginger add a new layer of flavor. The recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies, and they...
Orange Pork Chops
I'm constantly on the lookout for ways to "spice up" a standard dish. When I fixed these pork chops for...
Spicy Stuffed Peppers
This is one of my family's favorite recipes. It can be fixed any time of the year, but it's especially...
Shrimp & Broccoli Brown Rice Paella
Years ago my husband and I were vacationing in France and came across an open market where a man from...
Contest-Winning Hazelnut Toffee
This is one of my most-asked-for recipes. It's sweet and buttery with plenty of crunch. You could use dark, milk...
Mexicorn Grits
I grew up on grits and have fixed them various ways. I decided to put a new twist on them...
Spicy Chicken Chili
My recipe was inspired by me being on a low-calorie, low-fat, high fiber diet. I entered it in a chili...
Spinach & Black Bean Egg Rolls
Black beans and spinach provide lots of healthy nutrients in these delicious baked egg rolls. Rolling them up is a...
Grilled Chicken Salad
Hot Kielbasa Dip
My husband and I are retired, and I like to look for simple, speedy ways to cook. This thick cheesy...
Fiesta Chicken Burritos
Looking for some heat with supper but still want a cool kitchen? Try these Fiesta Chicken Burritos! This is a...
Texas Confetti Rice Salad
A spicy way to dress up rice, this southwestern salad will impress at the dinner table or at a potluck...
Candy Cane Snowballs
I bake dozens of kinds of Christmas cookies to give to family and friends. I came up with this recipe...
Hot Tamale Casserole
If you enjoy tamales, you’re going to love this appetizing layered dish. It’s ooey-goey good with just the right amount...
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This family-friendly recipe offers a new take on classic enchiladas. If you like yours with a little extra “oomph,” sprinkle...
Contest-Winning Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
Since this moist cake keeps so well, you can make it the day before serving. It freezes beautifully, too. Flavored...
Rich Fruit Kuchens
This German classic is such a part of our reunions, we designate a special place to serve it. Five generations...
Roast Spiced Chicken
Ever have a worn index card recipe from your mother with food stains covering the words? Spiced chicken has been...
Mexican Shrimp Bisque
I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisines, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best of both. I serve it...
Fiesta Beef & Cheese Skillet Cobbler
I tweaked my beefy skillet cobbler until it achieved the wow factor. It's now a family tradition. Top it off...