Rich and Creamy Potato Bake
Here's a delicious side dish that goes well with any meat entree. It's a wonderful recipe to make for potluck...
Chocolate Mint Eclair Dessert
My college roommate gave me this recipe, which I lightened up a little. You can try other pudding flavors, but...
Frosty Pumpkin Pie
This frozen treat is so delightful no one would guess it's made with reduced-fat ingredients. We actually prefer a slice...
Pepperoni Pasta Bake
Here's my homemade version of a family-favorite Italian restaurant entree. For a change of pace, I substitute hamburger for pepperoni,...
Ravioli with Shrimp Tomato Sauce
I came up with this recipe after I sampled a similar dish when my husband and I went out to...
Meaty Chili Lasagna
My mother-in-law has been gone for 20 years, but her recipe is still in great demand at family gatherings and...
White Bean and Pasta Soup
My husband and I savor every spoonful of this hearty soup. It makes a real stick-to-your ribs meal when served...
Chicken Carrot Fried Rice
A dear friend shared this colorful stir fry when my four children were small. It quickly won over those picky...
Oven-Roasted Carrots
My seven children and 15 grandchildren really look forward to these oven-roasted carrots. As a cook at our local school,...
Scalloped Carrots Casserole
A cookbook my husband gave me as a wedding gift included this recipe-he remembers having the dish as a child...
Honey Chip Granola Bars
I first tried these not-too-sweet bars at my mother-in-law's house. A marshmallow, honey and peanut butter mixture is delicious over...
Contest-Winning Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
A touch of cinnamon helps blend the flavors in this tender pumpkin chocolate chip bread. And since the recipe makes...
Frosted Peanut Butter Fingers
I first learned about these quick crowd-pleasers from a next-door neighbor when I sniffed the delightful aroma of a batch...
Mushroom Shrimp Creole
We especially enjoy this hearty main dish on chilly or stormy days. The tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, green peppers and shrimp...
Best-of-Show Tomato Quiche
I knew this delicious recipe was a "keeper" when I first tried it in the 1970s as a new bride-...
Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks
I receive many compliments when I make these delicious breadsticks. I've passed the recipe on to a number of family...
Greek Pork Wraps
If you like gyros, you'll love these strips of grilled pork wrapped in tortillas. It's become a popular summer dish...
Steak on a Stick
I combine molasses, mustard and soy sauce to make these the most robust kabobs you've ever tasted. You'll never miss...
Caesar Salmon Fillets
Not only is this my husband's favorite meal, but it's a dish dinner guests enjoy as well. The delicate taste...
Orange-Ginger Pork Chops
Basting chops with this tangy sauce makes them extremely tender and savory. My family requests this dish for the terrific...
Contest-Winning Glazed Pineapple Pie
Just for fun, I enter my favorite pie recipes in area contests and fairs. This one is a guaranteed winner....
Sweet Apple Pie
By pairing apples and candy, I came up with this creation#151;a kind of toffee apple in a pie crust!. A...
Dutch Apricot Pie
I freeze several bagfuls of apricots when they are in season, thinking of this pie all the while. At holiday...
Cherry Blueberry Pie
Southwestern Michigan is noted for its fruit. I experimented and came up with this pie recipe that combines cherries and...
Shrimp Patty Sandwiches
Quite often when we eat at a restaurant, my husband will try something and tell me that I could make...
Apple Walnut Bars
If you need a homespun snack or bake sale treat that can be assembled in a hurry, try these moist...
Cheeseburger Meat Loaf
I created this cheeseburger meat loaf one day when I wanted to make cheeseburgers—my husband's favorite—but it was too chilly...
Scalloped Potatoes and Veggies
If you're like me, you're always searching for easy side dishes. This vegetable medley in a creamy cheese sauce couldn't...
Broccoli-Ham Puff Pancake
We like to use our heirloom cast-iron skillet to make this Sunday special. The golden brown puff pancake with a...