Vanilla Custard Pie
My grandmother passed down this recipe to my mother, who in turn passed it down to me. Now my daughter...
Favorite Barbecued Chicken
Is there a place better than Texas to find a fantastic barbecue sauce? That’s where this one is from—it’s my...
Fried Sweet Potato Pies
With my dad being a farmer who grew them, sweet potatoes have graced our table for as long as I...
Cranberry Buttermilk Sherbet
Light, refreshing cranberry sherbet is a great change of pace from rich, holiday food. It’s also popular on a hot,...
Southern-Style Soft Custard
This recipe has been handed down in our family for many years.
Custard is one of our favorite desserts...
Pea Soup with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Fresh garden peas combine with a hint of basil for a delightfully light spring soup. A unique mushroom drizzle adds...
Marinated Catfish Fillets
Meet the Cook: Recently, we hosted a group of young people from Canada. Since we wanted to give them a...
Polish Potato Salad with Sausage
When my in-laws from Poland visited, I made this Polish potato salad with sausage for them, knowing their fondness for...
Falafel Chicken Burgers with Lemon Sauce
Falafel burgers with lemon yogurt sauce mark the first recipe I created myself. Use leftover mix to make chicken falafel...
Raspberry Punch
This is a delightful punch to serve guests in the summer, when mint and raspberries are fresh. But because I...
Pork Tenderloin with Mango Relish
Colorful mango relish is a refreshing counterpoint to the “heat” in the meat rub I use to pep up a...
Contest-Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup
At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming ground beef soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread...
Artichoke Chicken
Rosemary, mushrooms and artichokes combine to give this chicken a wonderful, savory flavor. I've served this healthy canned...
True Belgian Waffles
It was during a visit to my husband's relatives in Europe that I was given this Belgian waffle recipe. These...
German Chocolate Cake
This German chocolate cake is my husband’s favorite! Each bite has crunch from the pecans, and sweetness from coconut and...
Triple-Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Santa is sure to stop by your house if you leave these minty triple-chocolate peppermint cookies waiting for him. They're...
Upper Peninsula Pasties
I grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where pasties—traditional meat pies often eaten by hand—are extremely popular. There's a debate...
Grilled Steak Kabobs
Many times, I must come up with recipes requiring only ingredients already in my pantry. This is one of them....
Country-Fried Steaks
This down-home recipe reminds me of my mother, who was raised in the South. It calls for cube steak instead...
Buttercup Squash Coffee Cake
My father grows a large buttercup squash patch, so each fall, I get an ample amount of his harvest. I...
Championship Bean Dip
My friends and neighbors expect me to bring this irresistible dip to every gathering. When I arrive, they ask, "You...
Crustless Swiss Quiche
I received this recipe from my mother-in-law, an all-around great cook. Everyone raves about her rich quiche when she serves...
Special Mocha Cupcakes
Topped with a fluffy frosting and chocolate sprinkles, these extra-rich, extra-delicious cupcakes smell wonderful while baking and taste even better!...
Cheeseburger Soup
A local restaurant serves a similar cheeseburger soup but wouldn't share its recipe with me. I developed my own, modifying...
Festive Holiday Sliders
Turkey sliders with ginger, horseradish and cranberry sauce refrigerate well, so I keep them ready for get-togethers when we bake...
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Fans of spicy chicken wings will love this rendition that turns it into pizza. Serve it up with blue cheese...
Irish Beef Stew
Rich and hearty, this Irish beef stew is my husband's favorite. The beef is incredibly tender. Served with crusty bread,...
Special Banana Nut Bread
This extra-special banana bread makes a wonderful gift for friends and neighbors. The recipe makes two loaves, so I can...
Shepherd’s Pie Twice-Baked Potatoes
This recipe features the best of two classics—baked potatoes and shepherd’s pie. Serve with a green salad, and satisfaction is...