Creamy Cauliflower Pakora Soup
My husband and I often crave pakoras, deep-fried fritters from India. I wanted to get the same flavors but use...
Shortcut Coconut-Pecan Chocolate Tassies
You can garnish these cookies with pecan halves or a couple of chocolate chips before baking, or drizzle with a...
Crunchy Chocolate Clusters
This easy candy has a south-of-the-border flavor with cinnamon, chocolate and coffee. Sweet, salty and crunchy, it's a great no-bake...
Lemon Date Couscous
Couscous is a great way to deliver bold flavors, and it cooks so quickly. This makes a wonderful accompaniment to...
Bratwurst Soup
I came up with this recipe one day when I had some leftover bratwurst. It has been a favorite of...
Chocolate Malted Cookies
These cookies are the next best thing to a good old-fashioned malted milk. With malted milk powder, chocolate syrup, and...
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
My group of friends had a weekly "movie night" during winters on Martha's Vineyard, and we'd take turns making a...
Bite-Size Fruitcakes
Meet the Cook: Because I didn't care for fruitcake, I had to have the recipe for this after I found...
Apple Crisp Pizza
While visiting the bakery at a Wisconsin apple orchard, I tried this tempting treat. At home, I put together this...
Cheese-Stuffed Shells
When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got...
Best Spaghetti and Meatballs
One evening we had unexpected company. Since I had some of these meatballs left over in the freezer, I warmed...
Chewy Pecan Pie Bars
This treat is one of my husband's favorites. I've been making these bars for many years, and we still can't...
Mini Ham ‘n’ Cheese Frittatas
I found this recipe a few years ago and made a few changes. I'm diabetic, and this fits into my...
Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Wings
Tired of the same ol’ Buffalo and BBQ sauces? Try spreading your wings with a new balsamic-sugar glaze. Sweet and...
Black-Bottom Banana Bars
These bars stay very moist, and their rich banana and chocolate flavor is even better the second day. My mother-in-law...
Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
I'm a busy mother of two young children. I work in our school office and help my husband on our...
Lemon Butter Cookies
These tender cutout cookies have a slight lemon flavor that makes them stand out from the rest. They're very easy...
Zucchini Cupcakes
I asked my grandmother for this recipe after trying these irresistible spice cupcakes at her home. I love their creamy...
Polish Kraut and Apples
My family loves this hearty meal on cold winter nights. The tender apples, kraut and smoked sausage give it a...
Apricot Meringue Bars
I'm expected to bring these wonderful treats to our family picnic each year. Their sweet apricot filling and delicate meringue...
Chocolate Caramel Thumbprints
Covered in chopped nuts and drizzled with chocolate, these cookies are delicious and pretty. Everybody looks forward to munching on...
Pineapple Coconut Cake
This coconut cake is a guaranteed showstopper at any holiday meal or special occasion. The beautiful flakes of coconut are...
Zucchini & Sweet Corn Souffle
As novice gardeners, my husband and I sowed zucchini seeds—15 hills' worth! Happily, my family requests this corn souffle side...
Vibrant Black-Eyed Pea Salad
My black-eyed pea salad reminds me of a Southern cooking class my husband and I took while visiting Savannah, Georgia....
Rosemary Beets
For a simple side dish, I use a slow cooker and let the beets mellow with rosemary and thyme. —Nancy...
Dinner Poppers
I could eat jalapeno poppers all day long, but who wants to say they had seven stuffed peppers for dinner?...
Stuffed Chicken with Marinated Tomatoes
I invented this roast chicken to prove goat cheese really is delish. I served it to my skeptical family without...
Butternut Squash Chili
Add butternut squash to chili for a tasty, filling, energy-packed dish your whole family will love. Mine does! —Jeanne Larson,...
Raspberry Breakfast Braid
We also like using blackberries, Marionberries, a mixture of raspberries and blackberries, or all three in this quick and easy...