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...
Mushroom-Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes
When I started cooking, the only mushrooms I used were the button variety. Now I love experimenting with different types....
Cheddar Pear Soup
Pears and sharp cheddar have always been one of my favorite flavor combos. This recipe brings the two together in...
Spectacular Overnight Slaw
To come up with this dish, I used a number of different recipes, plus some ideas of my own. It's...
Contest-Winning Chocolate Truffle Cookies
Here's a snack for serious chocolate lovers. These enticing cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside,...
Christmas Fruit Salad
It was at the very first Thanksgiving I spent with my husband's family that I tasted this for the first...
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sausages
My family loves this recipe. It’s such a good all-around dish, either for sandwiches like these or served with hot...
Ham & Green Onion Biscuits
I started with my grandmother’s biscuits and added a bit of my personality. When I make these with my kids,...
Lemony White Chocolate Cheesecake
Although it takes some time to prepare this eye-catching cheesecake, the combination of tangy lemon and rich white chocolate is...
Cranberry Walnut Tart
Meet the Cook: People tell me that they like the combination of a tart cranberry taste and the crunchy walnut...
Macaroni Coleslaw
My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had...
Oma’s Apfelkuchen (Grandma’s Apple Cake)
My husband’s German family calls this Oma’s apfelkuchen, which translates to "Grandma’s apple cake." They’ve been sharing the recipe for...
Eggs Benedict Casserole
This eggs Benedict casserole is just as tasty as the classic but without all the hassle. Simply assemble the...
Italian Sausage Kale Soup
My mom dehydrates the last pick of tomatoes from her garden each fall—perfect for quick soups like this one. When...
Cranberry Celebration Cheesecake
This pretty cheesecake is a cranberry and dessert lover's dream. Cool and creamy, it's just right for the holidays—or any...
Lemon Roasted Fingerlings and Brussels Sprouts
My trick to roasting veggies is to choose ones that cook in the same amount of time. Other combinations to...
Sweet & Sour Pork Wraps
We always make these wraps at our family's annual party, and they're a true favorite. The cabbage and cilantro give...
Down East Blueberry Buckle
This buckle won a contest at my daughter’s college. The prize was four lobsters, but the real reward was the...
Pineapple Carrot Bread
My home is located in the Delaware Valley of Pennsylvania. This bread has the wonderful flavor of carrot cake, which...
Pinwheels and Checkerboards
My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful...and you can...
Milk-and-Honey White Bread
My dad has been a wheat farmer all his life and my state is the wheat capital, so this recipe...
Whipped Shortbread
These whipped shortbread cookies melt in your mouth. Mostly I make them for the holidays, but I'll also prepare them...
Sugar Cone Chocolate Chip Cookies
If I could make a batch of cookies a day, I'd be in baking heaven. I made these for my...
Warm Cabbage, Fennel and Pear Salad
This crunchy salad makes an elegant first course or side, but it's hearty enough to be an entree when paired...
Raspberry Barbecue Wings
I came up with this recipe when I got tired of the same old wings. These are baked with onion...
Dipped Cherry Cookies
Our seven children and four grandkids voted this festive, flavorful cookie a “keeper.” We gave a batch to our mail...
Raisin Pecan Pie
I remember my Grandmother Voltie and Great-Aunt Ophelia making this southern-style pie for Thanksgiving. It was always one of the...