Fancy Sugar Cookie Bars
Looking for a quick and easy way to transform plain old refrigerated cookie dough into something special enough for unexpected...
Tuna Puff Sandwiches
My husband and I can’t get enough of this great supper sandwich. The cheese-covered tomato slices top off the mild...
Asian Burgers
“The East-meets-West flavor of these Asian-style burgers have made them a family favorite for over 20 years. They’re equally delicious...
Poteca Nut Roll
My mother-in-law brought this recipe from Yugoslavia in the early 1900's. It was a tradition in her family to serve...
Buffalo Wing Bites
The Buffalo wing fans in my family were happy to do the taste testing as I was experimenting to create...
Giant Calzone
"While the filling ingredients for this impressive calzone are our favorites, you could substitute some of your own. We use...
Classic Spinach Pizza
Our testers really went for the combination of flavors in this fresh and fancy pizza. Pretty and definitely company-special, it’s...
Pinwheel Cookies
These pretty pinwheel cookies have tempting swirly layers of orange and chocolate. I really mess up my kitchen whenever I...
Warm Mustard Potato Salad
This tangy mixture is wonderful and so different from traditional potato salads. The Dijon mustard and dill spark the flavor....
Tropical Fusion Salad with Spicy Tortilla Ribbons
Fresh fruits and veggies pair up for a fantastic summer salad that's savory, sweet and spicy all at once. Make...
Contest-Winning Grilled Roast Beef Sandwiches
This fast favorite hits the spot when we're short on time. Roast beef, cheese, and sauteed onion, green pepper and...
True Love Truffles
A few years ago, I began giving these smooth, minty truffles in tins as Christmas gifts. Now I can't go...
Layered Carrot Cake
I never liked carrot cake until I tried this one. The rich, moist cake with orange-flavored frosting is now a...
Spinach and Sausage Lasagna
Dig into rich layers of home-style lasagna featuring plenty of Italian sausage and gooey cheeses. No-cook noodles, frozen spinach and...
Strawberry-Lime Bars
Our family loves fresh strawberries, so I look for different ways to use them. This tempting, yummy dessert has sweet...
Summer Buzz Fruit Salad
For picnics, cookouts and showers, we make a sweet salad of watermelon, cherries, blueberries and microgreens. No matter where I...
Italian Sausage with Peppers
Local fairs in these parts are famous for sausage and pepper sandwiches. I came up with my own baked recipe...
Mango Pie with Coconut Crust
This was the first pie I created myself. Mangoes are one of my favorite fruits, and they deserve to be...
Pesto Chicken Lasagna
Pesto really perks up this scrumptious chicken lasagna. Plus, the marinara sauce adds a touch of sweetness. Serve it with...
Egg Salad and Bacon Sandwich
On days I don’t have much time to cook, egg salad on croissants hits the spot. It's also nice made...
Chili-Cheese Egg Rolls
More than an inventive way to use leftover or store-bought chili, this is the No. 1 request in the Bender...
Cowpoke Chili
Many friends and relatives have requested my chili recipe, which I've been using for 25 years. It actually won first...
Contest-Winning Pecan-Crusted Chicken
After trying something similar at a restaurant, I created these impressive baked chicken breasts with a pecan coating. For a...
Lime & Gin Coconut Macaroons
I took these lime and coconut macaroons to our annual cookie exchange, where we name a queen. I won the...
Meat Loaf-Stuffed Peppers
With my husband—who won't eat the same thing twice—I've had to learn to be creative with leftovers (around here, we...
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Pudding Pie with Bananas
I created this pie in tribute to Elvis, who was my favorite entertainer, and to Hershey, Pennsylvania, the town where...
Apple Raspberry Crisp
This crisp is so delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Guests are sure to love the crumble...
Asparagus, Bacon & Herbed Cheese Pizza
A zesty pizza that’s especially nice with spring asparagus but lovely all year round when you add mozzarella and bacon....
Peanut Butter S’mores Bars
When I give these as gifts, they’re gone in a flash! I make them ahead when it’s convenient because they...