Santa Maria Roast Beef
A simple dry rub is enough to turn roast beef into a real crowd-pleaser. The slightly spicy meat is scrumptious...
William Tell’s Never-Miss Apple Cake
I bake my family-favorite fall cake to usher in this abundant season. It looks so luscious that eating one piece...
Whiskey Pineapple Chicken
Everyone in my family loves this recipe and its sweet marinade made with ginger, pineapple and a splash of whiskey....
Glazed Apple-Maple Blondies
My 6-year-old son and I conjured up this recipe to use the last of the apples we picked from the...
Luscious Almond Cheesecake
I received this recipe along with a set of springform pans from a cousin at my wedding shower 11 years...
Contest-Winning Grilled Mushrooms
Mushrooms cooked over hot coals always taste good, but this easy recipe makes them taste fantastic. As a mother of...
Zippy Pork Chili
In addition to eating this chili the traditional way (with a spoon!), my family likes to scoop bites onto tortilla...
Chicken and Shrimp Satay
I lightened up a recipe that I found in a cookbook, and these grilled kabobs were the tasty result. The...
Jim’s Secret Family Recipe Ribs
For more than 30 years, my brother-in-law Jim kept his famous rib recipe a secret. When he finally shared it,...
Pina Colada Fruit Salad
Give friends a taste of the tropics on warm summer days with this refreshing fruit blend. For a little extra...
Mojito Pulled Pork
This fork-tender pulled pork tastes fabulous on a bun, or in a wrap or tortilla. My kids like it spooned...
Contest-Winning Glazed Carrot Coins
These glossy carrots, flavored with orange juice, cinnamon and ginger, are pretty enough for a special meal. To save time,...
Sausage Spinach Bake
A friend gave me the recipe for this delicious dish, which uses a packaged stuffing mix. A salad and bread...
Rosemary Orange Bread
Meet the Cook: Of all the herbs, rosemary is my favorite. This bread goes great with a roast, chicken or...
Hearty Shrimp Risotto
Super creamy and packed with shrimp, this impressive Italian meal maker is special enough to serve company. Laced with the...
Chicken Nicoise Salad
This salad makes it easy to eat what’s good for you. It’s versatile, so you can use asparagus in place...
Frosted Banana Bars
These bars are always a hit at potlucks in the small rural farming community where my husband and I live....
Hot Cheese Dip
When a colleague brought this cheesy dip to school for a teachers potluck, I immediately gave it an A+. I...
Zucchini and Cheese Casserole
My daughter and I love zucchini, and this casserole uses plenty for a hearty fall side dish. For extra color,...
Skillet Sea Scallops
You'll want to slip this recipe into the front of your last-minute guests file. Pasta and mixed greens nicely complement...
Beef and Potato Moussaka
My son—who is now 27—brought home this Greek moussaka recipe with potatoes (a classic Greek entree) when he had a...
Mediterranean Veggie Brunch Puff
I make breakfast casseroles with whatever I have, like spinach, sweet red pepper and cheddar. With this puff, we like...
Dutch Apricot Pie
I freeze several bagfuls of apricots when they are in season, thinking of this pie all the while. At holiday...
Buttery Whiskey-Glazed Pearl Onions
I always have pearl onions on hand to add to stews and vegetable dishes—they're great pickled too. Every Thanksgiving, I...
Cookie Dough Truffles
The flavorful filling at the center of these yummy candies tastes like genuine chocolate chip cookie dough…with no worry about...
Special Sesame Chicken Salad
With its delicious mix of crunchy peanuts, tangy dried cranberries and mandarin oranges, this colorful Asian chicken salad is a...
Grilled Chipotle Shrimp
I created this recipe for a Cinco de Mayo party, and it was a hit! It’s so easy, yet has...
Four-Tomato Salsa
The variety of tomatoes, onions and peppers makes this chunky salsa so good. Whenever I try to take a batch...
Grilled Steaks with Marinated Tomatoes
The flavor of the tomatoes improves after they marinate overnight. I could eat them all by themselves! Our family likes...