Meatball Shish Kabobs
Convenience foods make this hearty entree a snap to prepare. Purchased meatballs are easy to thread onto skewers. And since...
White Bean Arugula Salad
My red, white and green salad is inspired by the Italian flag. Top it with shaved Parmesan. —Malia Estes, Allston,...
Chocolate-Mint Cookie Cups
When chocolate and mint get together with a hint of peppermint, mmm…magic happens. If you don't have mini muffin pans...
Cornmeal Towers with Strawberries & Cream
My kids love to help make these towers. They measure, mix, whisk and build stacks. It's a family custom and...
Contest-Winning Raspberry Ribbon Pie
It's fun to go out as a family and pick raspberries to make my mother-in-law's pie recipe. We always freeze...
Maryland Corn Pops
Fresh-picked sweet corn is a big thing in Maryland. Here’s my homespun version of Mexican street corn that brings in...
Raspberry Vinegar Pork Chops
This recipe originally called for chicken; in addition to pork, I've tried it with grouse for a change of pace.
Gingered Pork and Asparagus
My husband and I really enjoy fresh asparagus. So we were thrilled when I found this recipe for asparagus and...
Mini Crab Tarts
Frozen phyllo tart shells bake up to crispy perfection that’s heavenly with this warm, rich, creamy filling. They’re a snap...
Chicken with Sugar Pumpkins & Apricots
When we have family gatherings, we give the slow cooker kitchen duty. This yummy chicken with pumpkin and apricots has...
Charlotte’s Green Tomato Pie
Green tomato pie makes an awesome conversation piece. I took it to a potluck and it was a delight to...
Contest-Winning Freezer Salsa
Typically, I make 60 jars of salsa each fall to enjoy all winter long. I also give it as gifts...
Italian Potato Salad
Meet the Cook: With six grown daughters who visit us frequently, I have plenty of chances to serve this family...
Caliente Christmas Cheese Crisps
To fire up the crowd, I pack these homemade crackers with bacon, pumpkin seeds and French-fried onion rings. Dunk them...
Black Forest Panettone Pudding
My chocolate-cherry bread pudding uses Panettone, the holiday bread people often receive but aren't sure how to use. I make...
Avocado Fruit Salad with Tangerine Vinaigrette
On long summer days when we just want to relax, I make a cool salad with avocado, berries and mint....
Pork Loin with Currant Sauce
I serve this roast often to family and friends...and someone at the table always asks for the recipe. To complete...
Cranberry Buttermilk Sherbet
Light, refreshing cranberry sherbet is a great change of pace from rich, holiday food. It’s also popular on a hot,...
Jerk-Spiced Mango Pineapple Chutney
I grew up eating mango, pineapple and spicy food, so enjoy the combination of these flavors. I try to make...
Sweet Corn Ice Cream
You have to give this novel sweet corn ice cream a try. It’s actually made with corn, sweetly flavored by...
Skillet Potato Medley
The pretty potatoes I had just harvested from my garden inspired me to mix them up for dinner. The results:...
Sweet Potato Frozen Yogurt Pops
Once I had my little girl I quickly became really creative in the kitchen, needing to have healthy foods on...
Strawberry-Basil Cocktail
This cocktail of sun-ripened strawberries and tender basil is so refreshing without being overly sweet. It’s our favorite. —Mary Marlowe...
Festive Potato Salad
Every member of my family (my husband and I have two grown sons and a grandson) likes creamy-type potato salads....
Autumn Pepper Relish
This colorful relish is a favorite with friends and family because it tastes amazing on just about everything. I like...
Pickled Brussels Sprouts
This year, when I asked my brother what he wanted for his 31st birthday, he answered, "pickled Brussels sprouts." I...
Chicken Salad with Crispy Wontons
Here's a quick easy meal. My mom made it when I was growing up, but I added veggies and lightened...
Fresh Mozzarella Sandwiches
As girls, my sisters and I always helped our mother make these hearty melted cheese sandwiches. Served with a robust...
Basil-Mint Chicken Thighs
You’re going to love plunging fork first into this juicy grilled chicken bursting with the flavors of cilantro, basil, mint...