Buttery Garlic Potatoes
My husband and three boys all love oven-roasted potatoes. But I work full-time, so once I get home and start...
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Filled with chicken, mushrooms, water chestnuts and carrots, these lettuce wraps are both healthy and yummy. The gingerroot, rice wine...
Apricot-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
A simple apricot glaze made with preserves lends a delightful zest to this tender pork. It's so fuss-free and delicious,...
Sweet Potato and Ham Hash
Tender sweet potatoes match up with ham, eggs and zippy seasonings for an impressive breakfast. Or serve it with salad...
Rice Croquettes
As a newlywed, I used to agonize over meal preparation. Now I enjoy trying new recipes, and some - like...
Rice-Stuffed Peppers
Mother used to fix this wonderful, easy dish when we had company. She was from a family of fantastic Cajun...
Appetizer Roll-Ups
Cream cheese and a variety of herbs and vegetables make even deli cold cuts a fancy and filling appetizer. Bite-size...
Turkey Rice Casserole
The recipe for this creamy and comforting casserole came from my aunt as a way to use leftover turkey. I...
Apple Tuna Sandwiches
My husband and his buddies love to pack this tasty lunch when they go on fishing trips. My tangy tuna...
Cherry Blueberry Pie
Southwestern Michigan is noted for its fruit. I experimented and came up with this pie recipe that combines cherries and...
Baked Barley Pudding
My husband isn't a rice fan, so I often replace it with barley. This dessert recipe has the same sweet...
Cauliflower Ham Casserole
Cauliflower replaces the potatoes in this comforting casserole, which I’ve been making for 30 years. Whenever we have leftover ham,...
Colorful Beef Wraps
I stir-fry a combination of sirloin steak, onions and peppers for these hearty wraps. Spreading a little fat-free ranch salad...
Cream of Mussel Soup
Every New England cook has a personal version of mussel soup, depending on the favored regional herbs and cooking customs....
Seafood Pizza
I adapted this rich treat from a friend's seafood enchilada dish. The thick creamy cheese sauce is an ideal match...
Party Pesto Pinwheels
I took a couple of my favorite recipes and combined them into these delicious hors d'oeuvres. The colorful and...
Crab Cake-Stuffed Portobellos
Served as an hors d'oeuvre or a light main dish, these stuffed mushrooms are pretty and delicious. Canned crabmeat becomes...
Halibut Enchiladas
North meets south of the border in this dish. I roll our local Alaskan halibut into tortillas. It's one of...
Rosemary-Orange Roasted Chicken
Guests will fall in love at first sight of this impressive citrus and savory herb roasted chicken—a big hit when...
Skillet Scalloped Potatoes
Our garden is a big inspiration when I'm cooking. This recipe turns produce from my husband's potato patch into a...
Andouille Sausage Soup
I make a soup every football Sunday. I came up with this recipe because I wanted to use lots of...
Frosted Ginger Cookies
My husband and I just built a new house in a small rural community in western New York. I work...
Applesauce Cinnamon Oat Muffins
My grandmother passed this oatmeal muffin recipe down to me, and I'm eager to share it with my children. These...
Lemon Rice Salad
This salad makes a refreshing side dish for a special occasion meal. I take it to holiday potluck suppers and...
Tuna Salad Sandwich
I gave Mom's original recipe a boost by adding onion and green pepper to these delightfully different tuna sandwiches. With...
Angel Food Christmas Candy
It was my dad who inspired me to first try making this candy. He remembered it from when he was...
Apple Turnovers with Custard
I'm almost finished writing my own cookbook. When I was working on the apple section, I knew I had to...
Creme de Menthe Cream Puff Tree
A tower of creme de menthe-flavored puffs makes a spectacular centerpiece for your dessert table. Guests will have this sumptuous...
Gingered Apricot-Apple Crumble
This crumble is tasty hot or cold, plain or topped with ice cream. If you're not fond of apricots, leave...