Ultimate Scalloped Potatoes
My husband found this recipe when I called and informed him we were going to have guests for dinner. This...
Contest-Winning Butter Pecan Ice Cream
This rich buttery ice cream sure beats store-bought versions. And with its pretty color and plentiful pecan crunch, it's nice...
Eggs Florentine
I wanted to impress my family with a holiday brunch, but keep it healthy too. So I lightened up the...
Funnel Cakes
These are much simpler to make than doughnuts but taste just as good. They have been a regular treat of...
Louisiana Gumbo
Gumbo is a stew-like dish made with meat or seafood, tomatoes, sweet bell peppers and okra. You can serve it...
Rhubarb Dumplings
I love to try new recipes. When I served these at a recent family gathering, I got lots of compliments....
Best Hush Puppies
Some years ago, when I was a cook on a large cattle ranch, I thought back to the hush puppies...
Fresh from the Garden Wraps
We moved into a house with a garden that needed tending. Using the herbs we found, we made these fresh-tastic...
Andouille-Stuffed Peppers
I was inspired by the important role of green peppers in Cajun dishes when I created my spiced-up recipe. For...
Firecracker Grilled Salmon
Let this sensational firecracker salmon perk up dinner tonight. With a super flavorful glaze that kicks you right in the...
Pumpkin Scones with Berry Butter
These delightful scones are perfect on a cold winter day with a steaming hot cup of coffee. They also make...
Low Country Boil
Ideal for camping and relaxing trips to the beach, this crowd-pleasing recipe makes an appetizing presentation of perfectly seasoned meats,...
Tomato-Onion Quiche
This scaled-down quiche fills a 7-inch pie pan to the brim and is perfect for serving two or three. I...
Florence-Inspired Souffle
This light, beautiful and absolutely delicious souffle is sure to impress your brunch guests every time you serve it. They...
Cajun Shrimp Lasagna Roll-Ups
If you enjoy Creole and Cajun dishes, you'll love this one. The seasoning and andouille sausage give it a nice...
Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
This quick, easy recipe really showcases pears. When I have leftover cooked chicken, I often add it to the recipe...
Creamy Prosciutto Pasta
I'm always looking for dinners that I can put together quickly. I re-created a favorite pasta dish from an Italian...
Chinese Chicken Spaghetti
It's hard to believe that something that comes together so easily could be this tasty and lower in fat, but...
Barley Corn Salad
A terrific alternative to pasta salad, this colorful side dish adds refreshing herb flavor to corn, barley, and red and...
Zucchini Ricotta Bake
I have made this lasagna-like zucchini ricotta bake frequently over the years and shared the recipe with many people. It's...
Creamy Mushroom Chicken
I call this creamy mushroom chicken "the easy chicken fixin'"...and love it that the leftovers are equally delicious heated up...
Hearty Red Beans and Rice
I take this dish to many potlucks and never fail to bring home an empty pot. I learned about the...
Tasty Marinated Tomatoes
My niece introduced me to this colorful recipe some time ago. I now make it when I have buffets or...
Pork Tenderloin Diane
We have pork at least once a week, and this is one dish we especially enjoy. Moist tender pork medallions...
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,...
Mojito Pulled Pork
This fork-tender pulled pork tastes fabulous on a bun, or in a wrap or tortilla. My kids like it spooned...
Southern Shrimp and Grits
A southern specialty, sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this shrimp and grits recipe tastes fantastic for brunch or dinner, or anytime...
Coconut Shrimp Chowder
After eating a coconut soup at a Thai restaurant, I added coconut milk in my fish chowder recipe. The fresh,...
Shrimp Patty Sandwiches
Quite often when we eat at a restaurant, my husband will try something and tell me that I could make...