Strawberry Corn Salsa
This recipe makes art in a bowl! All the colors of summer are captured in this salsa with a fresh,...
Raspberry Icebox Dessert
After tasting this dessert at a church social, I just had to track down the recipe. I was thrilled to...
Farm Fresh Quiche
Going to the farmers market and talking with people who work on the farm inspires me to make recipes like...
Zucchini Egg Skillet
My neighbor shared more zucchini from his garden than I knew what to do with. He loved this recipe—it's great...
Sweet-and-Sour Mustard
In addition to using my mustard as gifts for friends, I give it to my father each Christmas. One year,...
Artichoke Spinach Casserole
Although he isn't a fan of spinach, my husband loves this dish. The combination of ingredients may sound unusual, but...
Tuna Salad Pepper Cups
I came up with this recipe on a hot summer day when I didn't feel like cooking. I frequently make...
Southwestern Scallops
"My saucy sea scallops are popular at dinner parties-plus, they're in my repertoire of easy weekday meals. The seasoning gives...
Quick Crescent Taco Pie
My husband and two teenage sons put on long hours on our farm and are big eaters. But this taco...
Seafood Tortilla Lasagna
My husband and I enjoy lasagna, seafood and Mexican fare. One evening, I combined all three into this deliciously different...
Grilled Cheese Loaf
I often serve buttery grilled bread with steak and a salad. It's so quick to make, and it's also easy...
Cashew Chicken with Noodles
I tried this recipe for chicken with cashew nuts when making freezer meals with some friends. I was smitten! It's...
Parmesan Chicken with Lemon Rice
I like the challenge of inventing recipes with ingredients I have on hand. This easy-peasy meal fits the bill. —Colleen...
Simple Marinated Shrimp
My easy crowd-pleasing recipe is prepared a day ahead of time, cutting down on the need for party-day fuss. I...
Pecan Pear Muffins
These muffins are delicious! Chock-full of pears, pecans and down-home goodness, the moist sweet treats are terrific with a glass...
Butterflied Pork Chop Dinner
The sliced apple and sweet potatoes that complement these tender pork chops remind me of a crisp fall day, but...
Strawberry Feta Tossed Salad
A neighbor served this light, wonderful salad at a summer barbecue. I’ve since tried it with many ingredient combinations, but...
Chocolate Carrot Cake
Finely shredding the carrots gives this cake an extra-nice texture. The walnuts sprinkled on top add crunch, but you can...
Favorite French Canadian Meat Pie
I’m a seventh-generation French Canadian, and my ancestors started the tradition of serving this meat pie on Christmas Eve. One...
Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte
A line forms quickly behind this quichelike torte at family gatherings. The wedges are easy to eat as finger food,...
Chili Tortilla Bake
A homestyle Tex-Mex casserole is all it takes to gather the whole family around the dinner table. With its popular...
Contest-Winning Green Chile Pork Stew
Anyone living in or visiting the Southwest knows green chiles are a staple. I grew up on this delicacy and...
Orange Lemonade
This juice is a favorite at our place. I'll often double the batch and send a jar next door to...
Neighborhood Bean Soup
Even though I'm single, I make multiple servings of everything. Actually, this tendency has helped me to get to know...
Chili Nachos
This creamy, chili-style dish is so warm and filling that we often prepare it when on skiing trips to Colorado....
Jumbo Blueberry Muffins
In Michigan there are lots of blueberries, so I enjoy trying recipes with them, like a jumbo version of a...
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Sheet Cake
I love peanut butter and chocolate, so I combined recipes to blend the two. This chocolate peanut butter cake is...
Lemon Meringue Cake
This cake tastes just like lemon meringue pie! Fresh lemon flavor shines through in the custard filling between the layers,...
Contest-Winning Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce
I asked my mother-in-law for this recipe once I learned it's my husband's favorite. Now I bake it whenever he...