Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Beets
Here's a super easy salad that looks and tastes festive for the wonderful Christmas season, but is also wonderful all...
Blackened Halibut
Try serving this spicy halibut recipe with garlic mashed potatoes, hot, crusty bread and a crisp salad to lure in...
Orange Chiffon Cake
The delicate orange flavor of this simply delicious cake is perfect for rounding out a rich meal. The orange glaze...
Herbed Garlic Potatoes
My mom cooks from scratch and rarely uses a recipe. That's how I learned—a pinch of this, a dash of...
Cheesy Corn Spoon Bread
Homey and comforting, this custardlike side dish is a much-requested recipe at potlucks and holiday dinners. The jalapeno adds just...
Pepperoni Lasagna
I've served this satisfying lasagna for years - when our children were small, they preferred it more than a steak...
Beef-Stuffed Sopaipillas
After my brothers' football games when we were kids, we would all descend on a local restaurant for their wonderful...
Watermelon Slice Cookies
Once when I made these butter cookies for a party, a neighbor thought they were so attractive that she froze...
Contest-Winning Picnic Pasta Salad
My family's not big on traditional pasta salads made with mayonnaise, so when I served this colorful version that uses...
Homemade Chicken Potpie
Why look for potpie in the frozen food aisle when this easy version tastes much better? The chicken pot pie's...
Boston Baked Beans
Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...
German Apple Pie
I live in a big apple-producing state, so I think this recipe represents our region well. I tasted this pie...
Apple Meringue Pie
I received this recipe from my mother-in-law, and it's one of my husband's favorites. It's a nice variation on traditional...
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...
Chicken Pepper Stir-Fry
I challenged myself one day to create a sweet and spicy stir-fry using only the ingredients I had on hand....
Baked Cherry Pudding
Our mother's recipes pleased all six of her children. One of my brothers was especially fond of her cherry pudding....
Mushroom Potato Soup
A buttery mushroom flavor blends with potatoes, leeks and carrots to make this soup hearty and warming. A big steaming...
Christmas Eve Confetti Pasta
This easy Christmas dinner has become a holiday tradition in our home. All the prep is done before we attend...