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    Marcie’s Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    2 reviews

    I’ve got a super moist muffin that’s a big hit at our house—tender inside and lightly crisp outside. I use...


    Pulled Pork Nachos

    3 reviews

    While home from college, my daughter made these tempting pork nachos—her first recipe ever. My son and I couldn't get...


    Chicken Butternut Chili

    2 reviews

    At our house, we just love a good comforting, hearty, tomato-based chili with bold flavors! This unique chili is loaded...


    West Coast Snappy Joes

    3 reviews

    Meet my California-inspired sloppy Joe. Load it up with whatever toppings you like, or pour the filling over noodles. It's...


    Hearty Beef & Bean Soup

    2 reviews

    I love cooking, and often share my soups with my co-workers—and they're happy I do. This one is perfect for...


    Comforting Beef Stew

    2 reviews

    This slow-cooked beef stew just screams comfort to me. It's also family-friendly—my toddlers gobble it right up! —Courtney Percy, Brooksville,...


    Tomato Balsamic Chicken

    2 reviews

    I came up with this saucy chicken during a particularly busy holiday season. As new parents, my husband and I...


    Granola Blueberry Muffins

    5 reviews

    I wanted to put a new spin on muffins, so I mixed in some granola that contained lots of nuts,...

    Star-Spangled Lemon Icebox Pie

    2 reviews

    With a little chill time, my no-bake lemon pie turns into a potluck superstar. My kids like to arrange the...


    Black Raspberry Bubble Ring

    4 reviews

    I first made this pretty bread years ago for a 4-H project. It helped me win grand champion for my...


    Simple Vegetarian Slow-Cooked Beans

    4 reviews

    When I have a hungry family to feed, these tasty beans with spinach, tomatoes and carrots are a go-to dish....


    Meaty Spanish Rice

    5 reviews

    I usually fix Spanish rice recipes for family meals - but it's also great for doubling if unexpected company comes...


    Peach-Glazed Beef Filets

    3 reviews

    I love combining fruits and chiles to make flavorful glazes. This recipe has evolved over the years. It uses ancho...


    Ranch Chicken Salad

    4 reviews

    I'm a wife and mother of two girls, and my weeknights are busy. So I rely on quick meals like...


    Slow Cooker Curry Chicken

    2 reviews

    My husband travels for business and discovered that he likes Indian cuisine. Chicken curry with apricots has all the delicious...


    Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

    5 reviews

    My buffalo chicken quesadillas are filling enough to serve as a meal and versatile enough to win big points as...


    Four-Cheese Chicken Fettuccine

    29 reviews

    As a cattle rancher, my husband's a big fan of beef. For him to comment on a poultry dish is...

    Flavorful Swedish Meatballs

    18 reviews

    Our kids—Garrett, 10, and Heather, 5—love to roll the ground beef and pork mixture into these moist meatballs. We enjoy...


    Spicy Enchilada Casserole

    12 reviews

    Chili powder, tortillas, cheese and ground beef combine for a winning Tex-Mex casserole. Choose a salsa that suits your family's...


    Hungarian Short Ribs

    14 reviews

    This is a special meal in our house—as soon as I get ribs, I know which dish my family will...


    Mexican Carnitas

    4 reviews

    Ever hear of carnitas? They're easy-to-make pork crisps that are very popular in Mexico. The secret to this recipe is...


    Surprise Sausage Bundles

    7 reviews

    Kielbasa and sauerkraut star in a tasty filling for these scrumptious stuffed rolls, which make a great dinner with soup...


    Contest-Winning Honey-Dijon Chicken

    11 reviews

    Smothered in a sauce that gets its sweetness from honey and pineapple juice, these chicken breasts are a favorite, even...

    Italian Sausage Calzone

    3 reviews

    My teenage daughter and I have been experimenting in the kitchen to re-create some old-time family dishes. This calzone with...


    Southwestern Spaghetti Casserole

    11 reviews

    A close friend made this Mexican-Italian bake for me almost 20 years ago, and I've prepared it regularly ever since....


    Thai Beef Stir-Fry

    15 reviews

    A distinctive peanut sauce complements this colorful combination of tender sirloin strips, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli and mushrooms. I like to...


    Roasted Grape Crostini

    3 reviews

    A trip to Spain introduced me to its culinary treasures, like Manchego cheese and sherry. This appetizer always impresses folks...


    Refreshing Rhubarb Salad

    2 reviews

    Nearly everyone I know has rhubarb in their garden, so it is indeed plentiful each spring. I've had this recipe...


    Bacon Vegetable Quiche

    19 reviews

    This bacon quiche is so versatile. You can use Vidalia onions, green onions or leeks. Asparagus can take the place...