S’more Drops
I first tried these gooey morsels in a sixth-grade home economics class. My friends and I would eat each mouthwatering...
Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Black Beans
As a vegan, I'm always looking for impressive dishes to share. Sweet potatoes loaded with beans and a touch of...
Perfect Pot Roast
Cooking meats, I have to confess, isn't my specialty. But everyone who tastes this main-course dish wants more!
I'm...
Coconut-Pineapple Rhubarb Bars
I make this crunchy, buttery dessert bar with homegrown rhubarb. For an added attraction, serve it warm with frozen yogurt...
Green Beans with Pecans
I collect cookbooks from all over the world and love to try new recipes for my husband or for entertaining...
Creamy Crab Cheesecake
A savory appetizer cheesecake such as this one, dotted with tender crabmeat, is sure to grab the attention and tempt...
Frosted Brownie Pizza
It's impossible to eat just one piece of this dessert pizza with a chewy, chocolaty crust, creamy peanut butter frosting...
Puff Pancake with Blueberry Sauce
I collect cookbooks and discovered this recipe while I was in Texas on vacation. The light and puffy pancake really...
Buttermilk Banana Cake
Meet the Cook: When I was a girl, this was my family's favorite Sunday cake. Since I'm "nuts" about nuts,...
Crunchy Corn Medley
This recipe came from my husband's aunt, who's an excellent cook, friend and mentor. It's crunchy, colorful and combined with...
Mayonnaise Lover’s Chicken
Jennifer Rytting of West Jordan, Utah recalls: “My father-in-law was looking for a good chicken marinade when a friend suggested...
Chunky Veggie Beef Soup
This chunky soup is loaded with tender beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes and green beans—and it sure is tasty! A...
Garlic Cheese Grits
My dad prepared this family favorite every Christmas morning. Grits are a true Southern specialty. The garlic and cheese add...
Curried Beef with Dumplings
I like making this hearty pot roast in winter and serving leftovers the next day. It's not only easy to...
Asparagus, Bacon & Shallot Tart
My tart is adapted from my mom's quiche recipe. She lives thousands of miles away from me in the U.K.,...
Honey-Dijon Potato Salad
No matter which recipe I tried, my potato salad always turned out bland. So I came up with this creamy...
Vegetarian Taco Salad
The cute tortilla bowls that hold this Southwestern salad are a snap to bake int the oven. We use canned...
Barbecue Lasagna
This hearty dish is a nice change of pace from more traditional lasagna. The barbecue flavor is fantastic!—Hazel Selle, Hartford,...
Overnight Apple French Toast
My in-laws own and operate an orchard, so we have an abundance of fruit fresh from the trees. This dish...
Smoked Mozzarella Chicken with Pasta
Take an ordinary chicken breast into wow territory with just a few extra ingredients. Use prosciutto instead of ham to...
Baked Apple Dumplings
These versatile dumplings can be made with peaches or mixed berries in place of apples, and drizzled with hot caramel...
Four-Cheese Pate
This impressive and festive-looking cheese spread is simple to put together and never fails to get raves at parties. Before...
Cedar Plank Salmon with Blackberry Sauce
Here's my go-to entree for a warm-weather cookout. The salmon has a rich, grilled taste that's enhanced by the savory...
Contest-Winning Tex-Mex Lasagna
This yummy dish combines my love of lasagna with my love of Mexican food. I made the recipe healthier by...
Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Saute
This side dish is full of flavor and so quick to put together. The cherry tomatoes and mozzarella are perfect...
White Chocolate Banana Cake
When I mentioned the recipe contest to my husband, he immediately suggested I enter this extra special cake. Packed with...
California Pepper Chili
In my opinion, this is the world's best chili! It features three meats in a peppery eye-opening broth. I've been...
Easy Hot Pizza Dip
I'm a busy stay-at-home mom with a 3-year-old son. I love this recipe because it's easy to prepare in advance...
Goat Cheese & Ham Omelet
As a busy working mom, my breakfast needs to require minimal prep. I often combine the egg mixture beforehand and...