Coastal Coconut Cream Cake
This is my son's county fair cake. He was awarded a top-10 prize, and he auctioned the coconut cream cake...
Nectarine Smoothies
This nectarine smoothie recipe tastes great on a warm summer day. Enjoy it on your patio or at a picnic!...
Apricot Dessert Bruschetta
Years ago, my mother took a trip to Italy, and this recipe reminds her of the sun-kissed fruits from the...
Tropical Smoothie Bowl
This wake-me-up smoothie bowl with fruit, oats and cinnamon helps me start the day feeling satisfied. Sometimes I top it...
Moo Shu Pork Stir-Fry
This is a delicious moo shu pork recipe that I adapted to meet our family's tastes. Cutting the ingredients into...
Praline Pumpkin Pecan Pie
My husband and I are not big fans of traditional pumpkin pie, but my mother and others are, so we...
Oma’s Marzipan Stollen
My German grandma made this stollen for us when we were young. I love its homey taste and how it...
How to Season a Wok
A brand-new carbon steel wok is shiny, silver and gorgeous, but don't be fooled. You can't use this wok straight...
Asian Tofu
This tasty Asian tofu was the first meatless recipe my fiance made for me. Tofu is a wonderful light protein...
S’mores Brownies
My family simply adores my daughter's fudgy s'mores brownies. The cinnamon graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring...
Creamy Avocado Manicotti
I am always looking for creative ways to make vegetarian dinners a little different. I grow my own basil, and...
Lemon-Dijon Grilled Salmon Foil Packet
My family enjoys this healthy salmon recipe very much, which makes it a winner in my book. The capers really...
The Ultimate Slow Cooker Meal Plan for August
The dog days of summer are here. Make them bearable with the ultimate slow cooker recipes for main dishes, sides...
Cheeseburger Onion Rings
This new take on burgers will have your family begging for seconds. Serve these cheeseburger onion rings with spicy ketchup...
Shrimp Egg Foo Young
If you love Chinese food as much as I do, you'll appreciate this shrimp egg foo young that features all...
Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting
Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes....
Cheeseburger Stuffed Pasta Shells
You could call this a comfort food mashup made in heaven. Jumbo stuffed pasta shells are loaded up with cheeseburger...
Greek Asparagus Salad
Asparagus is one of my favorite spring vegetables, but my family gets bored with it. So I developed a tasty...
Strawberry Rhubarb Cake with Orange
I came up with this strawberry rhubarb cake when I wanted to make something with rhubarb and strawberries that wasn't...
Eggplant Roll-Ups
We love these easy Italian eggplant roll-ups stuffed with creamy ricotta and spinach. The fact that they are vegetarian is...
Cheesy Breakfast Egg Rolls
Whether you have to run out the door in the morning or you take a few minutes to relax at...
Kung Pao Chicken
My family loves the kung pao chicken from our favorite Chinese restaurant. But in less time than it takes for...
10-Cup Cookies
My mother used to make this easy 10-cup cookie recipe for my sisters and me. You could find one of...
Cheeseburger Quesadillas
I created these fun cheeseburger-quesadilla mashups in honor of my family's two favorite foods. They are so yummy and easy...
Peanutty Strawberry Banana Smoothies
I like that this strawberry banana smoothie recipe is fairly light, but the peanut butter gives it some protein to...
Perfect-Every-Thyme Marinade
I prepare this often at shows when demonstrating how to cook on gas grills. People are always pleased with the...
Chicken Avocado Wraps
I came up with this chicken avocado wrap while trying to figure out what to make for lunch one day....
Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables
Grab all of your garden-fresh produce for this quinoa with roasted vegetables. The tangy dressing and fresh herbs really make...
Olive Oil Cake
A good olive oil cake isn't overly sweet, so it can just as easily be a breakfast treat or an...