Sweet Carrots
Here's a flavorful way to dress up carrots without a lot of fuss. Simply steam the good-for-you veggies, then season...
Chocolate Peanut Clusters
There are a few recipes I absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of them. The...
Sausage Bean Soup
You’re moments away from a flavor-packed soup that keeps you warm on even the chilliest nights. It's just the kind...
Salsa Rice
It's a snap to change the spice level in this popular rice side dish by choosing a milder or hotter...
Strawberry Pie with Jell-O
There's plenty of sweet berry flavor in this refreshing dessert. Made with sugar-free gelatin and a graham cracker crust, the...
Favorite Marinated Mushrooms
Here's a great way to prepare mushrooms. I'll serve them as a side dish, an appetizer on their own, as...
Italian Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake Pie
I first prepared an Italian-style cheese pie years ago. When I changed it up by adding a chocolate-hazelnut topping, it...
Old Fashioned Coffee Pudding
This pudding was handed down from my husband's great-grandmother. To give an idea of how old this recipe is, it...
Apple-Mustard Glazed Meatballs
This one couldn’t be simpler! Convenient frozen meatballs simplify the prep; they’re glazed with a sweet-and-savory sauce that stars apple...
Red Wine & Cranberry Poached Pears
While being poached, the pear absorbs the sweetness and spice from the sugar, wine, cinnamon and peppercorn. It makes an...
Quick Freezer Coleslaw
Making this coleslaw is a good way to use the extra cabbage, carrots and green peppers from your garden. It's...
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
My husband and I love this cheesy dish. It is proof that soup doesn't need to be made in big...
Festive Meat Loaf Pinwheel
Dress up basic meat loaf for a special occasion dinner when company is visiting. This crowd-sized pinwheel features deli ham,...
Festive Cranberry Fruit Salad
This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such...
Pumpkin Pie Shots
Grown-up treats that feature canned pumpkin and butterscotch schnapps will lure guests back for more. The gelatin shots are made...
Potato-Bean Salad with Herb Dressing
My veggie garden inspired this creamy combo of beans, potatoes and fresh herbs. I toss them with a ranch-style dressing...
Cheese Grits
As a comfy side dish, cheese grits have fantastic potential but sometimes need a flavor boost. For add-ins, try red...
Quick Ham and Bean Soup
If you like ham and bean soup but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, this tasty, quick version...
Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas
Purchased sugar cookies make a sweet "crust" for these colorful fruit pizzas. Make them throughout the year with a variety...
Skinny Turkey-Vegetable Soup
The blend of flavors and colors in this hearty soup will bring everyone at the table back for more. —Charlotte...
Spicy Pumpkin & Corn Soup
A seriously quick dish, it can satisfy a hungry household in 15 minutes. My family loves sharing this soup with...
Cream of Cauliflower Soup
This mildly cheesy cauliflower soup is a favorite of mine. I make it often in summer, although it's good anytime....
Simple Tomato Soup
I created this recipe on a bad weather day. My husband, Mic, and my daughter, Liz, ask for this soup...
Spicy Ketchup
When this homemade ketchup is bubbling on the stove, the aroma takes me back to childhood. One taste and I’m...
Asparagus Nicoise Salad
I’ve used my Nicoise as an appetizer or a main-dish salad, and it’s a winner every time I put it...
Turkey Cabbage Stew
Chock-full of ground turkey, cabbage, carrots and tomatoes, this turkey cabbage soup delivers delicious down-home comfort on cool days. If...
Vanilla Popcorn
"This sweet crunchy snack is my family's favorite," writes Carolyn Roney of Scipio Center, New York. "For variety, substitute almond...
Glazed Fruit Medley
The homemade orange dressing on this salad complements the fresh fruit flavors beautifully. It’s perfect for a spring or summer...
Mediterranean Bulgur Salad
Whether it's nutrition or taste you're after, it doesn't get any better than this. Bulgur, beans, tomatoes, pine nuts and...