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...
California Sushi Rolls
These taste as good as any restaurant or store-bought California rolls. Plus, this is one of the easiest sushi recipes...
Campers’ Coleslaw
Crispy and crunchy, this old family slaw recipe makes a refreshing side dish for picnics and parties. —Kimberly Wallace, Dennison,...
Spicy Seafood Bisque
This spicy soup, featuring shrimp, crabmeat and tomatoes, gets its zip from hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper. It's easy...
Strawberry-Lime Quinoa Parfaits
When I serve quinoa with strawberries and Key lime pie yogurt, friends scrape the bottom of the parfait glass to...
Easy Rhubarb Sauce
Celebrate spring with the sweet-tart taste of rhubarb in this simple sauce. I enjoy it on toast, English muffins and...
Homemade Strawberry Syrup
This recipe is a spin-off of my dad's homemade strawberry syrup. Our son requests it with fluffy pancakes whenever he...
Great Northern Bean Stew
This thick and hearty stew with great northern beans is sure to chase the winter chills away. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort...
Chicken, Asparagus & Corn Chowder
Chicken and asparagus make a light, comforting soup that’s easy to do with common ingredients. If we have rotisserie chicken,...
Hazelnut Asparagus Soup
My heart is happy when bundles of tender local asparagus start to appear at my grocery store in spring. No...
Poached Egg Buddha Bowls
I love cooking for my husband and this is the first dish of the year that we enjoy out in...
Brussels Sprouts Soup
"I've always liked brussels sprouts but had few ways to prepare them until I discovered this simple and sensational soup,...
Polenta Mushroom Appetizers
Simple ingredients—in fact you probably have most if not all in your kitchen— are used to create a fantastic, but...
Summertime Slaw
As a change from mayonnaise-laden slaw, I created this refreshing alternative. It uses many of the garden vegetables I grow,...
Strawberry Glaze Pie
This strawberry glaze pie was a family favorite while I was growing up and it's the same with my own...
Corn Chowder with Dumplings
This is a spiced-up version of my favorite corn chowder. The first time I added dumplings, my husband declared them...
Cheddar Ham Soup
I knew this ham soup recipe was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for it! The hearty soup—chock-full of ham,...
Easy White Chicken Chili
Chili is one of our best cold-weather strategies. We use chicken and white beans for a twist on the regular...
Four-Fruit Compote
A beautiful side dish, this compote spotlights bananas, apples, oranges and pineapple. I like that it can be made at...
Steamed Turkey Dumplings
This is a great "lite" appetizer that tastes wonderful, but will not make you feel like you've eaten a meal....
Peppermint Swirl Fudge
Indulge in candy-shop flavor with these rich swirled squares. For Christmasy color, I add crushed peppermint candies and red food...
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
I'm a firm believer that rhubarb recipes cannot be too plentiful. Here, it is featured in the sauce for lovely...
Southern Potato Salad
This potato salad with a Southern twist is perfect for a church supper or potluck. The pickles add an extra...
Pasta Fagioli Soup
My husband enjoys my version of this dish so much that he doesn’t order it at restaurants anymore. With fresh...
Southwest Chicken Dinner
I created a lighter, no-guilt alternative with the bold flavors we love, but missing the calorie-laden tortilla. —Marquisha Turner, Denver,...
German Pancake
Piping hot and puffy from the oven, this golden pancake made a pretty presentation for a skier's theme breakfast I...
Turkey and Pasta Ranch Salad
This easy pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies, and the classic ranch dressing makes it appealing to kids. —Julie...
Creamy Pesto ‘n Bacon Eggs Benedict
One of my favorite brunch dishes is eggs Benedict. While I adore the traditional version, I also have fun using...
Black Bean & Sweet Potato Rice Bowls
I have three hungry boys in my house, so dinners need to be quick and filling, and it helps to...