Cranberry White Sangria
I tinkered with the ingredients in this sangria until it was perfect. It's also good with peach, apple or cherry...
Oh-So-Good Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Yukon Golds are ideal when making mashed potatoes because of their buttery flavor and low moisture content. These taters easily...
Chicken and Okra Gumbo
We used to live in New Orleans, but our taste buds don't know we moved yet. I still make many...
Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one
is my...
Spicy Peanut Chicken Chili
While spending time in the Southwest, I discovered Mexican peanut chicken and thought it would be fun to make it...
Holiday Cornflake Cookies
I can't seem to make enough of these cornflake wreaths around the holidays. The cookies firm up quickly, so you'll...
Homemade Spicy Hot Sauce
I created this spicy recipe one day using what I had available from my garden: hot peppers, carrots, onions and...
Power Lasagna
When my husband and I wanted to live healthier, our first step was to eat more power foods, such as...
Chard & White Bean Pasta
I love to prepare dishes without gluten or dairy products, and this recipe meets the criteria when you use gluten-free...
Santa Fe Chipotle Chili
Sausage and ground beef make this spiced chili a meat lover's delight. I can freeze and reheat it later without...
Sensational Crabmeat Fondue
We entertain a lot, and luxurious crab fondue makes guests feel indulged. —Debbie Obert, Middleburg, Florida
Stew for a Crowd
Need a no-fuss feast to feed a crowd? With lots of meat and vegetables, this big-batch stew is sure to...
Green Beans and Radish Salad with Tarragon Pesto
Whichever way my garden grows, I usually build my salad with green beans, radishes and a pesto made with tarragon....
Christmas Pickles
A dear family friend made these pickles for decades. I've adapted the recipe a bit over the years, but in...
Summertime Pasta Salad
Nothing says summer quite like a cool pasta salad with loads of vegetables! Best of all, this recipe calls for...
Lobster alla Diavola
I’ve cooked lobster alla diavola (devil’s style) since I was first married. We serve lobster at family celebrations, usually with...
Mediterranean Cauliflower
I adapted a recipe I received from a friend to make this delicious—and deliciously different—cauliflower dish. It's prepared quickly in...
Peach Chili Sauce
I've been eating and serving this tasty chili sauce since my childhood—it's always been a favorite. —Barb Townsend-Batten, Blenheim, Ontario
Green Bean and Potato Salad
For family reunions, my mom would make everybody's favorite green bean and potato salad. Now I'm the one who brings...
Turkey Sausage and Lentil Soup
This recipe was given to me by my son, Chris, and we have it several times during the winter months....
Asian Long Noodle Soup
This flavorful soup is perfect for when you want something warm and filling in a hurry. If you can't find...
Zippy Chicken and Corn Chowder
Gently spiced corn chowder is always a good option for kids, but feel free to rev up yours with hot...
Pumpkin-Lentil Soup
I was really craving a hot delicious soup—something filling and healthy. I looked around my kitchen for a few ingredients,...
Summer Squash & White Bean Soup
I love using summer squash in soups. This dish is hearty as is, but stir in chopped ham for an...
Carolina Shrimp Soup
Fresh shrimp from the Carolina coast is one of our favorite foods. We add kale, garlic, red peppers and black-eyed...
Apple-Walnut Maple Conserve
Versatile and delicious, this conserve reminds me of a warm cozy kitchen; you'll love every bite. I warm the conserve...
Annie’s Original Salsa
I spent 5 years working on this recipe. Everyone loves it, and it's one of the few recipes that is...
Italian Veggie Beef Soup
My sweet father-in-law, Pop Pop, would bring this chunky soup to our house when we were under the weather. We...
Warm Tasty Greens with Garlic
My farm box had too many greens, so I had to use them up. This tasty idea uses kale, tomatoes...