Beef Roast with Cranberry Gravy
I can easily get this robust recipe ready in the morning and let it cook all day so that it's...
Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn
I’m a teacher, and this is one of my go-to recipes for faculty potlucks. It’s perfect for holidays, too, when...
Gluten-Free Rhubarb Bars
Nothing tastes like spring more than rhubarb and strawberry. The crust and crumb topping on these bars are so tasty,...
Fiery Stuffed Poblanos
I love Southwest-inspired cuisine, but the dishes are often unhealthy. As a dietitian, I try to come up with nutritious...
Slow-Cooker Baked Apples
Coming home to this irresistible dessert on a dreary day is just wonderful; it’s slow-cooker easy. — Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger,...
Lemon Thyme Green Tea
Fresh sprigs of lemon thyme make this citrusy tea so refreshing—it’s like sipping summer from a cup. My family and...
Arugula & Brown Rice Salad
When we have company, arugula with brown rice is always on the menu. It’s my go-to pick for the potluck...
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Pineapple Quinoa
This is the first recipe I developed using quinoa as an ingredient. My husband thoroughly enjoyed helping me test this...
Curried Chicken Soup
My German mother would occasionally cook dishes that were not traditional German recipes. One of my favorites was her Curry...
Rosemary Walnuts
My Aunt Mary started making this recipe years ago. Each time we visited, she would have a batch ready for...
Berry Breakfast Smoothies
Smooth out the morning rush with a boost of berries. It's tangy and sweet, so there's no reason to add...
Grilled Brown Sugar-Mustard Chicken
I came up with this recipe in college and it's been a household staple ever since. It's a snap to...
Southwestern Shrimp with Salsa
I prefer grilling in the summer because you don't need to turn on the stove and heat up the house....
Chicken Alfredo with Grilled Apples
If you've never grilled apples before, here's your excuse to start. I created this Alfredo-style chicken for a party. By...
Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes
When one of my sons and I had to change to a gluten-free diet, I searched for recipes that tasted...
My Underground Vegetable Salad
Oven-roasting root vegetables is a delicious way to get the most out of these earthy treats, bringing out their subtle...
Farmer’s Market Corn Salad
I love fresh corn on the cob, especially grilled, so I am always looking for innovative ways to serve it....
Chili-Lime Roasted Chickpeas
Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd pleaser? You've found it! These zesty, crunchy chickpeas will have everyone...
Tuscan Portobello Stew
Here’s a healthy one-skillet meal that’s quick and easy to prepare yet elegant enough for company. I often take this...
Rice Pilaf with Apples & Raisins
I love making bulgar pilaf with apricots. So glad I tried it with dried apples and golden raisins! —Elizabeth Dumont,...
Mashed Cauliflower with Parmesan
I couldn’t shake my mashed potato habit—until I tried mashed cauliflower with a similar consistency. I started making my own,...
Gluten-Free Spritz Delights
My daughter has Down syndrome and loves hosting parties, especially on holidays. Cookies always took center stage until she was...
Garden Tomato Salad
For as long as I can remember, Mom made a salad of tomatoes and cucumbers. Now I make it whenever...
Citrus-Tarragon Asparagus Salad
I created this colorful salad when I was invited to a friend's Easter egg hunt and potluck picnic. The guests...
Lemony Chickpeas
These saucy chickpeas add just a little heat to meatless Mondays. They're especially good over hot, fluffy brown rice. —April...
Curried Quinoa and Chickpeas
Quinoa contains more protein than other grains, and that protein is of unusually high quality for a plant food. That...
Spicy Orange Quinoa
A creative way to serve the super grain quinoa, this recipe combines the flavors of citrus, crunchy Brazil nuts, vegetables,...
Black Bean & Corn Quinoa
Some vegan quinoa recipes are boring, but this one definitely isn't. My daughter’s college asked parents for the best quinoa...
Grilled Potatoes & Peppers
My husband, Matt, grills this recipe for both breakfast and dinner gatherings. Besides the company, the potatoes are one of...