Corn Okra Creole
This dish is representative of my area of the country, and particularly the Texas-Louisiana border. The okra, corn and Creole...
Avocado Salad Dressing
Buttermilk and plain yogurt create the base for this thick avocado salad dressing, which gets its color from avocado and...
Cinnamon Apple Pancakes
My family loves these light and fluffy apple cinnamon pancakes. And best of all, they're sweet enough to enjoy even...
Get-Up-and-Go Granola
My family loves to have this soul-warming granola before hiking, biking or even when camping. It smells delicious while baking...
California Roast Lamb
This recipe is very easy to make and requires little attention. It goes well with any rice dish, and it's...
Cod with Sweet Peppers
This quick and delicious recipe is a long-time family favorite. I like to use three or four different-colored peppers for...
Creamy Chicken and Thyme
Thyme gives this simple chicken dish its unique flavor. I lightened up the original recipe by using reduced-fat sour cream,...
Warm Spiced Nuts
I like to set out bowls of spiced nuts when hosting holiday parties. Sometimes I stir in M&M's to make...
Tuscan Pork Stew
Tender chunks of pork slowly cook in a nicely seasoned, wine-infused sauce. Add some crushed red pepper flakes to this...
Tomato and Pepper Sirloin Steak
The beefy sauce and zippy peppers in this dish offer an amazing amount of flavor for under 300 calories. —Gayle...
Frittata Florentine
My family is all about brunchy meals like this gorgeous Italian omelet. Lucky for us, it’s loaded with ingredients we...
Barley Beef Burgers
Barley adds another dimension to an old-fashioned hamburger. My husband and I really enjoy these juicy patties with onion and...
Green Salad with Berries
For snappy salad that draws a crowd, I do a wonderful combo of spinach, berries and oniony things. Raise your...
Fennel Spinach Saute
Spinach and fennel are two of my favorite veggies, so I'm always looking for new ways to use them. This...
Roasted Fresh Okra
If you have picky eaters who worry about texture, roasted okra is marvelous. It's OK to crowd the pan. Okra...
Root Stew
While inventing a new form of comfort food, I made a stew of carrots, turnips, parsnips and rutabaga. When I'm...
Chicken with Mango-Cucumber Salsa
I put this dish together after looking for something quick and easy without too much indoor cooking. My husband prefers...
Apple Chicken Curry
When she was in college, my daughter introduced me to curry dishes. Now we love the aroma of apples simmering...
Honeydew Salad with Lime Dressing
Green is my favorite color, and this refreshing salad with grapes, cucumber and kiwi is green to the max. If...
Sesame Chicken Noodle Salad
This is my go-to recipe when I have no time. It’s quick, easy and you can use almost anything from...
Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan
Try this simple arugula salad recipe for a fresh side the whole family will love. It combines fresh peppery greens...
Thai Chicken Pasta Skillet
This gorgeous Bangkok-style pasta has been a faithful standby for many years and always gets loads of praise. For a...
Swiss Chard with Onions & Garlic
I like to make this sauteed Swiss chard a main dish by serving it with pasta, but it’s also a...
Moist Red Pepper Cornbread
The name of this recipe says it all—except how perfect they are for scooping up that last drop of soups...
Black Bean Chip & Dip Burgers
I finally invented a healthy quinoa burger that wasn't dry and crumbly or really boring. These fit the bill—even my...
Thai Red Curry Chicken & Vegetables
The key to this curry chicken is getting complex flavors without heaviness. For the veggies, I like colorful pea pods,...
Baby Kale Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing
We pull a bunch of ingredients from our garden when we make this baby kale salad with zucchini and sweet...
Hoisin-Pineapple Salmon
My mouth waters when I think of this sweet and tangy glaze. It's a tropical treat at any time of...
Cool Summertime Oatmeal
Start this breakfast the night before so you can get a few extra z's in the morning. My husband adds...