Nutty Apple Butter
Being a New England native, I love apple-picking season. Grab some apples and peanut butter to make your own creamy...
Brenda’s Baked Beans
When I was a kid, my mom made baked beans all the time. Sometimes we'd turn this side into a...
Lime and Sesame Grilled Eggplant
When I lived in Greece, I fell in love with eggplant. My recipe's seasonings have an Asian theme, but the...
Ravioli Appetizer Pops
Ravioli on a stick is a tasty appetizer everyone talks about. They’re simple and fun to make and eat. Use...
Frozen Watermelon Lemon Cream Tarts
These fruit tarts are so refreshing on a hot summer day! They are extremely healthy and convenient, and just a...
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...
Hearty Busy-Day Stew
When I was still living in Missouri, a friend gave me her family cookbooks. I got the idea for this...
Simple Vegetarian Slow-Cooked Beans
When I have a hungry family to feed, these tasty beans with spinach, tomatoes and carrots are a go-to dish....
Tandoori-Style Chicken with Cucumber Melon Relish
We all need a quick meal that's deliciously healthy. I marinate the chicken before I leave for work, and when...
Warm Rice & Pintos Salad
During my undergrad years, my roommate taught me how to cook vegetarian dishes like brown rice with pintos. It's so...
Spicy Applesauce Fruit Bread
I've had this fruity loaf in my recipe collection since 1975. I tweak it with spices and candied fruit, depending...
Red, White and Blue Frozen Lemonade
This patriotic drink is as pretty as it is delicious. With cherries, blueberries and lemon juice, we created a striped...
Slow-Cooked Pork Stew
Try this comforting stew that's easy to put together, but it tastes like you've been working hard in the kitchen...
Smoky White Beans & Ham
I had never made or eaten this dish before meeting my husband here in Kentucky. Now I make it at...
No-Cook Fresh Tomato Sauce
Try this sauce at times when you have a box of pasta or a store-bought pizza shell and need a...
Speedy Chicken Marinade
This is the best "fooler" recipe I've ever used. It takes just a few minutes but looks like you fussed....
Pickled Peppers
This pickled peppers recipe from Ball brand home canning products is so easy, and you'll never have to buy store-bought...
Sesame Wheat Braids
When I started making this bread, my husband and our six children liked it so much that I was baking...
Sesame French Bread
Homemade French bread isn’t at all difficult to make, and it’s perfect alongside Italian foods. If you’re not serving...
Grilled Lime Chicken
A wonderful citrusy marinade makes this grilled lime chicken tangy and tasty. A few hours before dinner, simply marinate the...
Peppermint Kisses
These are fun, refreshing and low in fat! —Lynn Bernstetter, Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
Cran-Raspberry Jam
I'm sure to pick up extra bags of cranberries for the freezer in the fall so that I can make...
Chunky Vegetarian Chili
This robust chili teams rice, kidney and pinto beans, and a variety of colorful vegetables for a hearty meatless meal....
Spicy Mint Tea
In the old days, a steaming cup of mint tea was said to dispel headaches, heartburn and indigestion. I don't...
Pineapple Smoothies
I found this recipe over 30 years ago. I've tried several diabetes-friendly recipes, and this is one of the best....
Appetizer Stuffed Mushrooms
Heat-and-serve convenience foods are forbidden in the House of Loreto Kitchen, and residents appreciate the "real" food we serve. Everyone...
Apple Chicken Stew
My husband and I enjoy visiting the apple orchards in nearby Nebraska City. We always make sure to buy extra...
Spiced Tea Mix
For years, our family has relied on this homespun mix to make hot spiced tea and a heartwarming punch. My...
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...