Festive Fall Tortellini Toss
Fall is my favorite season and I love the foods of autumn, such as mushrooms, squash, apples and walnuts. I...
Asian Shrimp Pancakes
I keep these crisp, colorful appetizer pancakes on the small side so my guests can easily pick them up with...
Salisbury Steak Supreme
When I was running late one night, a go-to recipe of my mom's popped into my head. Now it's one...
Lahmajoon (Armenian Pizza)
With my family's Armenian background, I grew up surrounded by great cooks. Since Armenian food is time-consuming and labor-intensive, cooking...
Fresh Salmon Patties with Greek Yogurt Sauce
Whether you start with fresh salmon or use leftover cooked salmon, you can serve these fresh salmon patties with sauce...
Mango Avocado Spring Rolls
As a fan of mangoes and avocados, I love these wraps. You can substitute tortillas for rice paper wrappers, and...
Citrus & Roasted Beets Salad
Glistening citrus and beets star in this colorful, tangy salad. It's a refreshing mix of bright flavors—just add chicken and...
Avocado Endive Cups with Salsa
I jazz up guacamole by serving it atop endive leaves. Add a brilliant red pepper salsa, and you’ve got a...
Turkey Meat Loaf
I first made this recipe when my husband and I had to start watching our diet. Since then, I've been...
Quick and Easy Bread Bowls
Impress all your friends by serving cream soups or dips with this bread bowl recipes. It's one of the most...
Fresh Artichokes with Lemon-Yogurt Dip
Artichokes are at their best when you prepare them simply, without a lot of fuss or seasonings to overdress them....
Company Green Salad
I partially put this salad together and take the remaining ingredients (candied nuts, seeds, rice noodles and dressing) to mix...
Meringue Snowballs In Custard
My family has passed down this elegant dessert generation by generation. It started with my Russian great-grandmother, who traveled to...
Easy Cheesy Biscuits
I'm a big fan of homemade biscuits, but not the rolling and cutting that goes into making them. The drop-biscuit...
Cranberry Glazed Pork Chops
This main dish is simple enough for a weeknight, but the cranberries also make it a perfect choice for a...
Orange Poppy Seed Salad
In our area, olives, walnuts, pomegranates and oranges are grown locally, and I love using them in recipes. I include...
Ginger-Sesame Steamed Vegetable Salad
A homage to my father’s Laotian roots, this warm salad is traditionally prepared with baby bok choy, snow peas, peapod...
Rosemary-Lemon Sea Salt
Making flavored sea salt is so easy. Mix in grated lemon peel and minced rosemary for a delicious way to...
Roasted Pumpkin and Brussels Sprouts
While traveling to Taiwan, I had the pleasure of trying a unique vegetable dish that included fresh pumpkin. It inspired...
Carrot Puree
Carrot puree pairs beautifully with anything from roasted meat to grilled fish. Cook the carrots fully to ensure a velvety...
Makeover Cheddar Biscuits
Here's our crack at the never-ending biscuits from Red Lobster. Made from scratch with lighter ingredients, they're just as cheesy...
Pear & Ginger Sparkler
I created this twist on a Bellini when a friend gave me some Asian pears she grew in her backyard....
Portobello Bruschetta with Rosemary Aioli
By caramelizing onions, broiling peppers and whipping up a homemade aioli with fresh herbs, you will add dimensions of flavor...
Vegetable & Beef Stuffed Red Peppers
I love making this stuffed pepper recipe. It's one of the few ways I can get my husband to eat...
Green Bean-Cherry Tomato Salad
My grandmother made a cold green bean salad with potatoes for every family barbecue. Now I bring my own version...
Roasted Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Beets, oranges and spinach sprinkled with goat cheese make a scrumptious new blend for a mixed green salad. The combination...
Tomato-Herb Grilled Tilapia
This super tilapia with ginger and lemon takes dinner over the top with minimal prep. Grilling the fish in foil...
Whole Grain Chow Mein
My kids are picky eaters, but teriyaki and hoisin sauces work wonders with them. They love the meatballs, and I...
Wild Rice Bread with Sunflower Seeds
I loved skipping the boring school cafeteria meals and going to my grandma’s house for lunch. She spent most of...