
Air-Fryer Taco Puffs
I like to make these puffs ahead of time and keep the in the refrigerator until I'm ready to pop them in the air fryer. A helpful hint: Plain refrigerated biscuits seal together better than buttermilk types. —Jan Schmid, Hibbing, Minnesota

Chicken Souvlaki Pitas
This is a favorite at our house, especially in summer. A quick trip to the market for a few ingredients...

Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza
I turned traditional shakshuka into a fun morning pizza. Its sweet, spicy and crunchy ingredients make it perfect for morning,...

Cranberry Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas
Whether canned or homemade, cranberry sauce delivers a healthy dose of vitamins to this dish. A little bit sweet and...

Reuben and Rye Strata
This make-ahead dish is so easy to prepare. It's wonderful for brunch, lunch or supper, or as a potluck meal....

Reuben Bread Pudding
Our Aunt Renee always brought this casserole to family picnics in Chicago.
It became so popular that she started...

Breakfast Burger
My husband is big on eggs and bacon, so I wanted to merge his breakfast favorites with a grilled burger...

Garlic Bread Pasta Torte
My kids love to stuff spiral pasta inside bread for a clever dinner torte. We save the bread crusts to...

Chicago-Style Pan Pizza
I developed a love for Chicago's deep-dish pizzas while attending college in the Windy City. This simple recipe relies on...

Mozzarella Cornbread Pizza
My sons like pizza but not takeout pies. I pull out my trusty baking pan to make a cornbread pizza...

Tomato, Sausage & Cheddar Bread Pudding
This savory dish is the perfect excuse to have bread pudding as the main meal, not merely afterward as dessert....

Crab Toast
If you prefer casual dining in the summer, try this scrumptious entree that’s crunchy, creamy and delightfully rich. Or serve...

Chicken Tamale Bake
When I serve this Mexican-style casserole, everyone scrapes the plate clean. Offer fresh toppings like green onions, tomatoes and avocado....

Quick Chicken and Dumplings
Using precooked chicken and ready-made biscuits, this hearty dish is comfort food made simple. It's the perfect way to warm...

Tomato-French Bread Lasagna
For a big hearty meal, I make this recipe as a side dish to go with veal cutlets or a...

Taco Puffs
I got this recipe from a friend years ago and still make these cheesy sandwiches regularly. I serve them for...

BBQ Chicken and Apple Bread Pudding
To me, bread pudding is the epitome of comfort food and is simply too good to reserve only for dessert....


Taco Cornbread Casserole
A whole can of chiles adds fire to this casserole. For less heat, you can use just enough of the...

Stuffing Crust Turkey Potpie
Here's a wonderful, stick-to-the-ribs dish that slices well since the filling is thicker than that of traditional potpies. Prebaking the...


Barbecued Burgers
I can't take all the credit for these winning burgers. My husband's uncle passed down the special barbecue sauce recipe....