Southern Cornbread Salad
To feed a crowd, especially when I want to make a good impression, I make this eye-popping cornbread salad. It’s...
Ham & Brie Pastries
Growing up, I loved pocket pastries. Now, with a busy family, I need quick bites. My spin on the classic...
Dreamy Polenta
I grew up eating polenta, so it’s a must at my holiday gatherings. Traditional recipes require constant stirring, but using...
Brownie Batter Dip
I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes...
Berry Dream Cake
I use cherry gelatin to give a boxed cake mix an eye-appealing marbled effect. It's so festive-looking. Top it with...
Pork & Chive Pot Stickers
Here's my top make-ahead appetizer. They are a lot more nutritious than the ones you get at a restaurant. My...
Philly Cheese Sandwiches
I'm a big fan of cheesesteaks, and in this throw-together recipe my slow cooker does all the work. It's a...
Meaty Slow-Cooked Jambalaya
This recipe makes a big batch of delicious, meaty gumbo. Stash some away in the freezer for days you don't...
Warm Cider Cranberry Punch
I first made this at an instructional cooking camp. My kids loved it so much that, for a time, they...
Pineapple Rum Punch
I created this with my favorite Bahamian juices. I got the inspiration for it from other Bahama punches I have...
Strawberry Mimosas
Here's a tasty twist on the classic mimosa. To make refreshing strawberry mimosas friendly for kids or mamas-to-be, substitute lemon-lime...
Maple-Walnut Sweet Potatoes
Topped with dried cherries and walnuts, this side is downright delicious. Even people who aren't into sweet potatoes will grab...
Slow-Cooker Tzimmes
This slow-cooker tzimmes is a sweet Jewish dish consisting of a variety of fruits and vegetables, and it may or...
Thomas Jefferson’s Vanilla Ice Cream
The third U.S. president is credited with jotting down the first American recipe for this treat. No vanilla bean on...
Autumn Pumpkin Chili
We have this turkey pumpkin chili often because everyone loves it, even the most finicky grandchildren. It’s a definite keeper...
Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots
Indulge in just one of these bacon-wrapped Tater Tots and you’ll taste why they’re a hit with kids of all...
Giant Monster Cookies
Who can resist gigantic monster cookies chock-full of goodies like chocolate chips, M&M's and peanut butter? If your appetite isn't...
Caribbean Chipotle Pork Sliders
Our favorite pulled pork sliders combine the heat of chipotle peppers with a cool tropical coleslaw. The robust flavors make...
Brisket Sliders with Caramelized Onions
For a dear friend’s going-away party, I made a juicy brisket and turned it into sliders. If you cook the...
Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Chili
Chili is one of my all-time favorite dishes. This recipe takes chili to the next level by changing up the...
Nikki’s Perfect Pastitsio
My mother used to work so hard in the kitchen to make this classic Greek dish, and the results were...
Copycat Starbucks Cake Pops
When I'm looking for a snack when I go to my favorite coffee shop, their cake pops are usually what...
Swiss-Onion Bread Ring
My pull-apart bread recipe is crisp and golden on the outside, rich and buttery on the inside. Thanks to store-bought...
Taco Joe Dip
My daughter was the first in our family to try this recipe. She thought it was delicious so she passed...
Simple Saucy Potatoes
These rich and creamy potatoes are simple to prepare for potlucks. The saucy side dish always gets rave reviews wherever...
Rhubarb Custard Bars
Once I tried these rich, gooey bars, I just had to have the recipe so I could make them for...
Championship Bean Dip
My friends and neighbors expect me to bring this irresistible dip to every gathering. When I arrive, they ask, "You...
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
My sister shared the recipe for this unbelievably easy peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream. I prefer using creamy peanut...
Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Whenever I attend a potluck, folks always ask me to make my bacon-wrapped water chestnut recipe—it's become my trademark. I...