Two-Bean Hummus
My children love this easy hummus and even like to help me make it! Hummus is a fantastic way to...
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
My dear friend Shirley shared this recipe with me several years ago. Every time I think of her, I make...
Curried Chicken Meatball Wraps
My strategy to get picky kids to eat healthy: Letting everyone assemble their dinner at the table. We love these...
Creamy Fudge Frosting
For every occasion that calls for chocolate frosting, keep this fudgy recipe close by. With just five ingredients from the...
Loaded Potato-Leek Soup
When I was a child, my mother made potato and onion soup because it was affordable and fast. I’ve trimmed...
Nana’s Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Frosting
Even though Nana is no longer with us, her treats bring me so much joy every time
I bake...
Rich Rum Cake
We like a touch of rum for the holidays, and this orangy rum cake is decadent alone or with big...
Merry Grinchmas Cookies
Baking cookies around the holidays is a big deal in our house. Some are a must every year and we...
Grandma’s Cornbread Dressing
Growing up, we didn’t have turkey. We had chicken, chopped and baked in my grandmother’s dressing. Now we leave out...
Layered Candy Cane Dessert
This fabulous dessert has the magical flavor of candy canes plus the bonus of an Oreo cookie crust. And it...
Empanada Beef Chili
While I lived in Mexico in the 1960s, a friend's mother gave me her grandmother's empanada recipe. I've made it...
Peanut Butter Pie Cookies
I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, but my favorite—peanut butter pie—is tough to eat on the go....
Silver Bells
My mom and grandma are known for their signature Christmas cookies. I decided to create my own, inspired by one...
Chocolate Mint Truffle Tart
Eating a slice of this decadent dessert is like biting into a smooth truffle candy. You can vary the flavor...
Chicken & Blue Cheese Pizza
The blue cheese in place of the expected mozzarella gives this pizza a surprising and sophisticated taste. It's excellent as...
Hearty Sausage Soup
My family loves a big bowl of soup like this one brimming with sausage and veggies. We have it with...
Orange Soda Sherbet
For birthdays, we pull out the old-fashioned ice cream maker and crank out a sherbet made with orange soda. We're...
Three-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake
This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. The cake layers can be frozen prior to final assembly; in fact,...
Cranberry Sourdough Muffins with Streusel Topping
Sourdough, tart dried fruit and crunchy hazelnuts take these muffins to a new level. We serve them warm or at...
Whole Wheat Crescent Rolls
About 20 years ago in St. Joseph County, Indiana, my fellow 4-H judges and I selected these rolls as the...
Fruity Chicken Salad Mini Sandwiches
Chicken salad ranks among the classics, and this version is a hit at parties of all kinds. Feel free to...
Best Ever Roast Beef
This is the best roast beef recipe ever, and it’s great for family dinners! Cube leftover meat and save any...
Tater Tarts
These bite-size potato appetizers combine the tang of sour cream, the sharpness of pepper jack and the distinct flavor of...
Cocktail Mushroom Meatballs
Tide over even the biggest appetites with beef-and-pork meatballs in a chunky mushroom sauce. Larger portions served over noodles or...
Key Lime Trifle
When I saw a recipe for banana cream pie trifle I was inspired to invent a version than spun off...
Brown Rice Mulligatawny
My friends tell me this is one of the best soups they’ve ever had. One even said it’s “perfect.” No...
Mayan Chocolate Biscotti
Those who enjoy Mexican hot chocolate will love every bite of subtle sweetness and heat in these perked-up biscotti. —Chris...
Creamy Seafood Bisque
This deceptively simple bisque makes a special first course or even a casual meal with a salad or bread. I...
Au Gratin Potatoes with Squash
After volunteering to take a potato casserole to a friend's party, I thought I'd do a twist on au gratin...