Garden Tomato Relish
What a great way to use your garden harvest—and have a tasty relish on hand for hotdogs, hamburgers and other...
Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
My mother insisted that my grandmother write down one recipe for her when Mom got married in 1942: the how...
Creamy Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
"These nicely seasoned potatoes are so fresh-tasting and creamy that there's no need for extra butter or gravy," writes Natalie...
Orange-Glazed Pork Loin
This is one of the best pork recipes I've ever tried. My family looks forward to this roast for dinner,...
Beefy Wild Rice Soup
Living in central Wisconsin, we experience many days of snow and cold temperatures. I like to prepare soup often, especially...
Black Walnut Cookies
Black walnuts, which have a more distinctive flavor than traditional English walnuts, have a short shelf life. It's best to...
Pumpkin-Butterscotch Gingerbread Trifle
There's more to pumpkin than pie, as this impressive trifle proves. It looks so elegant with alternating layers of gingerbread...
Hamburger Goulash
Goulash over mashed potatoes was my birthday meal of choice when I was growing up. Now I make my mother's...
Baked Spinach Dip in Bread
This is the only way my kids will eat spinach! The dip can be made ahead and chilled. Place in...
Strawberry Feta Tossed Salad
A neighbor served this light, wonderful salad at a summer barbecue. I’ve since tried it with many ingredient combinations, but...
Chocolate Carrot Cake
Finely shredding the carrots gives this cake an extra-nice texture. The walnuts sprinkled on top add crunch, but you can...
Cilantro Tomato Bruschetta
This is an easy tomato appetizer that all of my family and friends love. The garden-fresh ingredients capture summer and...
Mama’s Million-Dollar Fudge
No other fudge I've tasted comes close to the smooth, chocolate taste of this million-dollar fudge recipe, which my mother-in-law...
Marshmallow Fruit Dip
You can whip up this sweet and creamy dip in just 10 minutes. I like to serve it in a...
Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte
A line forms quickly behind this quichelike torte at family gatherings. The wedges are easy to eat as finger food,...
Hearty Oxtail Soup
I created this recipe on the spur of the moment for a friend who was coming to visit. I knew...
Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey Sandwiches
This easy and simple slow-cooked sandwich gets its flavor from bottled beer and onion soup mix. In total, it only...
Slow-Cooked Italian Meatballs
What I love about these meatballs is that they can be served as an appetizer right out of the slow...
Maple Walnut Cake
This maple-flavored cake with candied walnuts honors beloved my grandpa, who made maple syrup when I was a child. It...
Caprese Salad Kabobs
Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make...
Loaded Potato Salad
Get a load of this loaded potato salad with sour cream, bacon, shredded cheddar, green onions and more. The ingredients...
Lemon Vinaigrette Potato Salad
I developed this recipe for a friend who needed a potato salad that could withstand Fourth of July weather. The...
Southern Lane Cake
I just love this southern-style dessert, and so do dinner guests. With pecans, cherries and raisins in the filling and...
Thanksgiving Green Beans
Momma made these green beans only at Thanksgiving because, at the time, the ingredients were out of her everyday budget....
Santa Deviled Eggs
I love creating special deviled eggs for parties. These little Santas are easier to make than they look, and everyone...
Brown Sugar Shortbread
These rich buttery cookies have just three ingredients! They're a snap to make for a last-minute gift or when guests...
Orange Lemonade
This juice is a favorite at our place. I'll often double the batch and send a jar next door to...
Chili Nachos
This creamy, chili-style dish is so warm and filling that we often prepare it when on skiing trips to Colorado....
Cheesy Egg Puffs
My father loves to entertain, and these buttery egg delights are one of his favorite items to serve at brunch....