Yummy Corn Chip Salad
Corn chips give a special crunch and an unexpected flavor to this potluck favorite. Bacon adds a hint of smokiness,...
Turkey Cheese Ball
While the real bird is roasting, you can present your guests with this tasty Thanksgiving turkey. It also makes for...
Mom’s Gelatin Fruit Salad
My mom found this recipe many years ago and has since handed it down to me and my sisters. It...
Beef and Bean Taco Chili
This chili recipe is a lifesaver when I'm cooking on the fly. It's loaded with convenience ingredients, but you can...
Parmesan Scones
The addition of onions gives these scones a nice bite. You can even stir in some basil or oregano if...
Asparagus Ham Quiche
This fantastic brunch dish is easy to make, has such a nice blend of flavors and looks so inviting. With...
Four-Fruit Compote
A beautiful side dish, this compote spotlights bananas, apples, oranges and pineapple. I like that it can be made at...
Steamed Turkey Dumplings
This is a great "lite" appetizer that tastes wonderful, but will not make you feel like you've eaten a meal....
Vegetable Samosas
My family enjoys the wonderful Indian flavors in a traditional samosa. Baked instead of fried, this version has fewer calories...
Magic Bars
These rich bar cookies will melt in your mouth! They’re ideal to have on hand for a snack. —Pauline Schrag,...
Chicken Bites with Apricot Sauce
Satisfying a hungry crowd is simple with these oven-baked morsels. The bite-sized chicken pieces are served with an incredibly easy...
Soft Oatmeal Bread
My husband loves to make this bread. With its mild oat taste and soft texture, it's sure to be a...
Polenta Mushroom Appetizers
Simple ingredients—in fact you probably have most if not all in your kitchen— are used to create a fantastic, but...
Yeast Cornbread Loaf
The golden brown crust, tender texture and mild cornmeal flavor make this cornbread worth the effort. It's easy to slice...
Can’t-Eat-Just-One Cinnamon Rolls
My cinnamon rolls have been known to vanish quickly. Once I dropped off a dozen rolls for my brothers, and...
Parmesan-Sage Beer Bread
I'm asked to bring this savory loaf to nearly every function I attend. It's a welcome side dish, but if...
Slow-Cooker Chicken & Black Bean Tacos
My husband and I love Mexican food and these tacos have become one of our favorite meals. Try setting out...
Hot Wing Dip
Since I usually have all the ingredients on hand for this recipe, this is a terrific go-to snack when entertaining...
Apple-Cranberry Relish
This fresh, ruby-colored cranberry apple relish is sweet and tangy, and the celery gives it a terrific crunch. At our...
Rich Rum Cake
We like a touch of rum for the holidays, and this orangy rum cake is decadent alone or with big...
Chocolate Swirl Delight
I made a few updates to a great recipe and ended up with an impressive dessert. Everyone loves its light...
Peppermint Swirl Fudge
Indulge in candy-shop flavor with these rich swirled squares. For Christmasy color, I add crushed peppermint candies and red food...
Vegetable Chili
This chili, packed with beans and vegetables, has an appealing red color and fabulous flavor. I always make a large...
Sausage Quiche Squares
Having done some catering, I especially appreciate interesting, appetizing finger foods. I'm constantly asked to make these popular squares to...
Marinated Cucumbers
These marinated cucumbers make a cool summer side dish dressed in a light, tangy vinegar and oil mixture seasoned with...
Aussie Sausage Rolls
I was born and raised in Australia, but moved to the U.S. when I got married. When I long for...
Slow-Cooked Blueberry French Toast
Your slow cooker can be your best friend on a busy morning. Just get this recipe going, run some errands...
Thai Veggie Dip
This delicious dip is full of flavor, color and crunch, but not full of calories. There's mild sweetness from the...
Pastrami Roll-Ups
For a book club event, I created pastrami roll-ups with cream cheese and a pickle. Those tasty bites quickly pulled...