Pasta with Asparagus
Many terrific recipes change hands at my ladies' bridge group's monthly get-togethers. That's where I discovered this zippy, tempting dish....
No-Knead Ciabatta
Ciabatta means slipper in Italian and the loaf resembles a well-worn slipper. This artisan bread has a firm, crispy crust...
Contest-Winning Rhubarb Meringue Pie
My husband’s grandmother was an excellent cook, but she didn’t always share her secrets. Luckily, we have her rhubarb pie...
Peach & Sausage Breakfast Squares
The ingredients may sound unusual, but this breakfast bake is delicious! Sausage, sweet peaches and pancake mix come together for...
Chocolate Crepes with Raspberry Sauce
Everyone at the table will feel special eating this scrumptious treat. Seemingly rich and decadent, these crepes are just 2...
Brandied Apricot Tart
Canned apricots make this golden, buttery tart a wonderful option any time of year. I brush them with preserves and...
French Toast with Apple Topping
For breakfast or brunch, you can’t top this impressive dish from Janis Scharnott of Fontana, Wisconsin. Warm, sweet apples and...
Glazed Strawberry Cheesecake
This ruby-red showstopper has been a family favorite for more than 30 years. When I take it to potluck parties...
Cashew Baklava
I always wanted to make Baklava, but it seemed like so much work. The son of my neighbor's friend showed...
Limoncello Tiramisu
We love everything about this wonderful dessert—from the light lemon flavor and creamy Mascarpone to the crunchy, crushed macaroon on...
Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa Salad
With Brussels sprouts for the green and cranberries for the red, I make a cheery Christmastime salad. Refreshing and versatile,...
Ultimate Scalloped Potatoes
My husband found this recipe when I called and informed him we were going to have guests for dinner. This...
Chive Pinwheel Rolls
These light, pleasant-tasting rolls complement almost any entree. With the chive filling swirled through the golden bread, they're attractive enough...
Artichoke Crescent Appetizers
This colorful appetizer is sure to please guests at any affair. My family loves it served both warmed up and...
Chive & Onion Hash Brown Potatoes
A friend once told me about a potato dish her mother used to make. She remembered that Swiss cheese and...
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta
Classic American mashed potatoes take a trip to Italy with the flavors of olive oil, garlic, and pancetta. —Bryan Kennedy,...
Lemon Bark
I wasn't a fan of white chocolate until I made this candy. It's tangy, sweet and creamy all at the...
Herb-Buttered Baby Carrots
The herb butter can be used for everything from vegetables to roast chicken, turkey, game hens—let your imagination be your...
Watercress with Fennel & Berries
I like to experiment when I'm cooking. With watercress, fennel and blueberries, this unique, fresh-tasting green salad is a success....
Mom’s Soft Sugar Cookies
This delicious sugar cookie recipe has been passed down in our family for 75 years. Try it and you'll see...
Chocolate Amaretti
These classic almond paste cookies are like ones you'd find in an Italian bakery. My husband and children are always...
Strawberry Ice Cream Charlotte
My family loves ice cream cake, so they were delighted when I first presented this dessert. It's light, delicious and...
Honeydew & Prosciutto Salad
For parties, I turn melon and prosciutto into an easy salad with a honey mustard dressing. To add zip, stir...
Blueberry-Sausage Breakfast Cake
I fix this breakfast cake for my co-workers often. The blueberries and sausage are such a nice sweet-salty flavor combo....
Rose’s Apple Turnover Coffee Cake
Every Saturday our family would go to Grandma Rose's house for a great home-cooked meal. Best of all, though, were...
Apricot Ham Steak
Ham is a versatile main menu item that's a standby with all country cooks. One of the best and easiest...
Bacon-Cheese Puff Pie
This recipe comes from my grandma, and it's one of my family's favorites. We love the combination of bacon, tomatoes...
Amish Yum-Yum Salad
I received the recipe for Amish yum-yum salad from a friend of my mother's years ago. I always have the...
Green Goddess Salad Dressing
It’s no trick to fix this time-honored green goddess dressing at home. Made with fresh ingredients, it’s excellent—a real treat...