Quick Nicoise Salad
Like the French, I pack my classic Nicoise salad with veggies, potatoes, tuna and eggs. Cooking the potatoes and beans...
Easy Gazpacho
My daughter got this gazpacho recipe from a college friend and shared it with me. Now I serve it often...
Orange Sponge Cake
This was the cake that my dad used to request for his birthday every year. For a wedding present 2...
Pina Colada Icebox Cake
This icebox cake has all the flavors of a pina colada. It takes just one bite to escape to a...
Stuffed Pasta Shells
These savory shells never fail to make a big impression, even though the recipe is very easy. One or two...
Veggie-Packed Strata
This is a wonderful, colorful casserole that everyone enjoys. I'm sure you'll be hooked on it after one bite, too....
Asparagus and Red Pepper Frittata
What a tasty way to start a morning! This frittata is enriched with asparagus, potatoes, peppers, herbs and a wonderful...
Whole Grain Banana Pancakes
My kids love homemade banana bread, so why not make it in pancake form? These freeze well for a special...
Mushroom-Gouda Quiche
For a laid-back Sunday brunch, we make a quiche in no time using refrigerated pie crust. Load it up with...
Raspberry Pie Squares
Making pie for a crowd may seem impossible, but not when you turn to this crowd-pleasing recipe! The sweet-tart raspberry...
Sparkling Gelatin Salad
Fruit really shines though this refreshing gelatin salad.—Cassie Alexander, Muncie, Indiana
Orange-Fig Pull-Aparts
For breakfast on Thanksgiving, my mom requested an orange pull-apart bread. I tried making one by dressing up tubes of...
Guava Coconut Rum Cocktail
My beverage is so sensational it's like a taste of the tropics in a glass. The guava adds a touch...
Winter Fruit Salad
The bright colors in this winter fruit salad will perk up your morning. This is such a wonderful & easy...
Full Garden Frittata
I was cooking for a health-conscious friend and wanted to serve a frittata. To brighten it up, I added leftover...
Mama’s Snow Cake
For a beautiful finish to a winter meal, I serve this "snow" cake. This dessert is so impressive its fluffy...
Sweet Orange Croissant Pudding
Time-crunched cooks are sure to appreciate the make-ahead convenience of this delightful dish. Feel free to replace the orange marmalade...
Sirloin Steak with Rich Mushroom Gravy
Toasting the flour to a light tan color gives this gravy a rich taste and
thickness, without overloading on...
Blue Cheese-Apple Strudels
It wouldn't be a family gathering at our house without this favorite strudel. The sweetness from the apples and the...
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
I adapted this tomato appetizer from a stuffed mushroom recipe that I've used for years. The tasty little treats always...
South-of-the-Border Citrus Salad
Orange, grapefruit and jicama add color and texture to this out-of-the-ordinary fruit salad. Sometimes I'll toss in slices of mango...
Hacienda Hash Browns
I use a clear glass dish to show off my hash brown bake. The bold pepper, cilantro, cumin and garlic...
Parmesan-Baked Mashed Potatoes
Here’s a family favorite for Christmas Day dinner. Whether I’m serving a main course of ham or turkey, everyone wants...
Lemon Mint Curd
I like to "dress up" ordinary recipes with my fresh, homegrown herbs. This minty lemon curd is a family favorite!...
Make-Ahead Blueberry French Toast Casserole
If you like blueberries and pecans, you'll appreciate this company-ready recipe. You can assemble it the night before and pop...
Maple Morning Granola
Here, salty and sweet ingredients combine for an easy, wholesome breakfast or snack. Hosting a kids holiday party? Pack the...
Coconut Cake with White Chocolate Frosting
My husband adores coconut but not so much cake. When I take this beauty to family potlucks, he gets his...
Chai Chocolate Chip Shortbread
I’ve always loved the taste of chai tea, so I decided to try to incorporate it into one of my...
Cherry-Coconut Chocolate Torte
This torte reminds me of two favorite treats: chocolate covered cherries and old-fashioned Cherry Mash candy bars. —Dian Hicks Carlson,...