Confetti Beet Salad
Because most of the ingredients are ones I have on hand, this salad is a great choice when I need...
Pineapple-Stuffed Cornish Hens
My mother brought this recipe back with her from Hawaii about 25 years ago. The tender meat, pineapple-coconut stuffing and...
Whipped Chocolate Dessert
This dessert makes a cool and delicious treat on a warm summer day. I bake a tender crust from a...
Frosted Orange Pie
I discovered the recipe for this distinctive pie in a very old church cookbook. With its fresh-tasting filling and fluffy...
Fresh Fruit Salad
We grow our own strawberries, so our table usually features an abundance of this fruit. We gather other favorite fruits...
Lemon Basil Cupcakes
Lemon cupcakes are a delight of summer, and a touch of basil really dresses them up. They're a wonderful light...
Coconut Crunch Delight
I tasted this light dessert 7 years ago at a potluck and got the recipe from my mom's dear friend....
Peaches & Cream French Toast
Wake up your sleepyheads with the wonderfully warm aroma of peaches and brown sugar in this delectable breakfast bake. —Susan...
Sour Cream Blueberry Coffee Cake
OOzing with blueberry flavor, this coffee cake is tender and moist with a topping of brown sugar, cinnamon and oats.
Cranberry Swirl Biscotti
A friend of mine, who is known for her excellent cookies, shared this recipe with me. The mix of cranberries...
Rich & Creamy Tortellini
“This simple recipe mimics one of my favorite menu items at a local Italian restaurant. Now we can enjoy this...
Feta & Cranberry Orzo Salad
It takes only minutes to make this awesome pasta salad. While the orzo is cooking, assemble the rest of the...
Cinnamon Roll Biscuits
When my grandchildren visit, these cinnamon roll biscuits are their favorite "Breakfast at Grammy's House" treat. If you're not a...
Tropical French Toast
Weekends are hectic in my house and we rarely find time to have breakfast together. When I make this special...
Brunch Banana Splits
My whole family loves bananas, fruit and granola for breakfast. I topped all that with yogurt, nuts and honey and...
Sparkling Pineapple Grape Juice
I love this versatile, non-alcoholic drink. Not only is it fun to serve for Easter, it goes well with cake...
My Caesar Salad
Romaine get a special treatment with the tasty, creamy salad dressing. It has a few veggies tossed in for color...
Savory Asparagus Strata
Fresh asparagus and goat cheese combine to make a delectable strata. Assemble it a day ahead and let it chill...
Gingersnap Cream Cookie Cups
Whole wheat flour gives a rustic look to little tassies that are big on flavor. The velvety, rich filling is...
Crescent Rolls
Out of all the crescent roll recipes I've tried, these are my favorite. My mother-in-law bakes these buttery rolls for...
Best-Ever Chocolate Cake
You can't miss with this delightful old-fashioned dessert. It's truly the best ever chocolate cake! It is moist and chocolaty,...
Sunny Peaches & Cream Pie
This pie is as delicious as it is beautiful. It's not just a summer dessert, either. I also make it...
Brownie Cheesecake Snickers Pie
What do you get when you combine three sweet treats—rich cheesecake, made-from-scratch brownies and popular Snickers candy bars—in one delectable...
Mushroom & Leek Pie
In the Pacific Northwest, we make a savory pie with mushrooms and leeks. We prefer chanterelle, but baby portobello or...
Broccoli Quiche Cups
Make this crustless quiche in muffin cups or in a regular-size pie tin. Either way, there's plenty of bacon-y, cheesy...
Rhubarb Tart
The rhubarb flavor in this tart balances nicely with the honey and amaretto. The mascarpone cheese makes it rich and...
Pressure Cooker Very Vanilla Cheesecake
Cinnamon and vanilla give this cheesecake so much flavor, and making it in the pressure cooker creates a silky, smooth...
Aloha Cupcakes
A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that...
Fresh Strawberry Breakfast Tacos
When our son was growing up, this was one of his favorite breakfasts. I've used low-fat ingredients in the past...