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I love inventing new ways to make grilled cheese sandwiches for my kids. This version tastes like pizza. Using frozen...

I was trying to create an appetizer that could be served at my teenaged daughters birthday party that the kids...

My cousin is a strict vegetarian, so creating satisfying veggie dishes is my yearly challenge. This spoon bread can act...

This is a family favorite requested for special occasions. We received it from a fellow faculty member when my husband...

My favorite way to enjoy these bars is to eat one while sitting on the porch with an iced tea...

Welcome to an olive lover’s dream. Mix olives with freshly minced garlic, parsley and a few drizzles of olive oil...

Lasagna is one of my favorites, and this is the recipe I’ve been making since I was a teenager. It’s...

One night, my niece and I put our heads together to come up a with a fabulous cupcake. We combined...

For New Year’s, I used to make pigs in a blanket with beef and cheddar. But now I like apple...

Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes...

Thai food lovers will go crazy for this soup. It has a deep flavor from the combination of onion, coconut...

Because I love tiramisu, I came up with this deliciously refreshing twist on the traditional coffee-flavored Italian dessert. Fresh softened...

A cheeseburger inside an omelet? Yes, please! This fun twist on two breakfast and dinner faves is easy to assemble...

It may be cold outside, but we like to serve this icy citrus drink for Christmas get-togethers at our house....

Mint juleps aren't just for Kentucky Derby day! Enjoy one while gathering with friends for baby shower or luncheon. —Ellen...

This is my favorite lunch dish during the fall season. Every bite is filled with flavor and texture, but it...

Perhaps the most amazing thing about Ugly Sweater Cookies is how cute they are. Try these classic gingerbreads on for...

My cousin gave this recipe to my mother many years ago. My mother shared it with me, and I have...

Nothing says the holidays to me more than the warming spices of chai. This bread pudding incorporates those flavors to...

Leftovers haunt me. Often nobody wants to eat them, and I hate to see them go to waste. A cornbread...

My mom, Cleo Lightfoot, loved cooking all kinds of recipes, but her favorite meal was one she made when hosting...

Everyone raves over this lovely lemon cake. It's divine with fresh raspberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Joan...

I love finding new ways to combine peanut butter, chocolate and bananas. I was shocked when my nephews (who are...

I came up with this green tomato salsa recipe so I could use up all the fresh tomatoes from my...

I love the versatility of wonton wrappers. You can fill them with any mix of flavors or ingredients to suit...

This is the recipe I make on a day where a little extra time isn't an issue and I'm craving...

Try this homey and comforting casserole for an alternate main dish at Thanksgiving. The spinach adds nice color, and the...

There's nothing like the taste and aroma of homemade bread. A friend gave me this whole wheat oat bread recipe...

My sister gave me the recipe for this beautiful cake years ago. The thin layer of frosting spread on the...