Cherry Tarts
At our house, we celebrate George Washington's birthday with this cherry dessert.
Apple Streusel Bars
I made these delicious bars for a friend's birthday once and now he requests them every year! They have a...
Rich Baked Spaghetti
It takes a little longer to make baked spaghetti, but the difference in taste, texture and richness is well worth...
Apple-Cranberry Relish
This fresh, ruby-colored cranberry apple relish is sweet and tangy, and the celery gives it a terrific crunch. At our...
One-Pot Chilighetti
Grab your stockpot for my meal-in-one chili and spaghetti. I’ve got a large family, and this hearty pasta takes care...
Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Ring
A classic cordon bleu has chicken, cheese and ham. To change it up, roll everything inside crescent dough for a...
Herbed Tuna Sandwiches
A delightful combination of herbs and reduced-fat cheese makes this simple tuna sandwich a standout. —Marie Connor, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Two-Layered Apple Crisp
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to bake this for a local women’s homeless shelter. I like to...
Vegetable Chili
This chili, packed with beans and vegetables, has an appealing red color and fabulous flavor. I always make a large...
Spicy Potato Soup
My sister-in-law, who is from Mexico, passed along this wonderful recipe. Since she prefers her foods much spicier than we...
Healthy Broccoli Soup
This delicious soup is a great way to serve up nutritious vegetables. It has a wonderful, fresh flavor. —Kay Fairley,...
Slow-Cooked Beef Vegetable Soup
Convenient frozen veggies and hash browns make this meaty soup a snap to make. Simply brown the ground beef, then...
Patty Melts
My husband often orders patty melts at restaurants, so I started fixing them at home. I added horseradish to give...
Hoisin Pork Tenderloin
In this ramen noodle recipe, ramen graduates from college-casual when served with saucy pork tenderloin. Our guests appreciate...
Magic Pumpkin Buckle
Meet the Cook: Probably my family's favorite pumpkin dessert, this is something I've been making since our two daughters were...
Cornbread Chicken Bake
To make the most of leftover cornbread, try this hearty main dish casserole. It's moist, delicious and good on any...
Cordon Bleu Casserole
I often roast a turkey just to have leftovers for this creamy cordon bleu casserole. It makes for a pretty...
Contest-Winning Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty, layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling...
Grandma’s Spinach Salad
With all its fresh ingredients, this pretty spinach salad was my grandma’s favorite. Even my little ones like it (but...
Split Pea Soup with Ham
To liven up pea soup, I load mine with potatoes and veggies. It’s peppery rather than smoky, and I pass...
Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
There's nothing better than this comforting bread pudding recipe on a cold, wintry day. The bourbon sauce makes the dessert...
Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone
This colorful soup is vegetarian-friendly and full of fresh flavors from a rainbow of vegetables. You can use any multicolored...
Roast Pork Loin with Rosemary Applesauce
I made this for a family get-together on my husband's birthday. The homemade rosemary applesauce adds an extra layer of...
Cheese Grits
As a comfy side dish, cheese grits have fantastic potential but sometimes need a flavor boost. For add-ins, try red...
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
Turn a box of red velvet cake mix into this easy dessert—or breakfast! The icing tastes good and makes a...
Squash and Lentil Lamb Stew
My family lived in New Zealand many years ago. Every Sunday my mother made a lamb stew—it was Dad's favorite!...
Five-Spice Glazed Smoked Chops
I started out fixing another recipe but didn't have all the ingredients, so I came up with this one! The...
Apple Raisin Bread
I've been making this bread for many years. It smells so good in the oven and tastes even better. I...
Best Bran Muffins
Having these (i.e., the best bran muffins) for breakfast provides a good start to a busy day. My husband loves...