Apple Cobbler Cheesecake
I call this combination of two classic desserts my "lucky” recipe. It won top honors when I entered the baking...
Apricot Pineapple Jam
Dried apricots, crushed pineapple and grapefruit juice create a memorable jam. The juice is what makes the jam taste so...
Thyme-Roasted Vegetables
The smell of our house as this is baking calls everyone to dinner. Normally, it serves eight, but my husband's...
Icebox Rolls
I remember my mom making these rolls almost every Saturday so they'd be ready to bake on Sunday for company...
Cod with Bacon & Balsamic Tomatoes
Let's face it, everything really is better with bacon. I fry it, add cod fillets to the pan and finish...
Almond Vegetable Stir-Fry
While broccoli florets and chunks of red pepper give these stir-fry vegetables plenty of color, it's the fresh gingerroot, garlic,...
Creamy Caramel Dip
Because I feed three hungry people in my family (my husband, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and...
Chicken Veggie Soup
This satisfying veggie soup hits the spot at lunch or dinner. Add a side salad and some whole grain bread...
Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll
Come home to the heavenly aroma of fresh-baked cinnamon rolls! This healthier version tastes just as decadent as a regular...
No-Fuss Potato Soup
For a busy-day supper, my family loves to have big steaming, delicious bowls of this soup, along with fresh bread...
Caramelized Pork Slices
This easy treatment for pork caught my eye when I saw the word "caramelized." The slightly sweet glaze is yummy....
Zucchini-Crusted Pizza
Flavorful, nutritious and versatile, this pizza is easy to prep ahead and freeze—and fun to make with kids. It also...
Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwiches
"Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwiches are homemade 'fast food' that's more delicious than the kind you go out to pick up," assures...
Brown Sugar Oat Muffins
With Kansas being one of the top wheat-producing states, it seems only fitting to share a recipe containing whole wheat...
Lone Star Chicken Enchiladas
Start with deli-roasted chicken and this family-friendly casserole will be ready in no time. For a milder version, use Monterey...
Old-Fashioned Blueberry Muffins
AT the end of the summer years ago, our family often gathered to pick wild blueberries. Mother canned them and...
Herbed Chicken and Shrimp
Tender chicken and shrimp make a flavorful combination that's easy to prepare, yet elegant enough to serve at a dinner...
Thai Shrimp Pasta
I came up with this recipe while my son was home from the Navy. He loves Thai food, and I...
Best Shepherd’s Pie
This is the best shepherd's pie recipe I've ever had, and it comes from a friend who was a whiz...
Apple Amaretto Sours
An amaretto sour has always been one of my favorite cocktails. This version has a special touch that makes it...
Kale Pasta
I love kale and my husband hates it. But when I made this kale pasta recipe, it was so delicious,...
Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry
Get out the chopsticks! This shrimp and broccoli stir fry is a healthier alternative to takeout and is so easy...
Easy Shrimp Stir-Fry
I love shrimp, and I’m always looking for new ways to fix it. This shrimp stir-fry features crunchy peanuts and...
Cheesy Hash Brown Bake
These cheesy hash browns were so popular at the morning meetings of our Mothers of Preschoolers group that we published...
Raspberry Ribbon Pie
While he was growing up, this was my husband's favorite Christmas dessert. When we married, his mother passed it on...
Easy Potato Rolls
After I discovered this recipe, it became a mainstay for me. I make the dough ahead of time when company...
Peppermint Cream Pound Cake
I came up with this recipe when I was looking for a twist on traditional pound cake. I love the...
Fruity Pork Roast
I like using the slow cooker for our meals because it gives me time for other preparations, frees the oven,...
Braised Pork Stew
Pork tenderloin becomes amazingly tender in this braised stew. It's a fantastic meal for a cold winter night. —Nella Parker,...