Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga
I first fell in love with this traditional Mexican dish at a taco stand inside a gas station. This is...
Slow-Cooker Spanish Rice
Here's an economical dish with authentic Tex-Mex flavor. Even the little ones will go for this Spanish rice. —Sharon...
Slow-Cooker Rice Porridge
We Italians have a soft spot for our rice dishes. Whether it's risotto or rice pudding, it's all good. This...
Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice
Poultry and freezer basics inspired this deliciously healthy combo. I have a hard time getting my family to eat healthy,...
Beef Daube Provencal
This dish is perfect on cold winter days, especially after we have been out cutting wood or white-tail hunting. If...
Slow-Cooker Shredded Beef Lettuce Cups
The slow cooker is our summertime go-to for cool kitchen cooking. After swim lessons and outdoor activities, it's so nice...
Country Bacon-Beef Mac and Cheese
This extra-meaty mac and cheese is easy to make in the slow cooker. Kids love it, and I like that...
Lamb and White Bean Chili
I created a fresh take on chili using lamb and Moroccan seasoning with a feta and almond garnish. It was...
Italian Orange-Fig Cookies
This is one of the first holiday cookies I made when I found out I could no longer eat gluten....
Ancient Grain Beef Stew
My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than...
The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie
Everyone has a favorite type of chocolate chip cookie—a little crispy, a little chewy—but they all have to begin with...
Italian Grilled Steak Sandwich
If you need to feed a hungry crowd, you can't go wrong with steak sandwiches. They're easy to make and...
87 Quick and Easy Family Dinners
When you've got hungry mouths to feed, these quick and easy dinner recipes are here to save the day.
Summer Salad by the Lake
I came up with this recipe to show appreciation to all the teachers at my son’s school. The dish had...
Garden-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Not only are these boats a delightful way to get your veggies, they're basically a one-dish meal that covers all...
White Balsamic Blueberry, Corn and Feta Salad
I'm not typically a huge fan of summer corn, but when it comes to this sweet, salty, refreshing salad, I...
Jalapeno Popper Corn Salad
I created this recipe for a wedding I was catering, and it's a good thing I made buckets of it,...
Roasted Vegetable and Chevre Quiche
Roasting the veggies in this rich yet bright quiche intensifies their flavors. The addition of fresh goat cheese lends a...
Wisconsin Butter Burgers
It’s no secret that Wisconsinites love their dairy—so much that they sometimes top their burgers with a generous pat of...
Cobb Salad Wrap Sandwiches
These wraps are easy for a summer night—and, even better, I don't have to turn on my oven. There are...
Green Tomato BLT
I absolutely love tomatoes, any kind, any size. Being from the South, that includes fried green tomatoes. I created a...
Spicy Potatoes with Garlic Aioli
This is my take on Spanish patatas bravas. The potatoes are tossed in a flavorful spice mix and then finished...
Garden-Fresh Grilled Veggie Pizza
I have four gardens, including one just for herbs, so I always have a pretty wonderful spread of produce. I...
Pressure-Cooker Chicken Thighs in Wine Sauce
I love this recipe for its incredible flavor—and it seems everyone who tries it does, too. For an easy pairing,...
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake
Years ago, I added some zucchini to a peanut butter bar I had created, and this time I wanted to...
Roasted Beetroot and Garlic Hummus
This tasty beetroot hummus is the prettiest pink snack I’ve ever seen. The healthy recipe is handy to make in...
Chocolate Chip-Cherry Chunk Cookies
My grandmas and mom created this recipe with chocolate chips, cherries and spices, a combo of their favorite parts of...
Herbed Tuna and White Bean Salad
This is a quick and delicious salad that can be made special for guests—or yourself—by grilling fresh tuna steaks instead...
Deep-Fried Cookies
My kids love this delicious, indulgent treat. I like to give the batter a kick by adding a pinch of...