Cranberry-Apple Red Cabbage
When I was looking for something new, I started playing with flavors and came up with this very tasty dish....
Thai Chicken Casserole
When my family goes out, I can count on someone ordering chicken pad thai. I decided to make an easy...
Sour Cream Rolls with Walnut Filling
Cozonac cu nuca is a Romanian yeast bread with a sweet walnut filling that's traditionally made during the holidays. This...
Two-Bean Hummus
My children love this easy hummus and even like to help me make it! Hummus is a fantastic way to...
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
My dear friend Shirley shared this recipe with me several years ago. Every time I think of her, I make...
Curried Chicken Meatball Wraps
My strategy to get picky kids to eat healthy: Letting everyone assemble their dinner at the table. We love these...
Gingersnap Crumb Pear Pie
This basic recipe was one my grandmother used for making crumble pies from fresh fruit. She simply substituted oats, gingersnaps...
Cranberry Cheese Crumb Pie
My mind works overtime to plan treats that surprise the family. They give this cranberry pie a “wow” and invite...
Homemade Polish Pierogi
My mother measured ingredients for these using her hand. We've passed the recipe down over the years as the family...
Creamy Fudge Frosting
For every occasion that calls for chocolate frosting, keep this fudgy recipe close by. With just five ingredients from the...
Loaded Potato-Leek Soup
When I was a child, my mother made potato and onion soup because it was affordable and fast. I’ve trimmed...
Nana’s Chocolate Cupcakes with Mint Frosting
Even though Nana is no longer with us, her treats bring me so much joy every time
I bake...
Rich Rum Cake
We like a touch of rum for the holidays, and this orangy rum cake is decadent alone or with big...
Merry Grinchmas Cookies
Baking cookies around the holidays is a big deal in our house. Some are a must every year and we...
Black Bean Turkey Chili
This busy-day chili is packed with flavor. We make it ahead and freeze some to eat later. —Marisela Segovia, Miami,...
Grandma’s Cornbread Dressing
Growing up, we didn’t have turkey. We had chicken, chopped and baked in my grandmother’s dressing. Now we leave out...
Layered Candy Cane Dessert
This fabulous dessert has the magical flavor of candy canes plus the bonus of an Oreo cookie crust. And it...
Empanada Beef Chili
While I lived in Mexico in the 1960s, a friend's mother gave me her grandmother's empanada recipe. I've made it...
Peanut Butter Pie Cookies
I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, but my favorite—peanut butter pie—is tough to eat on the go....
Silver Bells
My mom and grandma are known for their signature Christmas cookies. I decided to create my own, inspired by one...
Chocolate Mint Truffle Tart
Eating a slice of this decadent dessert is like biting into a smooth truffle candy. You can vary the flavor...
Chicken & Blue Cheese Pizza
The blue cheese in place of the expected mozzarella gives this pizza a surprising and sophisticated taste. It's excellent as...
Athenian Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Mozzarella and feta cheese make one delicious duo in this upscale grilled cheese that also features tender Athenian chicken and...
Hearty Sausage Soup
My family loves a big bowl of soup like this one brimming with sausage and veggies. We have it with...
Orange Soda Sherbet
For birthdays, we pull out the old-fashioned ice cream maker and crank out a sherbet made with orange soda. We're...
Mint Lamb Stew
The lamb here isn’t just tender—it melts in your mouth! This recipe is an adaptation of a stew my mother...
Shrimp Pomodoro
My husband and I have hectic schedules, so I’m always looking for fast meals that have special-occasion appeal. Shrimp with...
Tilapia with Lemon Caper Sauce
My husband and I are always trying to increase the amount of fish in our diet. This recipe is fast,...
Roasted Chicken with Potato Wedges
I grow herbs and dry them for use all year. Knowing that the rosemary and thyme are from our garden...