Winning Recipes

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

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

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

I'm all grown-up, but I still love to play with my food. Garbanzo beans in the guacamole add taste, texture...

An irresistible sauce gives the beef in this short rib ragu another dimension of flavor. Nearly any starchy side, such...

Sauerbraten and soup are both family favorites. This combines the two, without the long marinating time the traditional beef dish...

When discussing various methods of cooking ropas, a friend of mine told me her sister adds apple juice. I thought...

This recipe came about because I didn't have pepperoncini for my usual Italian pork recipe so I used pickles instead....

This Canadian comfort-food classic is even better when served southwestern style as either an appetizer or an entree. Although these...

It’s crazy how just a few ingredients can make such a difference. Using finely chopped rotisserie chicken in this recipe...

This saucy chicken packs a wallop of flavors—salty, sweet, sour, slightly spicy and even a little umami. It can be...

All the fun flavors of Puerto Rico come together in a dessert that's both exotic and familiar. Topped with a...

I love Asian food and wanted a chili-like soup with the distinctive flavors of General Tso’s chicken. The slow cooker...

It's hard to find a dinner that both my husband and kids will enjoy—and even harder to find one that's...

Malaysian food has influences from the Malays, Chinese, Indians, Thai, British and Portuguese. In this dish, Asian ingredients combine for...

These delicious ice pops can also be made with raspberries or blackberries. The rosemary sprig and lemon zest bring another...

This Tex-Mex pulled beef roast is tender, slightly spicy, juicy and so delicious served over mashed potatoes or rice. The...

I found this recipe in an old church cookbook about 25 years ago and tweaked it to fit my family's...

I've been working to perfect a creamy, spicy mac and cheese for years. After adding smoky bacon, chicken, jalapenos and...

I try to hide as many veggies as possible in these burritos. Another way I bump up the nutrition level...

If chicken cordon bleu and stromboli had a baby, this would be it. Serve with jarred Alfredo sauce, homemade Alfredo...

Mimic the crunch of a chimichanga by brushing them with oil and baking them. Our children love to have them...

Over the years I’ve tweaked this recipe to end up with a delicious, quick weeknight meal. Feel free to spice...

For a quick dinner, I threw this together from what I had in the fridge and pantry. Add any other...

These open-faced steak sandwiches play up the popular combo of steak and garlic bread. The salsa, sour cream and garnish...

When the weather's too chilly to grill, I whip up a big pot of this cheesy pasta. Believe it or...

This is a very simple recipe that uses easy-to-find ingredients. Serve with some steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Use...

This hearty, satisfying dinner has all the flavors of an authentic jambalaya with little effort. The foil packets can be...

Delicious and nutritious, this dish was a favorite of the kids who participated in the junior chef classes I taught at...