Anytime Turkey Chili
I created this dish to grab the voters’ attention at a chili contest we held in our backyard. With pumpkin,...
Cream of Lentil Soup
Lentil lovers will want a second bowl of this nourishing soup with a subtle touch of curry. It looks particularly...
Spicy Fajita Chili
You’ll want to serve this with rolls or cornbread to soak up every delicious drop. Like more heat? Just use...
Slow-Cooker Cordon Bleu Soup
I've taken this creamy slow-cooker soup to potlucks and teacher luncheons, and I bring home an empty crock every time....
Rich Cranberry Coffee Cake
When our children come home for the holidays, I make sure to bake this cranberry coffee cake. I always use...
Creamy Green Chile Chicken Cobbler
Biscuity crumbs take this family-friendly combo of rotisserie chicken and cheesy, creamy green enchilada sauce over the top. —Johnna Johnson,...
Winter Squash, Sausage & Feta Bake
This time of year, I can't resist butternut squash, with its bright color and fall flavor. It helps make this...
Ozark Mountain Berry Pie
I think the best berries in the world are grown in the Ozarks. We own a small berry farm, and...
Cranberry-White Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
A basket of warm cinnamon rolls is a sure way to impress family and friends. Add cranberries and chocolate to...
Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup
My hearty soup uses herbs and vegetables from the garden along with convenient pantry items, so it’s easy, fast and...
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...
Barley Chicken Chili
I was looking for a new recipe for chicken when I discovered a dish I thought my husband might like....
Monkey Muffins
These bite-sized peanut butter, banana and chocolate chip muffins will be a favorite with your family and friends. They are...
One-Pot Chili Mac
This hearty entree is low in fat, but full of flavor. I love that you can cook the dried pasta...
Chicken Enchilada Dip
A friend brought this appetizer to our house for a dinner party. Everyone loved the zesty chicken and cheese dip...
Spicy Black Bean Soup
A splash of sherry enhances this hearty, easy-to-make black bean soup. For a milder flavor, remove the ribs and seeds...
Burrito Pie
Layers of cheese, meat sauce and tortillas create a satisfying Mexican lasagna kids of all ages will love. The recipe...
Mediterranean One-Dish Meal
I came up with this recipe one night while improvising with what I had on hand. I love to make...
Blackberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cups
I read that white chocolate intensifies the flavor of blackberries. It's true! The crunch of baking chips, the blackberry puree,...
Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies
Cookie butter and ground ginger add a new layer of flavor. The recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies, and they...
Orange Pork Chops
I'm constantly on the lookout for ways to "spice up" a standard dish. When I fixed these pork chops for...
Spicy Stuffed Peppers
This is one of my family's favorite recipes. It can be fixed any time of the year, but it's especially...
Shrimp & Broccoli Brown Rice Paella
Years ago my husband and I were vacationing in France and came across an open market where a man from...
Contest-Winning Hazelnut Toffee
This is one of my most-asked-for recipes. It's sweet and buttery with plenty of crunch. You could use dark, milk...
Mexicorn Grits
I grew up on grits and have fixed them various ways. I decided to put a new twist on them...
Spicy Chicken Chili
My recipe was inspired by me being on a low-calorie, low-fat, high fiber diet. I entered it in a chili...
Spinach & Black Bean Egg Rolls
Black beans and spinach provide lots of healthy nutrients in these delicious baked egg rolls. Rolling them up is a...
Grilled Chicken Salad
Hot Kielbasa Dip
My husband and I are retired, and I like to look for simple, speedy ways to cook. This thick cheesy...