Peach-Basil Lemonade Slush
This chilly slush with peaches, lemon juice and garden-fresh basil is hands-down the best lemonade ever. It tastes just like...
Coconut-Pineapple Rhubarb Bars
I make this crunchy, buttery dessert bar with homegrown rhubarb. For an added attraction, serve it warm with frozen yogurt...
Triple Citrus Scones
I love the bright and buttery flavor of these tender scones with glaze that soaks in. Serve them with a...
Banana-Hazelnut Pain Perdu Duet
The ultimate breakfast at our house is French toast with warm bananas and Nutella. Pass it around with confectioners' sugar,...
Humble Bumble Crumble Bars
While developing a treat for my bingo group, I asked my husband for ideas. He suggested a fruity bar. This...
Garden Cucumber Salad
If you like cucumber salad like I do, this one’s a cool pick. It’s a mix of fresh veggies, feta...
Garlic Bread Pasta Torte
My kids love to stuff spiral pasta inside bread for a clever dinner torte. We save the bread crusts to...
Strawberry Cream Floats
When it starts warming up in Colorado, my kids ask for ice-cold treats. This rosy pink cream float is one...
Sausage-Vegetable Egg Bake
When we were kids, our mom tucked homegrown Swiss chard inside this comfy casserole. Now I grow the chard, make...
Orange Chocolate Chip Scones
My family asks for these scones all the time, but I like to save this special treat just for celebrations....
Slow-Cooker Chorizo Breakfast Casserole
My kids ask for this hearty slow-cook casserole for breakfast and dinner. I’ve served it with white country gravy or...
Rainbow Hash
To entice my family to eat outside their comfort zone, I use lots of color. This happy hash combines sweet...
Lemon-Raspberry Ricotta Pancakes
I was raised in a home where stacks of freshly cooked pancakes were the norm every Sunday morning. I keep...
Bacon Bolognese
Pasta with ground beef was a family staple while I was growing up. I’ve added bacon, ground pork, white wine...
Streusel-Topped Blueberry Waffle Casserole
I had company coming and needed a new breakfast casserole, so I made up this nutty idea using waffles. My...
Cheesy Potato Egg Bake
I whipped up this cozy egg bake with potato crowns for an easy “brinner.” Use add-ins you like – sweet...
Cranberry Chip Monkey Bread
Monkey bread is no stranger at our house, but I wanted a holiday version. This one with cranberries and eggnog...
Sacher Torte Squares
Sacher torte is a Viennese cake that requires several steps. My squares are an easy alternative, but they still feature...
Ham & Green Onion Biscuits
I started with my grandmother’s biscuits and added a bit of my personality. When I make these with my kids,...
Slow Cooker Curry Chicken
My husband travels for business and discovered that he likes Indian cuisine. Chicken curry with apricots has all the delicious...
Fiesta Beef & Cheese Skillet Cobbler
I tweaked my beefy skillet cobbler until it achieved the wow factor. It's now a family tradition. Top it off...
Sour Cream and Cranberry Bars
I turned sour cream raisin pie into a cookie bar with a crunchy oatmeal crust, custard-style filling and crisp topping....
Must-Have Tiramisu
This is the perfect guilt-free version of a classic dessert. My friends even say that they prefer my lighter recipe...
Feta Steak Tacos
I love tacos, and came up with this version to make them with Mediterranean flavors as opposed to Mexican. They...
Spicy Sweet Potato Kale Cannellini Soup
This cross between a soup and a stew fits the meatless Monday bill quite nicely. It warms you right up,...
Cranberry-Kissed Chocolate Silk
I combined fresh cranberry salad with the rich custard known as pots de crème, and the result is ever so...
Andouille Sausage Soup
I make a soup every football Sunday. I came up with this recipe because I wanted to use lots of...
Olive & Onion Quick Bread
I’ve been baking for over 50 years and I never get tired of trying new recipes for my family, friends...
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
I created my own cauliflower recipe in honor of my grandma, who taught me to love this delicious and healthy...