Kielbasa Hot Potato Slaw
I like the challenge of cooking lighter meals that pack big flavor. This one, which came from a dear friend,...
Meaty Slow-Cooked Jambalaya
This recipe makes a big batch of delicious, meaty gumbo. Stash some away in the freezer for days you don't...
Sweet Potato & Bean Quesadillas
Sweet potatoes and black beans roll up together for a quesadilla that’s easy, fast, fun and delicious. —Brittany Hubbard, St....
Minted Beet Salad
We have neighbors who share vegetables from their garden, and every year my husband and I look forward to their...
Taco Bubble Pizza
Your entire family's going to be requesting this Taco Bubble Pizza recipe! Lucky for you, it's a cinch with tomato...
Black Bean Chip & Dip Burgers
I finally invented a healthy quinoa burger that wasn't dry and crumbly or really boring. These fit the bill—even my...
Spicy Bavarian Beer Mustard
Here's a gift that has bite! This spicy beer mustard is great with pretzels or as a condiment for bratwurst....
Shrimp Veggie Salad
My family loves to have potluck barbecues during the summer. With several backyard gardens in the family, you can be...
Bulgur Jambalaya
I like making this dish because it allows me to stay on track for my weight loss without giving up...
Lemon Chicken with Orzo
Here's a dish that's light and summery but still filling. My kids love all the veggies...for real! If you like...
Muffuletta Olive Salad
This is my version of a famous New Orleans salad. Try it as a sandwich topping. Try it on toasted...
Rich Chicken Alfredo Pizza
Had a full day of sledding, shopping or decorating? Settle in for a family-pleasing meal of homemade pizza. With a...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
There’s nothing to this recipe—the preparation and cooking times are so quick. I sprinkle in a few dried cranberries, but...
Chunky Apple-Cinnamon Cake
This is a nice change from apple pie. It's tasty and worthy of a special occasion—plus, it’s very easy to...
Mango Sticky Rice
As a nice contrast to traditional desserts, this Thai mango sticky rice recipe is a refreshing treat with a...
Ginger-Sesame Steamed Vegetable Salad
A homage to my father’s Laotian roots, this warm salad is traditionally prepared with baby bok choy, snow peas, peapod...
Coconut Curry Chicken Soup
Similar to a Vietnamese pho rice noodle soup, this red coconut curry chicken soup packs big flavor and a bit...
Haddock with Lime-Cilantro Butter
Here in Louisiana, the good times roll when we broil fish and serve it with lots of lime juice, cilantro...
Mediterranean Pot Roast Dinner
I first made this recipe one cold winter day. My family (adults, kids and dogs) were having a blast sledding...
Grandma Nardi’s Italian Easter Bread
My Grandma Nardi’s bread with dyed Easter eggs represents family and tradition. I fondly remember how she taught me the...
Coconut Italian Cream Cake
I’d never tasted an Italian cream cake before moving to Colorado. Now I bake for people in the area, and...
Mom’s White Lasagna
My mom made this lasagna for special occasions, such as birthdays. When she passed, I inherited her cookbooks—tucked inside one...
Spinach-Basil Pesto
Toss this rich, garlicky pesto with pasta or use as a spread. It also freezes well for fresh flavor over...
Pesto Twists
Use pesto made straight from your garden if you make these in the summer or purchase it prepared from the...
Hearty Butternut Squash Soup
The comforting combination of squash, meat, beans and veggies makes this my go-to soup in fall. It's full of freshness....
Bacon & Mushroom Omelets
I had grown tired of the same breakfast meals, so I wanted to make something more interesting. These fresh and...
Mexican Roasted Potato Salad
My husband is the No. 1 fan of this south-of-the-border potato salad. The leftovers make an awesome late-night snack, straight...
Sweet Italian Holiday Bread
This is authentic ciambellotto, a sweet loaf my great-grandmother used to bake in Italy. I still use her traditional recipe—the...
Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts
In my first apartment, I started cooking chicken with feta and sundried tomatoes. Now I serve it with rice pilaf...