Shortcut Tres Leches Cake
My mom's favorite cake is tres leches, a butter cake soaked in three kinds of milk. I developed a no-fuss...
Rhubarb Scones
My grandfather grows rhubarb and gives us a generous supply. The tartness is similar to a cranberry—perfect for tossing into...
Braised Hanukkah Brisket
My mother, Enid, always used the most marbled cut of brisket she could find to make this recipe, so she'd...
Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera
I've been living in Chicago for the last 12 years and have grown to love the spicy giardiniera served at...
Creamy Spinach Chicken Dinner
Cleanup is a breeze with this creamy spinach chicken. To make things even easier, tear the spinach with your hands...
Parmesan Herbed Noodles
Looking for a quick, tasty side dish that goes well with all kinds of meats? Try my recipe for tender...
Easy Shrimp Stir-Fry
I love shrimp, and I’m always looking for new ways to fix it. This shrimp stir-fry features crunchy peanuts and...
Tasty Burritos
My cousin is of Mexican heritage, and I’ve watched her make this crunchy beef burrito recipe for years. The very...
Sauteed Zucchini
I've found that this flavorful sauteed zucchini complements almost any main course, from chicken to fish. If you like, use...
Black Forest Chocolate Torte
If you're thinking about pulling out all the stops for a dessert that says wow, look no further. This cherry-crowned...
Almond-Filled Stollen
I’ve been making this during the holiday season for nearly 50 years. When we flew to Alaska one year to...
Texas Red River Margaritas
When I lived in Texas, I decided to create a cocktail that represented my new home. I've found that blood...
Irish Cream Cupcakes
If you're looking for a grown-up cupcake, give these a try. You'll have a hard time limiting yourself to one!...
Baklava Cheesecake
My unique baklava cheesecake makes a grand display for office parties and other special events. —Aryanna Gamble, New Orleans, Louisiana
Lemon Couscous with Broccoli
I combined two recipes to create this side with broccoli and pasta. The splash of lemon adds nice flavor. Instead...
Egg & Chorizo Wraps
My husband grew up in Southern California and loves chorizo. We use the spicy sausage in these chorizo and egg...
Migas Breakfast Tacos
Unless you grew up in the Southwest or visit there often, you might be hearing of migas for the first...
Creamy Jalapeno Corn
This comforting and creamy corn side dish is appealing to almost everyone. It gets its spicy kick from jalapeno peppers.—Judy...
Marvelous Cannoli Cake
A luscious, chocolate-studded cannoli filling separates the tender vanilla layers of this rich cake, which starts with a package mix....
Shrimp Pad Thai
You can make this yummy Thai classic in no time. Find fish sauce and chili garlic sauce in the Asian...
Chicken-Pepper Alfredo
When I want a lighter dinner, I use lean turkey bacon in this recipe. It gives the pasta that richness...
Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry
Get out the chopsticks! This shrimp and broccoli stir fry is a healthier alternative to takeout and is so easy...
Mughlai Chicken
I enjoy cooking for my family and try to incorporate healthy new foods into our menus. This authentic Indian dish...
Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup
This is my favorite soup recipe. It's quick to fix on a busy night and full of healthy, tasty ingredients....
Southern Fried Okra
Golden brown with a little fresh green showing through, these okra nuggets are crunchy and addictive! My sons like to...
Sausage Dip
This scrumptious snack will go fast! The sausage cream cheese dip recipe is so easy to make and fits Southwestern...
Southern Honey-Pecan Pie
—Allie Smith, New Orleans, Louisiana
Crispy Potato Pancakes
Here's a potato pancake recipe that doesn't take much time to make and is just right for two people. Weekends...
Eggplant Parmesan
We really like eggplant and would rather have it baked than fried. This can be served as a side or...