Classic French Onion Soup
Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a...
Enchilada Casserole
Every time I serve this dish, I get satisfied reviews—even from my father, who usually doesn't like Mexican food. Plus,...
Nikki’s Perfect Pastitsio
My mother used to work so hard in the kitchen to make this classic Greek dish, and the results were...
Spicy Shredded Chicken
I love Mexican food, but not the high calorie count that often comes with it. This easy dish is healthy,...
Over-the-Top Baked Ziti
I adapted a ziti recipe to remove ingredients my kids did not like, such as ground beef. The revised recipe...
Layered Mediterranean Dip with Pita Chips
Not your ordinary layer dip, the bold combination of hummus and Greek yogurt will be a new most-requested recipe at...
Slow-Cooker Pizza Dip
I created this dip for my daughter's pizza-themed birthday party. It was an instant hit and I've continued to take...
No-Cook Fresh Tomato Sauce
Try this sauce at times when you have a box of pasta or a store-bought pizza shell and need a...
Dreamy Polenta
I grew up eating polenta, so it’s a must at my holiday gatherings. Traditional recipes require constant stirring, but using...
Italian Sausage Pizza Soup
My mom’s friend shared this recipe with her more than 50 years ago. I've tweaked it over the years, and...
Taco Joe Dip
My daughter was the first in our family to try this recipe. She thought it was delicious so she passed...
Chicken Chiles Rellenos Strata
This versatile bake can be made as an entree, a brunch option or a potluck dish. It's one of the...
Gingerbread Cookie Cutouts
Add a little snow hat (complete with a pompom) to a classic gingerbread shape to create adorable gingerbread Santas. —Christy...
Vegan Jambalaya
This flavorful entree won’t leave you hungry since it uses convenient canned beans in place of meat. —Crystal Jo Bruns,...
Creamy Irish Coffee
My maternal grandma seldom drank more than a glass of champagne at Christmas, but she couldn't resist my Creamy Irish...
Apple Cornbread Crisp
With its hearty ingredients and quick prep time, this warm apple crisp makes a smart dessert for any fall night....
Stuffed Pork Chops
I've had this recipe for almost 50 years. Any time I want the meal to be extra special—for dinner parties...
Broccoli Shrimp Alfredo
After tasting fettuccine Alfredo at a restaurant, I came up with this shrimp Alfredo with broccoli version at home. Not...
Lime Cucumber Salsa
This unique salsa tastes terrific with chicken and fish, on top of baked potatoes or eaten as a dip with...
Fresh Peach Cobbler
I use the delicious peaches only available in late summer to make this classic dessert. I especially enjoy the nutmeg...
Grilled Cheese & Prosciutto
Using a bread other than the expected white loaf is key to these crowd-pleasers. Thankfully, my local market in mid-Missouri...
Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
I made up this recipe for students in the foods and nutrition class I teach. The kids like it so...
Florentine Spaghetti Bake
This hearty sausage entree will appeal to just about everyone. My daughter serves it often to her hardworking family on...
Quinoa & Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
If you're thinking about a meatless meal, give these no-fuss peppers a try. They come together with just a few...
Italian Pork Stew
Don't skip the anchovy paste! It gives a good, salty flavor but doesn't taste fishy at all. Add a salad...
Contest-Winning Beef Stuffed Crescents
My neighbor makes these crescents using jalapenos instead of green chiles and calls them "rattlesnake bites!" I love that this...
Six-Cheese Lasagna
No one will ever guess how easy this hearty lasagna is to make. No-boil noodles and prepared spaghetti sauce save...
Creamy Pumpkin Polenta
Sometimes I like to hollow out a pumpkin and serve this creamy, hearty polenta inside it. The salted pumpkin seeds...
Spanakopita Bites
For an easy spanakopita, try this version that is made in a pan, then cut into squares. It has all...