Dishes and Beverages

I love banh mi sandwiches but wanted to make them a little easier to serve for a party. These skewers...

I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon “bowl” with a scalloped edge and...

I am very proud of this luscious no-bake beauty. It's so cool and refreshing—perfect for any summer potluck or get-together....

I was craving Mexican street corn that I had during a recent trip to Puerto Vallarta, so I came up...

This recipe began with leftover fried potatoes I had on hand. We liked it so much that now I fry...

Hearty oatmeal combined with bright, sweet peaches make this slow-cooker recipe a perfect breakfast or brunch. This is an excellent...

Chorizo sausage adds its own spice to the broth of this soup, creating delicious flavor with no need for more...

Not too hot, but with a bit of a kick, this salsa is a perfect topping for grilled fish or...

We love this easy slow-cooker recipe on Sunday afternoons. It's equally comforting and light for lunch or dinner. We serve...

Fried ice cream is such a delicious treat, but it can be a hassle to make individual servings. This recipe...

How could you not love pizza for dessert? A fudgy brownie base is layered with a whipped topping sauce, then...

After ending up with bunches of apricots one summer, I created this quick and simple dish. My friends were blown...

These juicy chops are a sizzling good reason for the summer grill. The pork is so tender and with a...

After trying a similar version of this coleslaw while visiting the island of St. Kitts, I returned home and wanted...

This easy breakfast dish allows me to make a comforting family favorite that doesn't take a lot of prep. It's...

I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they...

I had these ingredients in my pantry and thought I'd experiment. The flavors are just like strawberry cheesecake—only in a...

My steak salad with avocado and radishes is a big plate of summer deliciousness. I sometimes add dried cranberries and...

When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad...

Summer in the Midwest offers a bounty of fresh produce. I wanted to come up with a new recipe for...

In this dish, I combine traditional Caprese salad flavors with summer peaches and blueberries. I also add prosciutto for saltiness,...

With perfectly crispy edges and a soft, chewy center, this oatmeal butterscotch chip cookie recipe will have you reminiscing about...

Sweet, spicy and easy to make, this salad travels well in a cooler to picnics and summer gatherings. I love...

These meringues are eye-catching on the dessert table at a holiday party, and they taste heavenly! Look no further for...

No-bake cookies take the heat off of making sweet treats. Serve up some PB&J bites, rum balls or mint sandwich...

The spiced lamb in these stuffed pita pockets goes perfectly with cool cucumber and yogurt. It's like having your own...

This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of today's appliances, I can spend...

The tandoori-style spices in this chicken give it a bold flavor that’s so hard to resist. It tastes incredible tucked...

Because we love chocolate, this decadent cake has long been a family favorite. It's even amazing cold the next day—assuming...