Rosemary Orange Bread
Meet the Cook: Of all the herbs, rosemary is my favorite. This bread goes great with a roast, chicken or...
Peach Cobbler
I created this peach cobbler recipe myself with a few tips from my mom and grandma. Because it's so quick...
Tilapia with Lemon Caper Sauce
My husband and I are always trying to increase the amount of fish in our diet. This recipe is fast,...
Apricot-Blackberry Pie
Blackberries became my favorite fruit after I harvested them from my grandfather’s yard in Greece. I mix them with apricots...
Grapefruit Gremolata Salmon
If you're looking for a simple fish dish, make this Italian-inspired recipe that combines salmon, broiled grapefruit and a fragrant...
Lemon Salmon with Basil
At our house we opt for healthy foods, and this lemony salmon with basil is a knockout in the good-for-you...
Apricot Upside-Down Cake
My Aunt Anne, who is a great cook, gave me a taste of this golden upside-down cake and I couldn't...
Arctic Orange Pie
This frosty orange pie is so easy to make. I have tried lemonade, mango and pineapple juice concentrates instead of...
Red, White and Blue Frozen Lemonade
This patriotic drink is as pretty as it is delicious. With cherries, blueberries and lemon juice, we created a striped...
Double-Duty Chicken with Olives & Artichokes
My grandmother came from the region around Seville, Spain, where olives are produced. They get a starring role in her...
Frosted Banana Bars
These bars are always a hit at potlucks in the small rural farming community where my husband and I live....
Minty Mango Salsa
I originally made this colorful mango salsa to garnish a smoked turkey my husband made. We have since tried it...
Fresh-Squeezed Pink Lemonade
There's a nice balance of sweet and tart in this refreshing summer drink. It becomes perfectly pink with the addition...
Chunky Mango Guacamole
When serving a crowd, double or quadruple this guacamole. The onion, tomato and mango can be chopped in advance. Add...
Honey-Lime Almond Cookies
Decades ago my grandmother passed this buttery lime cookie recipe to me. Through years of baking, our cookie memories keep...
Dutch Apricot Pie
I freeze several bagfuls of apricots when they are in season, thinking of this pie all the while. At holiday...
Rhubarb Icebox Dessert
A light and fluffy marshmallow layer tops the tart rhubarb filling in this delicious make-ahead recipe. —Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota
Succulent Strawberry Soup
This creamy fruit soup makes a perfect summertime treat for family and friends. The strawberry base with a hint of...
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
If you are serious about getting your fruit servings in, this is a fun way to do it. The bright...
Cranberry Zucchini Wedges
I try to slip zucchini into as many dishes as possible. These cake wedges have wonderful flavor and a tender...
Caramel Apple Creme Brulee
Here's the cream of the apple dessert crop. Fruit, caramel and cinnamon flavors enhance the rich, velvety custard. Served warm...
Fruity Baked Oatmeal
This is my husband’s favorite breakfast treat and the ultimate comfort food. It’s warm, filling and always a hit when...
Mulled Cider
This is a classic warmer-upper that you can serve on chilly winter days. Pass the brandy separately for those who...
Highbush Cranberry Jam
Although they’re not true cranberries, highbush cranberries are also tart red fruits that can be used in cooking. This is...
Cream Cheese Rhubarb Pie
Whenever my mom and I have a "rhubarb attack", we make this pie!
Although we haven't farmed much of...
Cranberry Nut Bread
I created this cranberry nut bread decades ago by combining a couple of recipes from my collection. A friend suggested...
Slow-Cooker Rhubarb Strawberry Sauce
We recently started growing our own rhubarb, and we live in a part of Oregon where strawberries are plentiful. I...
Slow-Cooker Pear Butter
This is a tasty spread for toast, muffins, biscuits or any of your favorite breads. It is easy to make...
Easy Chicken Piccata
Easy chicken recipes are my go-to dinner choice. My chicken piccata pasta dish is ready to serve in a half...