Cajun Pork and Rice
I created this recipe after returning home from my travels and discovering I had little food in the house. I...
Tomato-French Bread Lasagna
For a big hearty meal, I make this recipe as a side dish to go with veal cutlets or a...
Ham and Corn Chowder
My mother is an excellent cook who rarely follows a recipe exactly. My two sisters and I do the same...
Easy Pepper Steak
We live on the eastern edge of the Sand Hills here in Nebraska, where most folks are ranchers. This popular...
Beef-Stuffed Potatoes
This is a stuffed potato with a tasty twist. Teenagers like the flavor the green chiles and cheese add. —Kay...
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...
Hay and Straw
This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare, it's pretty, too. This colorful pasta dish combines julienned ham,...
Lisa’s All-Day Sugar & Salt Pork Roast
My family loves this tender and juicy roast, so we eat it a lot. The sweet and salty crust is...
Cheesy Sausage Potatoes
For a satisfying brunch, try some sausage and potatoes! I never have to worry about leftovers with these tasty potatoes—everyone...
Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
I try to make foods that are not only kid friendly, but are also easy to reheat since my husband...
Cheeseburger Paradise Soup
I’ve never met a person who didn’t enjoy this creamy soup, and it’s hearty enough to serve as a main...
Eight-Layer Casserole
My sister shared this original recipe with me, but I adapted it for my family's taste. I like that it's...
Sausage & Kale Lentil Stew
I made a pot of this awesome soup when visiting my sister and her family. Now, I'll bring it along...
Chicken Stroganoff
I came up with this chicken Stroganoff as a way to use up roasted chicken. It was a hit. I'm...
Mom’s Portable Beef
This delicious beef makes great sandwiches for a picnic, party or camping trip. The meat has a tempting from-scratch flavor...
Contest-Winning Greek Pasta Bake
When I take this dish to potlucks, there's never so much as a morsel left! It’s a simple, healthy, hearty...
Chicken Alfredo Stromboli
I combined my favorite fettuccine Alfredo recipe with the chicken Alfredo pizza from a restaurant and came up with this...
Patty Melts
My husband often orders patty melts at restaurants, so I started fixing them at home. I added horseradish to give...
Golden Chicken Cordon Bleu
For an entree that's as elegant as it is easy, try this moist classic chicken recipe. It's a simple dish...
Hoisin Pork Tenderloin
In this ramen noodle recipe, ramen graduates from college-casual when served with saucy pork tenderloin. Our guests appreciate...
Pastrami Roll-Ups
For a book club event, I created pastrami roll-ups with cream cheese and a pickle. Those tasty bites quickly pulled...
Breakfast Wraps
We like quick and simple morning meals during the week, and these wraps are great when prepared ahead of time....
Upside-Down Bacon Pancake
Make a big impression when you present one family-sized bacon pancake. The brown sugar adds sweetness that complements the salty...
Best-Ever Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy and perfectly seasoned, this really is the best fried chicken recipe, ever. Summer reunions and neighborly gatherings will...
Baked Pork Chops with Stuffing
For a lip-smacking change, combine plain pork chops with green beans and a mild cheese sauce for a swift supper....
Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs
Barbecued chicken gets a makeover in this recipe. The combination of ingredients makes for a mellow flavor that tastes more...
Mediterranean Turkey Panini
The word panini refers to sandwiches that are pressed and toasted. I make panini for my fellow teachers and friends....
Bison Chili
This classic recipe of the American frontier is so meaty you can almost eat it with a fork. The zippy...
Apple-Topped Ham Steak
Sweet apples combine nicely with tangy mustard in this dish to create a luscious topping for skillet-fried ham steak. I...