Bacon-Stuffed Mushrooms
I first tried these bubbly treats at my sister-in-law's house. The tender mushroom caps and creamy filling were so fabulous...
Chicken and Black Bean Soup
This spicy soup is one of my husband’s favorites. It’s quick to make but tastes like it simmered all day....
Slow-Cooked Sirloin
My family of five likes to eat beef, so this recipe is a favorite. I usually serve slow-cooker sirloin with...
Chicken and Dumplings
Perfect for fall nights, my simple version of comforting chicken and dumplings is speedy, low in fat and a delicious...
Mom’s Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Mom's friend gave her this recipe for Crock-Pot scalloped potatoes and ham years ago, and she shared it with me....
Biscuit-Topped Shepherd’s Pies
Here’s a moist, hearty, comforting and cozy meal-in-one to warm your family on chilly fall days. No ramekins? Just spoon...
Spicy Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet
I created this easy skillet dish to use up the boil-in-a-bag rice in my cabinet. The result packs a lot...
Greek Beef Pitas
A local restaurant that's famous for pitas inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Feel free to...
Pizza Mountain Pies
Because we liked this pudgy pie recipe so much, I started making them for my daughter on our stove at...
Classic Cashew Beef
My family loves stir-fries, and I love them even more because they are healthy and easy to prepare. I’ve been...
Just Peachy Pork Tenderloin
I had a pork tenderloin and ripe peaches that begged to be put together. The results proved irresistible! This fresh...
Cashew Chicken with Noodles
I tried this recipe for chicken with cashew nuts when making freezer meals with some friends. I was smitten! It's...
Spice-Rubbed Chicken Thighs
For our must-have meal, we roast chicken using bone-in, skin-on thighs. This version without skin and bones has a zesty...
Asian Turkey Lettuce Cups
Such a cool idea for a light lunch or even an appetizer simply served in small lettuce leaves. When I...
Potluck Spareribs
When I want to bring home an empty pan from a potluck, I turn to this recipe. The ribs disappear...
Slow-Cooker Mushroom Beef Stroganoff
I love to make this for my husband and myself to have on a cold night. It warms us right...
Parmesan Chicken with Lemon Rice
I like the challenge of inventing recipes with ingredients I have on hand. This easy-peasy meal fits the bill. —Colleen...
Hearty Hunter’s Stew
Moist, tender meat and thick, rich gravy are the hallmarks of my classic recipe simmered in a cast-iron pot. —Joyce...
Healthy Chicken Dumpling Soup
My husband was fooled with this low-fat recipe and I'm sure your family will be, too! A savory broth, hearty...
Upside-Down Pizza
If you like pizza, I think you'll enjoy this recipe. I like making this better than regular pizza because I...
Slow-Cooked Meatball Stew
I came up with this hearty meal-in-one as another way to use frozen meatballs. It's quick to put together in...
Honey-Maple Glazed Ham
My graham cracker-crusted ham gets a double coating of a simple honey-maple glaze. The first half melts into the ham...
Slow-Simmering Pasta Sauce
Spaghetti with sauce is my kids' favorite dinner, so through trial and error, I came up with my own recipe....
Spicy Chicken and Hominy Soup
This slow-cooked soup is also called "posole," a traditional good luck New Year's meal in my native New Mexico. Everyone...
Easy Chili Verde
I love chili verde. I order it whenever I can at restaurants, and figured out how to make an easy,...
Slow-Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
This chunky soup is good to the last spoonful. It's my go-to recipe because it's so hearty and we all...
Short Rib Tacos
Whenever we go to Houston to visit family, we like to track down cabeza—cow’s head, cooked slowly, resulting in extremely...
Loaded Avocado BLT
My husband invented this twist on a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich. I like to make it with extra slices...
Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms
Over the years, I've found the trick to serving this tender pork with its mild onion-and-mushroom-flavored gravy is to fix...