Slow-Cooker Peach BBQ Ribs
For eat-the-whole-rack ribs, start with a rub of chili powder, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Then slather on sweet peachy sauce....
Epiphany Ham
I wanted to cook a ham but didn't have the ingredients for my usual glaze recipe, so I made substitutions....
Pulled Pork Nachos
While home from college, my daughter made these tempting pork nachos—her first recipe ever. My son and I couldn't get...
Slow-Cooked Big Breakfast
We make this during holidays or on mornings when we know we're going to have a busy day. You can...
Hearty Pork & Black Bean Nachos
My husband and I are both graduate students right now, so we don't have a lot of time to cook...
Apple-Cherry Pork Medallions
If you think you’re too busy to cook a first-class meal, my pork medallions with tangy apple-cherry sauce, rosemary and...
Spinach & Bacon Salad with Peaches
Peaches and bacon? Oh, yeah. I made this family favorite for a big summer party. It was so easy to...
Bacon Chicken Chopped Salad
Here's one of many reasons we love tomato season. Chopped salads are so simple and such a fantastic way to...
Ham & Potato-Rutabaga Chowder
The ingredients in this dish are a nod to my mother's tasty potato and rutabaga side dish, which was always...
Cheesy Ham & Egg Sandwiches
I turned classic breakfast sandwiches into something heartier that you could even enjoy for dinner. We pile toppings like salsa...
Turkey Sausage, Butternut Squash & Kale Soup
Kale and butternut squash are two of my favorite fall veggies. This low-fat soup combines them. If you love sweet...
BLT Twice-Baked Potatoes
Two favorites go together in this hearty dish: BLTs and twice-baked potatoes. I like to serve these potatoes with grilled...
Bacon & Mushroom Omelets
I had grown tired of the same breakfast meals, so I wanted to make something more interesting. These fresh and...
Bayou Gulf Shrimp Gumbo
This recipe skips the traditional hard-to-find spices yet still delivers the true seafood flavor that’s beloved in the Louisiana bayou....
Southwestern Pork and Squash Soup
I adapted a pork and squash stew recipe using tomatoes and southwestern-style seasonings. My husband and sons loved it, and...
Pineapple Pork Stir-Fry
There's no need for takeout when you've got this recipe in your collection. Omit the cayenne pepper if serving young...
Smoked Kielbasa with Rice
With a bit of zip and just the right amount of smokiness, this sausage-and-rice medley will please a crowd. For...
Ranch Pork Roast
This simple pork roast with a mild rub is perfect for new cooks. The leftover meat is tender and flavorful...
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
I tweaked this bacon-wrapped shrimp recipe to please my family, and boy were they glad! For less heat, skip the...
Sausage Pierogi Skillet
I made this simple recipe one night when I hadn’t planned anything for dinner. It’s convenient because it uses items...
Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon
If you're looking for something a little different to serve guests, you can't go wrong with these elegant shrimp bites,...
Ham and Cheese Calzones
This sort of inside-out pizza is something I concocted one evening when I had leftover baked ham and needed to...
Baked Pork Chops with Corn Dressing
"MY MOTHER'S wonderful corn dressing recipe goes so well with pork chops, making them especially moist and tender. This main...
Ham and Broccoli Roll-ups
WHEN our two children went away to school, I had to learn how to adjust my recipes for just my...
Super Supper Hero
Here's a hearty handheld meal you can eat on the go or pack for a picnic. Serve this versatile sandwich...
Applesauce Pork Loin
I sampled this tasty pork roast in a commercial cooking course I took years ago and saved the recipe. Later,...
Overnight Ham and Egg Casserole
I love how easy it is to assemble this savory egg casserole. Putting it together the night before really frees...
Asparagus Spaghetti
Lots of asparagus is grown not too far from our h me. Each spring, when it's being harvested, I'll make...
Easy Tamale Pie
My whole family really enjoys Mexican food. When I'm in a hurry, I make this zippy deep-dish pie. It always...