Oven-Barbecued Spareribs
ONE of my family's favorites, this dish is often at the heart of our special meals.
All our married...
Barbecued Ribs
Mention pork spareribs to any Southerner, and barbecue will almost always come to mind. This recipe is a favorite with...
Potluck Spareribs
When I want to bring home an empty pan from a potluck, I turn to this recipe. The ribs disappear...
Scrum-Delicious Burgers
I'm not sure where this recipe originated, but it's one of my family's summertime favorites. I usually serve these juicy...
Old-Fashioned Baked Ham
I can still see the table meticulously set for a country meal at our 150-year-old family farm, and I vividly...
Barbecued Spareribs
My husband is a meat cutter at a supermarket and likes to find new ways to smoke or barbecue meat....
Bacon and Egg Casserole
Because it's fast to fix and such a great hit with family and friends, this egg casserole with bacon is...
Toad in the Hole Bacon Sandwich
Switch up the cheese—pepper jack gives a nice kick—or use sliced kielbasa, ham or sausage in place of the bacon...
BLT Quinoa Bowls
I absolutely love a BLT with sliced avocado and an egg. Recently, I've been trying out grain bowls, and I...
Pressure Cooker Rigatoni with Sausage & Peas
With a tomatoey meat sauce and tangy goat cheese, this weeknight wonder is my version of comfort food. You want...
Pulled Pork Doughnut Hole Sliders
This slider recipe was created by accident when we had a surplus of root beer from a party. Now we...
Ham & Brie Pastries
Growing up, I loved pocket pastries. Now with a busy family, I need quick bites, and my spin on the...
Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage
Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family...
Bacon-Chicken Crescent Ring
When it comes to quick and easy chicken dinners, this beats all other crescent ring recipes. The results are simple...
Baby Back Ribs
Slow-cook the ribs during the day and they will be ready to finish on the grill when you get home....
Sausage Wonton Stars
These fancy-looking appetizers are ideal when entertaining large groups. The cute crunchy cups are stuffed with a cheesy pork sausage...
Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
I try to make foods that are not only kid friendly, but are also easy to reheat since my husband...
Sausage Chive Pinwheels
These spirals are simple to make but look special on a buffet. Our guests eagerly help themselves—sometimes the eye-catching pinwheels...
Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins
Wondering how to make potato skins taste great? Both crisp and hearty, this restaurant-quality snack is one that my family...
Bacon and Asparagus Frittata
This makes a nice light meal. When I prepare it for guests, I serve it with fruit and bread. It’s...
Ham and Cheese Pockets
These unique sandwich pockets are filled with ingredients both kids and adults enjoy. —Callie Myers, Rockport, Texas
BLT Bites
These quick hors d'oeuvres may be mini, but their bacon and tomato flavor is full size. I serve them at...
Big Easy Jambalaya
Friends and family often request my jambalaya for gatherings. And I don't mind, since it's so easy to make. —Elizabeth...
Southern Shrimp and Grits
A southern specialty, sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this shrimp and grits recipe tastes fantastic for brunch or dinner, or anytime...
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...
Triple Bean Bake with Bacon
Tried and true baked beans go from ordinary to extraordinary when you mix bean varieties and add the zing of...
Cheddar Bacon Grits
In the South, grits can be served plain with a little butter or loaded with extras—my recipe has bacon, cheddar...
Easy Slow-Cooked Pork Tenderloin
I find simple dinners are the best comfort foods that my family of seven really desires. Everyday, good ingredients are...
Green Beans in Bacon Cheese Sauce
I like to take this side dish to potlucks, because it is easy to make and always popular. —Karen Lewis,...