Pasta Fagioli al Forno
The name of this Italian-inspired dish means "baked pasta with beans." But my busy family translates it as "super satisfying...
Picnic Fruit Punch
This pink cooler is deliciously thirst-quenching on a warm day. Seeing its color, folks guess it might be pink lemonade....
Moscow Mule
Here's an old-time cocktail that was popular in the 1940s and '50s. A Moscow Mule is traditionally served in a...
Mango Smoothies
Treat yourself to this yummy blend of mango, pineapple, banana and honey. The yogurt makes it rich and creamy, but...
Lobster Rolls
Mayonnaise infused with dill and lemon lends refreshing flavor to these super sandwiches. Try pan-toasting the buns in butter for...
Crunchy Tuna Salad with Tomatoes
On a hot summer day, there's nothing more refreshing than this salad. I grow a few tomato plants in my...
BBQ Meat Loaf Minis
Kids can have fun helping to prepare these mini meat loaves in muffin cups. For extra spice, we sometimes add...
Pepperoni Pasta Salad
Using zesty Italian salad dressing is an easy way to add a lot of flavor to this pasta salad with...
Apple Pie Filling
My family is always delighted to see an oven-fresh pie cooling on the counter. What a convenience it is to...
Mom’s Meat Loaf
Mom made the best meat loaf, and now I do too. When I first met my husband, he wasn't a...
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins
I first made this recipe back in 1987 and have since made it many times over the years because it's...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
I'm one of the cooking project leaders for my daughter's 4-H club, where these soft, delicious cookies were a huge...
Truffle Hot Chocolate
Greet holiday guests at the door with steaming mugs of rich hot chocolate. As the crowning touch, offer a selection...
Chocolate Monster Cookies
My four grandsons started attending "Grandma's cooking school" when they were as young as 4. These easy monster cookies are...
Sweet-and-Sour Pork with Pineapple
After my sister moved away to the university, I used to visit her on weekends. She often made this wonderful...
Fresh Strawberry Pie
Each year we can hardly wait for strawberry season because we believe ours are the best in the country! After...
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Pie
I use the jam made from our farm's plentiful wild raspberries to give this pretty dessert its marbled effect. While...
Shortbread Lemon Bars
I've put together two family cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. The special lemon bars...
Spicy Mixed Nuts
Cumin and chili powder give extra oomph to the classic homemade nut mix. It's a smart solution for holiday snacking...
Kielbasa Cabbage Stew
If you enjoy German potato salad, you'll love this stew. Caraway seeds, smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes and shredded cabbage make...
Vegetable Lentil Soup
Here’s a healthy slow-cooker soup that's ideal for vegetarians and those watching their weight. Butternut squash and lentils...
Mexi-Mac Skillet
This is the yummiest, quickest recipe I have. There’s no need to precook the macaroni. Everything comes together in one...
Southwest Chicken Chili
Chicken thighs are a nice change of pace in this easy chili. I also use a smoked ham hock and...
Cherry Cheese Logs
Our party guests flock to this holiday gem of an appetizer - cherry-studded cream cheese served with graham or water...
Banana Split Icebox Cake
A friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I make it...
Mexi-Stroni Soup
If you're a fan of classic minestrone but love bold Mexican flavors, this soup's for you! It's pumped up with...
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
I never thought of using waffle-cut fries as a scoop for dip until a friend of mine did at a...
Almost It’s-It Ice Cream Sandwiches
You'll discover why this treat is so popular in San Francisco. It's snack heaven—ice cream, delicious oatmeal cookies and a...
Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Squares
I combined a couple of recipes to create these crunchy, chocolaty bars that burst with peanut butter flavor, marshmallows and...