Stained Glass Cherry Macaroons
Macaroons are a timeless treat and a family favorite in our house. These merry morsels are always the first to...
Pecan Brownies
It's hard to eat just one of these nutty pecan brownies—good thing a batch can bake up in a matter...
Caribbean Chicken Stir-Fry
Fruit cocktail in stir-fry? You might be surprised by how good this dish is. It's a promising go-to option when...
Orange Cookies
Dozens of these citrusy delights travel along with me to the school and church functions I attend during the holidays....
Chocolate Chip & Pecan Meringue Bars
I've had recipes for chocolate chip cookies and pecan meringues in my collection for a number of years—and I combined...
Walnut Date Bread
Many years ago when I was sick, a dear friend stopped with a pot of soup and this beautiful bread....
Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Bites
My son Micah and I love peanut butter cups, so we made them into a new treat. We entered these...
Chocolate-Strawberry Pretzel Cookies
Every year I come up with a new recipe, and this is one that's been requested over and over. Who...
Sweet and Sour Pork
I stir up a homemade sauce for this colorful combination of tender meat, crunchy vegetables and tangy pineapple. Serve my...
Buttery Ganache Cookie Cups
Our family wanted to share our love of ganache-filled cupcakes, so we made them into cookies. Even better: we bake...
Corn Zucchini Saute
This side makes a colorful accompaniment to the pork chops or to any Mexican-style meal. I've loved this dish since...
Fudge-Filled Dessert Strips
This family favorite was handed down to me by my mother, and everyone who tastes the flaky chocolate-filled strips asks...
Chicken Pesto Wraps
Chicken pesto wraps make a really quick meal for us. It's so easy—and the cleanup is just as easy if...
Eggnog Pumpkin Pie
My mom's is the absolute best pumpkin pie I've ever tasted. Eggnog is her signature ingredient in the creamy custard...
Snowy Pine Cones
Pull out each Goldfish graham and dip it into the soft center to snack on these pine cones. There's nothing...
Slow-Cooker Pork Chops & Potatoes
Here’s a meal that feels homey and Sunday-special. When my sister gave me this recipe, it was for a casserole...
Kentucky Pecan Pie
This rich, dense Kentucky pecan pie recipe is perfect for your next party. It features a delicious dark chocolate filling...
Chocolate Orange Rounds
I send these chocolate orange cookies to family and friends in other areas of the country. The two-tone treats deliver...
Chocolate Lebkuchen
Having lived in Germany, I try to keep my German cooking as authentic as possible. This lovely lebkuchen recipe is...
Blueberry Cream Muffins
When most people think of Maine, they immediately think of lobster. But we who live here know of something equally...
Aunt Edith’s Baked Pancake
My aunt made a mighty breakfast that revolved around 'The Big Pancake'. I always enjoyed watching as she poured the...
Broccoli & Chicken Cheese Strata
On our dairy farm, chores often delay dinner. That's when this strata comes in handy. I'll prepare it beforehand and...
Curly Noodle Dinner
The calendar on my kitchen wall is often busy with church work, 4-H leader meetings and the school activities of...
Jicama Slaw
This jicama slaw is a nice change of pace from traditional cabbage coleslaw. The jicama adds a sweet, nutty flavor...
Portobello-Gouda Grilled Sandwiches
Take a simple grilled cheese sandwich to the next level with the earthy, rustic flavors of portobello mushrooms and gouda...
Mediterranean Salmon
A boatload of toppings gives this Mediterranean salmon a burst of flavor in every bite. It's topped with chopped veggies...
Ham with Vegetables
"There isn't a quicker complete meal than this one—it takes just minutes in the pressure cooker," confides Ernestine Beoughter of...
Divinity Candy
Every Christmas my grandmother and I made divinity candy, just the two of us. I still make it every year....
Grilled Salmon Steaks
This is a terrific way to fix grilled salmon steaks, and it's so easy to do. The marinade mellows the...