Chorizo and Eggs Ranchero
For a festive Mexican breakfast, we do chorizo and huevos rancheros. Add refried beans and cheddar, and serve everything in...
Gooey Caramel Chocolate Bars
There is one word for these bars—scrumptious! I once substituted peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips...they're wonderful that way,...
Celebration Punch
This pretty fruit punch has just the right amount of sweetness. The ice ring keeps it cool for hours without...
Best-Ever Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy and perfectly seasoned, this really is the best fried chicken recipe, ever. Summer reunions and neighborly gatherings will...
Baked Pork Chops with Stuffing
For a lip-smacking change, combine plain pork chops with green beans and a mild cheese sauce for a swift supper....
Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs
Barbecued chicken gets a makeover in this recipe. The combination of ingredients makes for a mellow flavor that tastes more...
Mediterranean Turkey Panini
The word panini refers to sandwiches that are pressed and toasted. I make panini for my fellow teachers and friends....
Creamy Sweet Potato and Veggie Soup
I tasted a delicious soup in a restaurant but couldn't persuade the chef to share the recipe, so I began...
Bison Chili
This classic recipe of the American frontier is so meaty you can almost eat it with a fork. The zippy...
Hearty Split Pea Soup
For a different spin on traditional pea soup, try this split pea soup recipe with corned beef. The flavor is...
Kipplens
My Great-Aunt Hilda makes this recipe every Christmas, and everybody loves them! Kipplens taste a lot like Mexican wedding cakes,...
Cranberry-Apple Nut Crunch
My mother gave me the recipe for this dessert, which I think is especially pretty and very appropriate for fall....
Apple-Topped Ham Steak
Sweet apples combine nicely with tangy mustard in this dish to create a luscious topping for skillet-fried ham steak. I...
Lemon Chicken with Basil
No matter when I eat it, this tangy slow-cooked chicken reminds me of summer meals with friends and family. —Deborah...
Beef and Beans
This deliciously spicy steak and beans over rice will have family and friends asking for more. It's a favorite in...
Caramel Pear Pudding
Don't expect this old-fashioned dessert to last long. The delicate pears and irresistible caramel topping make it a winner whenever...
Cheesy Squash
I'm a retired police officer and now a deputy sheriff who loves to cook. But with my busy schedule, I...
Hearty Black Bean Soup
Cumin and chili powder give spark to this thick and hearty soup. If you have leftover meat—smoked sausage, browned ground...
Roast Pork Soup
This well-seasoned, satisfying soup has a rich, full-bodied broth brimming with potatoes, navy beans and tender chunks of pork. It's...
Slow-Cooked Smokies
I like to include these little smokies smothered in barbecue sauce on all my appetizer buffets since they're popular with...
Garlic Tortellini Soup
I like to top bowls of this tasty soup with a little grated Parmesan cheese, and serve it with crusty...
Navy Bean Vegetable Soup
My family likes bean soup, so I came up with this hearty, hammed-up version. The leftovers freeze well for first-rate...
Sweet Potato Lentil Stew
I fell in love with the spicy aromas in this sweet potato lentil stew. Add whatever ingredients you have on...
Beef Filets with Portobello Sauce
These tasty steaks seem special, but they are fast enough for an everyday dinner. We enjoy the mushroom-topped filets with...
Apple-Feta Tossed Salad
A friend of mine shared this recipe with me after I raved about the delightful salad at dinner. I have...
Tuna Cheese Melts
This sandwich dresses up a typical tuna sandwich with American cheese and rye bread spread with a mixture of sour...
Great Northern Bean Stew
This thick and hearty stew with great northern beans is sure to chase the winter chills away. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort...
Shredded Pork with Beans
A friend gave me this recipe, which my sons say is a keeper. For a change of pace, spoon the...
Old-Fashioned Turkey Noodle Soup
Make the most of leftover turkey with this down-home soup. Creating a broth by roasting the turkey, garlic and vegetables...