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...
Marinated Thanksgiving Turkey
My family enjoys this Thanksgiving turkey because it cooks up tender, tasty and golden brown. Build up flavor by marinating...
Lobster Rolls
Mayonnaise infused with dill and lemon lends refreshing flavor to these super sandwiches. Try pan-toasting the buns in butter for...
Grilled Ground Turkey Burgers
These juicy, tender patties on whole wheat buns make a wholesome, satisfying sandwich. We especially like to make grilled turkey...
Frozen Greek Vanilla Yogurt
It's so simple and easy to make your own frozen Greek yogurt, you might even want to get the kids...
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...
Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
Pizza, egg pockets, stromboli—this make-ahead whole wheat pizza dough has endless potential for quick and impressive breakfasts, lunches or dinners....
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...
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...
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...
Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup
This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a...
Taco Lasagna
If you like foods with southwestern flair, this just might become a new favorite. Loaded with cheese, meat and beans,...
Orange Cream Pops
For a lower-fat alternative to ice cream-filled pops, try this citrus novelty. The tangy orange flavor will make your taste...
Cherry Cheese Logs
Our party guests flock to this holiday gem of an appetizer - cherry-studded cream cheese served with graham or water...
Lime-Rosemary Shrimp Skewers
I had a big bunch of rosemary, so I turned the stems into skewers for grilling shrimp. Serve with rice...
Banana Split Icebox Cake
A friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I make it...
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...
Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies
My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a...
Grilled Chicken, Mango & Blue Cheese Tortillas
Here's a fantastic outdoor appetizer to kick-start your summer get-togethers. We double or triple the ingredients when we host parties....
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...
Iowa Ham Balls
This is a special recipe my whole family likes. Every time they visit and I make ham balls, they're all...