Chicken Bow Tie Alfredo
Bow ties are back in style in this meaty pasta dish. Because real Parmigiana-Reggiano cheese has an intense flavor, you...
Tex-Mex Biscuits
I love cooking with green chiles because they add so much flavor to ordinary dishes. Once while making a pot...
Green Eggs and Ham Sandwiches
This is my kid-friendly version of green eggs and ham. For my adult version, I use prosiuitto instead of ham...
California Shrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa
After trying fish tacos, I fell in love. I wanted to recreate them at home and though Why not use...
Shrimp Fajitas
I’ve lost 50 pounds recently and my husband, Jere, has lost 65. We’re always looking for tasty ways to keep...
Green Chile Corn Muffins
While visiting a local Mexican restaurant, I sampled a spicy corn muffin with a surprising sweetness. This recipe is a...
Cherry-Glazed Chicken with Toasted Pecans
What started out as a way to use up some leftover preserves and cheese turned out to be a family...
Jolly Ginger Reindeer Cookies
I made gingerbread cookies for years before realizing my gingerbread-man cutter becomes a reindeer when turned upside down. They’re super...
Taco Bread
Taco seasoning and green chiles are the secrets to this bread's slightly spicy flavor. A friend gave me the recipe....
Chicken Rice Casserole with Veggies
Corn and red pepper bring color to this nicely seasoned chicken and rice bake. The crunch from toasted almonds sprinkled...
Cherry Biscochitos
I discovered the wonderful anise flavor of biscochitos, which are traditional cookies of New Mexico. I created my own version...
Ginger & Lemon Muffins
A microplane grater (also used for citrus zest and hard cheese) works well for grating ginger. Fresh ginger can be...
Refried Bean Enchiladas
These yummy meatless bundles are so fast and easy to prepare. The recipe, which came from my sister-in-law, is a...
Toni’s Tropical Biscotti
My second mom had a hankering for biscotti with pistachios and dried papaya. Since she's a fabulous cook, I gave...
Low & Slow Pork Verde
My family loves this versatile pork dish. We like to have it over a serving of cheesy grits, but it...
Never-Fail Cutout Cookies
I have tried numerous recipes for cutout cookies over the years—this one is foolproof. My daughter and my granddaughter love...
Chocolate Chip & Cookie Butter Thumbprints
I wanted to make a more festive version of chocolate chip cookies for the holidays. Since my mom's thumbprints are...
Blue Moon Crescent Cookies
I love my grandma's vanilla crescent cookies, but wanted to add my own twist. These have a touch of lemon...
Festive Thumbprints
I never cared for jam-filled thumbprints, so I decided to fill them with frosting instead. This makes them easy to...
Godiva Liqueur Brownies
Santa’s eyes twinkle when he finds this very adult brownie on the cookie tray. With chocolaty liqueur and other spirits,...
Gingerbread Buddies
These cookies were ideal for a winter get-together I hosted. I like to share these crunchy treats on the way...
Frosted Chocolate Cake
This recipe is my mother's oldest and most popular chocolate cake recipe. I always thought it should have a fancier...
Ruby-Red Pretzel Dip
Plain pretzels get a pretty coating and tangy taste from this thick, festive blend. —Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey
Black Bean Soft Tacos
Spiced just right, these bean-based tacos have plenty of south-of-the-border appeal. I liven up the black bean filling with diced...
Southwestern Chicken Soup
This slow-cooker recipe brings people back for seconds. Chock-full of chicken, corn, tomatoes, peppers and chiles, the savory soup is...
Champagne Party Punch
To make this punch even more festive, float an ice ring in the punch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee,...
Taco Pinwheels Appetizers
The colorful tomatoes, lettuce and chiles make these bite-sized snacks a perfect addition to a holiday buffet. —Beverly Matthews, Pasco,...
Soft Sandwich Buns
"I bake these soft and golden sandwich buns a few times a week because my whole family loves them," reports...
Bagel with a Veggie Schmear
I got this recipe from my favorite bagel shop in New York City. Now I make this every time I'm...