Meringue Shells with Lemon Curd
We love a dazzling dessert of meringue shells filled with sunny lemon curd. It’s sweet and tart, crunchy and fluffy....
Creamy Clam Linguine
This is a fast but special entree that I made up when my sons were home from touring. They loved...
Vegetable Strata
We always serve food at our Bunco games, and since one of us is a vegetarian we like to make...
Lemon and Rosemary Chicken
This baked rosemary chicken with a tangy lemon sauce is my husband's favorite, and my sister always wants it for...
Mexican Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
A little salsa goes a long way in these quick, no-fuss sandwiches. Perked up with sweet peppers, they’re tasty, fun...
Puff Pastry Danishes
Even though they're simple to make, these jam-filled pastries are right at home in a holiday brunch spread. They were...
Sweet Corn Creme Brulee
The starch in corn acts as a natural thickener for this dessert and adds an extra sweetness. The caramelized sugar...
Make-Ahead Blintz Casserole
Blintzes are thin pancakes filled with cheese or fruits. I created an easy casserole version with cheese filling and topped...
Deli Sandwich Spread
Creamy, chivy and tangy, this sandwich spread would also be delicious as a dip. Just 10 minutes to whip up,...
Make-Ahead Spinach Manicotti
When I invite people to dinner, many have started requesting this pasta bake ahead of time because it's that good....
Sweet-Hot Asian Dipping Sauce
This Asian-inspired sauce is a delicious egg roll dipping sauce, but it can also be used for veggies or to...
Herbed Roast Chicken
I have been using this easy recipe for years. Marinating the chicken before roasting gives it a mild citrus tang...
Orange Soda Sherbet
For birthdays, we pull out the old-fashioned ice cream maker and crank out a sherbet made with orange soda. We're...
Amaretto Cake with Buttercream Frosting
I came up with this amaretto cake recipe because I was craving something that tasted like wedding cake. The texture...
Quiche Pastry Cups
My grandmother used to make egg cup surprises for family brunches on special occasions. The added fillings were always a...
Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
This breaded tenderloin rekindles memories of a sandwich shop in my Ohio hometown. Even though I've moved away, I'm happy...
Make-Ahead Cabbage Rolls
I've relied on this recipe for years, and my cabbage rolls never fail to impress. As the host of a...
Tri-Color Pasta Salad
Tackle gatherings with a bright side dish. This tri-color pasta salad with broccoli, tomatoes, olives and a hardworking dressing is...
Baked Banana Boats
Kids can make their own baked banana boats with custom toppings. We use different berries and honey or peanut butter...
Sauteed Pork Chops with Garlic Spinach
My family enjoys cooking easy and delicious meals. This pork chop recipe is also inexpensive, which makes cooking easier for...
Golombki
Tender cabbage rolls are stuffed with a delicious mixture of ground beef and onion. Instant rice and canned tomato soup...
Chowchow
My grandmom’s long-cherished chowchow recipe has Pennsylvania Dutch roots. The pickled relish of cabbage, onions and peppers is tart and...
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
The first time my friends tasted my new side dish, they said it was phenomenal. The longer you let it...
Cheesy Egg Quesadillas
Here's my fun spin on breakfast for dinner—or breakfast! These egg quesadillas are so easy to make, full of protein...
Candy Apple Jelly
With a hint of apple and cinnamon, this apple jelly spreads cheer from breads to bagels to muffins. Its rosy...
Honey-Dijon Ham
"Your family will think you took hours to prepare dinner when you slice servings of this delicious ham," assures Karin...
Bacon-Topped Meat Loaf
My family loves meat loaf—and this one in particular. I created this bacon meatloaf after trying and adjusting many other...
Scored Potatoes
These well-seasoned baked potatoes are a fun alternative to plain baked potatoes. It's easy to help yourself to just the...
Hot Pepper Jelly
We enjoy this fiery hot pepper jelly spread on crackers with cream cheese. It also makes a terrific holiday gift....