Spicy Meatless Chili
Before I retired, this recipe was a mainstay in our house. I could prepare the ingredients the night before, and...
Banana Split Icebox Cake
A friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I make it...
Mexi-Stroni Soup
If you're a fan of classic minestrone but love bold Mexican flavors, this soup's for you! It's pumped up with...
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...
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...
Citrus-Marinated Salmon
"This is the perfect thing to make for a speedy, healthy meal. I sometimes prepare the marinade in the morning...
Sweet Potato Pound Cake
Because we are from Texas, we naturally love sweet potatoes, but this sweet potato pound cake deserves to be a...
Cinnamon Sweet Potato Muffins
This is my own sweet potato muffin recipe, and I make it often. My five grandchildren think these are delicious...
Rosettes
These traditional deep-fried favorites are crisp and delicious with a delicate, lacy look. Dipping the edges into icing helps defines...
Caramel Pecan Rolls
Soft and sweet, these rolls will get a lip-smacking smile from everyone. They rise nice and high, hold their shape...
Sausage Bean Soup
You’re moments away from a flavor-packed soup that keeps you warm on even the chilliest nights. It's just the kind...
Pineapple Baked Beans
Tangy pineapple dresses up these hearty baked beans. Brown the beef while you open the cans and chop the vegetables—it...
Salsa Rice
It's a snap to change the spice level in this popular rice side dish by choosing a milder or hotter...
Cheesy Chicken Parmigiana
My husband used to order chicken parmigiana at restaurants. Then I found this recipe in our local newspaper, adjusted it...
Flavorful Sloppy Joes
Do you like sloppy joes but not all the leftovers? This recipe makes just enough for two hearty sandwiches. The...
Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili
My children really love this slow-cooker turkey chili recipe—it's one of their favorite comfort foods. The ingredients are relatively inexpensive,...
Christmas Cauliflower Casserole
This creamy casserole is filled with tender cauliflower and topped with a sprinkling of crispy herb stuffing. It's become one...
Spicy Lentil & Chickpea Stew
This recipe came to me from a friend who had worked at a health food store. I changed a few...
Sausage Lentil Soup
I first tasted this wonderful soup at a friend's house. Now it's my favorite, especially on a cool, crisp night....
Butter Mints
These creamy butter mints are smooth as silk and melt in your mouth! As a wife and mother of three...
Fast Chicken Divan with Mayo
Frozen broccoli and leftover chicken get an easy—but elegant—treatment in this. I dress things up with a saucy blend of...
Mashed Potato Beef Casserole
This recipe came out of my mother's cookbook. The smudges and splatters show that Mom used it extensively to feed...
Butternut Squash & Pear Soup
Pears give this harvest soup a pleasant sweetness and a nice velvety finish, while curry and ginger provide delightful flavor....
Spiced German Cookies
These buttery spice cookies are a cross between sugar cookies and gingerbread, creating the best of both worlds. —April Drasin,...
Irish Onion Soup
The inspiration behind this recipe came from my father, who owned a restaurant and created the original dish. This version...
Smoky White Beans & Ham
I had never made or eaten this dish before meeting my husband here in Kentucky. Now I make it at...
Homemade Egg Bread
People rave about this tender, delicate bread every time I serve it. The braided look is just beautiful and is...
Oatmeal Loaf
I was raised on homemade bread, and this recipe couldn't be easier or more satisfying. Sometimes I'll add raisins and...