How to Cook

My friends and I have been getting together for "ladies lunches" for years. These vol-au-vents are the perfect no-fuss fancy...

Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all sorts of family dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings. The scent of...

Mother's pies were always so memorable, with tender, flaky crusts. In summer the order of the day was lemon meringue!...

The pickled beets my mother made came from our garden and were canned for the winter months. Even as a...

For years, I had trouble finding a pizza sauce my family liked, so I started making my own. The evening...

Everyone will enjoy these fork-tender, slow-cooker pork chops with a creamy, light gravy. Serve with a green vegetable, mashed potatoes...

Packed with protein-rich tuna and fresh, crunchy veggies, these colorful wraps have sensational flavor—and they're good for you, too. —Edie...

I drew inspiration from my grandma’s recipe for this garden-fresh bruschetta. The crisp bread and tomato goodness make a great...

For me, this is the best coleslaw recipe because a package of shredded cabbage and carrots really cuts down on...

We always have a good supply of fresh fish, so I make fish recipes often. This recipe is my...

A friend gave me this recipe, and whenever I serve these tortilla pinwheel sandwiches, people ask me for the recipe,...

This banana muffin recipe goes over so well with kids. Not only are these banana bread muffins like cupcakes, but...

My husband's favorite foods are pizza and cheeseburgers, so I combined the two in a pie with mayo and dill...

Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a...

Remember the days at Grandma and Grandpa's house when you made these wonderfully traditional treats? We love these Kentucky Derby...

Here’s a rich and comforting dish that’s terrific right away or made ahead and baked the next day. Pesto makes...

DIY canning spaghetti sauce recipes are a tomato grower's dream come true! Use up your garden bounty and enjoy it...

My kids love to help me make this delicious bread recipe. It's quite easy, and they enjoy the fact that...

You can make this yummy Thai classic in no time. Find fish sauce and chili garlic sauce in the Asian...

Make the most of leftover turkey with this down-home soup. Creating a broth by roasting the turkey, garlic and vegetables...

I love Mexican food, but I'm always looking for ways to make it healthier. I reworked a dish that I...

"Out of all our recipes for pasta, this simple meatless main dish is our favorite," writes Christa and Holley Hageman...

They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. So when I invite that special guy to...

After working hard all our lives and raising a family, we're now enjoying a simpler life. Getting back to the...

These nicely spiced, big soft ginger cookies are perfect for folks who like the flavor of ginger but don't care...

Guests make sure to save room for this light and moist cake with its refreshing mint flavor and chocolate glaze....

No question—this is my favorite barley soup! It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and...

Rosemary, mushrooms and artichokes combine to give chicken a wonderful savory flavor. I've served this dish for a large group...

I found this coconut cake recipe in a newspaper many years ago and modified it to suit my taste. This...