
Andouille-Shrimp Cream Soup
This dish is a variation on a creamy southern Louisiana corn stew. The bold flavor of andouille sausage blends beautifully...

Shrimp and Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
When I meet former co-workers for lunch at our favorite restaurant, we always order this salad. I wanted to share...

Ham, Egg and Cheese Sandwich
This brunch-worthy ham, egg and cheese sandwich is enough to feed the whole family—or several guests. A loaf of French...

Crab Egg Foo Yong
Enjoy a classic Chinese takeout without leaving your home. This makes a quick dinner and is as delicious as what...


Cabbage Roll Casserole
Layer cabbage with tomato sauce and ground beef lasagna-style to create a hearty casserole that tastes like cabbage rolls but...

Shrimp Broccoli Pasta
Skip the restaurant, and make this delicious homemade shrimp broccoli pasta recipe instead. Packed with protein, vegetables and a buttery...

Beef Tenderloin and Mushroom Sauce
This beef tenderloin and mushroom sauce is ideal for any celebratory dinner. The flavorful drippings from the pan create the...

Pan-Fried Trout
In this pan-fried trout recipe, a crispy coating of cornmeal, crackers and Parmesan cheese encases a tender, flavorful trout.


Salmon Quiche
Enjoy this simple, sophisticated salmon quiche for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner!


Sweet Potato and Egg Skillet
I try to incorporate nutritious sweet potatoes in meals as often as possible, especially with breakfast. I came up with...

Lasagna Dip
My lasagna noodle chips turned out great and are out-of-this-world crispy. And the dip truly tastes like rich, cheesy Italian-American...


Lemon Chicken Orzo
Lemon chicken orzo is a one-pot wonder. It's easy enough to make for a weeknight meal, but fancy enough to...

Brie Appetizers with Bacon-Plum Jam
Among my friends I'm known as the pork master, because I love to cook just about every cut there is....


Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ham and cheese sliders are the ultimate make-ahead dish for lunch, dinner or a party snack.


Chapati
You might not have a tawa (a specific Indian pan used to make flatbread), but with this simple recipe, you...

Sweet Potato-Cranberry Doughnuts
I grew up near Idaho, which is famous for spudnuts, a doughnut made from mashed potatoes. I reworked a recipe...


Polish Pierogi
This recipe for Polish pierogi is warm and chewy with a crisp exterior. It's simple and can be easily doubled...

Loaded Breakfast Potatoes
My kids love loaded potatoes in restaurants, so I modified them to make at home. Using the microwave for the...

Salmon with Dill Sauce & Lemon Risotto
I love the classic combination of lemon and fish, and this salmon risotto is delicious and easy to throw together...

Cottage Pie
This homey cottage pie recipe features a savory ground beef filling and a rich homemade gravy. Top it off with...

Ham & Cheese Breakfast Strudels
These get the morning off to a cheery start! Sometimes I assemble the strudels ahead and freeze them individually, then...


Colorful Brunch Frittata
A friend called and asked me for a special recipe that he could serve at his daughter's wedding brunch. I...

Plantain Fritters
Simple yet surprisingly delicious, these ripe plantain fritters are an excellent accompaniment to an African or Caribbean stew or braise....

Fiesta Scrambled Eggs
I love to fix this spicy scrambled egg dish for friends and family. It’s almost a meal in itself, but...


Blend of the Bayou
Blend of the bayou might be a regional dish, but the easy-to-find ingredients in this Louisiana casserole make it simple...

Ham and Shrimp Jambalaya
This delightfully different jambalaya is lighter than many of the traditional sausage varieties. Plus, it's a great way to use...

Beef Patties with Gravy
These beef patties with gravy go well with mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, egg noodles and really just about any other...


31 Skillet Side Dishes We Can’t Go Without
Need to complete a weekday dinner? Skillet side dishes are the easy extras you need. We've got recipes for simple...