
Sweet Potato Cranberry Bake
In October, my husband helps harvest cranberries at a friend's bogs, so I have access to the very freshest ingredients....

Orange-Ancho Spiced Nuts
Get ready for a flavor adventure. These nuts offer a tasty combination of orange, ancho chili pepper and chocolate. The...

Butter Nut Twists
My mother has been using this recipe for the last 45 years for special occasions and the holidays. She taught...

Sunny Grapefruit Avocado Salad
When you have the winter blues, brighten up lettuce greens with the fresh, fruity tartness of pink grapefruit and orange...

Sparkling Peach Punch
I sampled this refreshing punch at my company's open house. Normally I don't like punch because it's too sweet —but...

Grape Leather
Instead of giving your kids packaged fruit snacks, offer them homemade fruit leather! This nutritious treat will stay fresh in...

Golden Sweet Smashed Potatoes
Can't decide what type of spuds to serve for Thanksgiving? Make both by preparing this casserole featuring Yukon Gold and...

Island Chicken with Mango Slaw and Curry Sauce
You can turn a boring chicken into an extra ordinary chicken with this easy-to-make dish. The flavors blend together perfectly...

Fruited Dutch Baby
This traditional oven-baked pancake is a sensational way to showcase fruit, and it makes an ideal holiday breakfast or brunch....

Tarragon Peas with Lemon-Thyme Butter
This recipe is an example of how the right combination of herbs can turn an ordinary dish into something extraordinary....

Frosty Peppermint Popcorn
Whether you need a quick gift idea or yummy munchies for movie night, we've got you covered with this peppermint...

Raspberry Gelatin Jewels
Kids love this jiggly salad, and honestly, so do the adults. It's always going to be on my holiday buffet....

Rosemary Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
Roasted potatoes are amazing. Add some rosemary and caramelized onions and they are over-the-top delicious! —Mary Jones, Athens, Ohio

Better Brussels Sprouts
This is the only way my kids will eat Brussels sprouts! It’s actually ideal for me because this dish is...

Chocolate-Covered Cheese with Black Sea Salt
Every time I make these for guests or for a cooking demo about real food made simply, people rave about...

Double-Duty Heavenly Applesauce
Every year my husband and I take our two daughters to an orchard to pick apples so we can make...

Nut Butter Cups
My indulgent, nutty treat is simple to make and looks fabulous. At our house, we use all-natural ingredients for them....

Asian Salmon Tacos
This Asian/Mexican fusion dish is ready in minutes—perfect when time is tight! If the salmon begins to stick, add 2-3...

Melon-Berry Salad
The best way to cool down on a warm day is with a chilled fruit salad. Serve this one for...

Thai Chicken & Slaw
This recipe is foolproof and well worth the prep time. Kids love the sweetness of the honey, and I serve...

Apple-Cranberry Breakfast Risotto
Cranberries and apples are tart enough to balance the sweetness in this hearty dish that's fun for an after-presents breakfast...

Ginger Veggie Brown Rice Pasta
Once I discovered brown rice pasta, I never looked back. Tossed with ginger, bright veggies and rotisserie chicken, it tastes...

Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes with Apples
This foolproof winner is easy to prepare and makes a beautiful alternative to traditional sweet potatoes. To save time, make...

Fresh Corn & Avocado Dip
I alter my sister's recipe by adding a finely chopped jalapeno pepper for a little heat. This tasty dip can...

Peach Bruschetta
As a starter or light snack, this bruschetta is a wonderful way to savor the season with just a bite...

Fresh Strawberry Breakfast Tacos
When our son was growing up, this was one of his favorite breakfasts. I've used low-fat ingredients in the past...

Upside-Down Pear Pancake
There’s a pear tree in my yard that inspires me to bake with its fragrant fruit. This upside-down pancake works...


Simple Waldorf Salad
From a luxury hotel in the 1800s to your table, this easy Waldorf salad is tangy-sweet and ready in 10...

Summertime Tomato Salad
My crazy good salad has cherry tomatoes, squash and blueberries together in one bowl. Then I layer on the flavor...