
Mocha Mint Coffee
This doctored-up coffee benefits from hints of mint, cocoa and cinnamon. The marshmallows on top are a playful addition that...

Wasabi Butter
A hint of wasabi’s mustard-horseradish flavor makes the sweet taste of corn pop. It’s just as tasty smeared over cornbread.

Grilled Red Pepper Dip
We grill peppers with rosemary and garlic, then blend them with sun-dried tomatoes for a creamy spread to pass with...

Ginger Pound Cake S’mores
Kids love this knockoff of the classic campfire dessert, and adults do too. It's easy to prepare, and any kind...

Southwestern Cornbread with Chili Honey-Lime Butter
I put a wonderful twist on my grandma's classic cornbread. The teachers at my kids' school thought it was sensational....

Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad
My family has been fixing grilled mixed vegetables as a side dish for a long time. To make them more...

Grilled Bananas Foster
I worked at a Bed and Breakfast a few years back and Bananas Foster was a dessert that they often...

Garlic-Rubbed T-Bones with Burgundy Mushrooms
T-bone steak is a fairly tender cut, so there's no need to marinate. Punch up the flavor using loads of...

Jumbo Chocolate Cutouts
The recipe for these light cookies has been passed down from generation to generation. Have a little extra fun with...

Sugar-and-Spice Candied Nuts
Here’s a wonderful snack to have on hand for entertaining, gift-giving or just munching anytime. With a sweet-spicy coating, the...

Jalapeno Bread & Butter Pickles
Even the heat-shy will want to dip into these bread and butter pickles with a surprise flavor kick. Ay caramba,...

Zucchini Relish
Zucchini relish is a fun twist on the usual cucumber-based version, and you may find you actually prefer it. This...

Spiced Party Peanuts
Also a great gift, these seasoned nuts have just the right blend of spices, sugar and heat to kick up...

Almond & Apple Wild Rice Salad
It's healthy and delicious! Use a mixture of red and green apples to give it a pop of color. —Dan...

Maple-Glazed Cinnamon Chip Bars
When I make these, the kitchen smells like Christmas. Cinnamon chips add fabulous flavor to the bars, and the maple...

Almond Macaroons
These almond macaroons have a wonderful texture, chewy inside and crisp outside. The milk chocolate drizzle dresses them up—everyone loves...

Pear-Apple Cocktail
Ah, the memories we made when we went to Hawaii and concocted this drink for our first toast on the...

Basil-Mint Chicken Thighs
You’re going to love plunging fork first into this juicy grilled chicken bursting with the flavors of cilantro, basil, mint...

Black-Eyed Pea Tomato Salad
Spending time in the kitchen with my late aunt was so much fun because she was an amazing cook and...

Slow-Cooker Christmas Punch
This holiday, why not indulge in a warm ruby red punch made in the slow cooker? We use cinnamon and...

Peach Champagne
I searched high and low for the perfect punch recipe and finally decided to create my own. This sipper is...

Simple Iced Coffee
My husband came up with this recipe to replace the soda he was drinking every morning. It's a delicious alternative...

Must-Have Burgers
My family thinks these juicy cheeseburgers are super deluxe, with or without a bun. Customize them with mushrooms, onion, bacon...

Chicken Chili Chowder
One chilly April afternoon, I craved a hearty soup but had less than an hour to prepare a meal. I...

Honey-Pecan Squares
When we left Texas to head north, a neighbor gave me so many pecans from his trees that my trunk...

Lime Shortbread with Dried Cherries
This fresh, sweet-tart cookie also works with dried cranberries and orange zest. I freeze the dough for up to a...

Apple Red-Hot Slab Pie
This dessert is my family’s favorite because it brings back so many fond memories. Red Hots give the filling a...

Pimiento Cheddar Spread
I was a theater major in college, and our director's mother always made sure we were well fed. I was...

Mighty Hero Sandwich
My friend Valerie is a gracious hostess. Of all the dishes she's shared over the years, this hero sandwich stands...