
Peanut Butter Popcorn
A friend shared this fast-to-fix recipe with me and I've been making gift batches ever since. It's a perfect family...

Egg and Potato Casserole
I wanted to have scrambled eggs and hash browns one morning, and this is the all-in-one casserole I created. My...

Mexican Pork Tenderloins
We spoon the black bean salsa that accompanies this dish over grilled tenderloin slices. You can save on last-minute prep...

Ice Cream Pretzel Cake
"Our family loved a dessert we had at a local restaurant, so I invented my own version for a birthday...

Grilled T-Bone Steaks
Grilling brings out the robust flavor of this steak marinade shared by Beth Wenger of Dayton, Virginia. “Enjoy it while...

Chicken Romaine Salad
Mom invented this colorful salad by combining romaine lettuce with toasted pecans, chicken strips, grapes, dried cranberries and cheddar cheese....

Peach Ice Cream
Enjoy the sweet, fresh flavors of peaches in this contest-winning peach ice cream. Ideal for hot summer days, it’s a...


Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Our contest-winning butter pecan ice cream is rich and smooth. Each spoonful is chock-full of toasted nuts and fresh cream...

Jalapeno Quail Appetizers
"My husband quail-hunts every season, and this recipe has become our favorite way to serve the birds. The bacon keeps...

Grilled Seasoned Shrimp
A marinade using balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and Italian dressing boosts the flavor of these tender shrimp. Diane Harrison of...

Banana-Berry Brownie Pizza
"I like to make this dessert in June and early July so I can use fresh local strawberries," writes Tina...

French Onion Burgers
"I created French Onion Burgers one day when I needed to stretch a pound of hamburger," recalls Beth Johnson of...

Marinated Turkey Tenderloins
These moist grilled tenderloins marinate overnight in a savory teriyaki and soy sauce mixture. "I had used this recipe for...

Steak Sauce
I think this steak sauce recipe tastes better than the commercial brands. My creative condiment features an unusual variety of...

Chicken with Tomato-Cream Sauce
A creamy tomato sauce makes plain chicken an extraordinary dish for guests. It's easy to double the recipe when cooking...

Blueberry Upside Down Dessert
Turn a simple yellow cake into a terrific dessert with blueberries and a handful of other ingredients. It's great for...

Hush Puppy Mix
Edna Bullet of Wilburton, Oklahoma adds garlic powder and red pepper flakes to the cornmeal that creates these golden hush...

Easy Cheesy Nachos
There's no need to brown ground beef when fixing this satisfying snack. Laura Jirasek of White Lake, Michigan tops crunchy...

Frosted Peanut Butter Bars
These sweet, chewy peanut butter bars are a great no-fuss treat to bring to a potluck or bake sale. A...

Microwave Scalloped Potatoes
I adapted this recipe from one that came with our microwave oven. The results were delicious.—Mary Hufford-Baker, Sweet Home, Oregon

Happy Trails Snack Mix
Kids and adults at our cowboy party really dug into this colorful snack mix. Both salty and sweet, it has...

Duck with Cherry Sauce
My mom prepared this golden tender roast duck often for Sunday dinner when I was growing up. It was one...

Mississippi Mud Cake
This cake features a fudgy brownielike base topped with marshmallow creme and a nutty frosting. Serve big slices with glasses...

Nutty Toffee Popcorn
"I use holiday tins to deliver this sweetly coated popcorn-nut crunch to family and friends on my Christmas list," notes...

Herbed Garlic Cheese Spread
I've taken this creamy spread to many holiday gatherings and parties- and there's never any left to bring home! Well...

Mushroom Pork Scallopini
Tender pork has fantastic flavor when coated with a buttery sauce seasoned with garlic and herbs. This serves a lot,...

Appetizer Stuffed Mushrooms
Heat-and-serve convenience foods are forbidden in the House of Loreto Kitchen, and residents appreciate the "real" food we serve. Everyone...


Roasted Pork Tenderloin
This simply seasoned roasted pork tenderloin recipe is a one-pan wonder that you'll cook on repeat for the foreseeable future.

Peanutty Caramel Bars
Made in the microwave, these sweet and chewy bars can be stirred by very quickly. Loaded with caramel, chocolate, peanuts...