
Behr Track Cookie Bars
The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in these ooey-gooey, salty-sweet peanut butter bars. A lot of people comment...

Dinner Poppers
I could eat jalapeno poppers all day long, but who wants to say they had seven stuffed peppers for dinner?...

Loaded Avocado BLT
My husband invented this twist on a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich. I like to make it with extra slices...

Carrie’s Cincinnati Chili
Every time we have a gathering or company, folks request this. My husband convinced me to enter it in a...

Spicy Sausage Fettuccine
I once accidentally bought hot Italian sausage, but still wanted to find a way to use it. I tossed it...

Butternut-Gouda Pot Stickers
My family can't get enough butternut squash. I had some left over, so I used pot sticker wrappers and chopped...

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
The slowly simmered broth of this Thai chicken noodle soup is well worth the wait. Though once you add all...

Hot Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
Hot chocolate is my go-to winter indulgence. To go with it, I like this moist pumpkin cake dusted with cocoa...

Maple-Orange Pear Crisp
In fall, my family loves to kick back after dinner and dig into big bowls of this spiced crisp. It...

Garden-Fresh Rainbow Chard
Chard, a member of the beet family, is prized for its green leaves and colorful stalks. Stir up these good-for-you...

Apple Cider Pulled Pork
For potlucks and tailgates, we slow-cook pork with cider, onions and spices. These tangy sliders make a winning barbecue plate...

Chicken with Sugar Pumpkins & Apricots
When we have family gatherings, we give the slow cooker kitchen duty. This yummy chicken with pumpkin and apricots has...

Shrimp in Mango Chili Sauce
On-hand ingredients make a tasty shrimp entree in a matter of minutes! Try the shrimp over waffles or rice for...

Rosemary Beets
For a simple side dish, I use a slow cooker and let the beets mellow with rosemary and thyme. —Nancy...


Grilled Figgy Pies
Delicious figs combined with maple, walnuts and creamy mascarpone make a decadent treat that's easy to enjoy at a backyard...

Island Mango Slaw
The cooling effect of tropical fruit and Greek yogurt meets jalapeno spice in this snappy mango slaw. To ensure ripeness,...


Hot Chocolate
It is time to skip the mix! Learn how to make the best hot chocolate you have ever tasted. This...

Chinese Chard with Almonds
The chard in my garden inspires all kinds of recipes. This one makes an amazing side dish, especially in spring....

Godiva Liqueur Brownies
Santa’s eyes twinkle when he finds this very adult brownie on the cookie tray. With chocolaty liqueur and other spirits,...

Char Siu Pork Lettuce Cups
The Asian influence here in the Hawaiian islands inspired my char siu recipe. It’s tasty as is, in a bun,...

Pressure-Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff
Instant Pot beef stroganoff is the ultimate comfort food for cold weather. It features tender ground beef in a rich,...


Gruyere and Egg Burgers
These burgers were a huge hit with our friends during football season. Regular mayo can easily be substituted for the...

Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups
I’m a busy teacher and mom, so weekday meals with shortcuts are a huge help. I always have to share...

Wild Rice and Squash Pilaf
This pilaf is fantastic with fish or poultry and especially compatible with turkey. Since it's so colorful, I like to...

Meatball Stew
Forget the long, slow cooking. This meatball stew can be on the table in well under an hour. It's simple,...

Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
I got this golden soup recipe from a friend. Sometimes I add a few slices of red pepper to change...

Mini Sweet Potato Pies
My son Levi was only 2 years old when he helped me create this delicious recipe, and it was the...

Grandma’s Spinach Salad
This hearty spinach salad with mushrooms is packed with protein and draped in an aromatic celery seed vinaigrette. You can...


Shrimp Creole
Shrimp Creole turns weeknight dinner into a one-dish, southern flavor fest with a rich tomato sauce and succulent shellfish.