
Slow Cooker Mushroom Potatoes
This versatile side dish jazzes up sliced potatoes with mushrooms, onions, canned soup and cheese. Its comforting flavor makes it...

Slow-Cooker Shepherd’s Pie
We make creamy mashed potatoes and a rich gravy from scratch for this comforting slow-cooker shepherd’s pie. And if you'd...


Pecan Tarts
When you need a dessert to feed a crowd, mini pecan tarts are the perfect go-to. It’s hard to resist...

Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos
Spicy butternut squash makes such a great base for these vegetarian tacos. I’m always looking for quick and nutritious weeknight...

Pumpkin Crunch Parfaits
Here's a fun dessert that your youngsters can help make. It's a great treat for Halloween or Thanksgiving.—Lorraine J. Darocha,...

Carne Guisada
While living away from Texas for a while, my boyfriend and I grew homesick for the spicy flavors of home....

Warm Chicken Tortellini Au Gratin
I have a number of easy, planned leftover recipes in my arsenal, which are especially useful when I'm busy. This...

Grilled Turkey Breast
Boneless turkey breast is the perfect choice for this grilled turkey breast recipe. It cooks quickly, and the brine keeps...

Pork Goulash
With sauerkraut, potatoes and dill, this pork goulash has a traditional Hungarian flavor—ideal for a cold, blustery evening.

Cherry Tarts
If life is a bowl of cherries, these individual cherry tarts are the best way to use up all the...

Sausage Spaghetti
Sausage spaghetti combines savory Italian sausage with a hearty tomato sauce in an easy, 30-minute meal. It’s a comforting dish...

Steamed Kale
This steamed kale filled with garlicky flavor is a quick, simple side dish that doesn't skimp on taste.

Chocolate Strawberry Shake
This chocolate strawberry shake is a full-on chocolate-covered strawberry in a glass, packed with creamy strawberry goodness, swirled with rich...

Dr Pepper Cake
This Dr Pepper cake may just become your new special recipe. It's moist, delicious and unique thanks to the Dr...


Cranberry Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
These cranberry cheesecake bars are rich and sweet, and they boast a surprisingly complex flavor profile.

Caramel Apple Tartlets
Caramel apple tartlets give you the taste of apple pie without the hours spent laboring over dessert. In fact, you’ll...

Coconut Shrimp Chowder
After eating a coconut soup at a Thai restaurant, I added coconut milk in my fish chowder recipe. The fresh,...

Easy Tiramisu
This easy tiramisu is creamy, sweet and full of coffee flavor. It's alcohol-free, too, and topped off with a layer...

Amish Broccoli Salad
This Amish broccoli salad is a flavorful and hearty twist on traditional veggie salads. With fresh broccoli and cauliflower, crispy...

Broccoli Bites
An herb-seasoned stuffing mix and Parmesan cheese boost the flavor of the broccoli in these simple appetizers. The recipe makes...

Caramel French Toast
Caramel French toast has been a favorite breakfast of mine for years. I like that I can assemble it the...

Pork Roast with Apples and Onions
We found the perfect fall dish—pork roast with apples and onions—and you won’t believe how easy it is to make.

Swiss Chard Bean Soup
This hearty soup combines nutritious Swiss chard with other garden favorites. Its light broth is surprisingly rich in flavor, and...

Praline Ice Cream
Make this praline ice cream recipe for a sweet and refreshing frozen treat.

Honey Balsamic Chicken
This balsamic chicken is a recipe I adapted from a cookbook that featured quick and easy recipes. I adjusted the...


Jambalaya
This low-effort slow-cooker jambalaya recipe features chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage, various vegetables, bold flavors and plenty of spice. It's...

Sesame Shrimp
Sesame shrimp comes together in a snap, thanks to a quick marinade. Serve it over a bed of fluffy white...

Creamy Lentils with Kale Artichoke Saute
I've been trying to eat more meatless meals, so I experimented with this hearty saute and served it over brown...

Mini Pumpkin Spice Trifles
These miniature trifles are so fun for fall holiday parties! The assembly takes a little longer than making one big...