
Gulf Coast Jambalaya Rice
As the stew of the South, jambalaya is a definite staple. For ages, home cooks have been making their own...

Maple-Walnut Sweet Potatoes
Topped with dried cherries and walnuts, this side is downright delicious. Even people who aren't into sweet potatoes will grab...

Mediterranean Chicken in Eggplant Sauce
Spice-coated chicken thighs simmer in a rich red pepper-eggplant sauce. This savory entree is perfect for an everyday meal or...

Saucy Indian-Style Chicken & Vegetables
This Indian-style dish seems to develop a devoted following. Prepared sauce makes
it easy to bring the rich flavors...

Sweet Orange Chicken
This orange chicken recipe with orange marmalade is a family favorite. It's sure to be a hit at your next...

Warm ‘n’ Fruity Breakfast Cereal
Sleepyheads will love the heartiness of this nutritious cooked cereal with cinnamon. It's loaded with chopped fruit and nuts. Eat...

Chicken with Mushroom Gravy
A friend shared this recipe with me years ago and I adapted it by adding a few new ingredients. I...

Apple Chicken Stew
My husband and I enjoy visiting the apple orchards in nearby Nebraska City. We always make sure to buy extra...


Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Whip up the silkiest, creamiest chocolate buttercream frosting in just minutes with a few simple ingredients. Use this rich, fluffy-as-a-cloud...

Gumbo in a Jiffy
This is a yummy dish. My husband loves the kick that the sausage gives this quick gumbo, and it’s such...

Spicy Chili
Bring out your largest saucepan, because this spicy chili packs some big flavors. One pot is all you need, though,...


Pear Bread Recipe
This pear bread recipe needs to be at the forefront of your next fall baking affair. It makes two warmly...

Chinese Five Spice
This easy-to-make Chinese five-spice blend brings complex, balanced flavor to your dishes. It's perfect for roasting meats, enhancing stir-fries or...


Lima Beans
Even if you have never liked lima beans, these flavorful lemon-garlic lima beans are sure to change your mind.

Reuben Brunch Bake
I created this when I wanted something different for a graduation brunch for two of our sons. When I realized...


Ham Chowder
This ham chowder recipe is chock-full of ham, bacon, potatoes and cheese—all ingredients we love on their own, but even...

Slow-Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork
There's no need to visit a restaurant for a tasty sweet and sour dish. It's also great for meal planning,...

Cranberry-Almond Apple Pie
My grandmother made this treat every year for Christmas. It’s much better than everyday apple pie. The recipe is a...

Cavatappi Mac and Cheese
With a crunchy, buttery, bacon-spiked bread crumb topping, this corkscrew cavatappi mac and cheese is a grown-up version of the...


Hungarian Goulash
This Hungarian goulash recipe features tender chunks of beef and a rich sauce infused with paprika and caraway seeds. It's...

Baked Tilapia with Panko Bread Crumbs
Quick and easy to make and packed with flavor, this Panko crusted tilapia is a dish you'll return to again...

Hazelnut and Pear Salad
My husband, daughter and I raise hazelnuts in the Willamette Valley-so this salad is a family favorite. Since our home...


Potato Gnocchi
Classic Italian gnocchi are small, tender dumplings made from a potato-based dough. They're delicious and surprisingly easy to make at...

Mushroom Pasta Carbonara
I absolutely love this creamy and cheesy mushroom carbonara. I serve it with a side salad and rolls to make...

Easy Salsa Sloppy Joes
I created these sandwiches when I realized I did not have a can of sloppy joe sauce. The sweet brown...

Southern Pralines
This recipe is truly southern, and it's been a family favorite for years. I've packed many a Christmas tin with...

Chicken Hashbrown Casserole
Chicken hashbrown casserole is a true comfort food favorite. Even better, this recipe is as easy as combining the ingredients...

Bean and Bacon Soup
This comforting Bean and Bacon Soup combines tender beans, crispy bacon, and a rich, savory broth for a hearty meal...

Pork Chop and Rice Casserole
Pork chop and rice casserole is a simple mix-dump-and-bake recipe that uses only a few ingredients and takes little effort...