Peas & Pasta Carbonara
Using cream cheese to fortify the sauce speeds up cooking time and will have you eating my take on this...
Chicken Marsala Lasagna
I love Chicken Marsala, but most recipes do not serve a crowd. This version is one I invented and make...
Hearty Skillet Supper
When the weather starts turning cooler, I start to hear requests for this dish. The light soy, onion and garlic...
Pear Waldorf Pitas
Here's a guaranteed table brightener for a shower, luncheon or party. Just stand back and watch these sandwiches vanish. For...
Leeks in Mustard Sauce
Leeks have a delicious oniony flavor and they are so wonderful in this side dish. The mustard sauce compliments the...
Zippy Vegetarian Chili
Hominy and garbanzo beans are interesting additions to this zippy chili recipe that uses canned goods from the cupboard. I...
Apple Pie Biscuits
My kids set up an assembly line when making these snacks—one chops the apples and mixes the filling, one rolls...
Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert
The desserts of my dreams have both chocolate and peanut butter. So when I came up with this chocolate peanut...
Zucchini Tomato Casserole
Even people who don’t like zucchini can’t seem to get enough of this full-flavored side dish. I always bring it...
Watermelon Rind Pickles
"Waste not, want not" has always been smart advice—especially when it produces picked watermelon rind that's so refreshing. —Taste of...
Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches
Parmesan cheese and dill make this the most incredible chicken salad I’ve ever tasted. These sandwiches are a simple entree...
Scallops with Wilted Spinach
Two of my favorite foods are bacon and seafood. In this dish, I get them together with white wine, shallots...
Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms
Ever since I found this recipe in a magazine years ago, these seafood-stuffed mushrooms have been making my family and...
Cornbread Dressing
There's nothing quite like cornbread dressing at Thanksgiving. —Drew Weeks, Edisto Island, South Carolina
Broccoli Bites
An herb-seasoned stuffing mix and Parmesan cheese boost the flavor of the broccoli in these simple appetizers. The recipe makes...
Ice Cream Cone Treats
I came up with this recipe as a way for my grandkids to enjoy Rice Krispies treats without getting sticky...
Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Try these savory bites for a kickin' appetizer that's tasty and healthy, too! —Emily Tyra, Traverse City, Michigan
Christmas Candy Train
Create a new holiday tradition with this kid-friendly candy train. Mix and match with cookies and Christmas candy you...
Make-Ahead Blintz Casserole
Blintzes are thin pancakes filled with cheese or fruits. I created an easy casserole version with cheese filling and topped...
Shrimp Cakes with Spicy Aioli Sauce
I made these for our staff Christmas party last year; they were such a hit that I was flooded with...
Dill Batter Bread
Even those who don't consider themselves bakers can make this bread with success. And your guests will be delighted! —Donna...
Steamed Beef & Ginger Pot Stickers
These dumplings have a hearty filling that’s easy to make and a dipping sauce that’s too irresistible to pass up....
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
"IN OUR area of Pennsylvania, cabbage rolls are frequently served at special occasions of all kinds. These versatile roll-ups can...
Chocolate Rum Truffles
It's hard to eat just one of these chocolaty silky candies. I like to keep some on hand for a...
Teriyaki Kabobs
It takes just seconds to stir up this delicious marinade, which flavors the beef and veggies wonderfully. Marinate the meat...
Southern Sweet Potato Salad
I do some catering, so I'm always looking for good new recipes. I love to take this deliciously different potato...
Blueberry Kuchen
In the summer, we can get beautiful, plump blueberries, which I use in this easy-to-make coffee cake. I like to...
Smothered Burritos
My brother-in-law teased that I only knew five ground beef recipes. I proved him wrong with my inventive spicy...
Bacon & Swiss Chicken Sandwiches
I created this chicken sandwich recipe based on a meal my daughter ordered at a restaurant. She likes to dip...