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    Hearty Pizza Casserole

    “This cheesy, meaty meal is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time,” says Barbara Walker of Brookville,...


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    Ham Tetrazzini

    Cheesy, creamy ham tetrazzini is an easy yet hearty weeknight dinner. It's the perfect way to use up leftover ham!


    Kidney Bean Casserole

    I don’t recall its origin, but I've had this Kidney Bean Casserole recipe for many years. A Triscuit cracker crust...


    Easy Beef Barley Soup

    “This soup is really easy and takes very little time to put together. You can serve it for a leftover...


    Fully Loaded Chili

    With lean ground beef, four types of beans and lots of seasonings and toppings, this chili is truly "fully loaded."...


    Wintertime Braised Beef Stew

    This easy beef stew is incredibly rich. Since it's even better a day or two later, you may want to...


    Squirmy Wormy Sandwiches

    My sister and I came up with this recipe while thinking of spooky, ghoulish foods for a Halloween party. You...


    Ghoul Punch

    I make this Halloween punch recipe for my son's birthday party every year. It's always a hit with the kids—they...

    Halloween Eyeball Appetizer

    Keep your eyes peeled for fun with these deviled eggs full of flavor and crowd appeal. They make the perfect...


    Jack-o’-Lantern Sloppy Joe Pie

    This sloppy joe pie is so much fun to do and kids love it! You'll never have to worry about...


    Gruesome Green Toes

    With only four ingredients and no baking, you'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time with this...


    Ogre Eyes Hot Cocoa

    Here's looking at you! Halloween guests of all ages will get a kick out of this eerie "vision" staring back...


    Bat Cupcakes

    Even my adult children love these Halloween cupcakes! We serve them every year at our pumpkin-carving party. You can also...


    Pepperoni Spinach Quiche

    Several years ago, I had to come up with an appetizer to serve at a pool party, and this colorful...


    Rustic Roasted Vegetable Tart

    No one will miss the meat in this appealing tart. The flaky, rustic-style crust holds an assortment of flavorful veggies...


    Pizza Margherita

    This homemade pizza margherita, named for Queen Margherita of Italy, shows off the colors of the Italian flag with red...


    Giant Calzone

    "While the filling ingredients for this impressive calzone are our favorites, you could substitute some of your own. We use...

    Salmon with Polenta

    "My husband was of Italian-Swiss descent, and one of his favorite dishes was salmon or bass with tomato sauce served...


    Meaty Pasta Casseroles

    I love this recipe because it makes two hearty casseroles. Every time I make it I add a little something...


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    Tiramisu Cheesecake Dessert

    Layers of vanilla wafers soaked in coffee-infused syrup, creamy cheesecake filling, and a finishing touch of whipped topping and cocoa—this...


    Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad

    The fresher the ingredients, the tastier this tomato cucumber mozzarella salad will be. What's more, you can mix and match...


    Vegetarian Pasta Sauce

    Loaded with fresh vegetables and herbs, this hearty, meatless sauce is a perfect way for gardeners to make delicious use...


    Sausage Spinach Turnovers

    One Christmas, I gave these tasty meat pies to our neighbors as gifts instead of sweets—they loved them! The handheld...

    Spinach-Beef Spaghetti Pie

    With its angel hair pasta crust, this cheesy ground beef, tomato and spinach pie is always a hit when I...


    Chicken in Potato Baskets

    These petite pies with their hash brown crusts are so pretty that I like to serve them for special luncheons....


    Farmer’s Market Sausage Pie

    Our 4-year-old son, Lukas, named this savory pie for the Saturday morning farmer's market that's held near our state capitol....


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    Candied Yams

    No holiday table is complete without candied yams. With lots of butter and brown sugar, the sweet potato dish is...


    Walnut Blitz Torte

    This pretty torte is very popular at family gatherings. The cake layers are baked with the frosting—crunchy, sweet meringue—already in...


    Pickled Carrots

    The trick to pickled carrots is cooking them just long enough to retain a harvest-fresh "snap." These tangy treats are...