
Roasted Carrots and Onions
Season roasted carrots and onions with thyme, pepper and a splash of vinegar for a lovely, balanced vegetable side dish.

Surprise Carrot Cake
A cousin gave me this carrot cake recipe. It's a wonderful potluck pleaser with its "surprise" cream cheese center. My...
Scalloped Carrots Casserole
A cookbook my husband gave me as a wedding gift included this recipe-he remembers having the dish as a child...

Wild Rice Jambalaya
If you're looking for a way to add zip to dinner, I'd recommend this full-flavored jambalaya. Brimming with rice, sausage...
Polynesian Sausage Kabobs
Here's a meal on a skewer with a unique twist. The pineapple, cantaloupe and peppers complement the sausage perfectly. I...

Sausage and Broccoli Bake
I make this easy meat and veggie bake often because it provides plenty of delicious leftovers for later. My fiance...

Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage
Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family...

Sausage Pizza Loaf
Savory slices of this bread make a favorite Saturday night meal for my family. Just like pizza, it can be...


Florentine Spaghetti Bake
This hearty sausage entree will appeal to just about everyone. My daughter serves it often to her hardworking family on...
Au Gratin Garlic Potatoes
Cream cheese and a can of cheese soup turn ordinary sliced potatoes into a rich side dish that's perfect accompaniment...
Italian Shrimp ‘n’ Pasta
This dish will remind you a bit of classic shrimp Creole, but it has a surprise Italian twist. Slow cooking...

Southwestern Pulled Pork
The best way to describe this tender pork recipe is "yummy!" Bottled barbecue sauce, canned green chiles and a few...

Bacon Dip
This crowd-pleasing cheesy bacon dip won't last long on your appetizer table. Best served hot with tortilla chips or toasted...

Barbecue Sausage Bites
This irresistible appetizer pairs tangy pineapple with sweet barbecue sauce and three kinds of sausage. It'll tide over even the...
Italian Beef Sandwiches
My mother-in-law often served these flavorful sandwiches after church when we'd visit. Because there's little prep work, I make them...

Butterscotch Apple Crisp
This sweet treat is a cozy way to warm up winter nights. Sliced apples are sprinkled with a tasty topping...


Pork Chop Potato Dinner
Tender chops cook on a bed of creamy potatoes in this all-in-one meal. It's a snap to assemble, thanks to...

Mandarin Couscous Salad
I help teach a healthy lifestyles program and often share this recipe. Instead of mandarin oranges you can add fresh...
Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad
My sister-in-law introduced me to this colorful mandarin chicken salad with a delicious homemade dressing. I reduced the oil and...

Pea Pod Carrot Medley
We grow pea pods, and I wanted to use them in something other than stir-fries. This fit the bill! I've...
Coconut Pecan Cookies
These golden brown cookies will remind you of German chocolate cake, with chocolate chips and coconut in the batter and...

Caramel Thumbprint Cookies
If you want a thick, chewy cookie that's loaded with chocolate flavor and smooth caramel, these caramel thumbprint cookies are...

Butterscotch Eggnog Stars
These yellow star-shaped cookies with a "stained-glass" center are almost too pretty to eat! But they have a rich eggnog...

Lemon Tea Cookies
These sandwich cookies taste rich and buttery and have a lovely lemon filling. The recipe has been in our family...
Candy Cane Snowballs
I bake dozens of kinds of Christmas cookies to give to family and friends. I came up with this recipe...

Coconut Drops
Coconut drops are chewy cookies with a sweet thumbprint of raspberry preserves in the center. Our contest-winning recipe looks gorgeous...

Chocolate Mint Dreams
Since chocolate and mint is my favorite flavor combination, these dainty frosted treats are hard to resist. But I manage...

Pinwheels and Checkerboards
My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful...and you can...

Peanut Butter Christmas Mice
With their black licorice tails, candy noses and peanut ears, these chewy "mice" were always a hit at classroom parties....