
Strawberry Peach Melba
I get "oohs" and "aahs" when setting out this cool, fruity dessert. It combines my three all-time favorites-peaches, strawberries and...

Maraschino Cherry Almond Bread
Pretty bits of maraschino cherries peek out of every piece of this bread, turning its moist interior bright pink. The...


Springtime Beignets & Berries
I've always loved beignets, but never thought I could make them myself. Turns out they're easy! Sometimes I'll even make...

Caramel Fudge Cheesecake
It's hard to resist this chocolaty cheesecake with its fudgy crust, crunchy pecans and gooey layer of caramel. I combined...

Strawberry Cream Floats
When it starts warming up in Colorado, my kids ask for ice-cold treats. This rosy pink cream float is one...

Chocolate-Glazed Coconut Almond Cheesecake
My idea was to make a cheesecake taste like my favorite candy bar, which has chocolate, coconut and almonds. This...

Chicken Broccoli Crepes
When I organized food and nutrition training for our county 4-H’ers, we had cooking demonstrations representing different countries. We chose...

Heavenly Cherry Angel Food Trifle
Cherries are a major crop in New York. Each year, a cherry recipe contest is held to celebrate George Washington's...

Blond Brownies a la Mode
Ever since I tried the maple blondie at Applebee's, I've been determined to figure out the recipe. I tried several...

Meringues with Fresh Berries
Juicy ripe berries and a dollop of light cream fill these cloudlike meringue desserts. When I double this recipe to...

Mediterranean Chicken in Creamy Herb Sauce
Just because it's a weeknight does not mean that you can't have a delightful dinner. The aroma of the fresh...

Cherry Fruit Smoothies
You need just four ingredients to blend together these super-fast smoothies for breakfast. Try whipping them up on a hot...

Banana Cream Chocolate Truffles
This truffle recipe was created from ripe bananas and my imagination, and the outcome blew my family and friends away!...

Feta-Stuffed Chicken
When my husband and I were first married, I only knew how to make a few meals that we’d rotate...

White Chocolate Lime Mousse Cake
The line at the dessert table convinced me this cake was a winner when I served it at a party....

Chocolate Peanut Sweeties
Inspired by my passion for peanut butter and chocolate, I combined a trusted recipe for peanut butter eggs with the...

Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cups
Three of my favorite foods—chocolate, hazelnuts and puff pastry—come together for an impressive dessert. Dress them up with a drizzle...

Cinnamon Rolls in a Snap
A friend called one morning to see if I wanted company for coffee. I was going to make biscuits for...

Mocha Cookies
Crisp on the outside, gooey on the inside, these mocha-flavored cookies from Pamela Jessen in Calgary, Alberta are the perfect...

Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Meet the Cook: Busy as an active-duty member of the Coast Guard and the mother of a 7-year-old son, I...

Cinnamon Love Knots
My sister-in-law and I enjoy these flavorful yeast rolls for breakfast, brunch or dessert, served with cups of steaming coffee...

Chocolate Peanut Squares
If you're a fan of peanut butter cups, you'll enjoy these two-layer treats. A slightly crunchy graham cracker and peanut...

Chocolate-Coconut Angel Cupcakes
My guests are never satisfied with just one of these, but that's OK because they are so light. The meringue-like...

Almond Macaroons
These almond macaroons have a wonderful texture, chewy inside and crisp outside. The milk chocolate drizzle dresses them up—everyone loves...

Blintz Pancakes
Blending sour cream and cottage cheese, ingredients traditionally associated with blintzes, into the batter of these pancakes gives them old-fashioned...

Mulled Wine Jelly Candies
I don’t drink alcohol, so after I’ve had company over for dinner, I have to do something with the leftover...

Cranberry Almond Muffins
My youngest daughter, Elaine, made these wonderful muffins for breakfast when my husband and I were visiting her in Virginia....

Warm Chocolate Melting Cups
These little cakes have become a favorite of our guests. They are always surprised that such a chocolaty dessert is...


Salted Caramel Cappuccino Cheesecake
After spending years living in Seattle, I’ve become a coffee junkie! I had to relocate across the country for a...