
Spicy Seafood Bisque
This spicy soup, featuring shrimp, crabmeat and tomatoes, gets its zip from hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper. It's easy...

Taco Twist Soup
The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans...

Seafood Bisque
We live on the Gulf Coast, where fresh seafood is plentiful. I adapted several recipes to come up with this...

Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup
This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a...

Enchilada Chicken Soup
Canned soups, enchilada sauce and a few other convenience items make this chicken enchilada soup recipe one of my fast...

Healthy Chicken Dumpling Soup
My husband was fooled with this low-fat recipe and I'm sure your family will be, too! A savory broth, hearty...

Lemon-Rosemary Pork Tenderloin
This tender pork is seasoned with a wonderful herb and lemon rub I created. Even my husband, who is a...

Chicken Vegetable Soup
I love eating a big bowl of this colorful, fresh-tasting soup on a winter's day. What a great way to...

Italian Wedding Soup
Even in our hot Florida weather, this soup always satisfies! I add cooked pasta at the end of the simmering...

Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
If you delight in the taste of chocolate, then this is the cheesecake for you. Every creamy bite melts in...

Spicy Split Pea Soup
I like to bake a ham just so I can use the leftover bone to make my split pea soup....


Chocolate Chip Pancakes
There's a rush to breakfast in my house when I whip up this chocolate chip pancake recipe. The batter calls...

Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake
I'm a great-grandmother, and my whole family enjoys this dessert. I received this recipe from my niece. It's very chocolaty....

Cheeseburger Soup with Rice
I don't have a lot of extra time to spend in the kitchen, so I appreciate that I can cook...

Chicken Escarole Soup with Meatballs
This is an old recipe from southern Italy. My mother gave it to me when I was first married. It...

Cabbage Soup
My husband was never too fond of cabbage—until the first time he tried this cabbage soup recipe from my aunt....

Chewy Caramel-Coated Popcorn
When I was a kid, my mom made this recipe often. I've adapted it to make it more chewy and...

Italian Sausage and Kale Soup
The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see...

Creamy Butternut Squash & Sage Soup
I recently started experimenting with new soup recipes, and finally created a rich squash version that omits heavy cream altogether,...

Bacon-Cheeseburger Chowder
The taste of a good bacon cheeseburger is hard to beat until you try this cheeseburger chowder! It's hearty, convenient...

Asparagus Soup with Lemon Creme Fraiche
A fresh and easy asparagus soup, pureed until it's smooth, is a definite winner. Serve it warm or chilled depending...

Italian Shredded Pork Stew
Need a warm meal for a chilly night? Throw together this slow-cooked stew that’s brightened with fresh sweet potatoes, kale...

Chocolate Espresso Lava Cake
When a chocolate craving hits, I whip up this cake my aunt inspired. It’s gooey and saucy but not crazy...


Brownie Torte
My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to...

Pureed Butternut Squash Soup
For several years, we've been enjoying this velvety, healthy soup at Thanksgiving. Butternut squash isn’t the easiest thing to cut...

Big Batch Cheeseburger Soup
When my mother-in-law gave me her recipe for cheeseburger soup, I changed it a little to make it my own....

Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup
You can tell how much I adore mushrooms by looking at this recipe. I used four varieties! The wild rice...

Cold-Day Chicken Noodle Soup
When I was sick, my mom would make me this heartwarming chicken noodle soup. It was soothing when I had...