Veggie Chowder
Packed with potatoes, carrots and corn, this soup is a great healthy dinner choice. It's not too heavy, so it...
Walnut Zucchini Muffins
Shredded zucchini adds makes these walnutty muffins extra tender. If you have lots of zucchini in summer as many of...
Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
When a chill is in the air, I like to make soups for the family. Cheese adds flavor and heartiness...
Makeover Slow-Cooked Mac ‘n’ Cheese
This recipe is a clear example of comfort food at its finest; it's rich, hearty and extra cheesy. And because...
Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Coconut Frosting
Grated zucchini makes this cake really moist, and the topping adds a nice crunch. When zucchini is in season, I...
Creamy Butternut Soup
Thick and filling, this soup, topped with chives and a drizzle of sour cream, looks as special as it tastes....
Fruit ‘n’ Cake Kabobs
A neighbor served these kabobs at a family picnic and brought some over for us to sample. I was pleasantly...
Cinnamon Apple Tart
I got the idea for this delicious fall dessert from a lovely Italian woman who’s also a fabulous cook. It’s...
Zesty Beef Stew
Preparation couldn't be simpler for this hearty no-fuss stew! I created this dish when I didn't have some of my...
Can-Can Chicken
Here's a tasty take on the popular beer-can chicken. Once the bird is on the grill, the work's basically done....
Cheddar Potato Chowder
I only made this soup occasionally because the original recipe was quite high in fat. I doctored it up a...
Spicy Seafood Stew
The hardest part of this quick and easy recipe is peeling and dicing the potatoes—and you can even do that...
Chicken Corn Soup with Rivels
Traditional chicken soup is rich with a dumplinglike soup stretcher called rivels. This healthy recipe is brimming with chicken, vegetables...
Classic Apple Cranberry Crisp
For a little old-fashioned goodness, treat your clan to this divine dish that bakes up warm and bubbly. It's great...
Hearty Rice Dressing
This satisfying dressing has always been received well at church socials and family reunions. The recipe feeds a crowd—I cut...
Easy Turkey Noodle Soup
Rich, homemade taste that’s easy on the budget makes this chunky soup a family favorite. We enjoy it with hot...
Shrimp and Grits
For a sweet and spicy meal, I serve shrimp and vegetables in a honey, lemon juice, pepper sauce alongside dressed-up...
Santa Fe Chili
This colorful and hearty chili is perfect for heartwarming, holiday get-togethers. My family has been enjoying it for years. —Laura...
Frosty Caramel Cappuccino
This frothy iced cappuccino is positively delicious for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack or an after-dinner dessert. It's also a great...
Rolled Buttermilk Biscuits
I scribbled down this recipe when our family visited The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, New York, many years ago. I...
Swiss Potato Soup
You have a few options when it comes to fixing this soup—it can also be made in the microwave or...
Sunday Chops and Stuffing
My family likes to make these chops for Sunday dinner. The recipe lets us spend more time having fun together...
Crispy Onion Chicken
My family loves chicken, and I'm always trying new ways to prepare it. This golden-brown chicken with its crunchy french-fried...
Apple Cheddar Scones
I serve these golden scones for brunch. Add a scoop of ice cream and they make a great dessert. —Jeanne...
Garden Frittata
I created this frittata recipe one day to use up some fresh yellow squash, zucchini and tomato. It's so easy...
Apple and Squash Crisp
Someone brought this crisp to a parish dinner at my church. I asked for the recipe, and now I take...
Fudgy Peanut Butter Cake
I clipped this easy peanut butter cake recipe from a newspaper years ago. The house smells fantastic while it's slow...
Great Grain Burgers
I've experimented with many combinations of ingredients to make a good meatless burger and this is our favorite. These patties...
Apple Mashed Potatoes
I love potatoes…especially mashed. When I came up with this combination, it was declared a winner. I serve this as...