Pepper Steak for 2
I CAME ACROSS this recipe more than 40 years ago as a newlywed. It eventually became a standby in our...
Gone-All-Day Stew
This healthy, hearty stew is one of my husband's favorite meals. I always use fresh mushrooms and low-sodium bouillon granules....
Cranberry Orange Walnut Bread
Coming from Oregon, a state famous for its cranberries, this bread is a given at our house. Each fall my...
Never-Fail Pecan Pie
This incredible pecan pie recipe came from my mother-in-law. Her pies were a were a hit everywhere she took them...
Grandma’s Pea Soup
My grandma's pea soup recipe was a family favorite. What makes it different from any other pea soups I have...
Herbed Macaroni and Cheese
Besides being a really easy recipe to make, it tastes very good, too! This is not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill macaroni...
Greek Chicken Salad
My family loves this dish. Use light mayonnaise and this is a healthy salad. Even if you or your family...
Hearty Ham Loaf
"THIS is a recipe that comes from my father's side of the family. It's a simple dish to make, good...
Meatball Minestrone
Just thinking about this soup simmering on the stove gets me hungry! The homemade meatballs are so tasty. —Esther Perea,...
Country Potato Pancakes
These potato pancakes are really versatile. They can be a side dish for just about any meal or the main...
Grandma’s English Trifle
This scrumptious trifle recipe is a family heirloom. My grandmother would make an enormous dish of it for Saturday night...
Church Supper Sloppy Joes
My family loves these sloppy joes. I would make them back when I worked in a school lunchroom and heard...
Aunt Edith’s Baked Pancake
My aunt made a mighty breakfast that revolved around 'The Big Pancake'. I always enjoyed watching as she poured the...
Strawberry Muffins
This strawberry muffin recipe is sweet and flavorful because the muffins are made with lots of strawberry jam. They have...
French Meat Pie
Some time ago, when I was working at a newspaper, a co-worker happened to bring a meat pie for lunch....
Angel Food Cake
This angel food cake has a completely different texture than the ones made from a mix. My family enjoys it...
Fried Chicken
"BACK WHEN we used farm-fresh ingredients, our foods didn't need much embellishment to make them look and taste better. We...
Sweet Potatoes for Two
I like this recipe because it can be prepared for two, or easily increased to accommodate a large gathering. The...
Cheddar-Bacon Dip
Both children and adults enjoy this dip. And I'm a fan because it's so quick and easy to prepare. I...
Cranberry Glazed Pork Roast
Meet the Cook: Many pork recipes were too spicy for me, so I decided to try this sweeter alternative. That...
Favorite Fish Chowder
Economics had a lot to do with what we ate when I was growing up in New Hampshire during the...
Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
Back in the '30s, my grandmother found this recipe on a cereal box. For moist, flavorful oatmeal cookies, these can't...
Aunt Ione’s Icebox Cookies
Whenever we went to visit my Aunt Ione in south Georgia, her icebox cookies were our favorite treat. My mother...
My Mother’s Mac and Cheese
I remember my mother sending me to the store for 15 cents worth of cheese. The butcher would cut off...
Gingerbread
My grandmother first used this recipe for gingerbread more than 100 years ago. I remember that the kitchen smelled like...
Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese
"AS A CHILD, I thought the crisp cheese-and-crumb topping on these potatoes made them a special treat. I remember how...