Leeks au Gratin
Leeks are too delicious to stand only as an enhancement. Here, they're the star of a side dish, with a...
Asparagus, Squash & Red Pepper Saute
The appealing vegetable trio is enlivened by a wine-scented saute. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Mini Cream Puffs
These mini cream puffs are delicious and adorable. They feature a light, airy choux pastry baked to golden perfection and...
Aloha Cupcakes
A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that...
Mimosa Butter Cookies
You can add many different flavors to butter cookies to make them your own. Try an alternate type of citrus...
Jalapeno Cornbread Filled with Blueberry Quick Jam
Fresh jalapenos and blueberry quick jam make the perfect blend of sweet and spicy in this special cornbread. Once you...
BLT Quinoa Bowls
I absolutely love a BLT with sliced avocado and an egg. Recently, I've been trying out grain bowls, and I...
Tomato and Pepper Sirloin Steak
The beefy sauce and zippy peppers in this dish offer an amazing amount of flavor for under 300 calories. —Gayle...
A Cup of Coffee Cake
This mix is easy, delicious—and full of the flavors teachers need to get through their day! Instant coffee works fine...
Raspberry Gelatin Jewels
Kids love this jiggly salad, and honestly, so do the adults. It's always going to be on my holiday buffet....
Seasoned Brown Rice Pilaf
For those of us who are white rice lovers at heart, this recipe makes brown rice taste great! Everyone takes...
Mushroom Pea Casserole
This is one of my go-to side dishes that my whole family loves. It's great with chicken, ham, beef and...
Cornish Game Hens
Herb-brined Cornish game hens can be a centerpiece to any dinner, whether fancy or every day. The crispy skin and...
Chambord Cream
I love serving this for holiday get-togethers because it's festive, easy to make and is a great way to incorporate...
Honey-Bourbon Hot Chocolate
My husband and I like to enjoy this grown-up version of hot chocolate on a cold winter evening. It's even...
Cranberry Brie Pecan Pinwheels
This recipe is a twist on baked Brie. My family always requests these during the holidays. They are delicious and...
Calamari Salad
This is one of the seven fish dishes we serve at Christmas time. It is easy to make and quite...
Arugula Pizza
This arugula pizza is great served as an appetizer for get-togethers with family or friends. My girlfriends and I love...
Creamy Parmesan Rice
This quick and easy side dish can be made with ingredients you probably already have on hand. It's great served...
Herbed Party Potato Wedges
I used to make these potatoes as a side dish and one day tried them out as an appetizer for...
Eggnog Biscotti
You may substitute additional eggnog if rum isn't your thing. For a variation, try using one of the flavored eggnogs...
Gingerbread Spritz
I get so busy during the Christmas season that cutout cookies are a hassle. But I love gingerbread and spritz...
Remoulade
This creamy remoulade recipe is the perfect way to add some Louisiana spice to your favorite sandwiches, crab cakes and...
Chocolate-Covered Pomegranate Seeds
I dunk pomegranate seeds in chocolate to get these easy little treats friends and family love. —Jim Javorsky, Havre de...
Chocolate Framboise Parfaits
Having unexpected company? Make a fabulous dessert in minutes and relieve some of the stress of presenting a beautiful finish...
Pressure Cooker Pepper Steak
Pepper steak is one of my favorite dishes but I was always disappointed with beef that was too tough. This...
Party Animal Snack Mix
A colorful and fun snack mix does't get any easier than this. Mix and match with your sweet and salty...
Hoisin Sriracha Sheet-Pan Chicken
The convenience and simplicity of this chicken dinner make it extra awesome. Feel free to change the veggies throughout the...
Sausage and Peppers Sandwich
These sausage and pepper sandwiches are sweet and savory and they're finished with a layer of molten provolone to make...