Garden-Fresh Seafood Cocktail
For something cool on a hot day, we mix shrimp and crabmeat with crunchy veggies straight from the garden. Look...
Sweet Onion Creamed Corn
A friend from church gave me this easy and delicious recipe more than 40 years ago, and I still make...
Butter Chicken Meatballs
My husband and I love meatballs, and we love butter chicken. Before an appetizer party, we had the brilliant idea...
S’mores Crescent Rolls
Here’s how to score indoor s’mores: Grab crescent dough and Nutella. Invite the kids to help with this rolled-up version...
S’mores Milk Shake
When cabin fever hits, we whip up a beverage that tastes like s’mores. Oven-toasted marshmallows and a blender make it...
Cornbread Salad
Craving a taste of summer? Whip up this classic southern cornbread salad! Layers of sweet cornbread, creamy dressing, and fresh...
Tomato and Corn Cheesy Pastry Bites
Local veggies and herbs have a magical knack for inspiring me to cook. After my CSA box arrived, I used...
Grandma Davidson’s Baked Apple Pudding
My savvy grandmother whipped up recipes like this homey cinnamon-scented apple pudding in the Depression years. Many of us still...
Watermelon-Strawberry Cooler
My family gulps this frosty cooler because we love, love, love watermelon. The strawberries give it an extra pop. This...
Rainbow S’moreo Cookies
Homemade Oreo-style cookies are pretty great on their own, but they're even better when you add graham cracker crumbs to...
Make-Ahead Blueberry French Toast Casserole
If you like blueberries and pecans, you'll appreciate this company-ready recipe. You can assemble it the night before and pop...
Grilled Firecracker Potato Salad
I can eat potato salad like crazy. A little spice is nice, so I use cayenne and paprika in this...
Italian Joes on Texas Toast
This is toasty-good for a weeknight on the go. If you double the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, meat and wine,...
Tomato Galette
I found beautiful heirloom tomatoes and had to show them off. In this easy galette, the tomatoes are tangy and...
Garden Pesto Pasta Salad
This delicious pesto pasta salad makes for one mighty tasty side (or main) dish.
Cornbread Pizza
My sons like pizza but not takeout pies. I pull out my trusty baking pan to make a cornbread pizza...
Summer Buzz Fruit Salad
For picnics, cookouts and showers, we make a sweet salad of watermelon, cherries, blueberries and microgreens. No matter where I...
Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
My family combined two of our favorite things: pulled pork and grilled cheese sandwiches. This recipe is super fast and...
Loaded Chicken Carbonara Cups
Spaghetti cupcakes with a chicken carbonara twist make for a tasty, fun family dinner. Whole wheat pasta and reduced-fat ingredients...
Blueberry Cream Pops
Blueberry-and-cream pops are such a fun after-school snack. Make them in the morning so the pops are ready to go...
Arugula & Mushroom Breakfast Pizza
It's a challenge to be creative with breakfast every morning, and I like to come up with fun foods the...
Fiesta Breakfast Bake
I get a kick out of making breakfast for a crowd when I have weekend guests, and my family also...
Fiesta Egg & Potato Boats
On a whim, I stuffed eggs into potato shells as a way to use up leftover baked potatoes. It’s the...
Summer Chicken Macaroni Salad
Sure, you have a macaroni salad recipe, but do you have a chicken macaroni salad? This one's filled with bright,...
Sicilian Steamed Leeks
I love the challenge of developing recipes for my garden leeks, a delicious underused vegetable. This Italian-flavored dish is a...
Triple Citrus Scones
I love the bright and buttery flavor of these tender scones with glaze that soaks in. Serve them with a...
Humble Bumble Crumble Bars
While developing a treat for my bingo group, I asked my husband for ideas. He suggested a fruity bar. This...
Asian Chicken Salad
Our Asian chicken salad transforms the classic American chicken salad into a vibrant, Asian-inspired dish in just 25 minutes, combining...
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Vinaigrette
I'd never tried Brussels sprouts until I made this salad. It won me over and even charmed my family. Bacon...