
Pork Medallions with Raspberry-Balsamic Sauce
When I entertain, I prefer spending time with company to being holed up in the kitchen. This fast entree lets...


Texas Tacos
I created this recipe by combining a bunch of taco ingredients that my kids like. Once it’s ready, I often...

Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage
Passed down through generations, this robust corned beef and cabbage recipe is requested often in our house. The Irish stout...

Maple-Ginger Glazed Carrots
I first made this dish for my family and friends one Thanksgiving. Not only are the carrots lovely on the...
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
If you want to still enjoy one of these soft, chocolate chip peanut butter cup cookies the day after you...

Skillet Pork Chops with Apples
Our family loves to use apples to brighten savory dishes. We experimented with pork chop and apple recipes to find...

Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix
I gave this away at our neighborhood Christmas party in cutie-patootie gift bags and was thrilled that I was able...

Batter-Up Walleye
Nothing is more rewarding than celebrating the day's catch with friends when you share this fresh dish. Substitute your favorite...
Four-Cheese Turkey Pasta Bake
Leftover turkey combines with penne and cheeses to make a classic comfort food. The pasta bake works with chicken, shrimp...

Mom’s Dynamite Sandwiches
Whenever we had a family get-together and my mom had a lot of people to feed, she'd make her delicious...

Heirloom Tomato Tart
Here's a delicious way to use the tomato bounty from your garden or the great buys from the local farmers'...

Chocolate Cake in a Mug
Why is this chocolate cake in a mug the most dangerous recipe in the world? Because you’re now only minutes...

Gingerbread Spice Jelly
I've made batches of this simple jelly, a winner at our county fair, to give as gifts for many years....


Strata
Assemble, chill overnight, bake and serve. That’s all there is to this easy strata recipe. Customize it to your liking...

Baked French Toast with Blueberry Sauce
French toast has a special-occasion feel, but why save it for company? Top it with a homemade blueberry sauce to...


Rack of Lamb
Learn how to make a perfect rack of lamb with this comprehensive guide and step-by-step instructions.

Butternut Squash Butter
Looking for a tasty way to use up those pumpkins and have a wonderful gift during the holidays? My pumpkin...

Peachy Keen Daiquiris
You won’t mind breaking out the blender for these frosty fruit drinks—they’re a breeze to whip up. If you don't...

Hearty Shrimp Risotto
Super creamy and packed with shrimp, this impressive Italian meal maker is special enough to serve company. Laced with the...

Thanksgiving Stuffed Shells
Leftover turkey, dressing and sweet potatoes make terrific stuffing for jumbo pasta shells. We add cheese and use turkey gravy...

Maple Bacon Walnut Coffee Cake
Wake up the sleepyheads in your household with this moist, tender coffee cake that’s both sweet and savory. Bacon and...

Crispy Almond Tilapia
Since changing to a healthier style of cooking, I’ve come up with new coatings for baked fish. I use almonds,...

Cherry Pistachio Cookies
Dried cherries, crunchy nuts, bits of orange, white chocolate—there's a lot to love in this cookie! It's very different from...

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies
I converted these blondies to be gluten free so that my family could enjoy a comforting dessert. We were craving...

Crispy Beer-Battered Fish
A local restaurant made a similar breading for shrimp po' boys, but we think this version's better. I serve the...
Chunky Beef and Vegetable Soup
Nothing cures the winter blahs like good comfort food, including this beef vegetable soup I invented one chilly day. Serve...

Cinnamon Praline Nuts
Take these crunchy bites anywhere! Serve them at your holiday party, wrap up a batch for your favorite hostess, or...

Macadamia Sunshine Bars
Your guests will be delighted with my bars. They are packed with nuts and dried fruit. I think that when...

Cobb Salad Sub
When we need a quick meal to share, we turn Cobb salad into a sandwich masterpiece. Sometimes I substitute tortillas...