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    Mediterranean Sole

    This Mediterranean sole recipe may be simple, but it's also elegant and incredibly flavorful. Steaming in parchment is an easy...


    Berry Ricotta Puff Pancake

    This slightly sweet berry puff pancake is filled with fruit and has a custardy texture that puffs up beautifully when...


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    Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

    Get a one-pan dinner on the table with this ground turkey sweet potato skillet, featuring smoky turkey, tender sweet potatoes...


    Kimchi Cauliflower Fried Rice

    This healthier take on kimchi fried rice is one of my favorite recipes because it's customizable. If there's a vegetarian...


    Sausage Pasta with Cajun Cream Sauce

    I needed to use up some ingredients in my refrigerator, so I threw together this dish with a cajun cream...


    Slow-Cooked Ropa Vieja

    I traveled to Cuba a few years back and had some of the best food imaginable. One staple dish stuck...


    Triple-Citrus Steaks with Jicama and Mango

    This is a recipe I made up several years ago. The citrus steak marinade seems to be one of our...


    Steakhouse Pizza

    One of my first jobs was in a restaurant. This steakhouse pizza recipe gives me a chance to celebrate two...

    Grilled Cheese Bun Burgers

    My husband loves both my grilled cheese and my iron-skillet burgers, so I decided to combine them in this grilled...


    Indian-Spiced Beefy Lettuce Wraps

    Since I love the flavors of Indian food, I almost always have coconut milk, a jar of mango chutney and...


    Tortellini with Sausage and Mascarpone

    When I crave Italian comfort food on a busy night and don't have a lot of time to cook, this...


    Stuffed Pizza Bites

    After trying a similar dish at a local restaurant, I came up with my own version. It is easy, delicious...


    Cashew Chicken Pizza

    I make this quick weeknight chicken pizza when I'm craving takeout. I like using shortcuts like premade pizza crust and...


    Rosemary Salmon

    This rosemary salmon is a favorite, thanks to the savory herb that adds unbelievable flavor to the fish as it...


    Fruity Chicken Salad Pitas

    I found this handwritten recipe tucked inside an old community cookbook I bought more than 40 years ago. I made...


    Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet

    Reinvent leftover cooked chicken into a saucy, southwestern chicken sweet potato skillet with veggies. Using jarred salsa in the simmering...


    Popcorn Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

    I love combining classic recipes. This healthy dish brings together crispy popcorn shrimp and tacos! It’s one of my family’s...

    Quick and Healthy Turkey Veggie Soup

    I freeze our leftover turkey at the holidays so we can enjoy meals like this year-round. This soup is especially...


    Cornbread Waffles

    This cornbread waffles recipe puts a new spin on the classic cozy meal of homemade chili with a side of...


    Gorgonzola Shrimp Pasta

    This creamy pasta dish is so quick and easy to make. It's perfect for weeknights, but feels special enough for...


    Easy Chicken Pesto Stuffed Peppers

    On busy weeknights, I neither want to spend more than 30 minutes preparing dinner nor do I want to wash...


    Dutch Oven Red Beans and Rice

    This is a one-pot meal that's ready in about 30 minutes. It is one of my husband's favorites and uses...


    Sweet Hoosier Dog Sauce

    In our area of Indiana, we love sweet coney sauce on our hot dogs! Our town still has an old...

    Open-Faced Breakfast Banh Mi

    I love banh mi sandwiches because of the delicious pickled veggies. I also love naan, so I combined the two...


    Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders

    Sandwiches are my favorite food, so I’m always searching for new ideas. I like sloppy joes and wondered if I...


    Greek Sausage and Peppers

    This Greek sausage and peppers recipe is an old family favorite. My grandmother, mother and I make this every year...


    Carnitas Huevos Rancheros

    When I was in college, I was a church counselor in Colorado and had my first taste of Mexican food....


    Pressure-Cooker Olive and Beef Soup

    I had never had olives in soup until I was in Lithuania, where I had a fabulous soup. This is...


    Quick Pickled Radishes

    This recipe is the perfect addition to tacos, barbecue or just about any sandwich you can dream of. Each sliced...