

Apple-Gouda Pigs in a Blanket
For New Year’s, I used to make pigs in a blanket with beef and cheddar. But now I like apple...

Ham and Broccoli Cornbread
Leftovers haunt me. Often nobody wants to eat them, and I hate to see them go to waste. A cornbread...

Parmesan-Pretzel Crisps
I love this recipe because I usually have the ingredients on hand and it is so easy to prepare. It's...
Garlic Bread Pizza Sandwiches
I love inventing new ways to make grilled cheese sandwiches for my kids. This version tastes like pizza. Using frozen...

Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups
Use up last night’s leftover ham with ham and cheese roll-ups. This delicious, bite-sized snack comes together in a snap...

Chocolate Chip, PB & Banana Sandwiches
I love finding new ways to combine peanut butter, chocolate and bananas. I was shocked when my nephews (who are...

Coconut Mango Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
All the fun flavors of Puerto Rico come together in a dessert that's both exotic and familiar. Topped with a...
Black Bean Chicken Burritos
I try to hide as many veggies as possible in these burritos. Another way I bump up the nutrition level...

Taco Pockets
Indulge in the deliciousness of taco pockets made with crescent dough. Packed with seasoned chicken and ooey-gooey cheese, they're a...

Turkey Salsa Bowls with Tortilla Wedges
Delicious and nutritious, this dish was a favorite of the kids who participated in the junior chef classes I taught at...
Air-Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Strips
I love the flavor profile of everything bagels, so I re-created it with traditional breaded chicken fingers. Serve them with...


Air-Fryer Fried Chicken
Air-fryer fried chicken is one of the best things about owning an air fryer. This cracker crumb-coated chicken...

Air-Fryer Herb and Cheese-Stuffed Burgers
Tired of the same old ground beef burgers? These quick air-fryer hamburgers, with their creamy cheese filling, will wake up...

Mushroom Pastry Pinwheels
Pinwheels make a pretty addition to any appetizer buffet, and when I serve them they disappear in a snap. These...

Key Lime Pie Balls
The classic creamy filling, graham cracker crust and burst of lime are all mixed together in every bite of these...


Italian Grilled Steak Sandwich
If you need to feed a hungry crowd, you can't go wrong with steak sandwiches. They're easy to make and...

Zucchini Panzanella Salad
I learned how to make panzanella from my friend's grandmother. Once I discovered how to make the perfect vinaigrette, it...

Spinach Pizza Quesadillas
This simple four-ingredient dinner is special to me because my daughter and I created it together. You can make variations...


Spinach Tomato Burgers
Every Friday night is burger night at our house. The tomatoes add fresh flavor and the cool spinach dip brings...

Pizza Oyster Crackers
This quick and easy snack is a favorite of my kids. I always include a baggie in their lunch boxes....


The Best Ever Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Spreading a mixture of mayo and butter on the bread creates a delightfully crispy crust with the well-loved, wonderful flavor...

Comforting Chicken A La King
Easy to make, always a comfort and filling and nourishing too, this chicken a la king recipe is one you'll...

Blueberry Pretzel Dessert
I received this recipe from my sister-in-law many years ago, and it's been requested by my daughter for her birthday...

Ranch Pretzels
"For a fast, fun snack, start with plain pretzels and add a new taste twist," suggests Lois Kerns of Hagerstown,...

Seasoned Bread Crumbs
Our Test Kitchen came up with this alternative to high-sodium packaged bread crumbs, using garlic powder and dried herbs. The...

Bread Bowls
This bread bowl will make any bowl of soup extra special. Serve it on a cool winter day.—Rhodes Bake-N-Serv, Jenna...

Asparagus Snack Squares
We have asparagus almost every day during the short Midwest growing season. This quick pizza-like dish is great for a...

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Squares
I like to make these cream cheese squares for a quick breakfast treat or easy dessert. Even my young daughter...

Crispy Garlic Breadsticks
"This is a surprisingly tasty way to use day-old hot dog buns," says Linda Rainey of Monahans, Texas. Thanks to...