
Greek Salad-Inspired Quiche
I love using my cast-iron skillet to create this meatless, family-sized Greek quiche for a quick meal. Just add a...

Ham and Spinach Pie
With the exception of the phyllo dough, which I always have on hand, this ham and spinach pie recipe is...

Mini Chicken Chimis with Jalapeno Cream Cheese
These zippy chicken chimi bites bring a little heat to any fiesta. Serve them on their own as appetizers, or...

Dilly Mini Cheese Balls
??These mini cheese balls are perfect for any gathering, no matter what time of year it is! Kids love the...

Pizza Puffs
What’s more fun than a pizza puff? Skip the kind sold in the frozen-foods aisle and try this homemade version....


Lemon Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
I won a baking contest at Purdue University with this recipe for lemon bars with cream cheese frosting. I think...

Savory Waffles with Asparagus, Gruyere and Onion
I took one of our family’s favorite puff pastry recipes, which uses a similar mix of ingredients, and translated it...

Gougeres
I brought the recipe for these gougeres back from a trip to Nice, France. The original called for Gruyere cheese,...

Cream Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms
You’ll love the freshness from the parsley and thyme in these little cream cheese-stuffed mushrooms. Our family loves them! —Rachel...


Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake
Few desserts are as luscious and impressive as a chocolate swirl cheesecake. We'll show you how to master cheesecake-baking techniques...

26 Comforting Cheesy Soups
Snuggle up with a bowl of velvety cheese soup.

Cherry Fudge Truffle Coconut Cheesecake
Cherries and chocolate come together in this dazzling coconut cheesecake. It's a holiday showstopper! —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Bacon Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Buffalo dip is must-have dish at our annual Fourth of July backyard barbecue! It celebrates America's love for Buffalo...

Fig and Goat Cheese Meatballs
Around the holidays, saucy cocktail meatballs are always the first appetizer to go. In this dish, the sweet flavor of...

Creamy Yellow Squash Casserole
Here’s a simple yet yummy garden recipe my granny used to make. She’d pick her veggies daily, then cook them...

Slow-Cooked Vegetables with Cheese Sauce
Who can pass up veggies smothered in cheese? No one I know! This is an inviting recipe to serve kids...

Green Chile Cheeseburgers
There's nothing better than freshly roasted green chiles. They have a smoky flavor and a bit of a bite—perfect for...


Zucchini Roll-Ups
For a gluten- and grain-free version of lasagna, look no further than our healthy zucchini roll-ups.

Pressure-Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo
This recipe is a true comfort food! Cajun spice adds a nice heat to the creamy Alfredo sauce. Add more...

Mint Chocolate Cheesecake
I created this mint chocolate cheesecake for our high school's annual fundraiser. We were told that it brought a hefty...

Garlic Rosemary Pull-Apart Bread
This recipe is a different type of pull-apart bread. Eat it by itself, dipped in marinara, or as part of...
Loaded Mashed Potato Bites
Put those leftovers to good use! Turn them into mashed potato bites loaded with bacon, cheese and onions. —Becky Hardin,...


Toasted Ravioli
Looking for a conversation-worthy appetizer for your next party? Try toasted ravioli, a famous St. Louis fried treat that's served...

Triple-Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
What could be better than a brownie crust layered with chocolate cheesecake and topped with chocolate ganache? These cheesecake bars...

Bacon Pear Salad with Parmesan Dressing
This simple salad is an elegant side dish for any menu. With a blend of fresh pears and warm, comforting...


Meatball Sliders
These meatball sliders feature pesto-filled meatballs, pasta sauce and two types of cheese, all baked inside Hawaiian sweet rolls. They're...

Cheeseburger Onion Rings
This new take on burgers will have your family begging for seconds. Serve these cheeseburger onion rings with spicy ketchup...

Cheeseburger Stuffed Pasta Shells
You could call this a comfort food mashup made in heaven. Jumbo stuffed pasta shells are loaded up with cheeseburger...