Sausage Jalapeno Dip
This creamy dip cooks like a dream in the slow cooker. Scoop it up with crunchy tortilla chips or raw...
Slow-Cooked Stuffed Pepper Stew
This is my go-to pepper stew. When my garden yields green peppers, I dice and freeze them for those cold,...
Rainbow Veggie Salad
Every salad should be colorful and crunchy like this one with its bright tomatoes, carrots, peppers and sassy spring mix....
Ginger Veggie Brown Rice Pasta
Once I discovered brown rice pasta, I never looked back. Tossed with ginger, bright veggies and rotisserie chicken, it tastes...
Thyme-Roasted Vegetables
The smell of our house as this is baking calls everyone to dinner. Normally, it serves eight, but my husband's...
Breakfast Baked Potatoes
Hearty, savory and packed with protein, these breakfast baked potatoes are a fantastic dish to serve at your next brunch...
Pomegranate Pepper Jelly
Stirring pomegranate juice into my jalapeno jelly creates a beautiful red version for the holidays. Spread it on crackers, fish...
Texas Red River Margaritas
When I lived in Texas, I decided to create a cocktail that represented my new home. I've found that blood...
Grilled Veggies with Caper Butter
We enjoy the tart, peppery taste of capers. No one likes a bland veggie, and caper butter helps peppers, squash...
Spicy Lasagna Skillet Dinner
Shortcut lasagna bails me out when I'm in a frenzy to serve dinner. A leafy salad and buttery garlic toast...
Simple Grilled Steak Fajitas
After moving to a new state with two toddlers in tow, I came up with effortless fajitas. They make an...
Crispy Pita BLT’s
Pack this sandwich full of fresh produce from your garden or the local farmers market. You'll wow lunch guests with...
Andouille-Stuffed Peppers
I was inspired by the important role of green peppers in Cajun dishes when I created my spiced-up recipe. For...
Sausage Phyllo Rolls
My brother shared his recipe for appetizer rolls with me years ago, and they’ve been a family favorite ever since....
Sausage with Jalapeno Potatoes
While we were in Texas, my husband and I came up with this dish for weekend cookouts. This one is...
Guilt-Free Chicken Chili
This chili is a keeper. Make it on Sunday and you get lunch for the rest of the week, too....
Denver Scramble Tostada
My tostadas feature the ingredients of a classic Denver omelet: ham, cheddar and green pepper. I also make a zesty...
Lamb Pastry Bundles
This recipe was such a hit that my family has now incorporated the Mediterranean flavors into several dishes! —Tess Konter,...
Roast Chicken Breasts with Peppers
This is a winner in our household. I’m in love with it, too, because this dish goes from start to...
Grilled Portobello Burgers
You don't miss the meat on this hearty burger. The veggies, mayo and cheese fill you up with plenty of...
Creole Shrimp Pizza
Pizza and the flavors of Creole cuisine blend amazingly well in this hearty dish with a crispy crust. Add more...
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...
Roasted Pepper Salad
This roasted pepper salad with balsamic vinaigrette delivers bold flavors with sweet, smoky peppers, fresh mozzarella and ripe tomatoes, making...
Pulled Turkey Tenderloin
Not your ordinary pulled turkey sandwich, this one shines thanks to its unique yogurt sauce. Serve the turkey by itself...
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
I can't make this dish without printing enough copies of the recipe to hand out to girlfriends at my book...
Roasted Tomato and Pepper Soup
You’ll want to capture the rich flavor of roasted tomato, pepper, onion and garlic in this colorful soup. Add cubed...
Slow-Cooker Fajitas
These slow-cooker fajitas are just about the easiest way to get dinner on the table. Be sure to serve them...
Greek Salad Pitas
Veggie lovers, here's a full-flavored recipe just for you! This hearty, meatless pita is stuffed with plenty of chopped vegetables...
Tangy Stuffed Peppers
My parents were farmers, so I’ve always liked to cook with fresh vegetables. This recipe represents our part of the...