
Wilted Lettuce Salad
Tired of plain salad? Our wilted lettuce recipe is just the thing for making a wilted lettuce salad recipe using...
Mock Ham Salad Sandwiches
"MY MAMA'S sandwich filling tastes good whether you make it with ham or bologna. I loved it when I was...

Sauerkraut Salad
This tangy and sweet sauerkraut salad is a perfect blend of fermented cabbage and fresh vegetables. It's an ideal side...

Seafood Pasta Salad
Seafood pasta salad is a tasty and protein-rich treat that, when paired with a bed of your favorite greens,...


Pennsylvania Dutch Cucumbers
My mom's side of the family was German and Irish. Settling in Pennsylvania, they adopted some of the cooking and...

Snappy Tuna Melts
I lightened up a classic tuna melt by using creamy balsamic vinaigretee in place of the traditional mayonnaise. Kids and...

Orange Marmalade Vinaigrette
I rely on my tangy vinaigrette when I want a special dressing for guests. With orange marmalade and Dijon mustard,...

Machaca Beef Dip Sandwiches
The winning combination of beef, cumin, chili powder and the spicy heat of chipotle peppers makes these sandwiches game-day food...

Cranberry Eggnog Salad
For a bright salad with a vintage holiday feel, we stack a layer of raspberry gelatin and cranberry sauce over...

Mom’s Gelatin Fruit Salad
My mom found this recipe many years ago and has since handed it down to me and my sisters. It...

Apple Fennel Salad
This fennel salad is a favorite of my wife's. Preserved lemon may be difficult to find, but the salad is...
Cranberry Walnut Slaw
I make this every year for the holidays. It's a healthy alternative to traditional coleslaw made with mayo. For a...

Chickpea Cucumber Salad
This chickpea cucumber salad is a refreshingly tangy side dish to serve alongside just about any meal. As the cucumbers...

Roast Beef Finger Sandwiches
These simple sandwiches are ideal for a bridal shower, brunch or high tea, when the menu is a bit more...

Jalapeno Burgers with Gorgonzola
On a whim, we mixed homemade jalapeno jam into ground beef patties, then topped the burgers with caramelized onions and...
Split Pea Soup with Ham & Jalapeno
To me, this spicy pea soup is total comfort food. I cook it low and slow all day, and it...


Cuban Sliders
These Cuban sliders are packed with ham, cheese and pickles and baked with a buttery, Dijon mustard topping.
Pico de Gallo Black Bean Soup
Everyone at my table goes for this feel-good soup. It is quick when you’re pressed for time and beats fast...
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
My dear friend Shirley shared this recipe with me several years ago. Every time I think of her, I make...

Summertime Tomato Salad
My crazy good salad has cherry tomatoes, squash and blueberries together in one bowl. Then I layer on the flavor...
Chicken Tzatziki Cucumber Boats
I’ve tended a garden for decades, and these colorful “boats” made from cucumbers hold my homegrown tomatoes, peas and dill....

Burgers with Spicy Dill Salsa
When I make burgers or hot dogs for boating or barbecues, I do a take-along topping that tastes like relish...


Cornbread Salad
Craving a taste of summer? Whip up this classic southern cornbread salad! Layers of sweet cornbread, creamy dressing, and fresh...

Green Beans and Radish Salad with Tarragon Pesto
Whichever way my garden grows, I usually build my salad with green beans, radishes and a pesto made with tarragon....
Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy Pulled Pork
While I don't enjoy drinking beer, I love cooking with it. This quick recipe also goes great on plain hamburger...
Slow-Cooked Split Pea Soup
I've been making this soup for years. After every holiday where ham is served, the hostess hands me the ham...
Homey Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup brings back memories of childhood. This revamped version with a healthy twist is a favorite at my...
Quick Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
My mother-in-law raves about the chicken and rice soup we serve at our house. I tweaked the recipe several times...
Provencal Ham & Bean Soup
There is nothing quite like the wonderful aroma of this delicious soup bubbling away! To make preparation even easier, I...