Toasting Recipes

The chard in my garden inspires all kinds of recipes. This one makes an amazing side dish, especially in spring....

I changed our family's traditional Easter bread by adding ricotta and a few other ingredients. The almond flavoring works wonders!...

I created this toasted sandwich last summer using homemade hummus and veggies from our garden. We really can't get enough!...

My husband invented this twist on a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich. I like to make it with extra slices...

I wanted to use waffles in a creative way and came up with an idea of making a cake out...

My parents and in-laws are retired and like to spend winters in Florida. This tangy spring salad welcomes the snowbirds...

This comforting soup satisfies our pizza cravings. It's super versatile, too, and I sometimes substitute light Italian sausage for the...

Weekends are hectic in my house and we rarely find time to have breakfast together. When I make this special...

A well-made salad has good taste and pleasing crunch. This one with cabbage, apples and pecans gets high marks in...

With Brussels sprouts for the green and cranberries for the red, I make a cheery Christmastime salad. Refreshing and versatile,...

Our favorite pudgy pie is the Reuben: corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese! We always use buttered bread. —Taste of...

Who said bread pudding has to be for dessert? I love to serve this for brunch or dinner when I...

I was recently at a wedding reception where the menu was all small bites. Here’s my rendition of the pear...

I developed this hearty appetizer for my mushroom-lovin’ kids. They’re grown now with families of their own, but they still...

For holiday potlucks, I make an appetizer truffle out of prosciutto, figs and toasted pine nuts. Mascarpone and goat cheese...

My whole family loves bananas, fruit and granola for breakfast. I topped all that with yogurt, nuts and honey and...

My colorful “boats” with quinoa, garbanzo beans and pumpkin seeds use delicata squash, a winter squash with edible skin that’s...

My baked fish is a shoo-in when you want fish and chips without the frying mess. Dare I say, they're...

This cinnamon treat reminds me of baklava, but with only a few easy ingredients, it's a fraction of the work....

Since my early days of cooking, one thing hasn’t changed: I still love to make these zippy grilled chile relleno...

My trick to making a tasty roast that’s pull-apart tender is marinating a boneless cut of pork in a tangy...

Cinnamon and sugar spice up the fun sandwiches that Eunice Bralley makes for breakfast or a snack, "Since we have...

Cherries and chocolate are natural partners that make desserts such as this simply scrumptious! The marbled effect is easily achieved...

Once strawberry-picking time arrives here each summer, my husband and I look forward to this bread. Since only fresh strawberries...

Meet the Cook: One reason I particularly like this recipe is that it's so versatile. I've served the salad with...

The blend of seasonings, greens and warm bacon dressing makes this endive salad a sure hit. My guess is that...

I live in Orange County and, as you might guess by our county's name, there are plenty of orange trees...

I discovered the recipe for this distinctive pie in a very old church cookbook. With its fresh-tasting filling and fluffy...

My husband and I are empty nesters. It was a challenge learning to cook for just two again, but recipes...