
Chilled Marinated Asparagus
"My mother had surgery a few years back in spring, so my two sisters and I were challenged to prepare...

Creamy Asparagus on Toast
If you have hard-cooked eggs left over from Easter, here's a way to use some of them. It's delicious for...
Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie
After their wedding in a small country church, our daughter Angela and her husband, Lonnie Robertson, were driven to the...
Sesame Teriyaki Chicken
When my granddaughter, Alicia Fie, married James Reeves, our family served this flavorful chicken over rice. It requires very little...


Baked Crab Dip
We enjoyed this exquisite dip at my grandson's wedding reception. It looks fancy but is easy to make. You can...

Sourdough English Muffins
Forget about toast! Sourdough English muffins are so easy to make at home that you'll be eating them every morning....

Sunflower Bread
I do the cooking at our family-owned guest ranch. I use thick slices of this nutty bread as an accompaniment...

Caramel Praline Cheesecake
I wowed my wife, Carla, and a group of her friends with this luscious dessert, the finale to a meal...

Quail with Mushroom Sauce
"This golden quail is so moist and tender," remarks Joelann Sygo of Gaylord, Michigan. "The rich cream sauce, dotted with...

Reuben Deli Sandwiches
Here's a new twist on the classic Reuben sandwich. The filling is easy to prepare and keeps well in the...

Honey-Pecan Kiwi Salad
This dish won second place in a summer salad recipe feature published in our local newspaper. But it takes first...

Grilled Blue Cheese Sandwiches
Once they try these rich tasty sandwiches, the blue cheese lovers in your family will never request a traditional grilled...


That Good Salad
Toss together this simple salad recipe whenever dinner needs a super quick side of greens. Bright, crunchy and refreshing, the...

Chicken Rice Salad
For a summer luncheon, this light, colorful salad is a treat. The crunchy celery, green pepper and almonds along with...


Ham Salad
This ham salad recipe is the perfect way to use up your leftover roasted ham, as well as the rolls...

Frozen Chocolate Monkey Treats
Everyone needs a fun, friendly way for kids to play with food. These rich bites are nutty and yummy. Just...

Belarus Pickled Carrots
My mom’s holiday buffet always included these pickled carrots. I kept the tradition going, then passed the recipe to my...

Spiced Pearl Couscous with Pine Nuts
This side dish is great for entertaining, as you can prepare the topping ahead of time, and the couscous takes...

Apple Sausage Salad with Cinnamon Vinaigrette
Making croutons with cinnamon-raisin bread is sweet genius. Toss together the rest of the salad while they toast. —Kim Van...

Grilled Beef & Blue Cheese Sandwiches
Roast beef, red onion and blue cheese really amp up this deluxe grilled sandwich. If you like a little heat,...

Pear & Pine Nut Conserve
This easy conserve pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted meats, or it's great as a flavorful topping for warm toast...

Apple-Walnut Maple Conserve
Versatile and delicious, this conserve reminds me of a warm cozy kitchen; you'll love every bite. I warm the conserve...

Slow-Cooker Garlic-Sesame Beef
My mom received this marinade recipe from a neighbor while she lived in Seoul, South Korea, which is where I...

White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Tart
A sweet white chocolate drizzle perfectly balances the tangy cranberries in my signature holiday dessert. I also make this tart...

Honey-Pecan Squares
When we left Texas to head north, a neighbor gave me so many pecans from his trees that my trunk...

Avocado Quesadillas
Avocados give quesadillas some nutritional value and, fortunately, my son likes them. Thinly slice the avocado, and add chicken or...

Finger Sandwiches
You can also tuck the carrots inside two slices of bread, so they stick out both ends of the sandwich....
Angel Hair Primavera
I love to make this when summer is in full swing and the vegetables are at their very best. You...