Lemon Chicken and Rice
On our busy ranch, we often need meals we can put on the table in a hurry. This all-in-one chicken...
Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage
The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn’t quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting,...
Spicy Split Pea Soup
I like to bake a ham just so I can use the leftover bone to make my split pea soup....
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
There's a rush to breakfast in my house when I whip up this chocolate chip pancake recipe. The batter calls...
Chicken Fingers
Almost everyone in my family requests these golden chicken fingers as their birthday dinner entree. I begin marinating the chicken...
Savory String Beans
I love making this dish when I can pick the beans right out of the garden and put them into...
Easy Fry Bread Tacos
My niece gave me this hearty recipe. Frozen bread dough makes the fry bread tacos easy to prep. —Robin Wells,...
Chicken Escarole Soup with Meatballs
This is an old recipe from southern Italy. My mother gave it to me when I was first married. It...
Cabbage Soup
My husband was never too fond of cabbage—until the first time he tried this cabbage soup recipe from my aunt....
Easy Lemon-Blueberry Jam
After one taste of this delightfully sweet and simple jam, people will find it hard to believe that you didn't...
Country Potato Pancakes
These potato pancakes are really versatile. They can be a side dish for just about any meal or the main...
Skillet Zucchini and Sausage
I lived on the Oregon coast for 20 years and had plenty of guests dropping by. I often turned to...
Old-Fashioned Tomato Soup
Mother made this soup when I was a child, and it was always one of my favorites. After 75 years,...
Green Pepper Steak
For a delicious, fast meal, try this flavorful beef dinner loaded with tomatoes and peppers. What a perfect recipe to...
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding
One of the nice things about this easy pudding is you don't have to stand and stir it. It's a...
Spiced Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
I often bake this beautiful cake in my large cast-iron skillet and turn it out
onto a pizza pan....
Dilly Turkey Melt
This is a hearty grilled sandwich with a distinctive and delicious combination of ingredients. The pickle slices add a bit...
Apple Tart
For 15 years my husband, daughter and I owned and operated an apple orchard, where we raised 27 variations of...
Savory Spaghetti Sauce
This fresh-tasting spaghetti sauce is a real crowd-pleaser. I rely on this flavorful recipe often. It tastes especially good in...
Italian Sausage Sandwiches
When my wife and I have friends over, we love to serve these sandwiches. This is a convenient recipe, since...
French Onion Soup
My daughter and I enjoy spending time together cooking, but our days are busy so we appreciate quick and tasty...
Cozy Hot Chocolate
Steaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken.—Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California
Chicken Tetrazzini
My husband is not a casserole lover, but this creamy, cheesy chicken tetrazzini is one of his favorites! Nutmeg gives...
Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Fresh flavor with a flair describes this quick and easy recipe. Fajitas are just right for hot summer evenings when...
Eggs in Purgatory
Tomatoes and red pepper flakes add the zing in these saucy eggs. Serve them with crusty bread or sauteed polenta...
Creamy Pesto ‘n Bacon Eggs Benedict
One of my favorite brunch dishes is eggs Benedict. While I adore the traditional version, I also have fun using...
Hearty Chicken Gyros
I love reinventing classic recipes to fit our taste and healthy lifestyle. This recipe is quick to prepare and can...
Light & Lemony Scampi
A touch more lemon helped me trim the calories in our favorite shrimp scampi recipe. For those who want to...
Creamy Butternut Squash & Sage Soup
I recently started experimenting with new soup recipes, and finally created a rich squash version that omits heavy cream altogether,...