Chocolate Caramel Kiss Cookies
I make this cookie every Christmas with my family. It’s a fun twist on a classic peanut butter blossom because...
Spicy Shrimp and Penne Pasta
This spicy shrimp and penne pasta recipe is fast, fiery and full of flavor—the weeknight dinner you didn't know you...
Gingerbread Yule Logs
I was never fond of gingerbread until I rolled it up with Nutella. These logs are a fabulous addition to...
Hazelnut Cake Squares
When one of my daughters is asked to bring a dish to a church function, a birthday party or any...
Apple Stack Cake
This simple apple stack cake recipe features eight dense layers of cake nestled between a spiced apple mixture for a...
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...
Scalloped Potatoes with Mushrooms
Potatoes and mushrooms make a one-dish meal I love – it’s the calories you have to watch. Swap out dairy...
Raspberry Rumble
My guy is a raspberry fan, so that’s what I use in this cake with a classic fluffy frosting. Freeze...
Strawberry-Chicken Salad with Buttered Pecans
Having lived in several states in the South, I love tossing pecans into recipes for a little added flavor and...
Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Bars
We’re all so busy and pressed for time. I find myself creating recipes that are fast to prepare and deliver...
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,...
Stuffed Jalapeno Grilled Cheese
Not your ordinary grilled cheese, these sandwiches are all grown up! Made with a comforting combination of jalapenos, roasted garlic,...
Tofu Chow Mein
This is an easy recipe for a "tofu beginner," as it teaches people how to use it. If you have...
Asian Turkey Burger with Apple Slaw
I wanted to make turkey burgers a lot more fun. On a whim, I added hoisin sauce, gingerroot and garlic....
Shrimp Puttanesca
Our 30-minute shrimp puttanesca recipe features a fiery mix of olives, capers, and garlic. It doesn't just show up—it demands...
Texas Pecan Rice
For a special holiday side dish, I dressed up an old recipe to give it a little more Texas character....
Ham & Potato-Rutabaga Chowder
The ingredients in this dish are a nod to my mother's tasty potato and rutabaga side dish, which was always...
Peach Tart
This peach tart features a delicious filling of ripe, juicy fruits, and a crumbly and buttery crust. Enjoy a slice...
Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars
These coveted brownie bars are homey and chocolaty awesome. They've been a sought-after staple on Christmas cookie trays for years....
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Chances are, serving these ice cream cone cupcakes to kids will create a core memory for them. They mimic the...
Plum & Hazelnut Pie
My mom taught me about Italian prune plums and pie. Sprinkling the crust with ground hazelnuts gives it a luscious...
Bananas Foster on the Grill
Bananas Foster is my husband's favorite dessert, and this is one of the easiest recipes I've ever found. Not only...
Caramel Bars
A cross between a cookie and a candy bar, our decadent salted caramel bars with chocolate are a grown-up version...
Jasmine Rice with Coconut & Cherries
Our favorite coconut jasmine rice deserves a bit of color and sweetness. We add cherries, peanuts and orange zest. That...
Grilled Ham Burgers
My family loves my ham loaf, so I decided to make the ham loaf mixture into patties and grill them—it...
Plum-Glazed Pork Kabobs
Get out there and fire up the grill for pork kabobs, a tasty alternative to chicken and beef. These sweet...
Garden Bounty Panzanella Salad
My sister gave me fresh tomatoes and basil, so I made a bread salad known as Panzanella. The longer it...
Toni’s Tropical Biscotti
My second mom had a hankering for biscotti with pistachios and dried papaya. Since she's a fabulous cook, I gave...
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Our easy buffalo chicken sliders are made in a slow cooker with minimal ingredients. It's a perfect recipe for gatherings...