Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches
My grandfather loves these pumpkin-flavored treats. They remind him of a cookie his mother made. They’re fun to eat no...
Quick Sesame Chicken Noodles
I love playing around with different ingredients and spices in my stir-fry recipes. As my children get older, I have...
Ramen Sliders
I grew up eating ramen and love it to this day. A fun spin on my favorite type of noodle...
Saucy Veggie Spirals
This is my daughter Tonya's favorite meal. Sometimes we make it with rigatoni and call it Riga-Tonya. Either way, it's...
Roasted Butternut Squash Bread
Butternut squash is so versatile, I use it to make a sweet and savory bread that’s fabulous for breakfast, snacking...
Savory Pumpkin Quiche
This quiche satisfies a seasonal craving I get for all things pumpkin. Fresh mushrooms add flavor, and I try different...
Halloween Monster Cookies
Don't be surprised if all the monsters come out of hiding when you assemble these fun and easy treats. My...
Ghostly Chicken & Pepper Pizza
My friendly ghost pizza won’t scare folks away from your dinner table. My family loves Halloween, so we like creating...
Truffle-Filled Cupcakes
All creatures of All Hallows' Eve are sure to delight in this treat with its unexpected surprise. You can use...
Butternut Goulash
We make this treasured family goulash recipe using squash from our own backyard. The chili powder and cayenne really warm...
Berry Dream Cake
I use cherry gelatin to give a boxed cake mix an eye-appealing marbled effect. It's so festive-looking. Top it with...
Split Pea Soup with Bacon & Crab
Many split pea soups use ham and bacon for good, smoky flavor. Taking it one amazing step farther-add crabmeat. Freeze...
Chocolate Chip & Pecan Meringue Bars
I've had recipes for chocolate chip cookies and pecan meringues in my collection for a number of years—and I combined...
Chocolate-Drizzled Ravioli Cookies
My daughter Madalyn came up with the recipe for these Oreo-filled ravioli. Our family couldn't stop eating them! Even her...
Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes with Apples
This foolproof winner is easy to prepare and makes a beautiful alternative to traditional sweet potatoes. To save time, make...
Vegan Hot Chocolate
This wholesome vegan hot chocolate drink will leave you feeling warm and cozy on a cold, snowy day. Wrap yourself...
Beef Tenderloin with Pomegranate Chutney
When I want to show family and friends some culinary love, I roast a tenderloin and serve it with a...
Apricot-Hazelnut Triangles
These crispy cookie treats can be changed up—try different nuts and jams, and dark or white chocolate depending on the...
Pizza Tots
With Tater Tots smothered in sauce, cheese and pepperoni, these pizza tots are the perfect tailgating, movie night, comfort food...
Italian Cornmeal Spritz Cookies
A chef at a local culinary school gave me this recipe, and I've been using it for years. Italian cornmeal...
Orange-Cranberry Nut Tarts
My friend gave me a recipe for orange cookies. I just had to embellish it. Now my friends and family...
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Thumbprints
When I dig out my best cookie recipes, I'm reminded of baking with my children when they were little. These...
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...
Cuban Pork Wraps
Hot and juicy pork in tortillas may remind you of a Cuban sandwich with ham and cheese. We always include...
Teriyaki Pork Tacos
Flour tortillas take an Asian-style twist when filled with flavorful teriyaki pork
strips, mandarin oranges, lettuce and crispy french-fried...
Walnut Caramels
My grandmother was the queen of care packages. The Christmas season didn't start until the mail carrier arrived with her...