Coconut Curry Cauliflower Soup
When I'm in need of comfort food, I stir up a velvety batch of this Asian-spiced soup. Then I finish...
Lemon-Pepper Tilapia
Lemon-pepper tilapia is the kind of dish you can throw together on the spur of the moment. At just 20...
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...
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...
Truffle-Filled Cupcakes
All creatures of All Hallows' Eve are sure to delight in this treat with its unexpected surprise. You can use...
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...
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...
Sesame-Garlic Pumpkin Seeds
This "everything" mix of pumpkin seeds with other seeds and seasoning is a fun treat—a lively way to use the...
Apricot-Hazelnut Triangles
These crispy cookie treats can be changed up—try different nuts and jams, and dark or white chocolate depending on the...
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...
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....