Winning Recipes

For the holidays, I usually serve the traditional foods with a new spin or two on family favorites. I put...

When life calls for a dish for a potluck or family event, we stir up a batch of beef and...

When the garden comes in, we harvest the veggies and layer them with cornbread and sweet relish for this snappy...

There's something extra comforting about a tuna melt on a chilly day. Take it up a few notches with garlic,...

In our family, holiday cookies—like these nutty fig ones—are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this...

While I don't enjoy drinking beer, I love cooking with it. This quick recipe also goes great on plain hamburger...

This family-friendly recipe offers a new take on classic enchiladas. If you like yours with a little extra “oomph,” sprinkle...

Make this loaded pasta recipe your own, everyone loves it! It's also great made with leftover chicken from the previous...

This healthy carrot cake recipe is moist, tender and delicious. Kids will love it because it's sweet, and you'll love...

These whimsical little cuties taste like truffles. Every Christmas, we make sure to have enough for friends and neighbors. —Deborah...

I love this recipe because it makes two hearty casseroles. Every time I make it I add a little something...

This fast and healthy alternative to traditional tacos has a delicious southwestern flair. The fact that is comes together in...

On this westernmost ridge of the Appalachians, we get abundant rain and sunshine, which allows our children to grow a...

This light and airy yellow cake is moist but not too sweet, and the caramelized rhubarb topping adds tangy flavor...

A cake baked in a slow cooker may seem unusual, but after-dinner smiles prove how tasty it is. Sometimes, for...

This is an excellent example of how convenience foods can be combined for a tasty entree. Ready in minutes when...

We grow our own luscious red raspberries and feast on them fresh and freeze them for winter. This recipe combines...

Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...

I've made this scrumptious topping since the early 1980s. It always turns out smooth and yummy. The dark chocolate flavor,...

I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty, layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling...

My entire family just loves this delicious and comforting soup. Loaded with chunks of tender beef, the rich broth also...

My sister-in-law introduced me to this colorful mandarin chicken salad with a delicious homemade dressing. I reduced the oil and...

When we have chicken for dinner, I cook extra for these full-flavored roll-ups. Featuring Caesar salad dressing, cream cheese, red...

The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans...

We live on the Gulf Coast, where fresh seafood is plentiful. I adapted several recipes to come up with this...

Canned soups, enchilada sauce and a few other convenience items make this chicken enchilada soup recipe one of my fast...

I won a blue ribbon at our local fair for these tender cookies. They're so pretty with the ruby-red filling...

This frozen treat is so delightful no one would guess it's made with reduced-fat ingredients. We actually prefer a slice...

I asked my mother-in-law for this recipe once I learned it's my husband's favorite. Now I bake it whenever he...