Taco-Filled Pasta Shells
I've been stuffing pasta shells with different fillings for years, but my family enjoys this version with taco-seasoned meat the...
Contest-Winning Old-Fashioned Potato Salad
We live at the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where there are lots of small farms. Country markets are plentiful...
Teriyaki Glazed Chicken
I love to experiment with food. We're able to buy sweet onions grown on Maui, so I stir-fry them with...
Meatball Hash Brown Bake
For a seniors potluck at church, I wanted to create a recipe that would incorporate a meat dish and side...
Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
If you delight in the taste of chocolate, then this is the cheesecake for you. Every creamy bite melts in...
Savory Beef Sandwiches
Before heading to work in the morning, I'll get this going in the slow cooker. Then it's all ready to...
Simple Maple Baked Beans
I came up with this recipe in a pinch after running out of baked beans at our oldest daughter's birthday...
Spicy Split Pea Soup
I like to bake a ham just so I can use the leftover bone to make my split pea soup....
Scandinavian Pecan Cookies
We enjoyed these rich, buttery cookies at a bed-and-breakfast in Galena, Illinois, and the hostess was kind enough to share...
Cherry Danish
These ruby-studded pastries will be the first to disappear from your brunch table. I won an award when I first...
Buttermilk Cranberry Muffins
I've been making these muffins and this cranberry butter for years, and I have never met anyone who didn't like...
Four-Onion Soup
This mellow, rich-tasting onion soup is such a main-stay for our family that I felt compelled to share the recipe....
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...
Grilled Steak Pinwheels
I've been serving this recipe to family and friends for 20 years and very seldom do I have any leftovers....
Company Vegetable Casserole
A neighbor passed this recipe on to me. I make the vegetable casserole for family dinners, reunions and potlucks, and...
Dilly Turkey Melt
This is a hearty grilled sandwich with a distinctive and delicious combination of ingredients. The pickle slices add a bit...
Rolled Oat Cookies
I like to keep some of this dough in the freezer at all times since it's so handy to slice,...
Apple Tart
For 15 years my husband, daughter and I owned and operated an apple orchard, where we raised 27 variations of...
Vegetable Beef Casserole
This easy one-dish recipe has been a family favorite ever since my husband's aunt handed it down to me decades...
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...
Grilled Flank Steak with Summer Relish
My garden produces a nice harvest of tomatoes, scallions, corn, garlic and poblanos, so that's what I use to make...
Italian Sausage and Kale Soup
The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see...
Easy Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes
Cheesecake is the ultimate comfort food, but a big slice can be too rich. These bite-sized cheesecakes topped with apples...
Buttermilk Peach Ice Cream
My mother's family owned peach orchards in Missouri. I currently live in Tennessee, a top consumer of buttermilk. This summery...
Roast Spiced Chicken
Ever have a worn index card recipe from your mother with food stains covering the words? Spiced chicken has been...
Potato-Bean Salad with Herb Dressing
My veggie garden inspired this creamy combo of beans, potatoes and fresh herbs. I toss them with a ranch-style dressing...
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
In our new cookbook “The Kitchen Decoded,” we include tabbouleh salad because it's super simple and filling. Try red quinoa...
Cranberry Cookies with Browned Butter Glaze
I won a baking contest with these chunky glazed cookies that are so easy, even novice bakers can pull them...