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    Coconut Banana Cookies

    This is a springtime variation on my grandma's banana drop cookies and, with tons of coconut flavor, it's perfect for...


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    Mole New Mexican Wedding Cookies

    4 reviews

    Heat and sweet is such an amazing combination. I added chili powder and chocolate chips to give a new twist...


    Hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder

    4 reviews

    This veggie-packed clam chowder is savory and satisfying. Butter up some crusty bread and you'll have yourself a complete meal....


    Tomato Balsamic Chicken

    2 reviews

    I came up with this saucy chicken during a particularly busy holiday season. As new parents, my husband and I...


    Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes

    8 reviews

    My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...


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    Pickled Pepperoncini Deviled Eggs

    4 reviews

    It's hard to resist these adorable deviled trees on our buffet table. The avocado filling has pepperoncini and cilantro for...


    Beef Stew with Pasta

    2 reviews

    I have happy memories of my mother's tomato-y beef stew, so I combined her recipe with a bunch of fall...


    Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

    14 reviews

    I needed a new holiday cookie, so I tweaked an old 4-H recipe. This updated oatmeal cookie with cranberries and...

    Pineapple Upside-Down Muffin Cakes

    2 reviews

    A friend submitted this recipe to a cookbook our school district was compiling. The first time I made the cakes,...


    Zucchini-Crusted Pizza

    1 review

    Flavorful, nutritious and versatile, this pizza is easy to prep ahead and freeze—and fun to make with kids. It also...


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    Blueberry, Basil and Goat Cheese Pie

    3 reviews

    For a good friend moving to L.A., I made a blueberry goat cheese pie. Bake one, share it and start...


    Zucchini-Cornmeal Pancakes

    11 reviews

    My mom has made these treasured family hotcakes for ages. Try them as a breakfast-for-dinner meal with fresh fruit, yogurt...


    Sausage-Vegetable Egg Bake

    1 review

    When we were kids, our mom tucked homegrown Swiss chard inside this comfy casserole. Now I grow the chard, make...


    Slow-Cooker Chorizo Breakfast Casserole

    4 reviews

    My kids ask for this hearty slow-cook casserole for breakfast and dinner. You can serve it with salsa or white...


    Must-Have Tiramisu

    3 reviews

    This is the perfect guilt-free version of a classic dessert. My friends even say that they prefer my lighter recipe...


    Make-Ahead Creamy Potatoes

    1 review

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


    Beefy Noodle Casserole

    1 review

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

    Layered Cornbread Salad

    2 reviews

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


    Garlic Bread Tuna Melts

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


    Fig & Almond Cookies

    2 reviews

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


    Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy Pulled Pork

    7 reviews

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


    Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    20 reviews

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


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    Loaded Spaghetti Bake

    19 reviews

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

    Wonderful Carrot Cake

    22 reviews

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


    Christmas Mice Cookies

    23 reviews

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


    Meaty Pasta Casseroles

    24 reviews

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


    Skillet Tacos

    7 reviews

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


    Appalachian Cornbread

    15 reviews

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


    Homemade Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

    5 reviews

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