Swiss Steak
This saucy Swiss steak yields tender meat smothered in a creamy sauce that's dotted with mushrooms and bacon bits.
Country-Fried Steak
This country-fried steak recipe features tender cube steaks coated in a crispy flour-and-cornmeal breaded coating and smothered in a rich,...
Chicken Kiev
This chicken Kiev recipe is stuffed with chive butter and rolled in cornflake crumbs. The melted butter in the center...
Flan de Queso
A creamy, cheesy dessert with homemade caramel sauce on top? Count us in! This Puerto Rican specialty offers a perfect...
Bacon and Egg Casserole
Bacon and egg casserole features all your favorite classic breakfast ingredients in one dish. Serve it as the centerpiece of...
Maple Toast and Eggs
My home's in the country, right next door to my sister and brother-in-law's. They and their two children all enjoy...
Three-Cheese Souffles
No matter when I've made these soufflés, they have always been a success. Although I've never seen the centers start...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Is there anything as comforting in the fall as freshly baked pumpkin chocolate chip muffins? Maybe freshly baked pumpkin chocolate...
Doughnut Muffins
Cinnamon sugar–dusted doughnut muffins hit the flavor mark of an old-fashioned jelly doughnut without a deep fryer in sight.
Berry Cream Muffins
If you can't decide which berries to use in these muffins, you can't go wrong using half raspberries and half...
Zucchini Dessert Squares
We planted one too many zucchini plants a few summers ago and harvested a lot of zucchini that year. I...
Texas-Style Lasagna
With its spicy flavor, this dish is a real crowd-pleaser. It's wonderful with side servings of picante sauce, guacamole and...
Creole Cornbread
Cornbread is a staple of Cajun and Creole cuisine. This version is an old favorite, and it really tastes wonderful....
Chocolate Almond Brittle
Here in Kern County, there are thousands of acres of almond orchards. I like to experiment with recipes—always trying to...
Grilled Steak Kabobs
These juicy grilled steak kabobs are marinated in an easy marinade, wrapped in bacon and stacked with colorful veggies.
Squash Custard Pie
Acorn squash has been a favorite of mine since I was little and my mother baked it with sugar and...
Rich Cranberry Coffee Cake
When our children come home for the holidays, I make sure to bake this cranberry coffee cake. I always use...
Whipped Shortbread Cookies
These whipped shortbread cookies melt in your mouth. Mostly I make them for the holidays, but I'll also prepare them...
Miniature Christmas Fruitcakes
I’ve found that people who normally won’t eat fruitcake make an exception when they sample these. Using mini muffin pans...
Finnish Pinwheels
When my sister was hosting an exchange student from Finland, she served these cookies I'd made to her guest. The...
Italian Wedding Cookies
You don't need a party to enjoy these Italian wedding cookies. The soft, lemon-scented, cakelike cookies with a sweet glaze...
Chicken Barley Soup
Chicken barley soup is such an easy comfort food, you'll want it on rotation for all of soup season.
Fresh Fruit Soup
Entertaining is a big part of a military wife's life—my husband was a career Army man—so my soup got much...
Wild Rice Soup
This wild rice soup is delicious and versatile, so you can easily make it, and then make it your own....
Beef Lentil Soup
This beef lentil soup combines tender ground beef, nutritious lentils, and fresh vegetables in a hearty broth, making it a...
Chili con Carne
Chili con carne tastes great right out of the pot, but it will taste even better the next day. Make...
Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Our strawberry rhubarb coffee cake is a slice of spring. Serve it at room temperature with a cup of coffee...
Berry Rhubarb Fool
A "fool" is a British dessert that's usually made with custard. This is a modified, quicker version I created. My...
Chickaritos
After our son grew fond of a fast-food restaurant’s fried burritos, I created this recipe by substituting beef with chicken...