Cheese-Trio Artichoke & Spinach Dip
No appetizer spread is complete without one amazing dip, and this is it. Creamy, cheesy and chock-full of veggies, it...
Au Gratin Potatoes with Green Chiles
These cheesy potatoes would be quite popular at holiday meals or potlucks. I like to serve it with my holiday...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Tarts
We love the flavors of chocolate and peanut butter and this tart gives us the best of both. This is...
Turkey Cordon Bleu with Alfredo Sauce
For our annual Kentucky Derby party I wanted to create a twist on a traditional Kentucky Hot Brown sandwich, and...
Gruyere Mac and Cheese
Creamy with a crispy baked crust, Gruyere mac and cheese offers a rich, nutty flavor you can't quite get from...
Shallot-Blue Cheese Dip
Perfect party fare, this five-ingredient dip is a treat on baked potatoes too. —Alisa Pirtle, Browns Valley, California
Gorgonzola Pear Tartlets
Whether you serve these simple tartlets as an appetizer or dessert, they're too good to pass up. I leave the...
Apple Cobbler Cheesecake
I call this combination of two classic desserts my "lucky” recipe. It won top honors when I entered the baking...
Tender Garlic Cheese Breadsticks
Garlic breadsticks complement so many dishes. These tender ones pair well with Italian dishes, salads and soups. —Ann Volner, Maryville,...
Tomato-Goat Cheese Spread
A good friend shared this recipe with me. It is super easy and so delicious. Guests will love it! It's...
Corn Quesadilla
Corn quesadillas are a surefire hit on their own, and they pair well with a variety of Mexican-themed dishes. We...
White Chocolate Brie Cups
Try these unique little tarts as an appetizer before a special meal, or save them for a surprisingly different dinner...
Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
I love to serve lighter desserts that will satisfy those with a sweet tooth. I make these every Christmas Eve,...
Oatmeal Rollout Cookies
For special events, my mother would bring these cookies to the rural school I attended. She decorated each cookie with...
Mac and Cheese Pizza
Yes, this mac and cheese pizza is exactly what it sounds like! Cheese and carb lovers, unite: Your dream dinner...
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Chicken Caesar pasta salad is like the Goldilocks of lunch ideas. It’s perfect when you’re too hungry for a salad,...
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
I can't make this dish without printing enough copies of the recipe to hand out to girlfriends at my book...
Salad-Topped Flatbread Pizzas
The crisp veggies on top of the cream, cheese and meat are so refreshing. And the vinaigrette gives these pizzas...
Cheddar Gougeres
Gougeres-French cheesy cream puffs-are usually made with Gruyere cheese but I often substitute with the sharpest cheddar I can find...
Pineapple Cheesecake-Topped Cake
My brother-in-law asked me to make a cheesecake version of pineapple upside down cake, and after many attempts, I...
Roasted Cauliflower Mash
Here’s a tempting yet lower-carb alternative to traditional side dishes of spuds or rice. Guests who don’t detect the cauliflower...
Rich & Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
For special occasions (like my husband’s birthday dinners), I mash potatoes with cream cheese, sour cream and Parmesan. It's divine...
Cajun Chicken Lasagna
Destined to be a new favorite with all around the table, this zesty take on traditional Italian lasagna is a...
Frito Corn Salad
Frito corn salad is bursting with flavor and texture.
Pomegranate Splash Salad
The sparkling pomegranate gems make this salad irresistibly beautiful. My family loves it at holiday gatherings when pomegranates are in...
Sweet Potato Cheesecake
Bored with pumpkin pie? Our sweet potato cheesecake sings with the same fall flavors but features a creamy layered filling...
Ham and Cheese Cream Puffs
Cream puffs are a family favorite, but I prefer them savory and not sweet, so this is my take on...
Grilled Red Pepper Dip
We grill peppers with rosemary and garlic, then blend them with sun-dried tomatoes for a creamy spread to pass with...
Coconut-White Chocolate Cheesecake
Friends have suggested over and over that I submit this creation to a magazine because it's so good. For the...