Makeover Cheddar Biscuits
Here's our crack at the never-ending biscuits from Red Lobster. Made from scratch with lighter ingredients, they're just as cheesy...
Makeover Chicken Enchilada Soup
Even though they have many other delicious dishes on the menu, I always find myself ordering Chicken Enchilada Soup from...
Nut-Licious Peanut Butter Bars
My friends were astonished to find out these bars were not button-busting. We nick named them bamboozled bars! —Hannah Wolters,...
Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Figs
Here’s a special appetizer that won’t last long! Fruit, caramel and rich dark chocolate add a sweet touch to this...
Manicotti
Ricotta-and-Parmesan-stuffed manicotti, baked in rich marinara sauce, makes a hearty and impressive vegetarian main dish. Smart shortcuts, like using store-bought...
Cheesecake with Caramel Apple Topping
Years ago, I decided to dress up my basic cheesecake by adding a topping of caramel apple slices. The rich,...
Mom’s Chocolate Bread
My mom made this divine chocolaty bread for holidays or at special request. I always think of my family when...
Irish Cream Cupcakes
If you're looking for a grown-up cupcake, give these a try. You'll have a hard time limiting yourself to one!...
California Quinoa
I’m always changing this salad up. Here I used tomato, zucchini and olives for a Greek-inspired salad. Try adding a...
Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Stew
Shh! Don’t tell anyone! This recipe is so simple, but you’d never know it. My husband, who normally doesn’t like...
Avocado Sandwiches
Try my avocado sandwich for an exciting flavor twist on grilled cheese. The avocados make them extra creamy. —Deborah Williams,...
Herbed Cheese Sticks
We love the breadsticks we get hot from the oven at our local pizza parlor. Now I can serve that...
Nutella Pie
Our Nutella pie has no shortage of the famous chocolate-hazelnut spread inside its pillowy filling.
Veggie Omelet with Goat Cheese
My family eats a lot of vegetables so I'll set some aside at dinner to use in an omelet the...
Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream
Our pumpkin cheesecake ice cream recipe proves that cool treats are just as good on chilly days as scorching-hot ones.
Sunny Strawberry & Cantaloupe Salad
My little ones absolutely love this salad and ask me to make it all the time. Fruit and cheese taste...
Blue Cheese Flat Iron Steak
This is one of my favorite flat iron steak recipes. If you haven't already enjoyed the rich, creamy pairing of...
Asparagus Phyllo Bake
I'm Greek and I grew up wrapping everything in phyllo dough. When asparagus is in season, I bring out the...
Parmesan-Broiled Tilapia
I love that simple Parmesan cheese brings such richness to an otherwise mild-tasting fish. It's one dish where leftovers are...
Italian-Style Veggie Wraps
Yummy! There are so many great flavors and textures in these wraps. Feel free to experiment with the ingredients—use mozzarella,...
Chocolate-Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart
Bound to impress, this dessert features velvety cream cheese, fresh red strawberries and a drizzle of fudge atop a crunchy...
Tortellini with Asparagus & Lemon
This is a terrific warm-weather dish, loaded with fresh flavors. I make mine meatless, but some sliced grilled chicken on...
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
My buffalo chicken quesadillas are filling enough to serve as a meal and versatile enough to win big points as...
Shrimp & Feta Cucumber Rounds
I love the contrasting tastes and textures of these rounds. Each bite balances the refreshing burst and crunch of cucumber...
Lime Basil Pie
This sweet lime and basil dessert has a unique taste, plus less calories and fat than the traditional Key lime...
Layered Ranch Dip
I found something similar to this in one of my cookbooks for kids. It looked delicious, so I decided to...
Balsamic Steak with Red Grape Relish
I love how steak marinated in balsamic vinaigrette goes so well with a relish of red grapes and blue cheese....
Cavatappi Mac and Cheese
With a crunchy, buttery, bacon-spiked bread crumb topping, this corkscrew cavatappi mac and cheese is a grown-up version of the...
Minty Watermelon Salad
My 4-year-old twin grandchildren love to cook in the kitchen with me. Last summer, the three of us were experimenting...