Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Garden Salsa

In this recipe, ripe garden ingredients and subtle seasonings make a mouthwatering salsa that's a real summer treat.

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Strawberry Banana Yogurt Smoothie

This frosty strawberry banana smoothie with yogurt is a great way to use up that last banana. Frozen berries and fruit keep it extra...

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Strawberry Mango Smoothies

Sometimes artificial sweeteners make food taste exactly that, artificial. Not so in these smoothies—they're delicious and creamy...

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Strawberry Trifle

I won first prize in a dairy recipe contest with this tasty strawberry trifle. You can double the recipe and make two for large groups.

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Mom’s Potato Pancakes

These old-fashioned pancakes are fluffy inside and crispy outside. Onion adds nice flavor. Mom got this recipe from Grandma, so we've...

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Chicken with Pear & Sweet Potato

When my husband was deployed to Iraq, one of my girlfriends shared this yummy chicken. When he returned home, I made it a tradition...

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Texas Pecan Rice

For a special holiday side dish, I dressed up an old recipe to give it a little more Texas character. Everyone loved the savory flavor...

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Apple-Nut Bread Pudding

Traditional bread pudding gives way to autumn's influences in this comforting dessert. I add apples and pecans to this slow-cooked...

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Chocolate Pudding Cake

This rich, chocolate pudding cake is one of my favorites. I like to serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Whenever I take...

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Pork and Beef Barbecue

It's the combination of beef stew meat and tender pork that keeps friends and family asking for these tangy sandwiches. Add a little...

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Pressure-Cooker Raisin Nut Oatmeal

There’s no better feeling than starting off the day with a great breakfast. I love that the oats, fruit and spices in this homey meal...

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Pumpkin-Pecan Baked Oatmeal

Here’s a yummy wintertime treat. My husband rarely eats in the morning, but when I make my baked oatmeal, he digs right in.

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