Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Blackened Chicken

This spicy blackened chicken packs a one-two punch of flavor. The grilled chicken is basted with a peppery white sauce—there's...

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Classic Texas Caviar

I adapted this texas caviar from one in a cookbook I received a long time ago, and now, I can't imagine a get-together at my house...

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Easy Pot Sticker Soup

Since my husband and I have soup often, I’m always coming up with something new. I saw potstickers in the freezer and decided to feature...

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Chicken and Kale Tortellini Soup

With tender tortellini, artichokes, greens and lots of herbs, this soup is so flavorful. The fact that it's easy to make is just a...

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Chipotle-Black Bean Chili

This thick slow-cooked chili is special to me because it cooks itself while I’m at work. My family and friends love it. It’s really...

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Grilled Romaine with Swiss

Lovely to look at and crazy good, you won't be able to stop eating this fast and easy veggie dish.

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Penne Beef Bake

I had ground beef and veggies on hand so I came up with this pizza-flavored casserole. I never expected my family to love it so much....

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Chocolate Cupcakes

This classic recipe is simply amazing. Try sitting down with a glass of cold milk and see if you can eat just one!

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Individual Turkey Potpies

Savory, creamy potpies are a great way to make those old leftovers new again. These are not your grandma's pot pies...they are made...

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Ham Salad

I first made this for a shower...everyone raved about it. Now when I go to a potluck, I take it, and copies of the recipe.

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Monkey Bread

Both of my boys really enjoyed helping me make this butterscotch monkey bread when they were young. It seemed to taste twice as good...

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Caramel-Scotch Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

I came up with this cream cheese coffee cake recipe so I could make a delicious brunch treat using convenience pastry for the base....

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