Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Layered Pumpkin Dessert

Pretty layers of cheesecake and pumpkin star in this prize-winning torte. Not too heavy, it's especially nice with a big holiday meal....

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Strawberry-Lime Bars

Our family loves fresh strawberries so I look for different ways to use them. This tempting, yummy dessert has sweet strawberries,...

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

I received this recipe from a co-worker who made these heavenly bars for a potluck. Since they combine two favorite flavors—chocolate...

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Zucchini Dessert Squares

We planted one too many zucchini plants a few summers ago and harvested a lot of zucchini that year. I was looking for ways to use...

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Creamy Mocha Frozen Dessert

Light as a feather, this cool, satisfying dessert is delicious and impressive to serve. It's an excellent dessert to take to a potluck...

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Pork Chops with Nectarine Sauce

As a dietitian, I’m always looking for ways to make meals healthy and delicious. These juicy chops are fast, too.

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Spinach-Orzo Salad with Chickpeas

The first version of this salad was an experiment in mixing together some random ingredients I had on hand. It was a success, and...

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Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin

This meal is so quick, easy, and so good. I usually have all the ingredients on hand and everyone enjoys the honey mustard flavor.

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Bacon-Cheese Topped Chicken

Mushrooms, bacon strips and Monterey Jack cheese top these tender marinated chicken breasts that provide a flavorful dining experience...

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Broccoli-Ham Macaroni

Creamy and cheesy, this dressed-up version of mac and cheese provides all the goodness of comfort food without the extra fat.

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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

A friend of mine served this scrumptious, comforting dish at her wedding. I liked it so much, I asked for the recipe. The potatoes...

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Chili Potato Wedges

These potato wedges make a perfect side any time you're looking for full-flavored fries. They go especially well with burgers on the...

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