Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Crumb-Crusted Pork Roast with Root Vegetables

Perfect for a cold-weather feast, this hearty pork roast comes with sweet roasted veggies and a savory crumb coating.

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Citrus Sweet Potatoes

A mild orange glaze lets the taste of sweet potatoes shine through in this nut-topped side dish. When I was dating my husband, my...

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Yummy Texas Pecan Pie

This ooey-gooey pie's luscious and creamy filling offers that good old familiar flavor so many have come to love!

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Maple-Caramel Walnut Pie

Here’s a wonderful variation on the nut pies traditionally made during the holiday season. The homemade caramel flavored with maple...

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Blackberry Nectarine Pie

Blackberries are a big crop in my area, so I've prepared this pretty double-fruit pie many times. I can always tell when my husband...

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Cranberry Pear Tart

This homey tart looks and tastes like apple pie, except it uses pears! Each serving has half the calories of an average pie slice.

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Cast-Iron Peach Crostata

While the crostata, an open-faced fruit tart, is actually Italian, my version's peach filling is American all the way.

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Chocolate S’mores Tart

I created this tart for my kids, who love having s'mores on the fire pit. It’s truly indulgent. We simply can't get enough of the...

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Favorite Fresh Raspberry Pie

This pretty raspberry pie was practically a staple at our house during the late summer. Our family had raspberry bushes, so we always...

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Triple Chocolate Ricotta Ice Cream

You're going to fall in love with this thick, rich chocolate ricotta ice cream. It has a creamy texture that can't be beat.

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Easy Bourbon Pecan Pie

Crunchy, chewy, not too sweet and simple to make...just what you want in a pecan pie. The bourbon flavor is very mellow, not overpowering.

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Apricot Dessert Bruschetta

Years ago, my mother took a trip to Italy, and this recipe reminds her of the sun-kissed fruits from the orchards there. It's a lovely...

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