Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Cool Strawberry Cream

This fruity luscious dessert makes a wonderful ending to a special dinner. When fresh strawberries are not available, I substitute...

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Grapefruit, Lime & Mint Yogurt Parfait

Tart grapefruit and lime are balanced with a bit of honey in this cool and easy parfait.

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Creamy Cantaloupe Pops

I make these delicious pops when the melons are ripening quickly in our cantaloupe patch.

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Cinnamon Spiced Apples

If you’re feeling festive, scoop some vanilla ice cream over a bowl of my cinnamon spiced apples. They’re homey, aromatic and just...

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Sonoran Sunset Watermelon Ice

If you didn’t think watermelon and cilantro could go together in a dessert, this recipe will give you a pleasant surprise! Sprinkle...

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Bacon-Pecan Chocolate Truffles

I love eating these truffles the day after I make them, after the full flavor of the bacon comes through.

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Lemon Sheet Cake

Lemon pie filling lends a splash of citrus flavor to convenient cake mix, and a rich cream cheese frosting gives it sweetness. My...

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Acorn Squash & Pear Soup

This recipe was inspired by a stuffed acorn squash dish that my family loves. I took the flavors and turned it into a creamy soup....

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Chicken Tostada Cups

Several years ago I tried a version of these cups at a restaurant in Santa Fe, and I wanted to make my own spin. These are great for...

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Braided Pork Tenderloins

For a summertime family dinner, I served a jerk-spiced marinated pork tenderloin. Braiding the meat, which is easy to do, makes for...

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Easy Salsa Sloppy Joes

I created these sandwiches when I realized I did not have a can of sloppy joe sauce. The sweet brown sugar in this recipe complements...

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Sloppy Cheesesteaks

Sloppy joes are a favorite go-to dish for busy families, and my spin with melty provolone, green pepper and onions makes for a fun,...

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