Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Italian Veggie Salad

I created this salad when I needed a crowd-pleaser for an event at a community charity drive and it was a huge success. I have been...

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Crab Quiche with Hollandaise

I discovered this quiche at a diner during a motorcycle road trip with my husband. It was so amazing, I worked to duplicate it back...

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Cinnamon Peanut Brittle

I made this sweet, peanut-packed candy for Christmas and sent some with my husband to work. His co-workers liked it so much they asked...

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Winning Cream of Asparagus Soup

I developed this recipe myself by substituting asparagus for broccoli in cream of broccoli soup. It's a big favorite at our house!

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Creamy Apple Crumb Pie

I revised this classic apple pie recipe from a church cookbook. I knew it was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for a copy.

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Honey-Peanut Butter Cookies

When my husband wants a treat, he requests these chewy peanut butter honey cookies.

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Antipasto Bake

Stuffed with savory meats and cheeses, these hearty antipasto squares would satisfy an entire offensive line! The dish comes together...

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Bourbon Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs

At our house, it doesn’t get any better than deviled eggs with bacon—bourbon candied bacon, that is. See if you can resist them....

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Baked Pot Stickers with Dipping Sauce

Twisting these wonton wrappers like little candies makes them fuss-free, and the dipping sauce is packed with sweet heat.

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Sweet Potato & Chorizo Croquettes

Chorizo and paprika add smokiness to these crispy bites. For a harvest party, make them into little pumpkins using pretzel sticks...

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Herbed Party Potato Wedges

I used to make these potatoes as a side dish and one day tried them out as an appetizer for a party. What a hit! They are great finger...

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Portobello Mushroom and Cream Cheese Taquitos

This party appetizer was inspired by a dish I saw on an episode of Top Chef. I simplified it a little and tweaked the flavors a bit....

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