Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Chocolate Citrus Wedges

These sweet and tangy treats are a perfect party dessert. They refresh your taste buds while satisfying a sweet tooth. Leftover chocolate...

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Sara’s Summer Rolls

“My daughter, Sara, saw Elmo make summer rolls on a Sesame Street DVD and wanted to try them. I tweaked this recipe a bit to suit...

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Zesty Garbanzo Sausage Soup

Even the busiest home cooks will have time to prepare this Cajun-inspired soup. If your family prefers spicier flavors, use medium...

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Flank Steak with Couscous

It takes just minutes to broil this nicely seasoned flank steak. Slice the meat on an angle across the grain for the most tender results....

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Cream Cheese and Swiss Lasagna

I like to fix the chunky meat sauce for this dish the day before, so the flavors can blend. It serves 12, unless you have big eaters...

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Thai Shrimp Pasta

I came up with this recipe while my son was home from the Navy. He loves Thai food, and I wanted to make something special but simple....

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Apple-Glazed Chicken Thighs

My “pickatarian” child is choosy but willing to eat this chicken glazed with apple juice and thyme. I dish it up with mashed potatoes...

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Summer Strawberry Shortcake Soup

When the sun is beating down in the summer and folks are longing for something cool and refreshing, this soup hits the spot. To serve...

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Pops

Set out a basket of these pleasing "lollipops" at your next bazaar or family event and watch them disappear! You can easily...

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Jack-o’-Lantern Burgers

It's fun to "carve" cheesy faces on these nicely seasoned burgers I served at my Halloween theme party. Hungry trick-or-treaters...

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Bacon & Cheese Meatball Sliders

Homemade beef patties and DIY slider buns make these mini burgers the life of any party.

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Vanilla Yogurt Panna Cotta

Panna Cotta always impresses, and it’s so easy to prepare. It's especially stunning when garnished with something colorful, like cranberry...

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