Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Creole Scallop Cakes

Experimenting in the kitchen is a passion of mine...a passion I hope to pass along to my daughter. One day I had some scallops and...

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Maple-Glazed Chicken Wings

Some wonderful maple syrup I brought back from my last trip to Vermont inspired my recipe. These wings have been a hit with family...

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Chili Beef Cornbread Casserole

This recipe is my potluck standby. And when I hear that someone needs a good home-cooked meal, I bring them this casserole.

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Easy Mediterranean Chicken

“Friends and family love this. I made it healthier, but it tastes just as good.”

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Marinated Shrimp

My husband's aunt shared this recipe with me ages ago. Not only is it a Christmas Eve tradition in my home, but in the homes of our...

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Smoked Salmon and Egg Wraps

These hearty breakfast roll-ups are great when you're serving a crowd. Everyone enjoys the smoked salmon flavor, which is nicely accented...

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Sweet Barbecued Pork Chops

I often prepare a double recipe of these tangy bbq pork chops, then freeze half to keep on hand. They're so easy and taste so fresh,...

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Oven Barbecued Chicken

Chicken and Sunday dinner belong together. During my married life on a dairy farm, I'd make this baked bbq chicken before church.

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Pineapple Pepper Chicken

I came up with this recipe years ago by combining a couple of family favorites. Easy and versatile, it's great for potlucks. I can...

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Steak Strips with Dumplings

Take in a parade on the Fourth or spend a day by the lake and come home to this slow-cooked specialty all ready to eat!

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Caramel Dumplings

My family just loves these tender dumplings in a sweet, rich sauce. I love them because they turn out wonderful every time I make...

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Skillet Chocolate Dumplings

Why bake when you can make an entire dessert on the stovetop? These dumplings are often requested by my family for special events...

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