Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Orange Beef Lettuce Wraps

This is a lighter version of a restaurant favorite. I also recommend trying these wraps with ground chicken or turkey.

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Homemade Fortune Cookies

Our home is often filled with family and friends, so I'm always cooking up something. I created this recipe when I was looking for...

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Pineapple Shrimp Stir-Fry

I came up with this recipe for a luau-themed party and served it with sliced papaya, mango and avocado. Delish! If you don't care...

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New Orleans-Style Spicy Shrimp

We have family members who attended college in New Orleans. This shrimp captures their favorite flavors from the Big Easy, with the...

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Halloween Chocolate Spiders

"Turn your kitchen into a 'web site' by preparing a batch of these creepy candy spiders,"

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Quick Ravioli & Spinach Soup

I love my Italian-American traditions, but wanted a quicker Italian wedding soup. I created this shortcut version with ravioli.

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Tuxedo Strawberries

Dress up special occasions with these high-fashion fruit treats! The strawberries are easy to decorate, and folks love them.

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Spinach Artichoke-Stuffed Tomatoes

These are sure to be a delicious addition to any buffet table. They are so wonderful and will impress everyone at how fancy they are.

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Chicken with Mango-Raspberry Salsa

The slight spice from the jalapeno pairs well with the sweet mango and raspberry salsa in this grilled chicken entree.

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Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Slaw

We like to eat meatless at least one day a week, so I always keep cans of various beans in the pantry for quick-to-prepare meals like...

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Greek Tilapia

While on a trip through the Greek islands, my husband and I had a dish that we loved. I tried to duplicate it by combining several...

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Beef and Spinach Skillet

Over the years, I've tried to instill a love of cooking in our seven children. And we've enjoyed a variety of delicious recipes, including...

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