Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Italian Sub Sandwiches

I serve these sandwiches for a special party treat. The red and green peppers add color along with flavor.

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Italian Turkey Sloppy Joes

“Everyone seems to love my take on sloppy joes. For a change, I often fix them with ground chicken instead of ground turkey and use...

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Pan-Fried Chicken with Hoisin Cranberry Sauce

No need for sides—this recipe makes a complete meal in just 30 minutes. The sweet, tangy cranberry sauce is perfect with chicken...

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Cheesy Onion Roll-ups

These roll-ups are very fast to fix. You can make them ahead and keep them wrapped in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.

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Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

Pureed potatoes help give this vegan cream of broccoli soup a silky texture without the cream! This is a fantastic trick to make dairy-free...

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White Bean & Chicken Enchilada Soup

I made this soup to please my daughters’ craving for creaminess, my husband’s for spice and mine for white beans. Garnish with jalapenos,...

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Veggie Salmon Chowder

This salmon chowder recipe came about as a way to use up odds and ends in my fridge. I thought other readers might enjoy a soup that...

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Bean & Bulgur Chili

Come in from the cold to a piping hot bowl of this zesty bulgur and bean chili. The bulgur adds great texture and heartiness, so you...

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Carrot and Lentil Chili

This lentil chili is one of my favorite plant-based meals. I love to make it in the fall and spring for the satisfying combination...

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Ground Beef Chow Mein

“My grandma used to make a fabulous chop suey with pork, but I found this recipe that uses ground beef and has the same flavor. It’s...

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Barbecue Kielbasa

main dish with corn bread and green beans. "It can easily be tripled for potlucks." Serve the sweet sauce-covered sausage...

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Lime Cilantro Hummus

Enjoy this fun dip with crackers or veggies or on your favorite sandwich or burger. To make it smoother, add a bit more olive oil....

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