Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Frosty Lemonade Pie

Crushed lemon sandwich cookies give this creamy pie extra flavor. It's a wonderful dessert to store in the freezer for nights when...

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Lemon Tiramisu

I created this lemon tiramisu to please everyone in my family. It's a cross between cheesecake and tiramisu with a refreshing lemony...

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Rustic Ribeyes

Since I usually have the ingredients on hand, these succulent ribeyes are a “regular” from my kitchen. But the tender meat also makes...

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Poached Salmon with Grapefruit Salsa

Family and friends often request this recipe ahead of time when they know they’ll be dining with me. I gladly fill their requests...

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Southwestern Bean Chowder

“I’m really fortunate that my children, ages 5, 3 and 1, are great eaters, and my husband loves this soup, too. My favorite beans...

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Quick Bacon Potato Salad

My family was tired of the same old potato salad at family functions, so I created this with the ingredients I had on hand. Now I'm...

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Pressure-Cooker Mushroom Rice Pilaf

A few modifications to our Great-Aunt Bernice's easy pilaf recipe made it a much-requested item for potlucks, barbecues and family...

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Cream Puff Monsters

These "costumed" cream puffs are as cute as can be.

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Pork Grapefruit Stir-Fry

For a refreshing change of pace, try this easy sweet-and-sour stir-fry.

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Vegetable Barley Saute

This wonderful side dish can easily be turned into a hearty entree by adding cooked chicken.

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Frogmore Stew

This picnic-style medley of shrimp, smoked kielbasa, corn and spuds is a specialty of South Carolina cuisine. It's commonly dubbed...

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Baked Chili-Lime Corn

Tart lime and spicy chili powder offer vibrant flavor contrasts in this easy baked corn dish.

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