Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Fresh Corn Fettuccine

I really love corn so it wasn't much of a leap to figure out that with the help of a food processor, I could turn fresh corn kernels...

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Cherry Chiffon Gelatin

I've made this recipe so often, I can hardly read the card any longer. It's a beautiful salad or dessert, but beware. Once you've...

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Corny Mexican Salad

this fresh-tasting medley of veggies tossed with a zesty oil-and-vinegar dressing. Serve the salad alone as a side dish or pair it...

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Balsamic-Glazed Zucchini

I am a member of a community supported agriculture farm. I once received the most delicious garlic and garden-fresh zucchini in a...

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Salty-Sweet Peanut Treat

Who knew slow cooking could transform chocolate, peanuts and pretzels? When the clusters are done, we tuck them into mini muffin papers...

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Shrimp & Vegetable Boil

When my children were small, they liked picking out the ingredients for making this supper. When there’s no shrimp on hand, we use...

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Saucy Raspberry Chicken

I first had this as a teenage babysitter, when the children’s mom prepared it for us to eat while she was out. The kids loved it,...

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Mom’s Soft Raisin Cookies

With four sons in service during World War II, my mother sent these favorite cookies as a taste from home to "her boys"...

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Cashew-Pecan Pie Bars

A buttery shortbread crust is covered with a rich maple flavored topping that is just loaded with pecans and cashews. A little piece...

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Mexican Turkey Skillet

This family-friendly main dish with turkey, black beans and vegetables has a rich Mexican flavor that may seem indulgent, but it’s...

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Quick Italian Veggie Skillet

When you don’t know what to serve, Italian flavors are a good starting point. We combine cannellini and garbanzo beans for this snappy...

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Blood Orange Caramel Tarte Tatin

I never had blood oranges until I moved to California. The orange’s growing season is pretty short, so I use them in everything I...

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