Tag : Appetizers
Confetti Spaghetti
It's not uncommon for folks to go back for second helpings of this hearty main dish when I share it at church potluck suppers. The...
Makeover Creamy Mac & Cheese
Macaroni and cheese just may be king of the comfort foods. This sensational version is bubbling with creamy goodness—but is...
Artichoke Cod with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Cod is a great break from heavier dishes. I like to serve it over a bed of greens, or with pasta or quinoa. A squeeze of lemon gives...
Turkey-Thyme Stuffed Peppers
Chloe, my 3-year-old, is a big fan of these healthy peppers, which have a wonderful thyme flavor. She likes to help mix the ingredients...
King Cake with Cream Cheese Filling
Round out your Mardi Gras celebration with a King Cake—a colorful ring-shaped pastry drizzled with green, gold and purple icing. This...
Pico de Gallo
This easy pico de gallo recipe is a classic for good reason. It pairs with just about everything! My tip is to let it chill for an...
7-Layer Gelatin Salad
Here's an eye-catching salad that my mother makes for Christmas dinner each year. You can choose different flavors to make other color...
Cream Cheese and Swiss Lasagna
I like to fix the chunky meat sauce for this dish the day before, so the flavors can blend. It serves 12, unless you have big eaters...
Thai Shrimp Pasta
I came up with this recipe while my son was home from the Navy. He loves Thai food, and I wanted to make something special but simple....
Jack-o’-Lantern Burgers
It's fun to "carve" cheesy faces on these nicely seasoned burgers I served at my Halloween theme party. Hungry trick-or-treaters...
Spicy Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet
I created this easy skillet dish to use up the boil-in-a-bag rice in my cabinet. The result packs a lot of flavor.
Lemon Zucchini Drops
When we lived on the East Coast, a nearby fruit and vegetable stand had a bakery featuring these soft, cakelike cookies. We missed...
