Tag : New Year's
Dad’s Favorite Barbecue Meat Loaves
It may sound old-fashioned, but it warms my heart to serve dishes that make my family and friends happy. This recipe does just that,...
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...
Chicken and Okra Gumbo
We used to live in New Orleans, but our taste buds don't know we moved yet. I still make many Creole dishes, and gumbo is one of our...
Pork Chops with Dijon Sauce
Here's a main course that tastes rich but isn't high in saturated fat. It's easy for weeknights, but the creamy sauce makes it special...
Chicken Parmesan Patty Melts
I came up with this dish to re-create the comforting flavors of a restaurant-style sandwich. Now it's my husband's favorite dinner.
Maple-Glazed Chicken Wings
Some wonderful maple syrup I brought back from my last trip to Vermont inspired my recipe. These wings have been a hit with family...
Oven Barbecued Chicken
Chicken and Sunday dinner belong together. During my married life on a dairy farm, I'd make this baked bbq chicken before church.
Steak Strips with Dumplings
Take in a parade on the Fourth or spend a day by the lake and come home to this slow-cooked specialty all ready to eat!
Blackberry-Orange Cake
My grandmother made luscious fruit pies and cobblers using blackberries from her garden. I decided to follow her lead and create a...
Hearty Lima Bean Soup
This colorful soup has a golden broth dotted with tender vegetables and lima beans. It makes an excellent lunch or first course.
Ginger Beets and Carrots
I love fresh garden foods, especially ones as hearty as beets and carrots. This is a great way to enjoy the end-of-the-garden harvest....
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu
"Cordon Bleu" is a French phrase meaning "blue ribbon"—given as a prize for culinary excellence. The term...