Strawberry Pecan Spinach Salad combines fresh spinach, sweet strawberries, toasted pecans, and a tasty poppy s

French Bread Pizza is dinner AND entertainment in one! Friends and family can customize their own pizzas with

Jump-start your healthful eating habits with my easy White Bean and Kale Soup. It only takes 7 ingredients and

Cranberry Bread with White Chocolate Glaze makes a great addition to your holiday table.  The tartness of the

Three Cheese Phyllo Triangles with ricotta, feta, and mozzarella take your cocktail party from semi-homemade t

Pomegranate Tartlets have a basic pie crust filled with vanilla-rum pudding and then topped with jewel-like po

I recently found out that my mother-in-law has 20 cups of pumpkin puree stashed away in her freezer.  My own

An addictive blend of sweet and salty, Microwave Peanut Brittle is the perfect addition to your holiday confec

Whether you're new to baby bok choy or an old fan, you'll love this crunchy salad! All ingredients can be prep

Cowboy Cookies are a fun, festive cookie with a delicious chewy texture and plenty of chocolate chips, coconut

Fun fact:  I have the same birthday as my brother, two years apart.  We were both born on February 18th.  A

Pizzelle Italian Cookies are light and crunchy with just a hint of sweetness. Great on your holiday cookie pla

This recipe for Chocolate Cream Pie with a Graham Cracker Crust came from my grandma.  She made this all the

Fresh green and yellow wax beans give a traditional Three Bean Salad crunchy, bright flavors and none of its u

Cookie Cake with Peanut Butter and Candy Bars - four ingredients to a happier day! Use whatever candy bars you

There is no faster way to enjoy all your Creole flavors than my easy One Pot Sausage and Shrimp Paella, ready

Eat more vegetables with Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon. Blanching followed by roasting ensures a tender

My version of a classic Italian Antipasto Salad! Plenty of pepperoni and cheese on a bed of crunchy vegetables

Clearly I am surrounded by fabulous cooks.  I frequently post recipes that originated with a friend or family

Quinoa Tabbouleh pairs the ancient super grain with fresh herbs, sweet tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers and fresh l

Who knew an assortment of seemingly random ingredients could produce such impressive results? Curried Couscous

Skip the local barbecue joints - FOREVER. Slow Cooker Beef Brisket is melt-in-your-mouth tender and better tha

Slow Cooker Taco Soup is an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that is a cinch to prepare. Make it in advance and ser

Pub Burger with Artichoke and Feta Dip tops burgers with a creamy artichoke heart, feta cheese, and Parmesan c

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars take only 5 ingredients and 10 minutes (plus chilling time). My Grandma calls them

Seven Layer Salad is like potato salad - there are as many recipes for it as there are cooks.  I did a quick

Egg Cups with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Cheese are the perfect high-protein meal or snack to have on hand in the

If you like bread and butter pickles, you are going to LOVE my Grandma's recipe for Sweet and Sour Coleslaw. 

Deviled Eggs with Dill and Paprika are the perfect elegant appetizer for a party - or a protein-packed snack f

Slow Cooker Baked Beans taste better than opening a can of store-bought, and cook easily in a crock pot! Perfe

Fall has finally arrived in Southern California!  At least, as much as it's likely to anytime soon.  At leas

Find out why Almond Biscotti are easier to make than regular cookies! Also explore easy recipe adaptations for

A Chinese Chicken Salad that can stand on its own as a healthy meal. Lots of chicken and colorful vegetables t

This Hash Brown Quiche with Ham and Cheddar is possibly the last brunch recipe you will ever need.  The first

Salty bacon, sweet dressing, crunchy lettuce - everything you could want in a salad shows up in this Romaine S

Perfect little potato bites for parties, Game Day, or lunch! Mini Twice Baked Potatoes with Cheddar and Scalli