Patriotic Pepper Platter
Cream cheese stuffed peppers are easy to make, easy to travel with and wonderful to eat at room temperature. This...
Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus
Carrot hummus is a wonderful appetizer for Easter, Mother’s Day or any spring gathering. The roasted carrots give this hummus...
Cafe Rio Copycat Pork Bowls
My friends are big fans of Cafe Rio's sweet pork tacos, so I came up with this version to eat...
Cuts-Like-Butter BBQ Brisket
With just a few ingredients and steps, this recipe is nearly impossible to mess up. The thin, fall-apart-tender slices are...
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
I had to figure out how to make Hawaiian macaroni salad at home because my husband was getting tired of...
Southern Peach Toasts
These bruleed peach toasts are my creative homage to the beloved southern fresh peach cobbler. It is an upscale presentation...
Blueberry Iced Tea
I enjoy coming up with new ways to use my slow cooker in the kitchen. If it’s going to take...
Saucy Tempeh Sloppy Joes
I grew up eating sloppy joe sandwiches and can't get enough of the messy deliciousness. Even though I eat meatless...
How to Make Pasta Salad
It's so easy to learn how to make pasta salad. All you need is your favorite pasta shape, a tasty...
Berry Brownie Pizza
How could you not love pizza for dessert? A fudgy brownie base is layered with a whipped topping sauce, then...
Apricot Fluff
When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad...
Avocado Crab Boats
These boats are wonderful with tortilla chips, beans or rice. You can also cover them, pack them on ice, and...
Grilled Seasoned Bratwurst
Whether you're hosting a picnic at home or at a park, cook these bratwurst on the stovetop first. Then you...
Barbecued Beef Ribs
These tender, slow-cooked beef ribs with a tangy sauce are a cinch to make. They’re great for picnics and parties....
Cobb Salad Sub
When we need a quick meal to share, we turn Cobb salad into a sandwich masterpiece. Sometimes I substitute tortillas...
Mixed Bean Salad
Making this colorful salad a day ahead gives it time to marinate. We love its flavorful tangy-sweet dressing.
Great Grain Burgers
I've experimented with many combinations of ingredients to make a good meatless burger and this is our favorite. These patties...
Low Country Boil
Ideal for camping and relaxing trips to the beach, this crowd-pleasing low country boil includes a combination of shrimp, crab,...
Cucumber and Red Onion Salad
This cucumber and onion salad is one of the first recipes I came up with myself. It's a great salad...
Light Strawberry Gelatin Pie
There's plenty of sweet berry flavor in this refreshing dessert. Made with sugar-free gelatin and a graham cracker crust, the...
Tzatziki Potato Salad
My son has an egg allergy, so this potato salad is perfect for him. For extra color, add radishes, apple...
Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing
In the wonderful world of vinegars, strawberry is the new raspberry, giving you a fresh way to put those ruby...
Buttery-Onion Corn on the Cob
My mother has been making this oven-roasted corn on the cob recipe for years. Every time I make it for...
Peach Crumb Bars
I had the most beautiful peaches and really wanted to bake with them. I started with my blueberry crumb bar...
Chicken Caesar Pitas
Hand-held and picnic friendly, these chicken-stuffed pockets pack a double dose of whole grains from brown rice and whole wheat...
Colorful Quinoa Salad
My youngest daughter recently learned she has to avoid gluten, dairy and eggs, which gave me a new challenge in...
Mom’s Peach Pie
A delightful summertime pie, this dessert is overflowing with fresh peach flavor. Each sweet slice is packed with old-fashioned appeal....
Chicken Pita Pockets
If everybody's hungry and you're crunched for time, reach for a pita pocket. Just slice them open, fill them up...
Fruit and Cheese Kabobs
We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It's easy to make ahead and carry to the...
