Overnight Cherry-Almond Oatmeal
Would you like breakfast ready for you when the sun comes up? If so, try my hot cereal. It's so...
Slow-Cooker Golombki
I modified my mom's classic Polish dish to fit my hectic life. Instead of boiling the cabbage and then filling...
Spanish Rice Dinner
Spanish Rice Dinner has been a family favorite since I discovered it in our church cookbook. I always have the...
Quinoa-Stuffed Squash Boats
My colorful “boats” with quinoa, garbanzo beans and pumpkin seeds use delicata squash, a winter squash with edible skin that’s...
Stuffed Sweet Peppers
Italian sausage and feta cheese give zest to the rice filling in these tender peppers I've prepared often over the...
My Best Oatmeal Cake
A super-moist bundt cake infused with cinnamon and sprinkled lightly with powdered sugar was one of my mother’s greatest recipes,...
Chocolate Coconut Oaties
There are those nights when you just need a sweet treat. I hit the pantry and improvised this recipe on...
Applesauce Oat Cake
The spicy aroma of this cake brings back childhood memories of my mother's kitchen. This small cake is just right...
Shortcut Sausage Jambalaya
Secret ingredient alert: A pinch of coffee crystals gives my jambalaya its roasty, toasty flavor. This quick and easy dinner...
Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken
I was born in 1936 to a family of eight. Much of our food came from our garden and the...
Carrot Cake Oatmeal
This warm breakfast cereal made in the slow cooker is a great way to get your veggies in the morning...
Meatball Cabbage Rolls
My mother often had these cabbage rolls simmering in her slow cooker when my family and I arrived at her...
Refried Beans and Rice
My children and grandchildren ask for this casserole all the time. I invented the recipe out of necessity one day...
Chicken and Rice Chow Mein
I sometimes make this recipe with leftover chicken and rice. My children keep me running most of the day, so...
Pressure-Cooker Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus
This speedy method of making risotto works every time! —Kim Gray, Davie, Florida
Nutty Barley Bake
When I started bringing this distinctive dish to holiday dinners, a lot of people had never seen barley in anything...
Cajun Rice Dish
A variety of vegetables makes this delicious Cajun rice casserole a hit with everyone. I team up generous servings with...
Green Chili Rice Casserole
"This cheesy bake is wonderful for church potlucks because it goes well with any main course," reports Naomi Newkirk from...
Mediterranean One-Dish Meal
I came up with this recipe one night while improvising with what I had on hand. I love to make...
Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies
Cookie butter and ground ginger add a new layer of flavor. The recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies, and they...
Spicy Stuffed Peppers
This is one of my family's favorite recipes. It can be fixed any time of the year, but it's especially...
Mexicorn Grits
I grew up on grits and have fixed them various ways. I decided to put a new twist on them...
Southwest Black Bean Soup
A friend brought this recipe to a gathering, and it's been a hit with my family ever since! I use...
Ole Polenta Casserole
With plenty of ground beef and cheese, this layered bake goes over big on the dinner table. Adjust the amount...
Northwoods Wild Rice Salad
This is my Minnesota version of a vintage German slaw that’s popular at church suppers. The wild rice has a...
Italian Sausage Rice Casserole
The key to the distinctive flavor in this casserole is the use of Italian sausage. The nice balance of ingredients...
Overnight Sausage and Grits
This recipe is so appealing because you can make it the night before and then pop it into the oven...
Seasoned Brown Rice Pilaf
For those of us who are white rice lovers at heart, this recipe makes brown rice taste great! Everyone takes...
Salted Cashew Oatmeal Cookies
My son absolutely loves cashews, so I loaded my oatmeal cookies with them at Christmas—he loved them! The mix makes...