Roast Chicken with Vegetables
Love a moist and tender chicken but not the mess of actually roasting one? Use an oven cooking bag to...

Orange Barley Chicken
My mother used to prepare orange chicken with rice back in the ‘60s, and it was so good. My version...

Open-Faced Chicken Salad Sandwiches
These uniquely flavored chicken sandwiches, with their sweet-tangy-tart combo of ingredients, are absolutely delectable. “Enjoy this recipe as it is...

Chewy Salted Peanut Bars
My rich bars are studded with the all-American peanut. I like to think famed peanut farmer Jimmy Carter would approve....


Coconut Custard Pie
Coconut custard pie is a delicious dessert made with a creamy filling of custard and shredded coconut, baked in a...
Favorite Blackberry Cobbler
We grow blackberries on our farm that our family enjoys in pies, jams, jellies and cobblers. I love to pull...

Fabulous Green Beans
My family loves this buttery sauce over green beans, whether they’re garden fresh or frozen. Another greeny option: Try sugar...


Simple Pork Chop Marinade
Whisk up just four ingredients for the tastiest batch of marinated pork chops ever.

Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms
These creamy, quick bites are really yummy and couldn’t be much easier to make. I prepare them ahead of time...
Seafood & Cream Cheese Stuffed Shells
“This excellent appetizer is a favorite with my guests! Cool, pretty and easy to do, it has a lovely seafood...

Amaretto Peach Parfaits
This beautiful peach dessert makes the kind of impression a cook dreams about. Making the meringues a day ahead speeds...

Strawberry Cheesecake Sundaes
Ice cream sundae or cake? Go ahead and have both! This cool creation tastes like frozen strawberry cheesecake, without the...

Chocolate Soda
Poodle skirts may be out, but the old-fashioned ice cream soda our Test Kitchen concocted is still a simply perfect...

Meaty Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Marinated artichokes, celery and green pepper are wonderful additions to this hearty spaghetti sauce. Don’t be afraid of leftovers—this tangy...

Chipotle Carne Guisada
Chipotle peppers and adobo sauce add smoky heat to tender stewed beef. We serve this hearty dish with tortillas and...

Brunch Burritos
I like to use a second slow cooker to keep the tortillas warm and pliable when I serve these hearty...

Slow-Cooker Beef with Red Sauce
A homemade rub spices up this tender beef; vinegar and gingersnaps add depth to the sauce. You can substitute graham...
Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff
No more standing and stirring at the stove. This creamy Stroganoff preps in a skillet, then cooks all day while...
Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Lasagna
When I make this tasty chicken lasagna at home, I use a whole bottle of Buffalo wing sauce because my...

BBQ Chicken Baked Potatoes
These baked potatoes are meals in themselves, with a smoky barbecue flavor that will make your mouth water. You can...

Slow-Cooker Tamale Pie
Slow-cooker tamale pie is a flavorful, stick-to-your-ribs meal. Since it's easy to prepare, this recipe is great for potlucks or...

Easy Ropa Vieja Stew
Use your slow cooker for this meaty Cuban classic, which offers bold flavors without a lot of hands-on time. —Denise...

Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Smoked turkey sausage and red pepper flakes add zip to this saucy, slow-cooked version of Louisiana red beans and rice....

Sweet and Spicy Jerk Ribs
This no-fuss recipe takes just minutes to prepare. With its sweet, fruity sauce, these ribs will become an anytime favorite...

Slow and Easy BBQ Ribs
Put your appliances to work for you! Take advantage of your slow cooker’s convenience with these tender pork ribs coated...

Pumpkin Cranberry Bread Pudding
Savor your favorite fall flavors with this scrumptious bread pudding, served warm with a sweet vanilla sauce. Yum! —Judith Bucciarelli,...

Piggy Pops
Anyone with a sweet tooth will go hog wild for these candy-coated pigs. My mother-in-law and I made the cute,...

Pistachio Buttons
This cookie recipe makes a big batch, which comes in handy during the holidays. The green center adds a festive...
Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Pizzelle
I've experimented with different varieties of pizzelle recipes, but this is definitely a favorite. My dad likes to help make...