Recipes
Soups & Salads
Creamy Root Veggie Soup
On chilly nights, we fill the pot with parsnips and celery root for a smooth, creamy soup. Garlic, bacon and fresh thyme make it even better.
Desserts
Apricot Ice Cream Soda
This recipe came from my husband’s aunt, who was born in the early 1900s. It's a delightful drink for hot Texas summers.
Chicken
Roast Chicken
Have a hankering for roast chicken? The Taste of Home Test Kitchen has tips on how to roast a chicken perfectly every time.
Desserts
Apricot Hazelnut Triangles
These crispy cookie treats can be changed up—try different nuts and jams, and dark or white chocolate depending on the holiday.
BBQ & Grill
Feta Mushroom Burgers
I got this recipe from my son-in-law and I tweaked it to make it healthier. The burgers are so quick to whip up on the grill on busy nights. —Dolores Block, Frankenmuth, Michigan
Chicken
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Ever tried the popular southern dish fried chicken and waffles? Here's why it belongs on your breakfast menu.
Chicken
Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
Learn how to roast chicken breast in the oven for the juiciest, most tender chicken. These oven-roasted chicken breasts are so good that you'll want to make them every night of the week.
Chicken
Sweet Orange Chicken
This orange chicken recipe with orange marmalade is a family favorite. It's sure to be a hit at your next get together!
Chicken
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
This slow-cooker chicken tacos recipe is anything but boring or bland. Fresh lime juice, chili powder, salsa and corn give the tender chicken a burst of fresh flavor.
Chicken
Baked Balsamic Chicken
As far as roast chicken ideas go, this baked balsamic chicken recipe is one of our favorites. When the aroma from this dish fills your house, your family will think you spent all day cooking. But this elegant Sunday-special roast chicken, flavored with rosemary, wine and balsamic vinegar, is surprisingly simple to make.
Desserts
Strawberry Lemon Trifle
Decorate the strawberry lemon trifle with whipped cream, more strawberries, fresh or dehydrated lemon slices, and sprigs of mint for an extra pop of color. If you don’t want to decorate the top, don’t stress! You’ll be able to see all the beautiful trifle layers in the glass dish, and the taste will more than make up for an undecorated top.
BBQ & Grill
Steak and Shrimp Kabobs
With a flavorful marinade, tender steak, juicy shrimp and vibrant veggies, these steak and shrimp kabobs on the grill are perfect for summer eating at its absolute finest!
Chicken
Beef & Mushroom Braised Stew
Every spring, my family heads out to our timber acreage to collect morel mushrooms, and then we cook up this stew. We use morels, of course, but baby portobellos or button mushrooms or will work, too.
Chicken
Cabbage Rolls
Call them old-fashioned, but these stuffed cabbage rolls are just as cozy and comforting as they've always been. Once you've got the hang of the rolling technique, you can stuff them with just about anything.
Desserts
Cookies ‘n’ Cream Berry Desserts
This sweet berry dessert makes an especially pretty final course in the spring. With berries, a creamy topping and a sprinkle of meringue cookies, it always earns praise.
BBQ & Grill
Grilled Chicken Legs
Why aren't chicken legs always the star of the grill? They're way juicier than breasts, and with the right marinade they steal the show!
Chicken
Sausage Squash Kabobs
Expect a crowd to gather around the grill when these flavorful kabobs are cooking. The zesty honey-mustard glaze gives a lovely sheen to the sausage and veggies
Desserts
Angel Food Cake
This top-rated angel food cake recipe is a light and airy dessert everyone loves. It's heavenly served with berries or other fresh fruit and a dollop of homemade whipped cream.
Chicken
Chicken Fajita Soup
This south-of-the-border chicken fajita soup is a set-and-forget slow-cooker recipe that's a winner at family dinners and potlucks alike. Top it off with fresh avocado, shredded cheddar cheese and cilantro.
Desserts
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses
Eat these pretty treats as is or crush them into a bowl of strawberries and whipped cream. Readers of my blog, utry.it, went nuts when I posted that idea.