Recipes

This soup is so yummy on a cold day.

Ants on a log is a fun snack that kids can make. The recipe consists of artfully arranged celery, peanut butter, and raisins. Ants on a log is a fun snack that kids can make. The recipe consists of artfully arranged celery, peanut butter, and raisins.

Tahini-free hummus that only takes minutes, and is a favorite with my kids.

My Italian family loves this recipe! A crusty loaf of Italian bread is cut in half, and layered with olives, and various meats and cheeses.

I'm always on the lookout for easy and delicious things to make for breakfast that are on the one hand, relatively healthy and good for you, while on the other hand, not too good for you. I think these really do fit the bill. These are normally made with strawberry preserves, but here we're using fresh strawberries for a little lighter and lower-sugar approach. For best results, refrigerate before serving.

Mustard powder, dill weed, garlic powder, and onion flakes are combined in this amazing egg salad. I've always had rave reviews of this great sandwich salad. Best served chilled, on white or wheat bread.

This is a great version of your basic peanut butter sandwich! Applesauce is used in place of jelly. Kids love it, and it has less sugar than regular jelly so it is much better for you.

Corn dog muffins are an easy way to make a version of the popular treat from the fair. You can substitute cocktail wieners for hot dogs.

Using some fresh and some canned ingredients, this chili is a snap to throw together and will keep you craving it for days. Chunky zucchini, fresh green onion, sour cream, and - what the heck - shredded Cheddar cheese, are sure to make this your favorite chili recipe. If you like beans in your chili, garbanzos right out of the can are great in this.

I always ate these in school, and kids actually love them.

Mixture of different delicious berries.

My girlfriend brought these granola bars over for a playgroup one morning and ever since they've been a staple! My son requests them almost daily so I usually triple the recipe and make 2 trays so we have plenty on hand.

This takes boring canned tuna and adds a little zing to it. Dill pickle relish works great, too.

I got this recipe from a co-worker after having them at a baby shower. They are absolutely wonderful, even if you're like me and NOT fond of spinach. These spinach roll-ups are so easy to make.

These yummy muffins are made with all whole wheat flour and lots of fresh blueberries. My husband says they're the best muffins he's ever tasted, and even my super picky kids love them!

This rotini pasta salad is a standard for potlucks. This recipe makes a nice big salad that tastes great!

To make a delicious Pea Soup without all the fat simply substitute chicken stock for most of the liquid in your favorite recipe! The soup will cook down and be flavorful, though mild in taste. My family loves this substitute!

I learned this gyoza recipe while living in Japan. These pot stickers can be served hot or cold, with or without the dipping sauce.

These blueberry bars are easy to make and never last long. Kids love them!

This irresistible, zesty Mexican-style bean and rice salad recipe comes together quickly and easily using refreshing ingredients bursting with flavor, texture, and color. It's a virtual fiesta in the mouth!

I was craving apple dip that I loved as a child, so I called my nanny and she gave me her recipe. The second I tasted it, I was flushed with happy childhood memories. Enjoy with slices of apples — it tastes like caramel!

These rolls are JUST like the ones the cafeteria ladies make in the school lunch rooms! My 8-year-old daughter loves the cafeteria rolls and said my recipe was even better! You can't mess these up! They are super easy and everyone will want the recipe. We eat the leftovers for breakfast or put cheese and turkey in warmed rolls for a quick lunch!

This ham and cheese crescent roll-up recipe adds an easy wow to a weeknight dinner, and they're ready in just 25 minutes.

This easy vegetarian chili is so versatile. You can throw whatever you have into the pot, and it'll turn out great. (I added some leftover salsa once.) It's very colorful, not to mention delicious.

These tasty turkey wraps are great for lunch or sliced into smaller pieces for little after-school snacks or party appetizers.

This granola bar recipe is super easy to make with oats, coconut, and peanut butter for a wholesome snack any time of the day!

This delicious chicken, rice, and vegetable soup is perfect as a meal, or try it as a snack to stave off hunger between meals.

These peanut butter noodles are kid-friendly and full of bright flavors. You can also make this recipe with spaghetti pasta.

These apple chips with cinnamon will disappear almost as quickly as you make them! They're perfect for snacking and easy to take on the road. The secret is to bake them at a very low temperature for a long time, dehydrating the apples.

This vegan quinoa recipe is a very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.

This oatmeal cookie is one of my favorite cookie bar recipes.

These blonde brownies are rich and chewy, with chocolate chips on top.

I wanted to make on-the-go oatmeal bars without the artificial ingredients found in commercial bars. This recipe provides a base for chewy oatmeal bars, but you can add flavor and texture by incorporating dried fruits, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts to suit your own tastes. Packed with oats, these are perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast, snack, or lunch box addition.

These are delicious make-ahead lunch wraps you can freeze as a handy lunch to take to work! Just make, freeze, and heat in the microwave for a very balanced meal.

An oatmeal banana muffin that's a healthy and delicious morning treat!

Quick and easy shrimp recipe with a lot of flavor. Serve over a bed of rice with the juices from the pan.

This creamy shrimp dish will make any pasta lover swoon.

This delicious shrimp and chicken stir fry is chock full of brightly-colored vegetables in a flavorful ginger-garlic sauce. Serve over rice or noodles.

This creamy layered shrimp dip with cocktail sauce and green onions looks so pretty! I like to sprinkle some sliced black olives on top for a nice flavor twist. It's always a favorite at parties.

This lazy hot crab dip is mixed, baked, and served straight from the can. It's perfect for when you have that craving and don't want to make a big batch. Serve with crackers or crostini.

This lovely lemon garlic shrimp dish with spaghetti pasta is deliciously creamy and comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights!

These Tuscan butter shrimp, in a delightful cherry tomato and sun-dried tomato cream sauce, can be served over pasta or polenta, or with a salad and toasted sourdough bread.

This recipe for the ultimate Lowcountry shrimp and grits is modeled after my mother-in-law’s recipe, for which she won first place in Charleston, SC. It features grits with fresh white sweet corn, topped with a rich tomato gravy and deep fried shrimp, then finished with crumbled bacon.

This colorful shrimp stir fry with pineapple, bell peppers, red onion, and broccoli is a rainbow of deliciousness on your plate! Serve over hot, fluffy rice to soak up the savory ginger and garlic sauce.

Deliciously crispy fried shrimp cooked in the air fryer are piled onto toasted rolls with a flavorful coleslaw to make a lighter version of the classic po' boy sandwiches you love!

This shrimp and bacon pasta salad is a simple, yet delicious pasta salad and a great addition to any cookout, or serve it as a complete meal for busy families. It's light and easy to make. For those who love cheese, add your favorite cheese.

Oysters casino are a wonderfully decadent appetizer. Serve with a mignonette and a simple salad.

This shrimp biryani is aromatic and complex, homey and comforting. A mixture of spices, bloomed in ghee, flavor both the rice and tomato sauce, and the entire dish is baked layered with spiced yogurt-marinated shrimp.

This Beetlejuice-inspired shrimp cocktail is a perfect appetizer for any occasion. The spicy homemade aioli is what sets this shrimp cocktail apart from all the rest.

You will love these mussels with chorizo, a twist on tradition. The rustic, tomato-based broth combined with the amazing flavors from the chorizo will please your taste buds.

This Low Country shrimp and potato salad is treated just like a shrimp boil. You cook everything—potatoes, eggs, and shrimp—in a seasoned broth. Show up at your next party with this yellow potato salad with shrimp in it—weird, maybe, but delicious. It’s best served very cold.

This mango shrimp ceviche is the perfect summer dish. With crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes and mango, jalapeno, and lime juice, it's light, full of flavor, and a great combination of sweet and heat.