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"I really loved Cherry-Chocolate-Pistachio Cookies. They were different then run-of-the-mill chocolate chip cookies. The pistachios gave them a different flavor, and the dried cherries were a nice change from raisins. I’ll make these again and again!" --Susanne Rausch |
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“I grow my own vegetables and herbs, and it was great having all the ingredients at hand for Grilled Chicken over Tomato-Eggplant Ragù. I added a little of my homegrown hot peppers so it gave this dish a little kick. The recipe was simple, and the taste is very fresh and light. I loved every bite.” –Miriam Dodson |
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“Cheese Ravioli with Lemon-Artichoke Pesto has four great items Italians love to cook with: pasta, cheese, lemon and artichokes. It was easy and all my family enjoyed it. I added some nutmeg to this and it was great.” –Anthony L. Fucito |
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"Blue Cheese-Stuffed Pork Chops were divine! The crispy prosciutto, Gorgonzola and fresh rosemary were a very surprising combination that wowed my guests. The salad was crisp and spicy-sweet." –Sharon Payne
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“I loved Peanut Butter-Banana Fluffernutter Bars. I use peanut butter as my comfort food, and I have allergies to chocolate, so this was a welcome dessert. The whole family loved them.” --Patricia Bailey |
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"Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Sage was so simple to prepare. I didn’t think stuffing chicken could be so easy. I’ve made this following the original recipe, but to make it even quicker, I used herbed goat cheese from the deli. It’s always juicy and delicious. Everyone loves it!" --Angela Giesbrecht
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“I love Cheddar-Zucchini Biscuits. When I made them for the very first time, my husband took a bite and said, ‘Oh WOW,’ then ate that one plus about three more. He regularly requests them. My 4-year-old son loves them, too, and it’s a really easy way to get him to eat his veggies.” --Laura Lanemann |
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“Nectarine-Blueberry Pie was great and not that hard to make. I love that I didn’t have to peel the nectarines! It was my husband’s birthday pie, and he said it was the best pie I’d ever made.” --Roberta Daggy |
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"Cherry Tomato Pasta with Goat Cheese is my ultimate summertime recipe. Each year, I make sure I plant plenty of mixed cherry tomatoes and basil so I can make this recipe all summer long! It’s so easy and so delicious!" --Brenda Renyer
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"One of my favorite recipes is Plum Barbecue-Grilled Chicken Breasts. This quick and easy sauce gives a great new twist to barbecued chicken. I use the sauce all the time and always keep some on hand in the fridge. I’ve even substituted peach preserves for the plum preserves. I like it on pork chops, too." --Sandra Wicklund |
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“My whole family likes the flavor and ease of Smoky Steak Skewers with White BBQ Dipping Sauce. My girls, who are 7 and 8, like to help make the spice rub and place the steak on the bamboo skewers. They call it ‘steak on a stick.’” –Lisa White |
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"I love the sweet, creamy texture of Strawberries with Vanilla-Scented Mascarpone Cream. It looks more difficult than it is, and it’s so impressive. I serve it with homemade sugar cookies—simple but so satisfying." –Susan Robelli
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"I love Mediterranean Chicken Salad Sandwiches! The filling is super-quick and easy, and it tastes amazing! I like to spread a little pesto made from my homegrown basil on one slice of the bread to add another layer of flavor." --Mrs. William Stewart
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"I made Blackberry Meringue Bars to take to a scrapbook party, and everyone loved them! I really like the recipe because it’s light and sweet. It was very easy to make and didn’t take a lot of time, which is a great hit with me. All the ingredients are easy to find and not expensive." --Angie Stanton
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“Lemon-Yogurt Grilled Chicken is a hit every time I make it. The recipe is easy to follow, uses basic ingredients and takes no time to prepare. Allowing the chicken to marinate overnight really infuses the flavors and tenderizes the chicken.” --Luisa Posteraro |
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“My favorite recipe right now is Chocolate-Raspberry Cake. My mom and I are always cooking for each other and looking for rich desserts with superb flavor . This dessert has rich chocolate infused with fabulous raspberry flavor. I make it as often as my waistline will allow!” --Denine Girvan |
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“I have a very picky family. There’s not one dish I can make that everyone will eat without at least one person complaining. However, everyone in my family loves Pork Medallions with Fresh Herbs and Lemon! I make it at least once a week. I even started my own herb garden just for this recipe!” --Karry Rosenblum |
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“When I spotted Shrimp Pasta with Chives and Asparagus, I couldn’t wait to prepare it for my husband. It’s now one of my go-to favorites! It’s packed full of flavor (the chives were a big hit!) and can easily be changed up by simply substituting another green vegetable (like fresh, long green beans) for the asparagus.” --Donna Fritz |
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“Mixed Greens, Artichokes and Olives with Avocado Dressing tasted so good. The freshness of the greens, tomato, cucumber and avocado was just too much!” --Joann Bongiovi |
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“Since I’m a huge chocolate fan, one of my favorite recipes is Sour Cream-Chocolate Chip Cake. This cake was so moist and chocolaty. Besides that, it was really easy to make. Anyone would be able to make it, and they’ll love the taste.” --Mark Kline |
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“The recipe I love best is Vietnamese Grilled Steak. The flavor of the lemongrass with the lime leaves made my mouth happy. The steak left my taste buds satisfied.” --Lori Burian |
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“The meat in Gingered Pork Sauté with Spinach is so tender, and the spinach adds just the right touch of sweetness. I took it to a potluck at work, and people were licking the bowl. It’s definitely a winner.” --Stas Trakul |
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“My favorite recent recipe is Chicken Thighs with Caramelized Onions. My husband and I love chicken thighs, and the caramelized onions just finish them off. I also appreciate the recipe being for two.” --Linda Kauffman |
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“French Toast Casserole is the greatest recipe. It’s so delicious, easy to make and versatile; everyone loves it. I have to make it for every family brunch get-together!” --Samantha Steltermann |
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“Salted Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are one of my favorites. I have an old recipe for chocolate crinkles, but the dark chocolate Kiss and salt in this recipe adds a very different a delicious twist.” --Tammy Manek |
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“We live on a cattle ranch, and I’m always looking for new recipes featuring beef. Beef and Orange Salad on Spring Greens was quick, easy and pleasing to the eye! It’s a delicious combination that’s also very nutritious.” --Brenda Piester |
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“Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Artichokes and Olives is the best recipe ever! I can make it in less than 30 minutes, and my Italian husband raves about it! I can make it with chicken thighs or breasts, whatever is available, and the rest of the ingredients are usually on hand. It’s so full of flavor, it’s amazing it's so easy to make!” --Dawn Shipley |
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“I absolutely love Creamy Asparagus Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes. It’s simple, fast and loaded with flavor. To make things even better, my kids love it...a win-win situation for me.” --Rachel Williams |
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“Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread was a great starter recipe for me when I first joined the Club. It’s moist and easy to make. Everyone really loves it when I make it.” --William Allen |
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“It was because of Coconut Beef Saté with Peanut Sauce that I joined the Club. I was looking through an old issue at a doctor's office, saw this recipe and wrote it down on a napkin. It sounded so yummy. I made it the next night, and my husband and I thought it was just that: YUMMY! This recipe is one of my favorites, and it’s a reminder of why I’m a lifetime member!” --Thu Blackwell |
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“Curried Chicken Sandwiches are what a lunch should contain. Succulent chicken, sweet chutney with a hint of spice and the sweetness of mango and cranberries makes this a true meal fit for a king.” --Trey Peters |
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“My absolute favorite recipe is Apricot Almond Bars. I tried it first when I provided food for a small gallery opening in Burlington, VT. It was well-received, and I kept it on my list of must-dos. It’s easy to make with ingredients that I almost always have on hand, and it impresses every time.” --Ingrid Bevz |
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“I saw the recipe for Tamale Pie and thought it would be a nice change. I was hooked once I realized it called for ingredients I normally have in the kitchen! My kids loved it, and even my picky husband said I should make it again. I served it with a simple Spanish rice, a salad and tortilla chips. My kids didn’t use a fork; they just scooped it up with the chips. The recipe is a winner to me!” --Gayle Webb |
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“I love Slow-Cooked Chicken, Butternut Squash and Wild Rice Stew. This dish offers a great combination of flavors and textures and is perfect for chilly winter days. And as if it wasn’t wonderful enough, it’s so easy to prepare! Just put everything into a slow cooker, and dinner is ready and waiting at the end of a busy day.” --Janet McCoy |
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“Caramelized Onion Focaccia never fails. Taking advantage of Vidalia or other sweet onions provides a tantalizing staple my guests have come to expect. The caramelized onions freeze especially well if just slightly less cooked (still golden but with a little body). They simply need to be defrosted to room temperature before spreading on the focaccia.” --Judith Sheppard |
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“My favorite: Coconut Rice Pudding. I love coconut and I love a good rice pudding, so what was not to love about this recipe? I made it with regular raisins instead of golden raisins and used orange juice instead of lemon juice. Yummy!” --Linda Dieter |