Kids love this casserole because it combines two of their favorite fast foods. And I like the fact that I can whip it up with just four ingredients. Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed golden mushroom soup, undiluted 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted 1…
I’ve been stuffing pasta shells with different fillings for years, but my family enjoys this version with taco-seasoned meat the most. The frozen shells are so convenient, because you can take out only the number you need for a single-serving lunch or family dinner. Just add zippy taco sauce and bake. Ingredients 2 pounds ground…
We moved into a house with a yard of fresh rhubarb. To use some of those ruby stalks, we made rhubarb bread with cinnamon and pecans. Ingredients 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh rhubarb (about 12 ounces) 2 tablespoons plus 1-3/4 cups sugar, divided 1 cup canola oil 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3…
If a pastry could be a friend, the Nanaimo bar would be my BFF. This version won Cookie of the Fair at the 2006 Iowa State Fair. Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup baking cocoa 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted…
Put a stack of these beauties out at a potluck and you’ll find only crumbs on your platter when it’s time to head home. Everyone will be asking who made those scrumptious blondies, so be sure to bring copies of the recipe! Ingredients 1 cup butter, melted 2 cups packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla…
This is the family favorite dish for special occasions, and we always make it for my granddaughter’s birthday. Ingredients 3 cups uncooked spiral pasta 1 pound ground beef 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 jar (24 ounces) meatless pasta sauce 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce…
Your guests will be delighted with my bars. They are packed with nuts and dried fruit. I think that when you take a bite of this treat it’s like a mini-vacation to a Polynesian paradise. Ingredients 1 package lemon cake mix (regular size) 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 3/4…
Swiss steak has a been a standby for family cooks for decades, and this no-fuss way to cook it promises to keep the entree popular for years to come. Best of all, it’s low in calories and fat. Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds beef round steak, cut into 6 pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1…
With a toddler in the house, I look for foods that are a snap to make. Loaded with beef, cheese and a flavorful rice mix, these enchiladas come together without a fuss. But they’re so good that guests think I spent hours in the kitchen. Ingredients 1 package (6.8 ounces) Spanish rice and pasta mix…
As a bread baker, I’m always experimenting with new flavor combinations. My mustard and Gruyere bread has become my all-time favorite for sandwiches. The bread elevates every sandwich to gourmet status. Ingredients 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°) 1 large egg, room temperature 1/3 cup canola oil 3 tablespoons…