Peppermint Stick Cookies

Preheat oven to 350F. Place a sheet of parchment on a cookie sheet. Blend butter and 6 tablespoons sugar. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla.…

Calvin’s Smiley Cake

A rich chocolate cake sprinkled with toffee pieces

Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers

Canned chiptole chiles season this lower-fat turkey burger.

Heart-Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Low in calories and fat, these cookies are a perfect snack.

Super Summer Salad

Make a trip to the farmers' market for the freshest tomatoes, then toss together this salad.

Bell Peppers with Peanuts and Water Chestnuts

Combine soy sauce and hoisin sauce in a small bowl. Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add peppers and cook until…

Pumpkin Dump Cake

A super-easy pumpkin dessert that's perfect for fall parties.

Quick Apple Dumpling

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease an 8-inch-square baking dish. Peel and core apples. Cut each apple into fourths. Unroll and separate crescent roll dough. Wrap…

Grown-Up Candied Carrots

Honey and cumin give these carrots a complex flavor.

Italian Brunch Casserole

Italian turkey sausage and part-skim mozzarella help lower the fat content of this traditional sausage casserole.

Cranberry Orange Pecan Pie

Fresh cranberries and peacn make this pie a perfect holiday dessert.

Cinnamon Nut Cookies

A great cinnamon cookie, from the Inn at Crystal Lake in Eaton. N.H.

Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles

Place the chicken in a large stockpot or soup kettle. Cover with water (about 8 cups). Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove foam…

Garlic Cheese Breadsticks

These yeast breadsticks are sprinkled with parsley, basil and garlic.

Grilled Vegetable Salad

Prepare a grill with medium-hot coals or preheat the broiler. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate…