Chicken Tostadas

Who can resist the combination of refried beans, Chicken, cheese, avocado, salsa verde and refried beans on corn tortillas? Leftover chicken makes short work of this family friendly crowd-pleaser.

Tex-Mex Beef and Tortilla Casserole

Make this crowd-pleaser as spicy—or not—as you like by controlling the amount of chipotle powder, and by using salsa that is as mild or fiery as you like.

Sweet Potato Gratin

This incredibly rich, creamy, sweet dish will banish all thoughts of marshmallow-topped casseroles forever.

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Whether for Easter or just a happy Wednesday, these potatoes are a great side for ham, chicken or beef.

Chicken Breast Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Olives

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a great starting point for a simple weeknight dinner. But, when you remove the skin from the chicken, lots of flavor is lost. This assertive mix of fresh goat cheese,...

Crostini with Fennel Sausage

This appetizer is a sophisticated, yet simple to prepare, dish that’s rich with luscious flavors of Fontina cheese, Italian sausage and Italian parsley.

Rustic Tart of Fresh Apricots and Goat Cheese Cream

This utterly simple tart is made with easy-to-use purchased puff pastry. Any seasonal fruit, such as nectarines, peaches, or plums can be used, as can thinly sliced apples.

Turkey Picadillo Tacos

A can of fire-roasted tomatoes transforms ground turkey into taco filling. Fire-roasted tomatoes vary in heat by the brand, try a few to pick your favorite. Raisins add sweet contrast to the heat.

Turkey Juicy Lucy

Minneapolis is famous for its “Juicy Lucy”—a thin burger with an oozing cheese filling. Have lots of napkins on hand—and be sure to wait a minute or two after you take these off the fire...