luisa cotardo

Two delicious and elegant savory tarts for that special brunch event.

Smoked paprika with a hint of thyme creates a seasoned salt with more character.

I've made this very quick, simple, one dish meal for years. You can vary the crushed red pepper depending on how spicy you like it.

Sour cream, thick Greek yogurt, and cinnamon-flavored applesauce make these cranberry-pecan muffins extra-moist and flavorful.

This cheesy blend of catfish and vegetables is a thick, creamy crowd pleaser.

The combination of a sweet, fruity gelatin layer and a pecan-crusted cheesecake-like layer makes for an unforgettable molded salad. You can use black cherry gelatin rather than blackberry, if you wish.

This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious. Whenever I make it for gatherings or work it always gets great reviews. Serve with an assortment of crackers.

A sweet bread with chopped plums and a brown sugar topping is a delicious way to celebrate plum season.

A simple light and sweet salad with goat cheese, dried cherries and walnuts. This dish reminds me of being on the beach.

A colorful pasta salad, packed with veggies, makes a wonderful side at any BBQ. This batch serves a crowd.

Ground beef, olives, egg noodles, corn, taco sauce and seasoning give this throw together casserole it's South-of-the-border flavor.

A mellow stuffing that pairs up perfectly with the Maple Roast Turkey and Gravy.

Mayonnaise, bananas, and chocolate chips team up in this muffin recipe.

In this easy appetizer, much of the flavor comes from the meatballs rather than the accompanying piquant sauce -they 're enriched with real cream and savory onion-soup mix.

Using a lower-fat mayonnaise makes this Amish-style macaroni salad with eggs and celery a lighter option.