Linda's Best Recipes | Favorite Recipes

Welcome to Linda's Best Recipes! I have been obsessed with recipes, cooking, baking, and the science behind it all for 50 years. I have made food the focus of my career and so I know a thing or two about how to get the best results out of the kitchen. Join me and you will be able to create wonderful dishes for your family and friends.

Spaghetti Carbonara with Meatballs

Spaghetti Carbonara is a fabulously easy recipe and one I rely on when I’m just too tired to cook. It can be varied in many ways – one of my favorites is to use blue cheese, or use tortellini in place of spaghetti. You can also add pesto to the...

June 6, 2017

Norwegian Tea Log

This is my favorite recipe in the whole world. Period. There is nothing better than this yeast coffeecake, which is rich with brown sugar, nuts, and a browned butter frosting. The original recipe was a Pillsbury Bake Off recipe called Swedish Tea Log. But since my heritage is from Norway,...

June 5, 2017

Blue Cheese Ravioli Salad

Pasta salads are one of my favorite things to make in the summer. These fabulous recipes are so versatile, and can be made out of just about anything. I love using stuffed pastas to make salads. They add an extra dimension of flavor and texture to the salad. And they...

June 2, 2017

Strawberry Meringue Dessert

I’m sure you have all heard of Eton Mess, the classic English boarding school dessert. That name is so unappealing, however, and the dessert is sublime. It’s very simple, really – just layer whipped cream with crumbled meringues and strawberries. It’s amazing how something so simple can be so incredibly...

May 31, 2017

Mexican Pizza

I have developed a lot of recipes in my time. But none has the lasting appeal of Mexican Pizza, the first recipe I ever created. This fabulous pizza has the most wonderful taste, texture, and appearance and remains my favorite recipe after more than 30 years. I was working at...

May 30, 2017

Easy Chicken Veggie Sandwiches

Chicken sandwiches are so evocative to me. They conjure up pictures of dainty women’s teas, with little sandwiches with the crusts cut off. But chicken sandwiches can range from tiny little bits to big and hearty recipes that will satisfy anyone’s appetite. This recipe is the latter kind. You can...

May 24, 2017

Creamy Chicken Manicotti

Manicotti are those big pasta shells that are stuffed with wonderful fillings. This super simple recipe uses chicken and cream cheese for the filling, and tops the stuffed pasta with a rich tomato sauce. The only problem with manicotti shells is that they tear and break easily after they are...

May 23, 2017

Berry and Mint Chicken Salad

There’s nothing like a chicken salad in the spring and summer. There are so many different combinations of this type of salad. My favorites include the fruits of spring and summer. Strawberries and raspberries are the perfect additions to this gorgeous salad. I add some fresh asparagus as well for...

May 22, 2017

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