Linda is a bestselling cookbook author and home economist who has written 54 books (53 cookbooks and Medical Ethics for Dummies) since 2005. She has worked for Pillsbury since 1988, on the Bake-Off and other projects. Linda has been a web presence since 2002, developing recipes and teaching people how to cook.
Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of the first things beginning cooks learn to make. All you need is a pan, bread, cheese, and butter! And sometimes you just need a...
Baked Pineapple is a delicious and old-fashioned side dish recipe that is perfect served alongside baked ham or a roast chicken. This casserole is easy to make and everyone loves...
Spring is here! Well, at least the calendar says so. In the upper Midwest, the weather rarely cooperates. Most Easters, for instance, are cold and snowy, and there just aren’t...
We have been into meatloaf this long winter and cold spring. We just had a blizzard yesterday, so warming comfort food is still on the menu. Not much is more...
Meatball chili is the perfect recipe to make when it’s cold outside. The combination of rich tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and tender meatballs is delicious and warming. And this is...
It’s cold and blustery outside, typical for a Midwestern winter So of course I am thinking of the most comforting and warming foods. One of the best – and cheapest –...
I have always loved the combination of ground beef, tomato sauce, pasta, and some type of creamy cheesy sauce. The very first was Sicilian Supper, which uses elbow macaroni in...
This recipe for Palpettoni Meatloaf, which is a mini stuffed meatloaf, is the perfect choice for any fall or winter dinner. I especially love to make it at Halloween, since...
If you love mustard the way I love mustard, this recipe for Creamy Mustard Chicken Bake will be your new favorite casserole. Four forms of mustard combine with flavorful chicken,...
M&M Cookies are like chocolate chip cookies on crack. The candies elevate this recipe to another level. I don’t know who thought of this idea, but they should receive the...
