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.
Bolognese Sauce is a classic Italian recipe made of ground meat, celery, onion, carrots, tomatoes, and some sort of dairy product. I love that recipe, but it can take a...
I have almost always used tortellini in my main dish salads when I want something more interesting than plain old pasta. I love the tender pasta and the savory cheese...
Every Thanksgiving, your refrigerator becomes a treasure trove of the most wonderful ingredients. You won’t have to go shopping for days as long as you keep some staples on hand...
Thanksgiving dinner is one of the most anticipated meals of the year. If you aren’t an experienced cook, it can also be the most fraught with worry. But it doesn’t...
Hot sandwiches are a great idea for a quick dinner. Whenever you heat up a sandwich, it automatically elevates the food to a real meal. And whenever you heat a...
Puff pastry as a convenience food is really a modern miracle. Before the advent of frozen puff pastry, bakers had to make it from scratch. And that means rolling and...
A tostada is similar to a taco, but it’s flat! Tostada shells are usually made by deep frying tortillas until they are crisp and crunchy. But you can also find...
Cream cheese frosting is pretty easy. You just beat together cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar with some vanilla. You don’t need a lot of liquid for this frosting because...
Slab pies are all the rage. They feed a crowd and are more interesting than quiches or ordinary pies. This recipe for Ham and Cheddar Slab Pie is but one...
