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    Saltine Toffee Bark

    78 reviews

    Everyone loves these salty-sweet treasures—their flavor is simply irresistible. The bark is like brittle, but better. Get ready for a...


    Sweet-and-Sour Pork with Pineapple

    22 reviews

    After my sister moved away to the university, I used to visit her on weekends. She often made this wonderful...


    Shortbread Lemon Bars

    25 reviews

    I've put together two family cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. The special lemon bars...


    Kielbasa Cabbage Stew

    15 reviews

    If you enjoy German potato salad, you'll love this stew. Caraway seeds, smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes and shredded cabbage make...


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    Taco Lasagna

    136 reviews

    If you like foods with southwestern flair, this just might become a new favorite. Loaded with cheese, meat and beans,...


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    Loaded Baked Potato Dip

    26 reviews

    I never thought of using waffle-cut fries as a scoop for dip until a friend of mine did at a...


    Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies

    7 reviews

    My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a...


    Grilled Chicken, Mango & Blue Cheese Tortillas

    2 reviews

    Here's a fantastic outdoor appetizer to kick-start your summer get-togethers. We double or triple the ingredients when we host parties....

    Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Squares

    3 reviews

    I combined a couple of recipes to create these crunchy, chocolaty bars that burst with peanut butter flavor, marshmallows and...


    Caramel Pecan Rolls

    19 reviews

    Soft and sweet, these rolls will get a lip-smacking smile from everyone. They rise nice and high, hold their shape...


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    Creamy Cranberry Salad

    82 reviews

    One of my piano students taught me the perfect lesson in holiday recipes: this fresh cranberry salad. The keys are...


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    Marinated Mozzarella

    24 reviews

    I always come home with an empty container when I bring this dish to a party. It can be made...


    Blackberry Cobbler

    10 reviews

    In summer, blackberries abound in fields and along country roads around here. It's fun to pick them, especially when we...


    Mashed Potato Beef Casserole

    34 reviews

    This recipe came out of my mother's cookbook. The smudges and splatters show that Mom used it extensively to feed...


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    Butternut Squash & Pear Soup

    19 reviews

    Pears give this harvest soup a pleasant sweetness and a nice velvety finish, while curry and ginger provide delightful flavor....


    Coffeehouse Caramel-Dark Chocolate-Latte Cookie

    8 reviews

    These taste like my favorite coffee house drink in cookie form. They're crispy outside, but soft in the middle. —Angela...


    Chicken Chiles Rellenos Casserole

    22 reviews

    My husband likes Mexican food and casseroles, so I combined the two. This chicken with poblanos and chiles satisfies our...

    Dad’s Swedish Meatballs

    22 reviews

    My father used to make these tender meatballs every year for Christmas when I was a kid. Now I carry...


    Quick Ambrosia Fruit Salad

    26 reviews

    I start this with plenty of fruit, add the yogurt for dressing, then mix in just enough marshmallows and coconut...


    Sweet Potato Crescents

    27 reviews

    My family agrees that our Thanksgiving feast would not be complete without these light-as-air crescent rolls. They're a nice accompaniment...


    Cheesy Sausage Spaghetti Pie

    21 reviews

    I have made freezer meals for years now, and this is by far my most requested. In fact, I like...


    Candy Cane Coffee Cake

    4 reviews

    Dotted with dried apricots and maraschino cherries, this tender coffee cake has a festive flavor and look. I love to...


    Sweet Potato Loaf

    3 reviews

    I enjoy making this bread because it lets me use sweet potatoes in something besides pie. I found the recipe...

    Sweet Potato Mini Cakes

    10 reviews

    Whenever I make these cute desserts, I think of my grandmother. She always used extra sweet potatoes from her garden...


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    Lasagna with White Sauce

    10 reviews

    I'm an old-fashioned country cook and I love preparing simple recipes like this lasagna. White sauce, tomatoes and beef are...


    Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad

    29 reviews

    Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It’s a family favorite that is a...


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    Feta Salmon Salad

    9 reviews

    My son David always ordered the satisfying salmon sandwich at a local pub. In trying to replicate it, he came...


    Jack-o’-Lantern Sloppy Joe Pie

    10 reviews

    This sloppy joe pie is so much fun to do and kids love it! You'll never have to worry about...


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    Nutty Broccoli Slaw

    22 reviews

    My daughter gave me the recipe for this delightful salad. The sweet dressing nicely coats a crisp blend of broccoli...