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    Creamy Cauliflower Pakora Soup

    3 reviews

    My husband and I often crave pakoras, deep-fried fritters from India. I wanted to get the same flavors but use...


    Shortcut Coconut-Pecan Chocolate Tassies

    2 reviews

    You can garnish these cookies with pecan halves or a couple of chocolate chips before baking, or drizzle with a...


    Crunchy Chocolate Clusters

    1 review

    This easy candy has a south-of-the-border flavor with cinnamon, chocolate and coffee. Sweet, salty and crunchy, it's a great no-bake...


    Lemon Date Couscous

    3 reviews

    Couscous is a great way to deliver bold flavors, and it cooks so quickly. This makes a wonderful accompaniment to...


    Bratwurst Soup

    8 reviews

    I came up with this recipe one day when I had some leftover bratwurst. It has been a favorite of...


    Chocolate Malted Cookies

    50 reviews

    These cookies are the next best thing to a good old-fashioned malted milk. With malted milk powder, chocolate syrup, and...


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    Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

    47 reviews

    My group of friends had a weekly "movie night" during winters on Martha's Vineyard, and we'd take turns making a...


    Bite-Size Fruitcakes

    1 review

    Meet the Cook: Because I didn't care for fruitcake, I had to have the recipe for this after I found...

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    Apple Crisp Pizza

    27 reviews

    While visiting the bakery at a Wisconsin apple orchard, I tried this tempting treat. At home, I put together this...


    Cheese-Stuffed Shells

    83 reviews

    When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got...


    Best Spaghetti and Meatballs

    42 reviews

    One evening we had unexpected company. Since I had some of these meatballs left over in the freezer, I warmed...


    Chewy Pecan Pie Bars

    21 reviews

    This treat is one of my husband's favorites. I've been making these bars for many years, and we still can't...


    Mini Ham ‘n’ Cheese Frittatas

    30 reviews

    I found this recipe a few years ago and made a few changes. I'm diabetic, and this fits into my...


    Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Wings

    3 reviews

    Tired of the same ol’ Buffalo and BBQ sauces? Try spreading your wings with a new balsamic-sugar glaze. Sweet and...


    Black-Bottom Banana Bars

    51 reviews

    These bars stay very moist, and their rich banana and chocolate flavor is even better the second day. My mother-in-law...


    Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

    48 reviews

    I'm a busy mother of two young children. I work in our school office and help my husband on our...


    Lemon Butter Cookies

    7 reviews

    These tender cutout cookies have a slight lemon flavor that makes them stand out from the rest. They're very easy...

    Zucchini Cupcakes

    248 reviews

    I asked my grandmother for this recipe after trying these irresistible spice cupcakes at her home. I love their creamy...


    Polish Kraut and Apples

    19 reviews

    My family loves this hearty meal on cold winter nights. The tender apples, kraut and smoked sausage give it a...


    Apricot Meringue Bars

    3 reviews

    I'm expected to bring these wonderful treats to our family picnic each year. Their sweet apricot filling and delicate meringue...


    Chocolate Caramel Thumbprints

    28 reviews

    Covered in chopped nuts and drizzled with chocolate, these cookies are delicious and pretty. Everybody looks forward to munching on...


    Pineapple Coconut Cake

    46 reviews

    This coconut cake is a guaranteed showstopper at any holiday meal or special occasion. The beautiful flakes of coconut are...


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    Zucchini & Sweet Corn Souffle

    10 reviews

    As novice gardeners, my husband and I sowed zucchini seeds—15 hills' worth! Happily, my family requests this corn souffle side...

    Vibrant Black-Eyed Pea Salad

    6 reviews

    My black-eyed pea salad reminds me of a Southern cooking class my husband and I took while visiting Savannah, Georgia....


    Rosemary Beets

    1 review

    For a simple side dish, I use a slow cooker and let the beets mellow with rosemary and thyme. —Nancy...


    Dinner Poppers

    3 reviews

    I could eat jalapeno poppers all day long, but who wants to say they had seven stuffed peppers for dinner?...


    Stuffed Chicken with Marinated Tomatoes

    I invented this roast chicken to prove goat cheese really is delish. I served it to my skeptical family without...


    Butternut Squash Chili

    7 reviews

    Add butternut squash to chili for a tasty, filling, energy-packed dish your whole family will love. Mine does! —Jeanne Larson,...


    Raspberry Breakfast Braid

    5 reviews

    We also like using blackberries, Marionberries, a mixture of raspberries and blackberries, or all three in this quick and easy...