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I needed a brand-new appetizer for a big party. I covered polenta with Gorgonzola and a tangy sauce. That’s how...

Chopped bratwurst and maple bacon are a fabulous way to start a pizza. I jazz up this treat even more...

My husband loves pie, so I made one with apples, raspberries and cranberries. It’s so good, I bend the rules...

I stirred up this easy tortellini bake and figured if we all like it, others might, too. Broccoli and bacon...

A trip to Spain introduced me to its culinary treasures, like Manchego cheese and sherry. This appetizer always impresses folks...

My husband's grandmother made these buttery cookies using a star cutter. I've never tasted a cookie quite like it, so...

At party time, I bring out a platter of my easy stuffed mushrooms. I like to make mine with reduced-fat...

I made gingerbread cookies for years before realizing my gingerbread-man cutter becomes a reindeer when turned upside down. They’re super...

These lemony and chewy bars make a refreshing addition to the holiday cookie tray. Try lime juice and zest for...

We’re big on appetizers, so this dip is a mashup of our favorite tastes, like cream cheese, feta, basil and...

Turn salami slices into appetizer shells to fill with the veggies and cheese of your choice. —Melissa Obernesser, Utica, New...

I love spicy food, but I think the creaminess of these enchiladas' topping makes them more friendly to a variety...

You’ll find pineapples and coconuts everywhere in the South Pacific, so we play them up in this creamy cool pineapple...

I like to put twists on my grandmother's recipes, which is what I did with this one. I look forward...

Chicken noodle soup brings back memories of childhood. This revamped version with a healthy twist is a favorite at my...

The aroma of baking gingerbread stirs up such warm memories. This cake looks festive and is even on the lighter...

I tried to mimic Jambalaya from my favorite restaurant and it turned out so well my daughter and husband now...

On chilly nights, we fill the pot with parsnips and celery root for a smooth, creamy soup. Garlic, bacon and...

When my children were young, they loved this apple dessert—and they still do 45 years later! I like it served...

This time of year, one of my favorite snacks is warm banana bread with a glass of nog. I decided...

Finding healthy recipes the family will eat is a challenge. This elegant squash is one we love, and it works...

This slow-cooked beef stew just screams comfort to me. It's also family-friendly—my toddlers gobble it right up! —Courtney Percy, Brooksville,...

This salad makes a beautiful presentation for the holidays with the bright colors of the sweet potatoes, cranberries and spinach....

Nothing says "welcome home" like warm, gooey, chewy cookies right out of the oven with a cold glass of milk—mmm,...

Squash was a hard sell with my family until I paired it with pumpkin seeds, cranberries and horseradish. Now they...

When I make Asian-spiced lettuce wraps with lean ground pork, I remind my family they’re meant to be an appetizer—but...

Young relatives were coming for a Christmas party, so I wanted something fun for them to eat. To my surprise,...

If you love spicy food like we do, then these tasty candied jalapenos—also known as cowboy candy—are for you! You...

Here's my go-to recipe for get-togethers with family and friends. Everyone asks for seconds, and they can't believe they are...