Chocolate Mint Wafers
These festive cookies remind my family of after dinner mints. With my husband and our two children munching on these...
Cinnamon Crisps
I first tried this recipe when I still lived at home. My dad especially loved them.—Sarah Bueckert, Austin, Manitoba
Apple Danish Cheesecake
As a teacher who has lived in eight different towns and taught in 11 schools in three provinces, I have...
Lemon Butter Spread
My grandmother, who was a great cook, brought this recipe with her from England. I use it as a spread...
Apple Upside-Down Cake
Topped with walnuts and caramelized tart apple slices, this apple upside-down cake is both easy and dazzling. It never fails...
Chicken Saltimbocca with Mushroom Sauce
“I created this recipe to capture the flavors of saltimbocca, but without all the fat and sodium. With the addition...
Frozen Chocolate Cheesecake Tart
I first made this irresistible dessert for some dinner guests. They were overwhelmed by it's rich flavor and appearance. My...
Italian Beef Sandwiches
My mother-in-law often served these flavorful sandwiches after church when we'd visit. Because there's little prep work, I make them...
Sweet & Spicy Nuts
Hot and spicy with a hint of brown-sugar sweetness, these snacking nuts are simply sensational. You and your guests will...
Mashed Potato Cinnamon Rolls
A neighbor gave me the recipe for these yummy rolls. They're warm and wonderful to serve for breakfast of as...
Tuscan Pork Roast
Everyone's eager to eat after the wonderful aroma of this roast tempts us all afternoon. This is a great Sunday...
Key Lime Bites
Key limes don’t provide much peel, so sometimes I cheat and use regular limes—for the peel only—in these bites. If...
Cappuccino Mix
One day friends and I were swapping recipes for hot chocolate, and someone came up with this mix. I put...
Panna Cotta with Papaya Coulis
Panna cotta is an Italian dessert that means “cooked cream.” My friend and I developed a tropical version that’s rich,...
Hazelnut-Espresso Sandwich Cookies
The inspiration for this cute cookie came from my sister's description of a hazelnut cookie she tried in Italy. She...
Zesty Broccoli and Artichokes
We grow a lot of broccoli in our garden, so I've experimented with different ways to prepare it. It tastes...
Southern Banana Nut Bread
One day I had two ripe bananas and decided to make banana bread. I found this recipe in an old...
Dulce de Leche Banana Cream Pie
A sweet reminder of South America that comes together fast if you use a store-bought crust and dulce de leche...
Pear Custard Bars
When I take this crowd-pleasing treat to a potluck, I come home with an empty pan every time. Cooking and...
Mediterranean Shrimp Couscous
“This is a low fat, flavorful recipe that my family loves!” It's light and elegant and all the flavors work...
Chocolate Toffee Cake
“I’ve been making this cake for years, and it’s the most requested cake from my family and friends for coffee...
Nutty Chocolate Fudge
I've trimmed down this recipe over the years, and now my family likes it better than ever. They don't even...
Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes
I got the recipe for these moist , filled cupcakes from a dear friend about 25 years ago. I have...
Apple-of-Your-Eye Cheesecake
My most-often-requested dessert, this exquisite cheesecake with apples, caramel and pecans wins me more compliments than anything else I make....
Chocolate Banana Cream Cake
My inspiration for this cake came from my desire to create a dessert combining my father’s love for cake, my...
Chicken Soup with Potato Dumplings
Our family calls this comforting, old-fashioned soup our “Sunday dinner soup” because it’s almost a complete dinner in a bowl....
Contest-Winning Peach Ice Cream
When peaches are in season, this recipe is at the top of my list to make. The pureed fruit lends...
Desert Oasis Chicken
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cook quickly and pair nicely with sweet and spicy ingredients like these. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Barbecued Chuck Roast
Meet the Cook: Whether I serve this roast for church dinners, company or just family, it is always a hit....