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    Bacon-Cheese Puff Pie

    4 reviews

    This recipe comes from my grandma, and it's one of my family's favorites. We love the combination of bacon, tomatoes...


    Light Strawberry-Spinach Salad

    1 review

    This strawberry-spinach salad makes a wonderful light summer meal. All of the flavors and colors complement one another very nicely....


    Contest-Winning Chocolate Truffle Cookies

    35 reviews

    Here's a snack for serious chocolate lovers. These enticing cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside,...


    Neapolitan Cheesecake

    8 reviews

    This rich, creamy cheesecake is a crowd-pleasing standout. It has won first-place ribbons at numerous fairs and is my family’s...


    Chocolate Dipped Brownies

    13 reviews

    My family calls these bars "the world's chocolatiest brownies" and is more than happy to gobble up a batch whenever...


    Chocolate Meringue Stars

    12 reviews

    These light, delicate chocolate meringue cookies are always a hit. Their big chocolate flavor makes it difficult to keep the...


    Orange Chocolate Meltaways

    8 reviews

    The terrific combination of chocolate and orange makes these some of the best truffles I've ever had. As holiday gifts,...


    White Chocolate Mousse

    7 reviews

    This elegant, fluffy dessert is a feast for the eyes and palate. Since almost any fresh fruit may be used,...

    Mocha Punch

    18 reviews

    I first tried this smooth, creamy punch at a friend's Christmas open house. It was so special and distinctive I...


    Pecan Pound Cake

    5 reviews

    This pecan pound cake always turns out great. It's wonderful with a steaming cup of coffee on a chilly winter...


    Hazelnut Toffee

    The Willamette Valley produces a lot of hazelnuts, so this recipe truly represents our neck of the woods. I always...


    Walnut Tart

    3 reviews

    Meet the Cook: The first time my husband tried this, he said there ought to be a law against anything...


    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...


    Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

    13 reviews

    For me, the hardest part of making this quick cashew chicken recipe is keeping the cashews in the cupboard! My...


    Almond Cheddar Appetizers

    33 reviews

    I always try to have a supply of these appetizers on hand in the freezer. If guests drop in, I...


    Crunchy Peanut Bark

    7 reviews

    Cereal and peanuts add the crunch to these sweet and peanut-buttery treats you can whip up in no time. One...


    Walnut Apple Tube Pan Cake

    7 reviews

    At the campground where my husband and I have a trailer, the campers hold an auction of baked goods every...

    Chewy Date Nut Bars

    16 reviews

    You'll need just six ingredients, including a convenient boxed cake mix, to bake up these chewy bars chock-full of walnuts...


    Chocolate Caramel Cookies

    13 reviews

    This is my favorite recipe for bake sales and bazaars. Each delightfully sweet chocolate cookie has a fun caramel surprise...


    S’More Clusters

    8 reviews

    Our two sons love to help me break up the chocolate and graham crackers for these tasty treats-that way, they...


    Nutmeg Sugar Crisps

    4 reviews

    My grandma shared her recipe for these old-fashioned sugar cookies with the unexpected taste of nutmeg. They are light, crunchy...


    Jewel Nut Bars

    7 reviews

    These colorful bars, with the eye-catching appeal of candied cherries and the crunchy goodness of mixed nuts, are certain to...


    Apricot Cranberry Bread

    6 reviews

    I was making cranberry bread one day and wanted to try something a little different. I found a jar of...

    Country-Style Pot Roast

    2 reviews

    My husband goes deer hunting, so I have quite a few recipes for venison. This is his favorite. Hope you...


    Toffee Malted Cookies

    13 reviews

    As much as I delight in sharing these goodies, my family considers them "keepers". It's a wonder I ever get...


    Fruit-Filled Spritz Cookies

    6 reviews

    From the first time I baked these cookies, they've been a big success. Old-fashioned and attractive, they make a perfect...


    Sour Cream Chocolate Cookies

    53 reviews

    These soft chocolaty sour cream cookies can easily be altered to make several different varieties—I've added everything from mints to...


    Cinnamon Snaps

    15 reviews

    Since I'm a longtime cinnamon fan, I decided to give traditional gingersnaps a different twist. My husband and son agree...


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    Swedish Butter Cookies

    20 reviews

    It's impossible to eat just one of these Swedish cookies. Naturally, they're a favorite with my Swedish husband and children—but...