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    Chocolate-Caramel Topped Cheesecake

    7 reviews

    We serve this dessert at our house on special occasions. The topping on the cheesecake tastes like turtle candy.


    Pepperoni Extreme Dip

    3 reviews

    Take just 10 minutes to prep, and in a few short hours, your slow cooker will have you serving up...


    Walnut Banana Cupcakes

    17 reviews

    What makes these tender banana cupcakes extra special is the nutmeg, but make sure it's fresh. They're amazingly good; I...


    Black Bean Soup with Fruit Salsa

    1 review

    Flavorful and filling, Michaela Rosenthal's hearty soup is laced with a hint of lime and has a zesty Southwest flair....


    Banana Cream Chocolate Truffles

    1 review

    This truffle recipe was created from ripe bananas and my imagination, and the outcome blew my family and friends away!...


    Nut-Licious Peanut Butter Bars

    2 reviews

    My friends were astonished to find out these bars were not button-busting. We nick named them bamboozled bars! —Hannah Wolters,...


    S’more Drops

    7 reviews

    I first tried these gooey morsels in a sixth-grade home economics class. My friends and I would eat each mouthwatering...


    Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Black Beans

    4 reviews

    As a vegan, I'm always looking for impressive dishes to share. Sweet potatoes loaded with beans and a touch of...

    Perfect Pot Roast

    10 reviews

    Cooking meats, I have to confess, isn't my specialty. But everyone who tastes this main-course dish wants more!
    I'm...


    Coconut-Pineapple Rhubarb Bars

    1 review

    I make this crunchy, buttery dessert bar with homegrown rhubarb. For an added attraction, serve it warm with frozen yogurt...


    Green Beans with Pecans

    2 reviews

    I collect cookbooks from all over the world and love to try new recipes for my husband or for entertaining...


    Creamy Crab Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    A savory appetizer cheesecake such as this one, dotted with tender crabmeat, is sure to grab the attention and tempt...


    Frosted Brownie Pizza

    8 reviews

    It's impossible to eat just one piece of this dessert pizza with a chewy, chocolaty crust, creamy peanut butter frosting...


    Puff Pancake with Blueberry Sauce

    29 reviews

    I collect cookbooks and discovered this recipe while I was in Texas on vacation. The light and puffy pancake really...


    Buttermilk Banana Cake

    4 reviews

    Meet the Cook: When I was a girl, this was my family's favorite Sunday cake. Since I'm "nuts" about nuts,...


    Crunchy Corn Medley

    3 reviews

    This recipe came from my husband's aunt, who's an excellent cook, friend and mentor. It's crunchy, colorful and combined with...


    Mayonnaise Lover’s Chicken

    5 reviews

    Jennifer Rytting of West Jordan, Utah recalls: “My father-in-law was looking for a good chicken marinade when a friend suggested...

    Chunky Veggie Beef Soup

    13 reviews

    This chunky soup is loaded with tender beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes and green beans—and it sure is tasty! A...


    Garlic Cheese Grits

    2 reviews

    My dad prepared this family favorite every Christmas morning. Grits are a true Southern specialty. The garlic and cheese add...


    Curried Beef with Dumplings

    1 review

    I like making this hearty pot roast in winter and serving leftovers the next day. It's not only easy to...


    Asparagus, Bacon & Shallot Tart

    2 reviews

    My tart is adapted from my mom's quiche recipe. She lives thousands of miles away from me in the U.K.,...


    Honey-Dijon Potato Salad

    14 reviews

    No matter which recipe I tried, my potato salad always turned out bland. So I came up with this creamy...


    Vegetarian Taco Salad

    1 review

    The cute tortilla bowls that hold this Southwestern salad are a snap to bake int the oven. We use canned...

    Barbecue Lasagna

    13 reviews

    This hearty dish is a nice change of pace from more traditional lasagna. The barbecue flavor is fantastic!—Hazel Selle, Hartford,...


    Overnight Apple French Toast

    13 reviews

    My in-laws own and operate an orchard, so we have an abundance of fruit fresh from the trees. This dish...


    Smoked Mozzarella Chicken with Pasta

    7 reviews

    Take an ordinary chicken breast into wow territory with just a few extra ingredients. Use prosciutto instead of ham to...


    Baked Apple Dumplings

    8 reviews

    These versatile dumplings can be made with peaches or mixed berries in place of apples, and drizzled with hot caramel...


    Four-Cheese Pate

    1 review

    This impressive and festive-looking cheese spread is simple to put together and never fails to get raves at parties. Before...


    Cedar Plank Salmon with Blackberry Sauce

    3 reviews

    Here's my go-to entree for a warm-weather cookout. The salmon has a rich, grilled taste that's enhanced by the savory...