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    Spinach-Onion Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

    I knew this spinach salad was something special when my picky husband asked for seconds! The sweet-tart bacon dressing with...


    No-Bake Cappuccino Dessert

    Summer gatherings call for cool desserts like this one. Lots of the party invites I receive come with a request...


    Blackberry-Topped Sponge Cakes

    The recipe for my blackberry cakes is easy to play with. You can replace the sponge cake with angel food,...


    Butternut Squash Butter

    Looking for a tasty way to use up those pumpkins and have a wonderful gift during the holidays? My pumpkin...


    Grilled Tomato with Fresh Corn

    Grilling the tomatoes and corn makes this side dish feel special and it's so simple to do. I like to...


    Mocha Baked Alaskas

    Make these baked Alaskas ahead of time—you can torch the completed desserts and freeze them up to 24 hours before...


    Chocolate-Dipped Hazelnut Macaroons

    These pretty cookies are perfect for the special holiday season and pretty easy to make! —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri


    Favorite Mint Hot Chocolate

    This is one of my husband's favorite winter drinks. I love the minty, chocolaty recipe because it's like Christmas in...

    No-Bake Fruitcake

    "Keep your oven free for other holiday baking with this easy recipe," suggests Joy Maynard of St. Ignatius, Montana.


    Banana Butter Pecan Kabobs

    Desserts with bananas remind me of Grandma. She and my mom taught me to cook. I rarely measure. For this...


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    Caliente Christmas Cheese Crisps

    To fire up the crowd, I pack these homemade crackers with bacon, pumpkin seeds and French-fried onion rings. Dunk them...


    Hoisin Meatballs

    These meatballs are braised in hoisin sauce and cabernet sauvignon for a delicious, rich sauce. If you prefer not to...


    Black Forest Panettone Pudding

    My chocolate-cherry bread pudding uses Panettone, the holiday bread people often receive but aren't sure how to use. I make...


    Spirited Spaghetti

    Transform this pizza-flavored pasta sauce into something spooky by adding some black food coloring to the pasta water.—Robert Smith, Las...


    Mixed Grill Kabobs

    These hearty kabobs combine beef and sausage, two of my favorite foods. Both the meat and vegetables are marinated before...


    Lo Mein Noodles

    One of the things my husband and I share is a love of Asian food. At the end of the...


    Pineapple Fudge

    Pineapple may seem like a strange ingredient for your Christmas fudge, but this light-colored version is a really yummy, refreshing...

    Spicy Turkey Tenderloin

    Here's a full-flavored dish that will really wake up your taste buds.


    Orange-Spiced Brisket

    Give tender beef a festive touch with cinnamon, cloves, coriander and a kiss of sweetness from orange and dates. —Taste...


    Halloween Caramel Apples

    A chocolate drizzle sprinkled with crushed candy makes ordinary caramel apples especially yummy—like the fancy ones in some candy shops....


    Lemon Dessert Sauce

    While this sauce makes a wonderful topping for angel food cake, it's also great as a glazed for roasted chicken...


    Shredded Pork Tacos

    I used to make a similar recipe with beef, but I switched to pork when we lived in Singapore for...


    Lemon-Garlic Pork Tenderloin

    I enjoy grilling, so I worked hard to develop marinades and sauces to accompany the meats. This blend of tangy...

    Weeknight Chicken Fajitas for Two

    My family loves fajitas and asks for them at least once a week. This quick and easy version gets as...


    Fluffy Sausage Omelet

    At Christmastime, we get family members together for a breakfast meal. I serve this omelet with a fruit salad, hash...


    Pork Chops with Gravy

    This is an impressive and elegant dish that can be served to guests. You can use any fresh herbs you...


    Easy Breve

    If you prefer a creamier cappuccino, try a breve. The half-and-half cream creates a thick, rich foam that stands up...


    Cocoa for a Crowd

    Cocoa for a Crowd comes from Pat Monson of Stewartville, Minnesota. "On a winter day, this cocoa really hits the...


    Microwave Corn ‘n’ Bean Bake

    This is one of the easiest side dishes ever! It tastes wonderful and is takes just minutes to make.—Nellie Perdue,...