Creamy Orange Caramels
Each Christmas I teach myself a new candy recipe. Last year I started with my caramel recipe and added a...
Warm Spiced Chai
My wife loves chai, but I have never been satisfied with any of the store-bought mixes, so I created my...
Contest-Winning Easy Minestrone
This minestrone soup recipe is special to me because it’s one of the few dinners my entire family loves. And...
Mini Neapolitan Baked Alaskas
Surprise—there's ice cream inside these tiny showstoppers! Dinner guests will be thrilled with the pretty presentation. —Taste of Home Test...
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
My family loves gravy, so I can never have enough of this make-ahead turkey gravy recipe on hand for a...
Spiced Pearl Couscous with Pine Nuts
This side dish is great for entertaining, as you can prepare the topping ahead of time, and the couscous takes...
Hard Candy
Every evening for a week in December, my husband and I mix up several batches of this soothing candy. When...
Tart Cherry Pie
"My aunt and I are diabetic," remarks Bonnie Johnson of DeKalb, Illinois. "We both enjoy this yummy, fruity pie...and our...
Anise Hard Candy
I love to make anise recipes, and this flavorful candy is one of my favorites. Oftentimes I'll wrap up pieces...
Almond Toffee
I love this almond toffee recipe because it makes me look like an expert candy maker...it's so easy! This candy...
Soft Rum Caramels
I adapted a family recipe to come up with these melt-in-your-mouth caramels. My husband and daughter eagerly volunteer to eat...
Cream Cheese Chicken Soup
After tasting a similar soup in a restaurant, I went home and cooked up my own version. It's so soothing...
3-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip
This is probably the easiest chili cheese dip that I've ever come across, but it's one of my best-tasting recipes,...
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
My husband and I love this cheesy dish. It is proof that soup doesn't need to be made in big...
Festive Cranberry Fruit Salad
This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such...
Pumpkin Pie Shots
Grown-up treats that feature canned pumpkin and butterscotch schnapps will lure guests back for more. The gelatin shots are made...
Potato-Bean Salad with Herb Dressing
My veggie garden inspired this creamy combo of beans, potatoes and fresh herbs. I toss them with a ranch-style dressing...
Cheese Grits
As a comfy side dish, cheese grits have fantastic potential but sometimes need a flavor boost. For add-ins, try red...
Fettuccine with Black Bean Sauce
When my husband needed to go on a heart-smart diet, I had to come up with new ways to get...
Three-Chip English Toffee
With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and scrumptiously rich flavor, this is the ultimate toffee! Layered on top are three kinds of...
Sage & Browned Butter Ravioli
After enjoying a similar dish in Italy, we came home and planted sage in our garden to be sure we...
Sweet Carrots
Here's a flavorful way to dress up carrots without a lot of fuss. Simply steam the good-for-you veggies, then season...
Chocolate Peanut Clusters
There are a few recipes I absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of them. The...
Rhubarb Tart with Shortbread Crust
Here's a perfect ending to a grilled summer meal! Between the creamy texture, the pretty color and the buttery crust,...
Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup
After tasting a similar soup at a restaurant, I created this quick and tasty version. It’s rich and creamy, and...
Calamari Salad
This is one of the seven fish dishes we serve at Christmas time. It is easy to make and quite...
Chocolate Caramel Thumbprints
Covered in chopped nuts and drizzled with chocolate, these cookies are delicious and pretty. Everybody looks forward to munching on...
Peanut Butter Cereal Treats
Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They’re a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats…and because they’re so...
Caramel Apples
Who doesn’t love a good gooey caramel apple? Make a double batch because these treats always go fast! —Karen Ann...