Grandma’s Polish Cookies
This traditional khruchiki recipe has been handed down through my mother's side from my great-grandmother. As a child, it was...
Idaho Spudnuts
Raising eight children on a potato farm in Idaho, Mother was very creative at using an abundant crop. We especially...
Coconut Fried Shrimp
These crisp and crunchy coconut shrimp make a tempting appetizer or a fun change-of-pace main dish. The coating adds a...
Mock Chicken Legs
When I was young, my mother made this recipe for us. Recently,
I was going through her cookbook collection...
Toasted Mexican Ravioli
We like Mexican and Italian foods, so spicy breaded ravioli gives us the best of both worlds. We serve sauce...
Long Johns
The tattered recipe in my files is a good indication of how popular these long john doughnuts have been in...
Drop Doughnuts
Remember this recipe after your next holiday dinner. I use any leftover mashed potatoes to make these light and fluffy...
Italian Holiday Cookies
Many of our holiday traditions center around the foods my mother made while I was growing up. These cookies, which...
Nena’s Papas Rellenas
A Cuban classic, these satisfying, crispy-coated potato balls are filled with a savory ground beef mixture known as picadillo. —Nena...
Mashed Potato Doughnuts
As a special treat in winter, my parents would make a double batch of these doughnuts to welcome us six...
Fried Fish Nuggets
"My family always requests these cheesy fish bites during our annual fishing trip in Canada," reports Lynn Negaard of Litchfield,...
Jelly Doughnuts
There's no need to run to the bakery for delicious jelly doughnuts! These sweet treats are lighter than air. I've...
Fry Bread
While taking a trip to the Grand Canyon, my family drove through the Navajo reservation and stopped at a little...
Banana Beignet Bites
When I was a little girl, my grandmother took me aside one day and taught me how to make her...
Wonton Mozzarella Sticks
You won't believe something this easy could taste so fantastic! Crunchy outside with gooey cheese inside, these mozzarella sticks are...
Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Doughnuts
My relatives have been making these tasty doughnuts for years. The potatoes keep them moist, and the glaze provides just...
Easy Egg Rolls
I've always loved egg rolls, but every recipe seemed too complicated. I decided to start with a packaged coleslaw mix....
Deep-Fried Potato Skins
"The combination of potatoes, cheese, bacon and garlic dip in this recipe is fantastic," says Leslie Cunnian of Peterborough, Ontario....
Spicy Hush Puppies
These spicy hush puppies make a wonderful side dish to fish. They taste best when served warm.
Coconut Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp is big on flavor when field editor Marie Hattrup from the Dalles, Oregon gives it a tropical twist....
Fried Ham Cubes
I sometimes serve these popular snacks with a creamy ranch dip instead of the cheese sauce. People are always surprised...
Chili-Cheese Egg Rolls
More than an inventive way to use leftover or store-bought chili, this is the No. 1 request in the Bender...
Bacon Potato Pancakes
Meet the Cook: Potatoes are something I can eat anytime of day and almost any way. This recipe's one I...
Fried Onion Rings with Lime Dipping Sauce
Field editor Christine Wilson of Sellersville, Pennsylvania shared this appealing appetizer. Sweet Vidalia onion rings are deep-fried to a crispy...
Pretzel-Crusted Catfish Bites
I'm not a big fish lover, so any concoction that has me loving fish is a keeper in my book....
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
We give traditional pizza a twist by rolling up the usual toppings in egg roll wrappers, then deep-frying them. Yum!...
Asian Chicken Wings
Addictive Asian chicken wings alert! Creamy peanut butter balances the sweet-savory flavors of brown sugar and soy sauce. —Taste of...
Sopaipilla Stars
These deep-fried breads were a hit when I made them for our daughter's birthday party. They're a fun way to...
Delicious Potato Doughnuts
I first tried these tasty treats at my sister's house and thought they were the best I'd ever had. They're...