
Cranberry Orange Sauce
In about 20 minutes, with just a few ingredients, you can have the freshest cranberry orange sauce you've ever tasted. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Cranberry-Apple Spritzer
This is an easy five-ingredient drink to make for your guests for the holidays. Serve it hot or cold. —Courtney...

Slow-Cooker Citrus Carrots
These carrots are yummy and so simple to make. The recipe is from my mom, who tweaked it a bit...

Pressure-Cooker Cinnamon Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is a breeze in an electric pressure cooker. A few minutes of prep and a short cook time...


Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake
I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...

Tomato Apple Chutney
During the fall and winter, I love to make different kinds of chutney to give as hostess gifts. Cook this...

Homemade Pear Honey
Pear honey is an old recipe that's been passed down through families. We especially like it with hot biscuits and...

Spiced Apple Cider Jelly Shots
These spiced, spiked gelatin squares are sure to get the party started at fall get-togethers. If you’re going for the...

Parmesan-Pretzel Crisps
I love this recipe because I usually have the ingredients on hand and it is so easy to prepare. It's...

Whiskey-Brandy Slush
It may be cold outside, but we like to serve this icy citrus drink for Christmas gatherings at our house....

Apple-Spice Angel Food Cake
I dressed up an angel food cake mix with some nuts, spice and applesauce to make an easy and light...

Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Much of the work for this soup can be done in advance, and it keeps all day in the slow...

Low-Fat Tangy Tomato Dressing
This zesty blend is delicious over greens, pasta or fresh garden vegetables. I love that it's a healthier alternative to...

Crispy Caribbean Veggie Wraps
Filled with a sweet potato mixture, these delicious wraps are great for vegetarians and they’re relatively high in fiber, too,...

Roasted Honey Sweet Potatoes
Cinnamon and honey bring out the natural earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes in this simple, elegant side dish. —Laura Mifsud,...

Bill’s Apple Butter
Since retiring, I have more time to tend to our 75 apple trees and to experiment in the kitchen. I...

Best Beet Pickles
Luscious, sweet-spicy beets stand out like jewels at meals throughout the year. The flavor takes me back to summer days....

Spiced Pickled Beets
With sweet, tangy and spiced flavors, these pickled beets are so good that they'll win over just about everyone in...

Hot Holiday Cider
This slightly tart apple cider is perfect for a holiday open house. It fills the room with a wonderful aroma....

Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider
Spiced with cinnamon sticks, allspice and caramel, this warm-you-up sipper will chase away winter's chill. Serve brimming mugs alongside a...

Thyme-Roasted Carrots
Cutting the carrots lengthwise makes this dish look extra pretty. For a little more elegance and color, garnish with sprigs...

Slow Cooker Bacon-Mushroom Dressing
My favorite stuffing uses a slow cooker, which helps when your oven's busy. It goes with everything from turkey to...

Apricot-Apple Cranberry Sauce
Though I prefer this as a side dish, my sister swears it makes the best topping in the world for...

Triple Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry fans will ask for this sauce again and again. It's loaded with their favorite fruit—in fresh, dried and juice...

Sparkling Cranberry Kiss
I love the tartness of cranberries in cold beverages, and this recipe is easily doubled, tripled or even quadrupled. —Shannon...


Sugar Plum Bread
I grew up with my Grandma Mitchell’s irresistible plum bread. We slathered it with butter and ate it with cottage...

Scalloped Potatoes & Ham
I adapted an oven recipe to cook itself while I’m away. It’s ready to serve when I get home, making...


Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Whenever I attend a potluck, folks always ask me to make my bacon-wrapped water chestnut recipe—it's become my trademark. I...

A Bit Nutty Boston Brown Bread
Hearty and dense, my homemade Boston Brown Bread features hazelnuts for a delightfully nutty taste. Thick slices pair well with...

Brown Rice and Vegetables
This filling rice dish, full of big chunks of butternut squash and sweet potatoes, is a standout combination of sweet...

Christmas Cranberry Punch
Every year my grandma made her zingy punch for our Christmas Eve feast. —Helen Roland, Miami, Florida