Pistachio and Date Ricotta Crostini
My husband and I regularly have date night at home where we make a four-course meal. For appetizers, I like to keep things simple but dressed up. I’ve found that making a special appetizer helps transform the atmosphere into a fancy meal. We’ve grown to really cherish these long and luxurious evenings together in our living room. Fresh figs can be used in lieu of dates if that's what you have on hand! —Kristin Bowers, Gilbert, Arizona
Grandma’s Oatmeal Bars
While I was growing up, I enjoyed my grandma's oatmeal bars every Christmas. This recipe reminds me of her and...
Date-Nut Honey Bars
The flavor combination here reminds me of baklava—without the hours of work! These bars are perfect for holiday gifts, party...
Almond-Pecan Date Truffles
My daughter and I came across a date candy recipe when she was learning about ancient Egypt. We changed some...
Date Nut Bars
I've had this recipe since 1938, when the girls I worked with game me a bridal shower. One of their...
Oatmeal Date Bars
In no time at all, these oatmeal date bars will be ready for your family. They'll be surprised at how...
Winter Fruit Macaroons
Coconut macaroons with sweetened condensed milk instead of egg whites are my version of a recipe my mom loved. All...
Sugared Date Balls
When I was a youngster, Mom always baked these tender old-fashioned cookies dotted with chewy dates and crunchy walnuts. Much...
Moroccan Spiced Fruit & Nut Bread
Red pepper flakes combined with the cinnamon and allspice give each slice of this bread a subtle hint of warmth....
Date Swirl Cookies
My granddaughter nicknamed my mother Cookie Grandma because she made wonderful cookie—including these crisp and chewy treats. —Donna Grace, Clancy,...
Full-of-Goodness Oatmeal Cookies
I love to bake, and bring in extra treats to leave in the faculty lounge for my colleagues. To avoid...
Date-Filled Rugelach
I like to take old recipes and make them my own. They’re so special to my family. Sometimes I roll...
Jeweled Fruitcake
I promise this jeweled fruitcake is simply fantastic. Even my friends and family members who don’t normally care for fruitcake...
Caramel Cranberry Bars
“My mom created this wonderful dessert after tasting something similar,” writes Debbie Kersh in Springtown, Texas. The sweet bars boast...
Cuccidati
The compliments make these Sicilian cookies worth the effort. It’s the best recipe for cuccidati I’ve found! —Carolyn Fafinski, Dunkirk,...
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
My friends and I used to make the traditional bacon-wrapped jalapenos at cookouts. I decided to sweeten them up a...
Fruit ‘n’ Spice Rounds
While I was looking for a way to use up an abundance of dates, I came across this recipe. Made...
Fruitcake Bars
"This recipe has been a family favorite for years," tells Terry Mercede of Danbury, Connecticut. "People who declare they won't...
Lebkuchen
It's tradition for my family to make these German treats together. The recipe came from my great-grandmother's cookbook, and judging...
Walnut Date Bread
Many years ago when I was sick, a dear friend stopped with a pot of soup and this beautiful bread....
Bacon Date Bread
Friends joke that whenever I’m asked to bring a dish to a party, my contribution always contains bacon. This recipe...
Fruitcake Trifle
The scrumptious, satiny custard is layered between apricot and date studded cake to create a divine seasonal trifle.—
Candy Orange Slice Fruitcake
My version of yule fruitcake has a citrusy twist. When you share it, be prepared to pass around the recipe....
Cranberry Date Bars
Rich and fruity, these bars let you enjoy cranberries year-round. I've made batches for all kinds of church and social...
Festive Cranberry Cake
Each fall here in Alaska, an abundant crop of wild cranberries is ripe for cooking. This cake, a favorite in...
Winning Cranberry Date Bars
I enjoy making these when the cranberry season arrives. The recipe is very easy to put together, which is perfect...
Fruitcake Christmas Cookies
As holiday gifts, these rich fruit-and nut-filled cookies are pretty and practical. These are great make ahead Christmas cookies...
Best Date Bars
Date recipes are some of my favorite desserts to cook. These date bars are very easy to bake, and one...
