Birthday Recipes

I made these sparkly treats for my daughter's Brownie troop and they're great for princess parties. Sometimes I use lemon...

My sister gave me the recipe for this beautiful cake years ago. The thin layer of frosting spread on the...

Put last night’s leftover ham to good use with these easy appetizers. The pinwheels are attractive and flavorful—and always popular...

Everyone loves a classic shortbread cookie. Make each cookie magical with a quick dip into melted baking chips and rainbow-colored...

These delicious ice pops can also be made with raspberries or blackberries. The rosemary sprig and lemon zest bring another...

This southern favorite is one my family can never get enough of, and there are never any leftovers. My grandmother,...

Set the right tone for your next party with these gorgeous table linen pairings.

Get ready for the most legendary Star Wars birthday party from here to Tatooine. Use our guide and there is...

Everyone has a favorite type of chocolate chip cookie—a little crispy, a little chewy—but they all have to begin with...

This magical unicorn cake tastes as good as it looks. Baking in smaller pans creates impressive height, and a few...

See how the stars have aligned to find everyone from Aries to Pisces the perfect birthday cake.

If your kiddo loves to help in the kitchen, they'll get a kick out of inviting their friends over to...

After having a burger similar to this at a diner years ago, I tried to lighten it up without losing...

These healthy, meat-flavored biscuits make perfect “pet” gifts. Don’t forget to leave a few for Santa’s reindeer, too!—Lori Kimble, Mascoutah,...

Few people who eat this cake believe that I didn't bake it from scratch. Then, when I get out the...

This was my mother's recipe and has been our favorite for many years. My husband and I have been married...

This recipe is my mother's—she's an excellent baker and cook. There was always some new food for my three brothers...

To coat the flower petals with the sugar mixture, I use a kids' paint brush. I've also frozen some of...

This tender roast is my husband's favorite meal. He even asks for it on his birthday!—Camie S. Hewitt, Redmond, Oregon

Allene Bary-Cooper, Wichita Falls, Texas writes, “This decadent dessert is a taste of Heaven. The hot mixed berry topping seeps...

What's not to love with these crowd-pleasing golden fried chicken strips? A hint of garlic makes this fried chicken tenders...

Creamy caramel frosting puts the crowning touch on spiced cupcakes and other scrumptious flavors. Our Test Kitchen's recipe is rich...

Plain microwave popcorn becomes irresistible when it's yummied up with molasses, peanut butter and nuts. “This awesome snack never lasts...

Yum! That's the only response you'll get from your friends and family when they try this super-supper from Joyce Benninger...

Elvis lives in a cupcake! Our Test Kitchen took the King of Rock's favorite flavors and rolled them into a...

Citrus lovers will vow they've gone to cupcake heaven when they sample this recipe. To up the sunny flavor, add...

“This recipe has been in our family for many years,” writes Juanita Michael of Florence, Alabama. “The thing we like...

I love this recipe because the crust is so flavorful—tomato juice replaces most of the oil. It's one of my...

Our Test Kitchen gave simple buttercream frosting a tangy twist by adding a splash of orange juice. It goes wonderfully...