Banana Mocha-Chip Muffins
These moist muffins combine my two favorite things—chocolate and coffee. The banana is just an added flavor bonus. —Melissa Williams,...
Heartwarming Chili
A touch of baking cocoa gives this chili a rich flavor without adding sweetness. When I was growing up in...
Pineapple Smokies
These sausages in a tangy-sweet sauce make an excellent holiday snack. The recipe is quick and easy but makes lots....
Caramel Cookie Candy
These homemade candy bars combine a smooth, silky caramel over a delicate vanilla cookie. When you set a plate of...
Rustic Oat Bran Bread
This moist bread is the perfect compliment to soups, stews, chili and even crisp salad. Nancy Zimmerman - Cape May...
Spider Bread
Set out this unique spider instead of biscuits or rolls, and you'll definitely make an impression. Start with from-scratch dough...
Blarney Stone Appetizer
"A real crowd-pleaser" is how Christine Halandras, from Meeker, Colorado, describes her baked spinach appetizer."Plus, it's so nice to make...
Nutty Peach Crisp
A co-worker brought this easy, delicious dessert to work, and I couldn't resist asking for the recipe. A moist bottom...
Tiny Shortbread Tarts
Says field editor Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois, "These tasty little tarts are nice for a family, kids...
Crunchy Granola Pretzel Sticks
I love this healthier portable snack that's sweet, crunchy and fun to make. If you don't have granola, use other...
Southern Chocolate Torte
This towering torte takes guests' breath away every time! It's my most-requested cake recipe, has an unforgettable frosting and makes...
Ground Beef Spiral Bake
We got this recipe from a restaurant cook who lived in the duplex beside my mother-in-law. It was one of...
Sausage Swirls
My husband is a chaplain, so our lives are a whirlwind of potluck brunches, lunches and dinners. These delicious sausage...
Dad’s Peach Ice Cream
"MY DAD was the ice cream maker at our house. We had an old-fashioned freezer that had to be cranked...
Festive Guacamole Appetizers
For ages, my brother's family and I have gotten together on Christmas Eve, and we always eat Christmas snacks...
Home-Style White Bread
I often serve this bread with meals because I can use my bread machine to make it. It is a...
Meat Lover’s Pizza Hot Dish
I make this hearty casserole for the men who help us out during harvesttime. Every year they say it’s the...
Golden Raisin Cookies
"Since my children are grown, I make these light butter cookies for the neighborhood kids," relates Isabel Podeszwa of Lakewood,...
Chocolate Almond Crescents
If you like chocolate-covered almonds, you’re in for a treat. These buttery, crumbly cookies make a thoughtful holiday gift. —Vicki...
Sweet and Salty Snack Mix
"Friends of ours from Texas gave us this recipe that they call 'Texas Trash'," writes Maureen Di Napoli of Hopkinton,...
Ham and Egg Breakfast Casseroles
I made this breakfast casserole for my family one day as I tried using things up in my fridge. Even...
Sausage Pizza Loaf
Savory slices of this bread make a favorite Saturday night meal for my family. Just like pizza, it can be...
Simple Sloppy Joes
My mom and I had fun creating this recipe together. My daughter Jennifer, could eat these sandwiches every day. It's...
Homemade Coconut Brownies
My children and grandchildren are the light of my life. I always try to have homemade cookies or brownies on...
Carrot Cake with Buttermilk Glaze
This is a delicious cake-it's so moist! It's great for taking to picnics in summertime, since it travels well. It...
Chocolate Chip Almond Cookies
My husband likes the flavor and texture of these cookies. Milk chocolate chips and sliced almonds make them deliciously different....
Pineapple Sauce for Ham
For a Polynesian twist on ham, added this wonderful sauce to your next ham dinner. You will be pleasantly surprised...
Tumbleweeds
"I like making these crisp and creamy treats because they require only four ingredients," says Virginia Johnson of Mims, Florida....
Wild Rice Hot Dish
A lot of wild rice is grown in our state, and every fall I drive up north to buy some...