Champagne Fruit Punch
Toast the happy couple at your next bridal shower with a fun and fruity drink! It’s the perfect refreshment on...
Cheese Grits & Sausage Breakfast Casserole
I can't resist this breakfast casserole. It brings all of my favorites into one dish: creamy grits, tangy cheese, rich...
Coconut Bread
I've received many requests for this recipe. It's easy to make and just a little different from other quick breads...
Contest-Winning Chocolate Mint Wafers
I created these melt-in-your-mouth treats for a cookie exchange, and everyone raved about them. My family requests them often, and...
Shortbread Meltaways
You'll need just five everyday ingredients to stir up a batch of these bite-size cookies from Ruth Whittaker of Wayne,...
Harvest Sweet Potato Pie
Years ago, we baked pies a few days before holiday gatherings and placed them in a tall pie safe on...
Celery Seed Slaw
A simple cooked dressing gives this crisp cabbage mixture a delightful sweet-and-sour flavor my family savors. When I was a...
Southern Pecan Candy
Unlike traditional pralines, this recipe is spread in a pan, then cut into squares. It is loaded with pecans and...
Swiss Mushroom Loaf
I'm always prepared for recipe requests when I serve this outstanding stuffed loaf. It's excellent not only as an appetizer...
Makeover Rosemary Muffins
In this recipe, we created light, full-flavored muffins that accompany any meal beautifully. While we knocked off a hefty amount...
Frosted Chocolate Chip Brownies
These moist, cake-like brownies are so chocolaty-good that they'll go fast at any get-together. The sour cream ifrosting gives...
Vegetable Salad Medley
I like to take this salad to potlucks because it feeds a lot of people, and it's so easy to...
Classic Fruit Kolaches
We love making these melt-in-your-mouth goodies. For extra fun, use Christmas cookie cutters instead of a biscuit cutter. —Glen &...
Blueberry Cream Dessert
This no-fuss blueberry cream cheese dessert is one of the best layered pies around. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Ice Cream
Want something cool and refreshing after your holiday feast? Serve generous slices of a rich, frosty dessert featuring peanuts, cookies...
Healthier Zucchini Bread
This healthier zucchini bread has a golden top, lots of sweet cinnamon flavor and a slimmed-down nutritional profile. It’s perfect...
Chicago-Style Beef Sandwiches
I'm originally from the Windy City so I love Chicago-style beef. These tender sandwiches lend an authentic flavor, and they're...
German Chocolate Birthday Cake
This moist, flavorful cake was the traditional birthday cake at our house when I was growing up. Everyone requested it....
Soft Chocolate Cookies
My family expects the cookie jar to be filled with home-baked goodies year-round. They don't care for nuts but can't...
Herbed Onion Salad Dressing
My dad is an excellent cook and this is one of his favorites. The slightly sweet dressing has plenty of...
Spice Cake with Frosting
My Grandma Susie would take this wonderful cake to barn raisings and to barn dances, where my Grandpa Ward would...
Mixed Legume Soup
My brother began growing legumes a few years back, so I've been trying many different recipes. Everyone enjoys the comforting...
Ghoulish Fingers
We serve this fun finger food at our annual Halloween party alongside sandwich rolls and condiments.—Marilee Davieau, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Owl Tree
I have been “cooking” since I was 3 years old. Now I cook for my two teenage sons and bake...
Contest-Winning Orange Fruit Dip
I often take a platter of fruit and this dip to picnics, bridal showers and family events. Depending on the...
Chili-Lime Snack Mix
Why buy a pricey bagged snack mix when you can easily make a better-tasting one at home? Create a Southwestern...
Toasted Oatmeal Cookies
These down-home-flavored cookies are a family favorite. Toasting the oats gives them an extra nutty flavor. The cookies freeze well...
Beer-Cheese Appetizers
Featuring kitchen staples like salsa, refried beans, sour cream and two types of cheese, this crowd-pleasing appetizer comes together faster...
Cream Cake Dessert
Folks really go for this light cake with fluffy cream filling. My son first tried this treat while in high...