Patriotic Dessert
I took this patriotic dessert to a luncheon and came home with dozens of requests for the recipe! It was...
Strawberry Pies
How do you remember how to spell dessert correctly? In this case, double the “S” for double the deliciousness in...
Chili for a Crowd
This chili for a crowd was handed down to me by my aunt, who said she got it from a...
Nebraska’s Stuffed Beef Sandwiches
When I moved to Nebraska, I discovered many ethnic foods that I had never heard of before. A friend introduced...
Italian Christmas Cookies
A single batch of these ricotta cheese cookies is never enough. I usually make one to give away and two...
Tomato Bacon Cups
These savory biscuits have a flavorful tomato and bacon filling. “I got the recipe at a friend’s house one Thanksgiving,”...
Grandma’s Pea Soup
My grandma's pea soup recipe was a family favorite. What makes it different from any other pea soups I have...
Garden Tomato Relish
What a great way to use your garden harvest—and have a tasty relish on hand for hotdogs, hamburgers and other...
Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
My mother insisted that my grandmother write down one recipe for her when Mom got married in 1942: the how...
Creamy Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
"These nicely seasoned potatoes are so fresh-tasting and creamy that there's no need for extra butter or gravy," writes Natalie...
Orange-Glazed Pork Loin
This is one of the best pork recipes I've ever tried. My family looks forward to this roast for dinner,...
Beefy Wild Rice Soup
Living in central Wisconsin, we experience many days of snow and cold temperatures. I like to prepare soup often, especially...
Black Walnut Cookies
Black walnuts, which have a more distinctive flavor than traditional English walnuts, have a short shelf life. It's best to...
Iced Raspberry Tea
Frozen raspberries lend fruity flavor and lovely color to this pretty iced tea that's good throughout the year. The recipe...
Beef Stew for a Crowd
Beef stew always seems to be popular at large gatherings. Everyone likes this hearty combination of beef, potatoes, carrots, celery...
Cinnamon Monkey Bread
Is it possible for four kids to cook together without total chaos in the kitchen? Yes, with the right recipe!...
Coleslaw for 50
With this tried-and-true recipe, you can steer clear of the deli counter and make homemade coleslaw with confidence. It pairs...
Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cake
I'm a teenager who loves to bake and have won several ribbons at the county fair. When we're asked to...
Hawaiian Dessert
Chilled, fluffy, Hawaiian desserts like this one are a satisfying way to finish off a big meal. I got the...
Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce
My family is stationed in Italy with my husband, Lt. William Robert Blackman. William grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and...
Maple Pecan Tarts
I absolutely love pecans. I combine them with maple and vanilla to create the ultimate tart, made even richer with...
Party Appetizer Meatballs
These are a favorite at parties and gatherings. The recipe is easy, and the meatballs can be made well ahead...
Applesauce Muffins
These are such a popular item at the restaurant I own that I had the recipe printed on a card...
Chocolate Chow Mein Clusters
Chocolate and peanuts are two of my favorite treats, and the combination in this recipe, along with butterscotch, gives this...
Cookie Jar Gingersnaps
My grandma kept two cookie jars in her pantry. One of the jars, which I now have, always had these...
Peanut Butter Eggs
These easy-to-make confections are a must for me at Easter. Have youngsters help shape the eggs, then reward them with...
Black Bottom Cupcakes
This recipe's been in our family for years, but these cupcakes still go quick each time I make them. So...
Cherry Cookies
With a tall glass of ice-cold milk, a couple of these cherry cookies really hit the spot for dessert or...
Sopaipillas
Light, crispy pastry puffs, sopaipillas are a sweet way to round out a spicy meal. We love to serve them...