Butter Nut Twists
My mother has been using this recipe for the last 45 years for special occasions and the holidays. She taught...
Down-Home Hush Puppies
Hush puppies are a classic side served at many get-togethers in the South. The sweet and spicy flavor has delighted...
Anise Pumpkin Bread
We live in a rural area of Long Island where there's plenty of fresh air and friendly country folks. This...
Maple, Nut and Apple Bread
This beautiful bread is rich, sticky and hearty—everything a decadent holiday bread should be. The strong flavors of walnut, maple...
Au Gratin Potatoes ‘n’ Leeks
I love making casseroles during the holidays. It made me a fan of Gruyere cheese for au Gratin dishes. —Rosalie...
Pear Mushroom Strudels
Guests may raise their eyebrows when you tell them the ingredients in this special appetizer. But after one taste, they're...
Roasted Potatoes, Carrots & Leeks
Simply seasoned and flavored with garlic, this fantastic side dish will complement just about any entree. The colorful veggies are...
Bacon Potato Waffles with Applesauce
My mother used to add bacon to a lot of recipes for extra flavor, so I modified this potato waffle...
Garlic & Oregano Bread
Homemade bread can be easy! Literally just stir up the dough. No kneading. No sweating. Use a rubber spatula for...
Lemon Pie
This refreshing no-bake lemon pie is mixed in minutes and chilled while dinner is being served. —Joanne Schlabach, Shreve, Ohio
Creamy Garlic & Mushroom Soup
Cool, crisp winter evenings call for comforting bowls of rich, cream soup. It's a terrific first course at holiday meals.—Mandy...
Sparkling Peach Punch
I sampled this refreshing punch at my company's open house. Normally I don't like punch because it's too sweet —but...
Honey-Lime Yogurt Dip
When it comes to this tangy fruit dip, I don’t mind my kids playing with their food. We like to...
Spicy Homemade Tomato Juice
This zesty juice is good hot or cold. People love the spicy taste all year-round.
—Martha Philbeck, La Fontaine,...
Maple Walnut Biscotti
Replace melted chocolate with more maple flavor by combining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons maple syrup; drizzle over...
Maple-Pecan Granola
For a quick breakfast or healthy munching, nothing hits the spot like crunchy granola. Good-for-you ingredients like oats, flaxseed and...
Good Mornings Granola
I've made this granola since my kids were little. Now they take it with them to college and share it...
Dairy State Fudge
I grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, so it's only natural I have a lot of recipes that...
Cran-Apple Baked Oatmeal
Put leftover cranberries, apples and walnuts to good use in this baked oatmeal recipe. I like to serve it at...
Rainbow Layered Cookies
Balanced beautifully in the sweet spot between cake and cookie, these sensational slices will be the centerpiece of your cookie...
Strawberries with Chocolate Cream Filling
Just a sweet little something to top off any meal and make it special. These party-pretty bites are as easy...
Brandied Cherry Balls
These special candies look impressive but are actually quite easy to prepare. The brandy really complements the cherries and chocolate.—homebody2,...
Mom’s Gelatin Fruit Salad
My mom found this recipe many years ago and has since handed it down to me and my sisters. It...
Pistachio Coconut Chews
Fans of coconut will enjoy that ingredient in both the top and bottom layers of these nutty, chewy confections. Spiced...
Cherry & Fontina Stuffed Portobellos
I developed this hearty appetizer for my mushroom-lovin’ kids. They’re grown now with families of their own, but they still...
Havarti Shrimp Quesadillas
Apricot preserves add a touch of sweetness to the mushrooms, shrimp and cheese inside these grilled quesadillas. Or cook them...
White Chocolate Maple Pecan Macaroons
I love macaroons and wanted to add a different twist to them with white chocolate and pecans, some of my...
Rose’s Apple Turnover Coffee Cake
Every Saturday our family would go to Grandma Rose's house for a great home-cooked meal. Best of all, though, were...
Cardamom-Walnut Pound Cake
A number of years ago I ordered a slice of walnut cake at a local restaurant that was known for...