Sparkling Citrus Punch
For a delightful addition to any celebration, you can't go wrong with this beverage. The mix of lemonade and orange...
Orange & Lemon Wafer Cookies
These light citrus cookies go so well with a cup of coffee or tea after a heavy holiday meal. —JoAnn...
Puff Pastry Holly Leaves
These elegant appetizers get rave reviews at my office holiday party. The pastry leaves look as if they require hours...
Cardamom-Blackberry Linzer Cookies
Deeply spiced cardamom is the perfect match for the jam of your choice in this family-favorite sweet treat. — Christianna...
Candy Cane Chocolate Loaves
When I had a bunch of leftover candy canes after the holidays, I was inspired to use them up by...
Apricot Amaretto Jam
This thick, chunky apricot jam was my grandma's recipe; it's lovely to make something for my family and friends that...
Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini
Pomegranate seeds intrigued me, so I sliced French bread, smeared it with cream cheese and added seeds, pistachios and chocolate....
Chocolate-Strawberry Celebration Cake
Although I have some wonderful from-scratch recipes, this one uses a boxed mix with plenty of doctoring. It has become...
Miniature Shepherd’s Pies
These mini pies are ideal for nibbling at holiday parties. If ground beef isn't your preference, change up the flavor...
Cardamom Spritz
As far back as I remember, I have loved cardamom. My grandmother often added the spice to her baked goods....
Drop Doughnuts
Remember this recipe after your next holiday dinner. I use any leftover mashed potatoes to make these light and fluffy...
Homemade Whole Wheat Bread
"I make this bread so often I have the recipe memorized. My kids love it for an after-school snack, but...
Apple Cartwheels
Stuff apples with a yummy filling, and then slice the fruit into rings to make eye-appealing after-school snacks. The filling...
Coconut Cream Cake
Have the urge to splurge? Try Deborah Protzman's moist and mouthwatering cake. "No one who's ever eaten a piece can...
Chewy Coconut Macaroons
These chewy cookies are my husband's favorite, so he requests them often. I like to make the macaroons on cold...
Fruit and Cheese Kabobs
We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It's easy to make ahead and carry to the...
Contest-Winning Beef Stuffed Crescents
My neighbor makes these crescents using jalapenos instead of green chiles and calls them "rattlesnake bites!" I love that this...
Six-Cheese Lasagna
No one will ever guess how easy this hearty lasagna is to make. No-boil noodles and prepared spaghetti sauce save...
Sesame Omelet Spinach Spirals
These pretty spirals would be perfect for a buffet of international hors d'oeuvres. They remind me of sushi. The dipping...
Bacon-Wrapped Apricot Bites
I love bacon-wrapped recipes, and these sweet-smoky snacks are easy to make and fun to eat, so be prepared with...
Spanakopita Bites
For an easy spanakopita, try this version that is made in a pan, then cut into squares. It has all...
Strawberry Ladyfinger Icebox Cake
This cake is inventive and yet familiar. Be sure to use a springform pan so you can easily remove it...
Warren’s Oatmeal Jam Squares
At 102, I still love to bake. I make these bars in my toaster oven for my fellow residents at...
Sue’s Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Our family absolutely loves zucchini, especially when we grow it ourselves. We’ve found many ways to use it, including this...
Scottish Shortbread
My mother, who is of Scottish heritage, passed this shortbread recipe, along with other favorite recipes, on to me. When...
Chewy Granola Bars
For a satisfying snack that's both soft and crispy, try this recipe. These bars are a tempting, nutritious treat.—Virgina M...
Sour Cream Pound Cake
Because I'm our town's postmaster, I can bake only in my spare time. I especially enjoy making desserts such as...
No-Knead Ciabatta
Ciabatta means slipper in Italian and the loaf resembles a well-worn slipper. This artisan bread has a firm, crispy crust...
One-Bowl Chocolate Cake
This cake mixes up quickly and bakes while we enjoy our dinner. My son, David, loves to help decorate it....