Cheery Cherry Loaf
You can serve this loaf year-round— but its cherries give it a pretty Christmasy look. In addition to being a...
Prune-Filled Danish
When I'm short on time, I often find myself making this simple yet tasty danish. You'll love the quick and...
Lima Beans with Pork Sausage
This is a delicious dish to bring to a pot-luck or church supper. It it is so easy to put...
Cranberry Lime Macaroons
It wouldn’t be the holidays for my family and friends if I didn’t make these chewy lime-flavored macaroons. I usually...
Huevos Diablos
You'll think these eggs really do have a bit of devil's heat in them. For a milder version, remove the...
Coconut Cake with White Chocolate Frosting
My husband adores coconut but not so much cake. When I take this beauty to family potlucks, he gets his...
Bloody Mary Soup with Beans
I love a good Bloody Mary, which inspired this recipe. The soup packs a spicy punch, and it'll warm you...
Summertime Tomato-Melon Salad
Looking for a savory summer salad? The combination of tomatoes, cantaloupe, avocado and greens sings with freshness and health.—Carolyn Kumpe,...
Stew for a Crowd
Need a no-fuss feast to feed a crowd? With lots of meat and vegetables, this big-batch stew is sure to...
Julekage
When we lived in California, a friend made these for us at Christmas. Once we moved here, I found myself...
Clam Chowder for a Crowd
"Clam Chowder for a Crowd is a very popular dish at church camp and our family reunion," notes Mrs. Lynn...
Tropical Cake
The lemon-lime soda and pineapple give this cake a refreshing taste.
Cardamom Cheesecake Bars
Fans of cheesecake will love these bite-sized desserts. Crunchy and smooth, they're perfect for the holidays—or any other time.—Judi Oudekerk,...
Mile-High Shredded Beef for a Crowd
This tender beef has become a tasty tradition when I cook for our harvest crews and for neighboring ranchers who...
Grilled Dijon Pork Roast
I created this recipe one day when I was scrambling to find ingredients for dinner. My husband absolutely loved it....
Cinnamon Lollipops
Fans of cinnamon will fall head over heels for these festive lollipops. Make them throughout the year using different cookie...
Tonkatsu
My dear friend Junie Obi's mom owned a food stand and served this traditional Japanese dish known as tonkatsu. She...
Creole Scallop Cakes
Experimenting in the kitchen is a passion of mine...a passion I hope to pass along to my daughter. One day...
Meat Lover’s Bread Salad
Growing up, we loved visiting a sandwich joint in Nebraska. The awesome sandwiches inspired my salad of bread and cold...
Family-Favorite Cinnamon Candy
I have fond memories of standing at my grandmother's stove with my mom and my aunts, helping to make this...
Creamy Pasta Rags
This skillet meal was born out of necessity on a busy weeknight. I pulled together a package of turkey sausage...
Beef and Barley
I like to serve this to company. I'm not sure where the recipe originated for this country-style dish, but I...
Mexican Mocha Mix
This mix of coffee and cocoa is a wonderful alternative to traditional hot chocolate. —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts
Cornbread Dressing for a Crowd
At least 10 of us women made this old-fashioned dressing to feed over 1,500 people at our church's fall festival....
Elf Cookies
A sweet frosting glaze, colorful candies and well-placed almond slices turn these sugar cookie diamonds into a big batch of...
Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
Store-bought treats can't hold a candle to homemade ice cream sandwiches. This frozen dessert is fantastic. —Teresa Gaetzke, North Freedom,...
Cubano Pork Sandwiches
When a hungry crowd is coming over, we plan to make our juicy pork a day ahead. I call the...
Mango Orange Quencher
Serve this beautiful beverage at your next brunch in place of mimosas. Just chill the base an hour before adding...
Apple-Almond Muffins
I like to snack on apple slices slathered with almond butter. That's the flavor combo that inspired these muffins. Add...