Halloween Monster Cookies
Don't be surprised if all the monsters come out of hiding when you assemble these fun and easy treats. My...
Magic Macaroons
Peanut butter, candy corn and macaroons are three of my favorite things, so I combine them all to make one...
Carrot Cream Cheese Spread
For a change-of-pace snack with a boost of nutrition from carrots, try this spread. "Our favorite way to use it...
Truffle-Filled Cupcakes
All creatures of All Hallows' Eve are sure to delight in this treat with its unexpected surprise. You can use...
Fresh Raspberry Icebox Cake
Layered icebox cakes are so fun because they look impressive but couldn't be easier. Fresh raspberries make this one really...
Peanut Butter Spritz Fingers
My family loves this peanut butter fingers recipe because they satisfy the need for chocolate and for something crunchy, sweet...
Lemon Delight Dessert
"This sunny yellow dessert, a recipe originally from my husband's aunt, is always requested for special occasions in our family,...
Vegetable Soup with Dumplings
This nutritious soup never gets boring, because the vegetables can vary depending on what's in season or on hand. In...
Roast Beef Vegetable Soup
I'm currently retired and an Assistant Scout Master of a troop. I've taught boys to cook for 35 years. This...
Pumpkin Toffee Trifle
I wanted to use pumpkin for a quick party dessert. This twist on a cream cheese pie tastes divine when...
Lemon Cornmeal Cookies
Anything lemon makes my day brighter and these soft cookies have a fabulous lemon aroma and a subtle lemon flavor....
Creme de Menthe Cookies
This is my mother's Christmas recipe. She made these every year and whenever I smell them baking, I think of...
Mediterranean Artichoke and Red Pepper Roll-Ups
I just love these rollups. They are so easy to make and are quite tasty too. Sometimes I just enjoy...
Hazelnut Toffee
The Willamette Valley produces a lot of hazelnuts, so this recipe truly represents our neck of the woods. I always...
Mama’s Snow Cake
For a beautiful finish to a winter meal, I serve this "snow" cake. This dessert is so impressive its fluffy...
Healthy Greek Bean Dip
This crowd-pleasing appetizer is healthy to boot! Folks will love to eat their veggies when they can dip them in...
Ghost Shortbread Cookies
Pac-Man was my favorite video game when I was growing up. For a party, I decided to get creative and...
Fancy Mashed Potatoes
After your family tastes this recipe, they will never plain mash potatoes again. The cream cheese and sour cream add...
Apple-Pear Compote
Apples and pears are almost always popular, so this warm, comforting dessert recipe is great for potlucks or other get-togethers....
Raspberry Chipotle Glaze for Ham
Add something new to your traditional ham entree with this easy glaze. It covers an 8- to 10-pound ham and...
Creamy Shrimp Mousse
Folks will think you're spoiling them when you serve this wonderful shrimp mousse! Molded in a ring, it looks fancy...
Boo-rito Bites
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and entertaining is one of my favorite things to do. My entire family...
Crispy Norwegian Bows
I've been fixing these cookies for so long, I don't recall where the recipe came from. They're a "must" at...
Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches
My grandfather loves these pumpkin-flavored treats. They remind him of a cookie his mother made. They’re fun to eat no...
Mixed Nut Clusters
Serve these little candies with hot chocolate to keep everyone happy and warm. They also make standout gifts—box them up...
Pickled Eggs with Beets and Hot Cherry Peppers
Because my grandmother didn't measure anything when she cooked, I had to guess when I decided to duplicate her recipe...
Thanksgiving Baked Apples
We have always loved applesauce but wanted to do something a little bit more elegant for Thanksgiving. Over the years,...
Tequila Vinaigrette with Greens
Here’s a zingy vinaigrette with Southwestern flair. We serve it with added toppings like apples, mandarin oranges, feta cheese and...
Cinnamon Spiced Cider
With my first sip of this brisk cider, I know autumn has arrived. It makes the kitchen smell so festive...