Pesto Twists
Use pesto made straight from your garden if you make these in the summer or purchase it prepared from the...
Coconut Italian Cream Cake
I’d never tasted an Italian cream cake before moving to Colorado. Now I bake for people in the area, and...
Fig & Almond Cookies
In our family, holiday cookies—like these nutty fig ones—are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this...
Chocolate Caramel Kiss Cookies
I make this cookie every Christmas with my family. It’s a fun twist on a classic peanut butter blossom because...
Summer Orzo Salad
I’m always looking for fun ways to use the fresh veggies that come in my Community Supported Agriculture box, and...
Hearty Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
This satisfying soup with a hint of cayenne is brimming with vegetables, chicken and noodles. The recipe is from my...
Chicken Pesto Sandwiches
This easy chicken pesto sandwich recipe is just right for game day! The sandwiches are tasty as well as easy...
Pumpkin Tartlets
Refrigerated pie crust and a muffin tin make it easy to create these delicious spiced pumpkin tartlets. Dollop with whipped...
Cherry Cheesecake
When I worked full time and needed a quick dessert to take to a potluck or a friend's home, this...
Salmon Dip with Cream Cheese
This salmon dip is a delightful hors d'oeuvre that's excellent for any occasion. The combination of salmon, cream cheese and...
Best Deviled Eggs
Herbs lend amazing flavor to these deviled eggs, which truly are the best you can make! The recipe includes tasty...
Cranberry Celebration Cheesecake
This pretty cheesecake is a cranberry and dessert lover's dream. Cool and creamy, it's just right for the holidays—or any...
Mint-Chocolate Bombe
This is a refreshing dessert you can keep in the freezer and take out anytime. It's gorgeous, and never fails...
Cranberry Honey Butter
If you are traveling to a friend's or loved one's for the holidays, bring them something even better than a...
Ham ‘n’ Egg Casserole
I like to prepare this breakfast bake when I have ham leftovers and day-old bread on hand. It's a delicious...
Strawberry Tiramisu Trifle
"We do a lot of entertaining," relates Tammy Irvine of Whitby, Ontario. "I like to make this easy trifle when...
Festive Cranberry-Topped Cheesecake
When my daughter was 4 months old, my husband and I hosted both of our families for Christmas dinner. I...
Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
Here's a breakfast casserole that is very easy on the cook. I can make it the night before and it's...
Sinterklaas Cookies
After opening our gifts on Christmas Eve as children, we would make these cookies for Santa Claus to snack on...
Shari’s Extra-Spicy Gingersnaps
My family loves spicy foods. I created this recipe so we could even enjoy some spicy heat in a cookie....
Creamy Raspberry Dessert
Do-ahead and delicious, this dessert is a favorite because of its pretty color, creamy texture and terrific flavor. A light,...
Ham with Sweet Pineapple Sauce
My mom always finds ways to make good foods taste even more special. A great example is this ham served...
Maine Potato Candy
Years ago, folks in Maine ate potatoes every day and used leftovers in bread, doughnuts and even candy. This chocolate...
Pinwheels and Checkerboards
My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful...and you can...
Pistachio Cookies
This wonderful pistachio cookie recipe is fun to make and everyone will be impressed with how pretty the green coloring...
Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini
For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette...
Salted Peanut Rolls
A Christmas gift of homemade candy is always a hit with sweet tooths. I dip these peanut rolls in chocolate,...
Sausage Wonton Stars
These fancy-looking appetizers are ideal when entertaining large groups. The cute crunchy cups are stuffed with a cheesy pork sausage...
Kahlua Fudge
This five-ingredient recipe makes serving up treats easy and scrumptious. —Laura Hanks, Harleysville, Pennsylvania